Blade mount on my Bobcat ZTR.

[OldBobcat]

I have a Ransomes Bobcat that I use. It is a 2000 model. The blades are mounted using a large bolt with a friction fit. It is a lot of effort to remove the blades. What type of blade fitment do modern commercial mowers use?

 

[mechanic mark]

Use an air impact wrench & impact socket to remove bolts, apply a small amount of anti-seize compound to bolt threads & a torque wrench to tighten bolts. I use a blade holder when removing & reinstalling blades.

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