When it comes to lawn beautification, traditional lawn mowers are generally the go-to for most people. However, zero turn mowers are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. Zero turn mowers are more efficient and easier to use than traditional mowers, having the ability to navigate around small corners and obstacles in your yard and reaching areas that regular mowers just can’t. One of the most popular brands of zero turn mowers is Grasshopper. Grasshopper mowers are multi-functional and have different sets of blades for different types of jobs. Here are some types of blades you can buy from your Grasshopper dealer.
- Medium-Lift Blade:
Medium-lift blades are ideal for mowing grass in dry conditions. These blades are perfect for your Grasshopper because it has the ability to discharge clippings from its side. These blades also make a good replacement for mulching systems that had medium lift blades when they were new. Consult your owner’s manual or Grasshopper dealer for more information about medium-lift blades. - Extreme High-Lift Notched Blade:
If your Grasshopper mower has more than 23 horsepower and is liquid-cooled or air-cooled, this is the perfect blade to complement its features. These blades are designed to work with mowers that throw glass clipping to the side. If your lawn has grass that’s denser than most, then these blades will be ideal for your Grasshopper. However, it’s not recommended to use the blade when mulching vacuums or vacuums that use vacuum collection. - Contour Blade:
Contour blades are ideal for cutting only about a third of each blade of grass’ height. It is highly detailed and perfect for cutting grass in soil that is sandy or dry. However, it doesn’t work quite as well with wet soil. But, if you use a contour blade in areas that are mowed regularly, you’ll likely be satisfied with the results. - High-Lift Notched Blade:
This type of blade is probably the most versatile on this list. High-lift notched blades are considered to be good, all-purpose blades that can be used for most of the year. They can even be used in early spring when the soil is still wet. But, if your yard is significantly full or soaked, using the extreme version of this blade mentioned above is ideal because it’s a bit more advanced.
About 97% of real estate agents recommended landscaping as a top five home improvement recommendation responding that a homeowner can expect a 215% return on investment. But ultimately, there are many different types of blades you can use in your Grasshopper mower. If you have questions about blade types, consult your Grasshopper dealer. For more information about lawn beautification tools, contact Outback Heating of Virginia Inc.