Best Lawn Mower Blade Reviews

Taking care of your garden is an ongoing mission.

Next week, we’ll give you a complete guide to lawn care. We’ll walk you through everything from planting the seed and fertilizing through cutting the grass and making sure it is properly watered.

Today, we’re going to look at 5 lawn mower blade reviews so that you can keep your equipment tip-top and enjoy a lush, green lawn.

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When Should You Sharpen or Replace Your Lawn Mower Blade?

If you want your lawn to look its best, you’ll need to keep the blades on your mower sharp and ready for action.

As a rule of thumb, blades should be attended to once every 2 months during the course of the growing season.

You should replace your blade if you spot any signs of dents or bends in it. Using a damaged blade is reckless. It can endanger you and harm your lawn. Swap it out if you notice any imperfections.

After you have mowed your lawn, ask yourself what the experience was like.

Was the finish smooth or did it look a little ragged?
Do the tips of the blades look torn?
Was one pass sufficient or did you need to make several passes?

If you are struggling, it’s time to change the blade.

Sharpening Your Blades

To mow with maximum efficiency, you need to make sure the blades are in tip-top shape.

For an overview on sharpening your lawn mower blades, check out this great video.

You’ll need to grab some basic equipment:

Gloves
Socket wrench
File or Grinder
Balancing Tool

Once you have removed your blade, inspect it. If there’s any visible damage, replace it.

Put an edge on a dull blade with a file or grinder. Take care of sharpening one side at a time. Work slowly and systematically.

Check with the balancer and see how it feels. You might need to file the heavier side a little more if it’s not balanced.

Mount your blade and road test it.

The alternative to the DIY route is to take your blade to the shop but this is not cost-effective.

How To Change Your Lawn Mower Blade

Changing lawn mower blades is not difficult but you need to take some basic precautions and make sure you know what you’re doing.

First thing’s first, get yourself some good protective gloves so you can work safely.

Follow some basic pointers and you can’t go far wrong.

Check the user manual. It should outline how to change the blade
Disconnect spark plugs
Empty your mower. It will be lighter and there will be less chance of spillage
Make sure when you are lifting the mower that you don’t let fuel spill over the carburetor
Use appropriate lifts or jacks if you have a riding mower
Take a photo of how the blade is positioned. Use a socket wrench to undo the bolt holding the blade
After lining up any nuts and washers, mount your new blade. Make sure you apply enough pressure but don’t over-tighten. You’ve got to get this part right or the blade can vibrate badly
Put your lawn mower back on its wheels and allow it to settle
Check the fluids and air filter
Fill the tank with gas
Attach the spark plug
Start up your mower and test the blade
Fine-tune if necessary

How To Revive a Badly Cut Lawn

What happens if you’ve used a dull blade unwittingly and savaged your lawn?

The immediate priority is simply to wait a couple of weeks. Allow it to normalize.

Make sure you’re not scalping the grass by cutting too close. There’s a big variation between grasses. While a Bermuda can be cut at most to 1.5 inches, you should leave Augustine up to 4 inches in height. Pay attention to the type of grass you have.

Think about your watering regime. Your grass needs enough moisture but not too much.

Timing is also worth considering. You should not water when it’s hot and sunny. Watering is best taken care of in the morning. If you are using a lawn sprinkler, set the timer for early morning. If you water using a hose, make sure it gets done as you first order of business.

Now you should have a decent overview of the importance of changing your blades and how to take care of the job fuss-free.

Check out now our glance at top 5 lawn mower blades on the market:

5 Best Lawn Mower Blades Comparision Table

Product Name	Size(inches)	Type	Price	Our Rating
Toro 131-4547-03 22" Recycler	22	Mulcher	$$$	#1 Editor Choice
MTD 942-0741A Replacement Mulching Blade 21-Inch Length	21	Mulcher	$$	#2
MaxPower 331714 Replacement Blade For AYP/Poulan/Sears 134149 42-Inch Lawn Mower	42	Mulcher	$$	#3
MaxPower 331740S Blade for 22-Inch Craftsman/Poulan/Husqvarna Walk Behind 421825/420463/432-421825	22	All-purpose	$$	#4
Oregon Lawn Mower Blade 21-Inch For Craftsman AYP/Poulan & Honda 95-057	0.095	Pre-cut	$$	#5