Westwood Mulching Blades
Westwood mulching blades excel at finely chopping grass clippings that decompose quickly to naturally fertilise lawns without requiring collection or disposal. Our mulching blade range includes mulch blades, Recycler blades, and mulching mower blades designed specifically for Westwood Personal Pace, Super Recycler, TimeCutter, and commercial zero-turn equipment. Westwood Spares stocks Westwood mulching replacement blades featuring advanced tooth geometry and extended cutting edges, with worldwide shipping available on all mulching blade orders. These specialised rotary blades incorporate multiple cutting surfaces and optimised sail configurations that recirculate clippings under the deck for repeated cutting action, producing fine grass particles that quickly settle into the turf providing natural fertilisation whilst eliminating bagging labour and reducing lawn disposal costs.
Available Westwood Mulching Blades
38" Combi Mulch Blade Kit
405109500
Westwood
£100.70
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44" Combi / Mulch Blade Kit
405109600
Westwood
£76.87
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48" Ibs Cutting Deck Blade Kit
T-40505500
Westwood
£78.58
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Genuine Hgm L/H Or R/H Angled Blade
T-16000300
Westwood
£19.49
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15 R/H Hgm Blade
T-16000400
Westwood
£20.43
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R/H 15" Cutting Blade
T-16869202
Westwood
£18.04
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Genuine Hgm L/H Or R/H 15" Flat Blade
T-16000500
Westwood
£20.43
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Combi and Mulching 30" Blade
T-169381100
Westwood
£55.56
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Genuine Hgm 12" R/H / Centre Angled Blade
T-16000100
Westwood
£19.83
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R/H Cutting Blade
T-2451
Westwood
£27.23
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Combi and Mulching 17" Blade
T-169381200
Westwood
£24.28
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R/H 17.5" Cutting Blade
T-16929000
Westwood
£25.47
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do mulching blades work well in all grass conditions?
Mulching blades perform best when grass is relatively dry and growth is moderate, requiring cutting no more than one-third of the blade height at once, but struggle significantly when grass is wet, excessively tall, or particularly thick producing clumps rather than fine particles. Attempting to mulch wet grass or overgrown lawns overwhelms even the best mulching blade's capacity to finely chop material before the deck becomes clogged with matted clippings that reduce airflow and cutting effectiveness, so during heavy spring growth or after rain many professionals switch to side-discharge mode or use standard high-lift blades until conditions improve.
How often should Westwood mulching blades be sharpened compared to regular blades?
Westwood mulching blades benefit from more frequent sharpening than standard blades because their extended cutting edges and multiple teeth accumulate damage faster when striking the same debris, and maintaining extremely sharp edges is more critical for achieving fine clipping reduction required for successful mulching. Inspect mulching blades weekly during heavy mowing season and sharpen whenever you notice declined mulching performance with larger clipping pieces remaining visible on the lawn, which typically occurs more frequently than the longer intervals acceptable for regular side-discharge blades where slightly dull edges still provide adequate cutting for grass ejection rather than fine particle production.
Are aftermarket mulching blades as good as genuine Westwood blades?
Aftermarket mulching blades vary significantly in quality with some designs like Gator blades receiving excellent reviews from professionals whilst others fail to match OEM Westwood performance due to differences in steel thickness, sail height, tooth geometry, or overall balance that affect mulching effectiveness and blade longevity. Many experienced Westwood users report best results staying with genuine Westwood Recycler or Atomic blade designs specifically engineered for their deck profiles, though premium aftermarket options can sometimes outperform OEM blades in specific conditions such as heavy leaf mulching, making experimentation worthwhile if you're unsatisfied with standard blade performance but ensuring any replacement maintains proper specifications for your deck size.
What's the difference between Westwood mulching blades and regular blades?
Westwood mulching blades feature extended cutting edges with serrated or toothed sections and more aggressive curved sails that keep clippings suspended under the deck longer for multiple cutting passes, whilst regular blades have simpler straight cutting edges and less pronounced sails designed primarily for efficient discharge or bagging rather than fine clipping reduction. Mulching blades work by creating turbulent airflow that circulates grass clippings repeatedly through the cutting zone until they're chopped into tiny pieces small enough to filter down through the grass and decompose quickly, whilst standard blades generate stronger linear airflow that rapidly evacuates clippings from under the deck with minimal recutting.
Can I use Westwood mulching blades without a mulching kit installed?
You can install Westwood mulching blades without a mulching plug but won't achieve optimal mulching performance because clippings will discharge through the open chute before being chopped sufficiently fine, though the extended cutting edges still provide some improvement over standard blades for grass that remains under the deck. A complete mulching kit includes a discharge plug that blocks the chute forcing all clippings to recirculate until finely chopped, and without this critical component much of the grass exits after just one cutting pass producing longer clippings that tend to clump and mat rather than disappearing into the turf as intended by mulching system design.