If you want a beautiful lawn, you need to take good care of it. This also includes mowing, watering and fertilizing the area regularly. The latter can be easily done in one step with mowing by equipping your lawnmower with a mulching blade. This shreds the grass clippings very finely. Read our guide to find out which criteria are particularly important when making a purchase.
A mulching mower shreds the lawn finely
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Oregon 295507-0 One-For-All 3-Tooth Universal Mulching Blade for Stihl, Husqvarna, Mitox, Echo, Kawasaki and other brands of brushcutters and brushcutters
18.48 EUR To the product| Compatible with | many brands |
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| diameter | 30 centimeters |
| thickness | 3 millimeters |
| Dimensions | 5 x 26 x 26 centimeters |
| color | Red |
Oregon is one of the most popular brands when it comes to mowing and mulching blades. This three-tooth universal mulching blade fits many brands of brush cutters (€149.95) and brushcutters popular with gardeners. In addition to Stihl, Husqvarna and Kawasaki, the model also fits Mitox, Echo and other brands. Thanks to the adapter (to be purchased separately), you can also use the mulching blade for brushcutters measuring 20 and 25.4 millimeters. The product is made of high quality steel and thanks to the red color it is easy to see in the vegetation. It also corresponds to the EU directive 2006/42/EG and ISO 7113.
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Oregon 295505-0 2-tooth universal mulching blade and brush cutter saw
12.18 EUR To the product| Compatible with | many brush cutters |
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| diameter | 30 centimeters |
| thickness | 4 millimeters |
| Dimensions | 31.4 x 7.5 x 3 centimeters |
| color | Red |
Also in second place is a mulching blade from Oregon, which, thanks to the included reducing ring, fits on almost all commercially available brush cutters. This universal mulching blade has two teeth made of high-quality steel made in Europe, which has also been hardened and painted red. So the sharp knife is clearly visible. According to customer descriptions, you can also use this model very well for trimming blackberry hedges and other difficult plantings - the users are very satisfied with the results. This mulching blade also complies with EU directive 2006/42/EG and ISO 7113.
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Mulch blade 25.4 x 300 x 4
22.36 EUR To the product| Compatible with | many brushcutters |
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| diameter | 30 centimeters |
| thickness | 4 millimeters |
| Dimensions | k. A |
| color | black |
This mulching blade from Arnold is also suitable for brush cutters from various manufacturers. The three-bladed model is made of robust steel and, according to satisfied customer reports, cuts both tender lawns and harder grasses, perennials and even blackberry hedges short and small. The outer diameter is 30 centimeters, the hole diameter is 2.54 centimeters. The mulching blade is four millimeters thick. The only disadvantage mentioned is the comparatively high weight of approx. 850 grams, but the high-quality and robust steel weighs a little more. The knife stays sharp for a long time.
Purchase Criteria
compatibility
The most important criterion when buying a mulching blade is the compatibility with the lawn mower or brush cutter. This means you should choose a model that matches the make, serial number and type of your lawnmower. Read the product description carefully, as the corresponding lawn mowers are often listed here. Many brands of lawnmowers offer original blades, but you can also purchase (and less expensive) replicas to match. A mulching blade that does not match cannot be installed and therefore cannot be used.
Dimensions
However, the lawnmower models that match the mulching blade are not always specified, especially when it comes to universally applicable replica mulching blades. Here you have to compare the dimensions of the knife, whereby the knife length and width are particularly important. Both sizes cannot be flexibly adjusted with universal knives and must therefore fit your lawn mower exactly.
hole diameter
In contrast, the size of the holes - such as the central hole and the outer holes - can be adjusted on many universal knives, for example with special attachments to reduce the hole size. These are often, but not always, supplied with universal mulching blades and are often indispensable. If flexible adjustment is not possible, the diameter of the three holes should fit your lawn mower model exactly.
knife type
There are different types of mulching blades, which of course have to match your lawnmower. Basically, mowing blades and mulching blades are two completely different things that are used for different tasks. You cannot cut the lawn with a mulching blade, only chop the grass. Therefore, you need either a special mulching blade or a combination blade that can both cut and chop. Wing-shaped mulching blades are ideal for mulching short, dry grass. If, on the other hand, your lawn has grown taller and/or rather damp, other (longer) blades are advisable.
material
So that the mulching knife lasts a long time and doesn't give up the ghost the first time you use it, you should pay attention to high-quality material. If possible, choose products without any plastic parts, instead a high-quality mulching blade is always made of stainless steel, coated if possible. Also bear in mind that the knives come into contact with moisture and can therefore rust quickly: an appropriate coating and the right care prevent this.
youtubefrequently asked Questions
What is a mulching blade?
A mulching blade is a lawnmower blade that shreds the cut grass so much that it can remain on the lawn and rot there. As a result, the nutrients removed during mowing are returned to the soil as a natural fertiliser. Mulching blades can only be used in mulching mowers or lawnmowers with a mulching function. There are also special mulching blades for brush cutters.
Why should you mulch the lawn?
In order for the lawn to look well-groomed and for the grass to grow densely, you have to mow the lawn regularly. The downside, however, is that mowing removes valuable nutrients that you then have to add back with fertilizers. If you mulch the lawn, on the other hand, a natural nutrient cycle is created. This saves you (artificial) fertilizer, although you cannot completely do without lawn fertilization even when mulching.
How much does a mulching blade cost?
Depending on the brand and quality, mulching blades for brush cutters and lawn mowers cost between 10 and 50 euros, with most offers ranging in price between 20 and 30 euros. Branded blades that are specifically tailored to (and only fit) your type of lawn mower are usually more expensive than universal blades. Mulching blades for ride-on lawn mowers are also more expensive.
Which brands offer high-quality mulching blades?
First of all, all well-known manufacturers of lawn mowers offer suitable mulching blades, including popular and proven brands such as
- Bosch
- Husqvarna
- Fuxtec
- Hyundai
- Vikings
- Honda
- or Sabo
With these original blades you can be sure that the blade is really suitable for the intended lawnmower. If you are looking to purchase a utility blade instead, we recommend the Oregon brand, which offers mulching blades for many different lawnmowers. In addition, many other users have had positive experiences with Oregon mulching knives.
How do you properly care for mulching knives?
In the spring, you should remove every lawn mower blade from the lawn mower, clean it thoroughly and then have it resharpened. If necessary, for example if resharpening is no longer possible, the knife should be replaced. This rule also applies to mulching knives, as a blunt knife cannot shred the grass clippings finely enough.
Can you sharpen mulching knives yourself?
In principle, you can also sharpen mulching knives yourself, provided you have the necessary tools and expertise. We have already provided you with video instructions above. Before sharpening, the mulching blade should be removed from the lawnmower. Do not sharpen any lawnmower blades that are still installed!
Are there also suitable mulching blades for ride-on lawn mowers?
Mulching grass is not only possible with a lawn mower or brush cutter. For larger lawns, ride-on lawn mowers are recommended, which are also available with a mulching function. Some models can be upgraded with an extra mulching kit, which often closes the ejection channel. Be sure to buy mulching blades that are suitable for riding lawn mowers. These must match the size of the mower and blade holder, which is why you should definitely pay attention to compatibility.
equipment
mulching mower
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Greenworks Tools cordless lawnmower G40LM35K2X (Li-Ion 40V 35cm cutting width up to 500m² 2in1 mulching and mowing 40l grass catcher box 5-fold central cutting height adjustment incl. 2 batteries 2 Ah & charger)
299.99 EUR To the productYou can mow and mulch your lawn at the same time with this popular electric mulching mower from Greenworks. The lawn mower with mulching function comes with two 40-volt batteries and a charger, so you can always work with one battery while the other is charging. This enables smooth and uninterrupted work on smaller lawn areas of up to 500 square meters.