Recent content by keg99

Regarding the type of grass, it cuts bad on any type. Or should I say, it does not discriminate. Regarding the height, it cuts bad on most any height. If really tall and thick, then I understand it will not cut well at full speed. I have been mowing for over 40 years and been through many...

Another good suggestion. And yes, I do run it at full throttle. I even bought an rpm gage to double check that it is running the rpm it should. It is as the manufacturer recommended. Sharp blades, blades installed correctly, throttle at full, . . . what else is there you can do. It is weird...

Yep. That's exactly how it cuts. I even got off the mower twice to check, thinking that had to be the problem. But no, the blades are on correctly. It's just the worst of any mower I have ever owned. I have about 5 acres to cut and need to be able to get it done quickly. Thinking of a...

I have a new 60" Fastrak that cuts terrible. The dealer agreed and so did the factory rep. They installed a hi-vac system (baffles) and high lift blades. It cuts a bit better, but still cuts like cr_p. To get a good cut, I have to go at no more than half speed. Anyone else have this...

StarTech, you are right. Those blades are very close to what I need. But I need straight blades with no "dip" in them. That's where I run into problems. Most swing blades drop down and I have no room for that lower height. But I am getting close with all of your suggestions and help. I...

Thanks for the guidance, bertsmobile. I went to the site, but could not find "Agricultural Parts" and then "Vegetation Management". I did find "Catalogues" and then "Slasher Blades" which seems to have quite a selection. I'm still going through the list to see if I can find one that is close...

No, I am not the original builder. I have been using it for about ten years. I still just need thoughts on the type of steel that mower blades are made from.

The blade length is 16" long with a 3/4" diameter hole approximately 1" from the end. There are 6 blades total for the three spindles (two on each spindle). There is also a 1/2" diameter hole in each blade that is about 3" away from the 3/4" hole. The 1/2" diameter hole is for a bolt that...

I wish I had that information. Since it appears to be a custom built unit, there is no manufacturer information. It almost looks like a homemade item, but pretty well made nonetheless. Very heavy duty. And belt driven verses shaft driven, as most large mowers of this size are. I don't have...

I have an apparently custom built mower that uses blades I cannot find anywhere. It is an 8' cut, very heavy duty mower with three belt-driven spindles. My 40 Hp tractor struggles to power it. But the blades are completely worn out and rounded off to the point that sharpening is no longer an...

I just bought a Gravely two wheel Pro 12 that came with a 42" finish mower, brush cutter and sickle bar. The mower and brush cutter attach with a spline. The sickle bar has a slip clutch with a "tooth" connection, but no way to attach since it will not connect to the spline on the mower. I am...