Guides
Practical answers to buying and setup questions, with links to the relevant choices.
- Guide42-inch riding mower blade sets: match deck, hole and countHelps 42-inch deck owners pick the one blade set whose part number, hole and count match their mower.
- GuideAnti-scalp rollers: what they do and what the manuals sayHelps a zero-turn owner set and replace anti-scalp rollers the way the mower's own manual says.
- GuideBlades per deck: why deck width does not give blade lengthHelps riding mower owners stop guessing blade length from deck width and find their deck's own record.
- GuideBuying mower blades and parts on Amazon and AliExpress: what to checkGives you the checks to run on a marketplace listing for a mower part, so the part fits and the warranty and return terms are what you expect.
- GuideCub Cadet 42 and 46-inch baggers: part numbers and box contentsHelps a Cub Cadet owner pick the right 42 or 46-inch bagger number and order single replacement parts.
- GuideEGO mower blade sets: Select Cut, 22-inch and 30-inchHelps EGO owners pick the blade set EGO lists for their exact mower and buy it where the warranty holds.
- GuideFind a mower blade by OEM part number and cross-referenceHelps owners turn a part number into a replacement blade without guessing from deck size.
- GuideFind your mower's model and serial number before orderingHelps owners open the right parts record for their exact model and serial range.
- GuideHow to measure a mower blade: length, center hole, widthHelps owners record an unmarked blade correctly before matching it to a maker's part record.
- GuideJohn Deere lawn tractor blades: D100 42-inch and 48-inchHelps John Deere lawn tractor owners find the blade number Deere lists and read Oregon's cross-reference correctly.
- GuideJohn Deere MulchControl kits: 42A deck, S240 and Z370R ElectricHelps a John Deere owner match a MulchControl or mulching kit number to the deck and machine Deere lists.
- GuideMower blade bolts: thread, length and grade from the parts listHelps you identify and order the blade bolt your mower's maker lists, and know when new blades come without hardware.
- GuideTowing with a lawn tractor or zero-turn: hitch pins and limitsHelps you find your mower's own towing rule and couple an implement with the pin and retainer its maker lists.
- GuideBlade adapters: bore, height and pulley, and why holes must matchHelps you identify the blade adapter your mower uses by part number, bore, height and pulley before you order one.
- GuideMower blade center holes: round, star, bow-tie and S-shapeHelps owners name their blade's center hole and match it to a maker-listed blade without modifying anything.
- GuideMower blade claims vs evidence: what studies can showHelps owners tell maker claims from independent evidence before choosing a blade.
- GuideMower deck wheels: diameter, bore, hub and part numberHelps you identify a riding-mower deck wheel by number and measurements before ordering a replacement.
- GuideOrdering mower parts from abroad: US duties, Canada taxes, returnsTells you which import charges and return terms apply before you order a mower part shipped from another country.
- GuideMower safety standards and part recalls: CPSC, ANSI, UL and marksExplains which safety standards apply to mowers rather than parts, what common marks do and do not mean, and how to check a part for a recall.
- GuideMulch plug vs mulching kit: what each one includesHelps you tell a plug-only kit from a blades-and-baffle kit and order the one your deck's maker lists.
- GuideOEM vs aftermarket mower blades: what to check firstHelps owners decide whether an aftermarket blade is a documented replacement for their OEM part.
- GuideOregon Gator G3, G5 and G6: what Oregon says about eachHelps owners read Oregon's Gator range as maker claims and choose by part number, not family name.
- GuideReplacement grass bag or bag and frame: what to orderHelps you order the right walk-behind grass bag part: fabric, frame or both, for your exact model.
- GuideRiding mower bagger fit: model, deck size, deck style and yearHelps you check a lawn tractor or zero-turn bagger against the maker's model, deck and year list before ordering.
- GuideRYOBI 40V mower bag AC21GB and blade AC04025: which modelsShows which RYOBI 40V mowers RYOBI lists for the AC21GB bag and the AC04025 blade, side by side.
- GuideSleeve hitch vs tow hitch on a lawn or garden tractorHelps you tell a sleeve hitch from a tow hitch and check whether the maker lists a sleeve hitch for your tractor.
- GuideStandard, high-lift and mulching blades: what each is forHelps owners pick a blade type that matches how their deck is set up to bag, discharge or mulch.
- GuideToro 22-inch Recycler grass bag and frame by serial rangeHelps a Toro 21465 owner find the right grass bag or frame by serial range and part type.
- GuideToro TimeCutter blades: part numbers and serial rangesHelps TimeCutter owners order the blade Toro lists for their model and serial range.
- GuideWhen to replace a mower blade, and what the manual saysHelps owners decide when a blade must be replaced and order the listed part safely.
- GuideBagger weights and missing parts on zero-turn mowersHelps you check that a zero-turn bagger kit, new or used, has every weight and part its maker lists before you mow with it.
- ShortlistMower deck wheels with a stated size or a listed deckHelps you replace a deck wheel by the part number it replaces and the size its maker states, and shows what to compare with the old wheel.
- ShortlistMulching kits and plugs that list their deck and modelsHelps you pick a mulching kit listed for your deck and know whether it includes blades, a plug or a baffle before you order.
- ShortlistRiding mower baggers that list deck size, models and yearsHelps you pick a riding mower bagger its maker lists for your tractor, deck and years, and shows what to check before the first use.
- ShortlistRiding and zero-turn blade sets with deck size and count statedHelps you pick a 42-inch or TimeCutter blade set whose maker states the deck, count and replaced parts, instead of one that only shares the width.
- ShortlistWalk-behind mower blades listed by model and part numberHelps you pick a walk-behind blade its maker lists for your exact mower or old part number, rather than one that only shares a deck size.