Ad says 3 in 1. On a 42" JD D125 mower, does that mean they will work effectively/properly with ALL three options: Bagging, mulch cover, regular mow? Or do I need to buy a special blade with each option to work properly?
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These blades will do a respectable job on all three options. It should be noted, however, as with most blades, the mulching function leaves a lot to be desired.
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I've used it on my honda mower in "mulching" mode and it works/cuts/mulches as the factory one did. I've been happy with it.
1975830
Sorry, I am honestly not sure. I have an L125 with a 42" mowing deck. The bagger system I have has the two hanging bags, not the three bags. Hope this helps!
885060
Mine came with a mulching insert. I believe the all do. You could probably get away with out it but the grass clippings will get stuck in the area that the mulching insert occupies. I have never used the bagger. I always mulch. Good Luck!
1932228
Thank you for considering AMC Parts Store for your mower parts. Would need the model # located under the seat to research parts. Unfortunately with many riding mowers, they consider the mulch plug an accessory, and it may not show up in a parts diagram. Part #145579 is a popular cover for Craftsman 46-inch decks, but I cannot guarantee it is the correct one for your mower.
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Thanks for the info ... Im afraid to contract B&D; as I know they will tell me to bring it in . Fat chance !Its at the optimal height for me now anyway (5? or 3 from top level I believe?) so I might just suck it up and keep this one rather than paying to bring it in or get a replacement. LOVE the mower though and my lone fear of worrying it wouldnt complete my lawn on 1 charge was proven to be not worth worrying about !
127013
I bought a pair of blades and they are very good. My 42" Craftsman mower takes two blades.
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Not on my mower - the normal blade cuts up grass and leaves like they are a jar of herbs and the bagger sucks it up. Just unreal. I still love this bagger! Think it is probably about the best money I ever spent!
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Yes, this mower mulches. I do it with mine as a regular style of mowing. It needs an attachment to do it, however. I ordered mine right after I got the mower 3 years ago. A cover plate fastens in place with two short bungee cords, there are two ready made holes in the mower deck for the hooks. If you are shopping for a mower, you need to know that this mower does not turn on a dime. The turning circle is almost as big a for a subcompact car. Rather than backing and turning I mow in overlapping ovals to get the job done. By the way, if I get through the year without something breaking it will be the first mowing season without something going bad on the mower. Yes, this mower mulches. I do it with mine as a regular style of mowing. It needs an attachment to do it, however. I ordered mine right after I got the mower 3 years ago. A cover plate fastens in place with two short bungee cords, there are two ready made holes in the mower deck for the hooks. If you are shopping for a mower, you need to know that this mower does not turn on a dime. The turning circle is almost as big a for a subcompact car. Rather than backing and turning I mow in overlapping ovals to get the job done. By the way, if I get through the year without something breaking... » Read More Yes, this mower mulches. I do it with mine as a regular style of mowing. It needs an attachment to do it, however. I ordered mine right after I got the mower 3 years ago. A cover plate fastens in place with two short bungee cords, there are two ready made holes in the mower deck for the hooks. If you are shopping for a mower, you need to know that this mower does not turn on a dime. The turning circle is almost as big a for a subcompact car. Rather than backing and turning I mow in overlapping ovals to get the job done. By the way, if I get through the year without something breaking it will be the first mowing season without something going bad on the mower. « Show Less
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I re-read the description on the mulching kit & it states it will fit 2001 & newer 38 or 42 " mowers. Mine is a 38" Murray & it bolted right on (I did remove the deck to make it easier). **I did read to 1,2, & 3 star reviews...I had no negative experiences...I give it a 5 a star. Yes, the Mulcher plug is plastic & I did replace the plastic wing nut with a metal wing nut. Just make sure you use the metal strapping made for the 42" deck & keep the 38" in case you ever need to make a metal brace on something. **Good luck, bounce me back if I can help ya. Thanks, Ed
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Some models don't have the mulch insert. Instead there's a dial you set to either mulch or bag. See manual.
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I never experienced this issues in the 4 years I've owned this mower. That said, a couple of things to consider: The grass cutting height might be set too low and the blade may be coming in contact with the ground at times, especially if you have irregular or hilly terrain; you might be waiting too long to empty the bag and the cuttings are backing up and clogging things up in under side of the mower; make sure there is no dried up grass stuck to the underside of the mower, especially if you used it to cut wet grass; FYI, the blade that comes with the mower is a mulching blade. It can be used for bagging but a blade specifically designed for bagging will be much more efficient. If you switch to a bagging blade, I recommend you pay a little extra and get a Snapper replacement part rather than a generic replacement blade, as it will make the mower bag better. Lastly, you may want to try mulching instead of bagging. I bagged for years and years before trying mulching. Once you try it you won't want to go back to dealing with all those bags and the extra time and effort it takes. Just don't let the grass get too high between cuttings when mulching. A last tip, keep whatever blade you use sharp. I have a half acre lot and get my blade sharpened three times a season. It makes a big difference in keeping your lawn healthy and looting good. Hope there is something here useful to you. Good luck!
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I really don't know, however if the mower has a star arbor and the blades require that that the cutting plane be in the same plane as the arbor they should work. I think that all the 48 in cut mower deck require the same length blades. I have a new set which I haven installed yet.HHB
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I've used gator blades on my other 46" mower for years and have had excellent results. My mowing is not always nice, grassed yards but sometimes rougher fields and pastures and the gator blades are the only ones that will hold up. And no bagging only mulching.
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All three-bin baggers being somewhat different, I can say for certain it fit on my Husqvarna 3-bin bagger (I forget the model #, it's the one that fits the newest 48" decks- it's fairly huge). I think it would be good for the manufacturer to state a max opening size- all you'd have to do it cut a string X inches wide, make a loop out of it and see if it fits over your bagger.And I've had no problems with mine coming off at all, even dragging 60+ lbs of wet leaves.
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Was wondering if you ever found an answer to this - I have a 42" Craftsman and would like to use blades like these to pull up acorns so my cyclone rake will vacuum them up.....
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I wish I could help you with a more specific answer. I have a 42" craftsman and this was a matching part number for the mower but didn't come close to fitting so I ended up using mulching blades without a plug. I have a little over an acre and I am happy with the results without the plug. It was not worth my time to return this item so I would be happy to give it to anyone who would like to pick it up.