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Old 05-30-2017, 07:29 PM
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Default Which blades for 48GT?
I've got a 1641 with a 317 48GT deck. I just recently got it running and mowing, and I thought it mowed pretty good. Until I took the deck off that is. I blew out several pounds of caked in grass and the blades look like they are more suited for bruising grass instead of cutting it. I've looked around online at blades and can't figure out if I should get high lift, regular, hard coat, or some other option I may not know about. I don't mulch or have a grass collector, no trees, and mow 4 yards that might total an acre. What do you guys suggest?
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I would get these.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-USA-MADE-B...wAAOSwOyJX4p83
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Old 05-30-2017, 09:26 PM
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I have several GT 48/54 inch decks they cut just fine with the OEM Cub blades. They don't really mulch but the cut well, wear very well.

I also use the Oregon replacement blades when the Cub blades wear out.

I have found the Oregon replacement blades will run a full year on one sharpening job.
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I just put a set of these on my uncles 54GT. I have to say I was impressed. They are half the price of OEM and showed up in 2 days. I'll be getting a set for my 48GT.
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I just put a set of these on my uncles 54GT. I have to say I was impressed. They are half the price of OEM and showed up in 2 days. I'll be getting a set for my 48GT.
Using the same blade sets. No problem and, as noted, the price is right.
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I think I am going to get a set for my 54" as well.
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Curious if anyone has any experience with these (Meg-Mo Systems).

They want you to call for a price quote so I would guess "thay ain't cheep".

https://www.meg-mo.com/
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Curious if anyone has any experience with these (Meg-Mo Systems).

They want you to call for a price quote so I would guess "thay ain't cheep".

https://www.meg-mo.com/
I have looked at them. Way too expensive when what we have now works just fine.
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Well I guess with nothing bad to say about them, I should feel pretty safe about ordering them this morning. I had a tracking number within 2 hours. Thanks guys.
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