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Aftermarket mower blades

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Hurst

02-28-2006 16:29:25




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My uncle is needing a new set of 6 blades for his 20 ft batwing mower, and he went to the local woods dealer where they wanted something like $50 dollars a blade, so about 300 dollars for a whole set. I found a place called sloanex.com and in their catalog, they advertise 2 of the blades at 18 dollars a piece and 4 of them at 16 dollars a piece. These are for a woods B320 batwing. Even if the aftermarket blades are a little softer, is there really any harm in saving over 1/2 of the price of OEM blades? They can't wear that much faster just mowing horse pasture can they? Any input and experience with either aftermarket blades or this supplier would be helpful. Thanks

Hurst

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TomTX

03-02-2006 09:32:27




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 Re: Aftermarket mower blades in reply to Hurst, 02-28-2006 16:29:25  
Solution. Buy 2 Woods blades and 4 after market. Compare side by side before installation. Observe wear after several months of use.
Tom



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Fred Martin

03-01-2006 10:53:42




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 Re: Aftermarket mower blades in reply to Hurst, 02-28-2006 16:29:25  
I had a similar problem when I went to buy blades for a RM-59 Woods finish mower. They were $45 a set and the local farm store had the same blades for $15 but they were made to turn the other direction. Being that I live by myself and no one else around...after buying the new blades....I sliced off pieces from a new push mower blade that I had and welded them on and sharpened them....then balanced and run for years like that. In fact they"re about worn out now and I can"t find the new ones...I used stick low hydrogen rod on them and I have welded for a living....so be careful doing this...it isn"t recommended! Fred OH

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hayray

02-28-2006 20:59:04




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 Re: Aftermarket mower blades in reply to Hurst, 02-28-2006 16:29:25  
Your right, there won't be much difference in the blades, matter of fact the only difference may be in the grinding of the edge, nothing you can't work on your own. Does not matter what quality, they will all get dull and banged up when hitting rocks. Mower blades are all made out of medium grade steel.



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The real JD-Tractor

02-28-2006 19:09:04




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 Re: Aftermarket mower blades in reply to Hurst, 02-28-2006 16:29:25  
Just remember ,when one of those cheaper blades sends half of it flying off into the blue yonder and decapitates a family member or neighbor,the proper ones will look like the bargain ,make sure you want to assume the liability.if you can afford a 20 ft mower and tractor to run it you darn sure should be able to afford the correct blades....only my two cents worth



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Dan Hill

03-05-2006 04:53:44




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 Re: Aftermarket mower blades in reply to The real JD-Tractor, 02-28-2006 19:09:04  
The liability issue is a big factor.Mower blade steel is critical, too hard and it will break,too soft it wont stay sharp.A fellow was mowing with a push mower, struck a stump, the blade broke and cut his foot off.When I was doing mower service I used blades that cost more because I was covered by the makers liability policy.I found many blades held on with common bolts instead of grade bolts.Welding on mower blades is stupid,dont do it.I have seen weld failures where the weld was good but the steel cracked a short distance from the weld.Another dumb stunt I see often, people giving small children rides on riding mowers while cutting grass and on garden tillers.Tractor operators have been killed when steel breaks loose from bush hogs.

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Hurst

02-28-2006 19:49:56




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 Re: Aftermarket mower blades in reply to The real JD-Tractor, 02-28-2006 19:09:04  
I would assume that if the blade was like that it would not be allowed to be sold with all of the safety standards anymore. I am not trying to just save a buck using cheaper material, I am trying to figure out if I am just paying for a gross dealer and company markup when I can get the same exact blade for a lot less from a whole seller. The measurements are all the same. I just figured that anymore all of this stuff is outsourced to just a few providers, most being overseas no matter where you go any more. I understand your opinion. I don't think my question was written very clearly. I am just wanting to know if these blades are the same or very similar to the OEM blades. Thanks again

Hurst

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streaker

02-28-2006 17:19:50




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 Re: Aftermarket mower blades in reply to Hurst, 02-28-2006 16:29:25  
GO for it!!! A lot times they are the exact same blade, just sold under different names.



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