Pro Parts Place, PPP 3 Blades Genuine Bad Boy 038-6081-00 038-6082-00Gator Blades 61" Renegade Rogue Outlaw Revolt

What It Is

This is a set of three Gator-style mulching blades (part numbers 038-6081-00 and 038-6082-00) designed for 61-inch Bad Boy mowers. They combine lift for bagging/discharge with mulching serrations for finer clippings, making them a hybrid blade for residential/commercial use.

Fitment & Compatibility

Check these before buying:

• Deck size: Only fits 61-inch Bad Boy decks (Renegade, Rogue, Outlaw, Revolt models). Measure your deck width—a 61" cut requires three blades, each roughly 20.5" long.
• OEM cross-reference: Replaces genuine Bad Boy 038-6081-00 (left/center) and 038-6082-00 (right) blades. Not for older Bad Boy models with different spindle patterns.
• Center hole: Must be 5/8" round (standard for Bad Boy spindles). Confirm your spindle bolt size—some aftermarket spindles use 7/16" or 1/2" holes.
• Thickness: These are 0.200" thick—compatible with most Bad Boy OEM spindles, but verify if your deck uses 0.250" (thicker) blades to avoid clearance issues.

Key Things to Know

• Gator design improves mulching but reduces lift compared to high-lift OEM blades—expect more clumping in wet grass.
• Installation is straightforward if you use a blade lock tool and torque to 70-90 ft-lbs (check your manual). Reverse threads on some Bad Boy spindles? Unlikely, but confirm rotation direction.
• Balance is critical—these are pre-balanced, but always check with a blade balancer before mounting. Unbalanced blades cause vibration and spindle wear.
• Sharpening shortens lifespan—Gator serrations are hard to re-sharpen evenly. Replace rather than resharpen after dulling.

Should You Buy It

Yes if you own a 61" Bad Boy and want better mulching than standard lift blades without switching to dedicated mulching plates. No if you need maximum bagging performance or have a non-Bad Boy deck—fitment is model-specific. At $75 for three blades, it’s a fair value for commercial-duty mulching, but check your spindle hole size and blade thickness first.