Oregon Riding Lawnmower Gator Blade for 42 in. Deck, Fits Cub-Cadet. Troy-Bilt, Craftsman, and Bolens, Set of 2 (42MGS1G32)
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Get a clean cut in half the time with Gator mower blades. Our One Pass Perfection means no second-round cutting needed for a quick, hassle-free mow.The Gator lawnmower blades deliver a full range of enhancements designed to boost performance and durability. With Oregon patented Tooth-Twist, Gator blades deliver a better mulching experience, by keeping clippings in the center of the deck for multiple re-cuts. Returning natural nutrients to your lawn for a greener, healthier looking lawn. The exclusive Gator mower blades stand up to heavy workloads and harsh cutting conditions including wet, dry, and sandy turf environments.
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Many blades will have a round hole in the center of the blade and you will need to know its diameter. Blade Length 5 or 7 Point Star Center holes may be 5 or 7 point star shaped. 5 point star on blade7 point star on blade Square or Rectangular The MTD built blades on many walk behind lawn mowers have a ‘bow-tie’ hole. In this case the Oregon replacement blade will have a rectangular center hole which will fit on the bow-tie pattern on the blade adapter. Square or Rectangular hole on blade MTD Blades The MTD built blades (Bolens, Cub Cadet, Troy-bilt, White, Yard Machine, and Yardman) may have a 6 point star. Oregon replacement blades will have a ‘Y’ shaped center hole which will fit exactly on the 6 point star on the blade spindle. 6 point star for MTD blades The two sizes of the 6 point star. If your blade spindle has a bolt and lock washer that holds the blade to the machine you would use the 11/16″ star or ‘Y’ blade. blade spindle with bolt and lock washer. If your blade is secured with a large flange nut then you would use the 5/8″ star or ‘Y’ blade. blade spindle with large flange nut
Best Commercial Riding Lawn Mower
Hustler Hyperdrive Series Zero Turn Lawn Mowers
Professional lawn care crews who FOCUS on residential lawns (affectionately known aa “mow and blow” crews) have to hit a lot of lawns every day during the mowing season and they’re tough on their equipment. Exmark, Hustler, and Scag all come up frequently in conversations about the best commercial mower, and our top choice is the Hustler Hyperdrive series.
While the Super Z series is likely more popular, the Hyperdrive series adds additional durability to the transmission system, keeping your downtime to a minimum.
Deck sizes range from 60 to 72 inches and there are 35 to 40 HP engine options from Kawasaki and Vanguard. For those of you who like to mow at speed, you can run up to 16 MPH on this model. No matter what your mowing style is, Hustler has a 3,000-hour warranty on the hydraulic system and a 5-year/1200-hour warranty on the full mower.
Best Residential Riding Lawn Mower
Toro Timecutter Series Zero-Turn Lawn Mowers
For residential use, we recommend Toro’s TimeCutter as the best residential riding lawn mower for a variety of reasons. What it boils down to is that you get an excellent balance of performance, comfort, and reliability for the price.
The line currently includes 17 models (including CARB-friendly options). Deck sizes start at 34 inches for small lawns and run up to 60 inches for those of you with acreage to maintain. The base-level models are an excellent value for most people, but if comfort is a high priority, step up to the MyDrive models to get an upgraded suspension and easier ride.
Best Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower
Cub Cadet Ultima ZTX6 Series Zero-Turn Lawn Mower
While Toro earns our pick as the best overall riding mower for residential use, Cub Cadet’s Ultima ZTX6 series is the creme de la creme for those of you with a bigger budget. Earning our choice as the best residential zero-turn riding lawn mower, the ZTX6 is at the top of Cub Cadet’s residential-focuses Ultima line.
These mowers bridge the gap between residential and Pro needs, giving you a ride and performance that feels more professional while keeping the overall price down from premium professional mowers. The ZTX6 comes with a 25HP Kawasaki commercial-grade engine and either a 54 or 60-inch deck size. If you prefer a steering wheel over lap bars, there’s now a ZTXS6 option that has you covered.
Price: 8999.00 – 9299.00 (10299.00 for the 60-inch ZTXS6)
Best Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet XT1 Enduro FAB Series Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet lawn tractors are very popular and consistently earn high ratings from owners. If you’re looking for the best lawn tractor among them, we recommend the XT1 Enduro FAB series. They’re a bit more expensive than others in the XT1 line, but they upgrade from a 13-gauge stamped steel deck to an 11-gauge fabricated steel one, improving the long-term durability.
Available with a 50 or 54-inch deck, these mowers are suitable for covering larger lawns than lawn tractors in the 30 – 48-inch range. Thanks to a Kohler 24HP engine, they have better overall performance than most of its competition as well. While they don’t turn as tight as a zero-turn, they do have a 16-inch turning radius that gives them a tighter turn than others.
Best Electric Riding Lawn Mower
Try as we may, we couldn’t pick just one electric ride-on lawn mower as the best. However, we do have three that stand out from the rest.
Commercial: Greenworks Commercial 82V OptimusZ Series Zero-Turn Lawn Mowers
Greenworks was one of the first to push into the commercial electric zero-turn lawn mower market and they have learned a lot over the years. The culmination of that experience and the best of today’s technology come together in the Greenworks OptimusZ zero-turn and earns our recommendation as the best electric commercial riding lawn mower.
The line includes both ride-on and stand-on models, and we even got to see an operational prototype of a fully-autonomous version. Focusing on the ride-on models, there are 48 – 60-inch deck sizes with either 18KWh or 24KWh battery packages. On the 60-inch mower, the larger battery bank can run up to 8 hours on a charge.
The top speed is impressive, reaching up to 16 MPH with the blades on. Security is already onboard thanks to the combination of 4G and GPS connections. If all that sounds great, but you’re still not sure it can hold up, keep in mind that Greenworks backs these mowers with a 5-year/2,000-hour warranty.
Residential: EGO 56V E-Steer Zero-Turn Lawn Mower
EGO is making it easier to transition from gas to battery power and into the zero-turn market with the 56V E-Steer riding lawn mower. It takes the lap bars and exchanges them for a steering wheel, making for a much more approachable mower if you’re not used to traditional ZT steering. Beyond that, the design team shifted the controls/info screen onto the steering wheel where they’re easy to keep an eye on while you’re mowing.
The mower sports a 42-inch deck with cutting speeds between 4 and 8 MPH and matches the power of a 22HP gas engine. For the power source, EGO uses the same 556V batteries that power its other mowers and handheld tools. With a full load of six 12.0Ah batteries, expect to cut nearly four acres on a charge. With the four batteries that come with the mower, there’s enough juice to cover 2.5 acres.
Price: 5999.00 with four 12.0Ah batteries and onboard charger (scheduled for May 2023 launch)
Residential: Ryobi 80V iDrive Series Zero Turn Lawn Mowers
Ryobi’s iDrive zero-turn lawn mowers break the mold of lap bars, but not with a steering wheel. It uses joystick controls, making you feel a bit more like a lawn-cutting fighter pilot (without the missiles, of course). While it certainly breaks the norm, our crew was able to adjust to the steering quickly.
There are three deck sizes covering 30 to 54 inches and they primarily use 80V suitcase-style batteries for power. These mowers also have slots to use Ryobi’s 40V batteries if you need to extend your runtime beyond what the 80V packs offer.
The power ranges from a 28HP – 42HP gas equivalent with runtime covering 1 – 4 acres, depending on which model you go with. Plus, this mower uses the CrossCut stacked blade system to give you better cut quality than you’d get with single blades.
Take a look through our full list of Best Electric Lawn Mower recommendations!
Best Riding Lawn Mower For Small Lawns
John Deere S130 Lawn Tractor
Lawn tractors are great for small to medium-sized lawns and the John Deere S130 lawn tractor is our choice as the best riding lawn mower for small lawns. The S100 comes in at a lower price, but moving up to the S130 is worth it in our opinion.
Both feature a 42-inch mowing deck, but the S130 has a significantly stronger 22HP V-twin engine and it has John Deere’s super-easy 30-Second Oil Change system. The S130 also upgrades with cruise control and an electronic PTO system. Overall, it balances ease of ownership and performance well while keeping a safe distance away from the price of zero-turn mowers.
Best Riding Lawn Mower For Medium Lawns 1 Acre to 5 Acres
Husqvarna Xcite Zero-Turn Lawn Mowers
The best riding lawn mower for medium-sized lawns is the Husqvarna Xcite. There are two models available featuring a 54-inch 10-gauge deck that’s a great size for those 1 – 5–acre properties.
What’s exciting about the Xcite is a combination of innovative features and a design that feels more Pro even though these target residential users. Starting from the top, your start/stop and blade engagement controls are on the lap bar ends where you can easily reach them with your thumbs. Then there’s the suspension system. 4 bar links and 10 adjustment settings let you customize the setup based on your size, weight, and preferences to dial in a comfortable ride.
Depending on the model, you get either a 24HP or 26HP Kohler engine with a top speed of either 7 or 9 MPH. On the business end, Husqvarna puts stock blades that can go up to 5 years without needing to be sharpened. Husqvarna targeted a Pro feel with the convenience and ease of ownership homeowners crave with the Xcite and they nailed it.
Best Riding Lawn Mower For Large Properties
Exmark Lazer Z Series Deisel Zero Turn Lawn Mowers
When it comes to maintaining large areas where you need a cleaner cut than a bush hog leaves behind, there are a few large-deck options. Leading the pack in size and with a robust professional resume’, the Exmark Lazer Z Deisel is our choice as the best riding lawn mower for large properties.
When we say large, we mean it. The Lazer Z diesel line includes 60, 72, and 96-inch options along with a monstrous 144-inch model. Ang get this—Exmark rates the largest mower’s cutting rate at up to 11.5 acres per hour! In terms of productivity, that’s going to be tough to beat.
These mowers aren’t cheap, though. They start at just over 27,000 and the 144-inch model is over 35,000.
Cub Cadet vs. Husqvarna Brand Comparison | The Saw Guy
There is not very much that is more “American” than a tractor. Tractor mowers, also known as riding mowers, riding lawn mowers, and garden tractors, have become an iconic symbol of the American way of life. Cub Cadet vs. Husqvarna is a solid head to head comparison of two iconic brands. Which is best for you!
If you’re considering buying a tractor lawn mower, two of the best options out there are the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 and the Husqvarna YTA24V48. Each of these machines is a great option for taking care of your larger lawn, but they both have pros and cons.
In this piece, we’ll take a look at the differences between these two riding mowers so you can decide which one is the better option for your lawn.
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Pass this one up if you can afford a better one.
It makes quick work of the lawn when it’s operational. Great maneuverability, easy to drive and handle. It seems like something always goes wrong with it. Belts break, tires go flat, nuts back off and fall out. The oil drain cock came loose from vibration. The muffler kept falling off. It doesn’t cut that well, even with new blades. My old Craftsman riding mower, although slower and less maneuverable, cuts far more evenly and consistent. Durability It’s had many minor problems. Latest was the drive belt breaking, leaving me stranded and having to trailer it back to the garage. The engine has been relatively trouble free.
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It mowed pretty well, as long as you don’t mind flat tires for no reason and the belt popping off. However we had more serious problem. A week after we purchased it the engine cracked. We got a new motor. which lasted a couple of years. and then it cracked in the same place. This wasn’t a crack up on the cylinder from heat. it was a crack at the motor mount from poor design and vibration. Naturally the engine is designed so you pretty much have to throw it away when it cracks like that.
My husband purchased our Cub Cadet riding lawnmower nearly two years ago. He has never had a riding lawn mower. After mowing with a push mower for over forty years he was highly excited to finally purchase a riding lawn mower. He has had several back surgeries and is developing arthiritis in his hips so mowing the lawn has become a real chore for him. We purchased the joy stick model instead of a steering wheel model. Because of the hip and back problems it is easier for him to get on the mower with stick model. The time it takes him to more our lawn is quite a bit shorter than with the push mower. He also mows a lawn for someone else and this has helped him tremendously. This mower preforms as advertised, extremely well. It is easy to start and has low maintenance. The dealership where we purchased this was helpful and we believe if we ever have problem with this mower they will stand behind it.
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After using many different mowers in my lifetime, I have found the Cub Cadet one of the best on the market. The hydro-static drive makes this machine very easy to operate,(if you can reach the peddles, you use it with ease). Going on flat or uphill the Cub will preform with little effort. Al-tho it is not recommended to mow sideways om a steep grade, this mower maintains its stability well at slow speeds. I have mowed heavy thick grass in the Highway right of way 15″ tall without any sluggishness at about half speed. Taller material is not a problem at slower speeds. The Cub, in My opinion is a great machine for the money if you have a large area to maintain
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DT McCalls in Carthage, TN is an authorized dealer of Cub Cadet Products. Cub Cadet has been building riding mowers, utility vehicles, commercial mowers and more that work harder and perform better than other outdoor power equipment for decades. Cub Cadet launched the first zero-turn mower, engineered the CycloCut System mowing deck, and were the first to use the heavy-duty automatic transmission. They are committed to providing their customers with products that exceed their expectations and their line of premium-quality riding mowers, lawn tractors, zero-turn mowers and other outdoor power equipment is no exception.
So if you are looking for Cub Cadet products in Carthage, Lebanon, Cookeville, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Mt Juliet, McMinnville, Sparta, Lafayette, Franklin and Gallatin, or if you have any questions about Cub Cadet products, please feel free to call us at (615) 735-0165 or simply stop by DT McCalls at any time and we would be glad to help you.
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