Description
96-628 – Gator Mulcher Blade for Snapper 28″ Mowers (Replaces Snapper 7016980, 7019515 & Murray 7104196BMYP)
The 96-628 Gator Mulcher Blade is a premium aftermarket replacement mower blade designed for compatible Snapper and Murray 28-inch lawn mowers. Featuring an advanced Gator-style mulching design, this heavy-duty blade lifts, cuts, and recuts grass clippings into fine particles for superior mulching performance, cleaner mowing results, and improved nutrient return to the lawn.
Manufactured from heat-treated high-carbon steel, the 96-628 Gator Mulcher Blade offers exceptional strength, durability, and long-lasting edge retention. Its serrated “Gator” teeth create increased airflow inside the mower deck, improving clipping circulation for enhanced mulching, side discharge, or bagging performance.
Product Details
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Part Number: 96-628
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Brand: Rotary
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Blade Type: Gator Mulcher Blade
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Application: Snapper / Murray 28″ Mowers
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Function: Mulching, Side Discharge, and Bagging
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Material: Heat-Treated High-Carbon Steel
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Installation: Direct Replacement
Key Features
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Premium Gator-style mulching blade
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Designed for compatible 28-inch Snapper and Murray mowers
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Serrated cutting edge improves mulching performance
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Increases airflow for finer grass clipping recirculation
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Heat-treated high-carbon steel construction
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Precision-balanced for smooth operation
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Excellent edge retention and durability
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Suitable for mulching, bagging, or side discharge
Replaces OEM Part Numbers
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Mowmore: MB6302
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Murray: 7104196BMYP
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Rotary: 6302
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Snapper: 7016980
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Snapper: 7016980BMA
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Snapper: 7016980BZ
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Snapper: 7016980BZYP
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Snapper: 7019515
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Snapper: 7019515BMA
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Snapper: 7019515BZ
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Snapper: 7019515BZYP
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Snapper: 7026453
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Snapper: 7035635
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Snapper: 71040383
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Snapper: 71040383BM
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Snapper: 71040383BMA
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Snapper: 71040383BZ
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Snapper: 71040383BZYP
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Snapper: 7104196
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Snapper: 7104196BM
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Snapper: 7104196BMA
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Snapper: 7104196BZ
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Snapper: 7104196BZYP
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Snapper: 7104196YP
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Sunbelt: B1PD2037
Compatible Equipment
The 96-628 Gator Mulcher Blade fits selected Snapper and Murray 28-inch lawn mowers using the OEM part numbers listed above.
Always verify your mower model, deck size, blade dimensions, center hole configuration, and OEM part number before ordering.
Who Is This For?
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Homeowners
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Lawn care professionals
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Commercial landscapers
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Property maintenance crews
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Snapper and Murray mower owners
Recommended Property Size
Ideal for maintaining:
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Residential lawns
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Medium-sized properties
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Large residential lots
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Commercial landscapes
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Parks and recreational areas
Pros
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Gator-style mulching technology
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Produces finer grass clippings
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Improves lawn health by returning nutrients
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Heavy-duty heat-treated steel construction
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Precision-balanced for reduced vibration
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Excellent cutting performance
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Long-lasting edge retention
Cons
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Must match the original blade dimensions and mounting pattern
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Blade should be sharpened and balanced periodically for optimal performance
Comparison – 96-628 Gator Mulcher Blade vs Standard Lift Blade
96-628 Gator Mulcher Blade
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Superior mulching performance
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Recuts clippings into finer particles
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Improved airflow inside the deck
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Better bagging efficiency
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Cleaner lawn appearance
Standard Lift Blade
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Primarily designed for side discharge
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Larger grass clippings
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Less effective mulching
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Lower clipping recirculation
Why Buy from Barry’s Power Equipment?
Barry’s Power Equipment supplies premium OEM and aftermarket mower blades trusted by homeowners and professional landscapers.
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Premium replacement mower blades
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Fast nationwide shipping
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Competitive pricing
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Expert technical support
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Extensive inventory for Snapper, Murray, SCAG, Toro, Exmark, Wright, Ariens, Gravely, Ferris, Hustler, Cub Cadet, John Deere, STIHL, Kawasaki, Kohler, Honda, and many other leading outdoor power equipment brands.
