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Originally posted by doublesharp:
Oh yeah, Gator G5 or G6 do a much better job than the original G3. Downside is the little clippings tend to blow out the front of the deck in a big way. Doesn't affect the yard's appearance but your cutting deck may have a pile of clippings a couple inches deep and you'll get dirty. If the wind catches your discharge just right you'll get a face full too. Just blow clippings off with your blower. I use factory high lift blades on the left and center spindle and then a Gator on the discharge side for regular mowing and switch to all gators for leaves. Turns them to dust.

Many of the old timers on Lawn Site use G5s year round. The G6s are heavier and take more horsepower to turn. G5s are same width but thinner. I've got both and can't tell much difference and my 37hp Kaw can turn either easily. When I need new ones I'll go with G5s.