9 Best Zero Turn Mower Accessories | Stop Mowing With Dull Steel

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High-lift steel for the 54-inch Husqvarna deck that has been mulching instead of lifting.

A high-lift blade is shaped to pull grass upright and throw clippings harder into the bag, which is why it matters on a 54-inch deck cutting tall or wet grass. These Grasscool blades are built from alloy steel and measure 18.6 inches long and 3 inches wide, with a 0.19-inch thickness. Compare that to the 3PK blades further down this list, which run 18 inches long and 2.50 inches wide on a 0.203-inch stock — different decks, different profiles, and neither will fit the other’s machine.

The buyer reports that keep surfacing are about cut quality. These blades let you run full throttle through thick grass without the engine bogging down, which is the whole reason you buy a high-lift profile in the first place. Blade quality is what earns the goodwill, and the finish looks good enough that you are not embarrassed to bolt them on.

Two honest notes. First, the paint on the blade is there to protect your hands during install and to keep rust off in storage — it wears away after a few minutes of mowing, and you should not spend time stripping it beforehand. Second, do not shop by model number alone. Check that your replacement number, deck size, and blade dimensions all match before you order, because the Husqvarna and Craftsman compatibility lists here are long and specific.

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A bolt-on hitch that turns your mower into a tow rig for carts, trailers, and yard debris.

The number that does the work here is 3500 pounds of maximum towing capacity, which is far more than any lawn cart you will hook behind a zero turn. It matters because the hitch itself is the weak link in most towing setups, and this one is built from 8mm thick carbon steel rather than stamped sheet. The bolt mounting span runs 2.0 to 5.1 inches with slotted holes and Type 2 carriage bolts, so it adapts to different frames instead of demanding one exact bolt pattern.

At 2.33 kg versus 1.56 kg for the 420D cover on this list, it is a structural part, not an accessory trim piece. The 2-inch hitch ball coupling and the 5/8-inch hitch pin hole cover the standard trailer hardware, and the chain slot takes tow strap loops and chains for the jobs that need them. A matte black powder coat on the frame and a chrome-plated ball handle the weather, and the whole thing comes with a one-year manufacturer warranty.

Fitment is where you should slow down. The listing calls this a universal hitch, and it does fit a wide range of mowers, tractors, golf carts and ATVs — but “universal” means check your frame’s bolt spacing, not that it bolts to anything. Owners running it on an Exmark report it working as expected, and the durability story is that it does not bend or break under load. Measure your hole centers against the 2.0-to-5.1-inch span before you order.

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The budget cover that keeps a 60-inch deck machine dry through a full winter on the driveway.

Three things make a cover worth owning: it keeps water out, it stays on, and it does not trap moisture underneath. This one handles all three with 420D Oxford fabric — the “D” is a fabric weight rating, and 420D is a mid-weight weave built for outdoor equipment — plus glued seams that stop water seeping through the stitching. The size runs 79 inches long, 46 inches wide and 55 inches tall, covering most zero turn mowers with decks up to 60 inches. It fits Toro, Craftsman, John Deere, Lawn Boy, Greenworks and Troy Bilt machines.

Wind is where cheap covers fail, and this one has an adjustable elastic rope at the lower hem that pulls the fabric tight against the body, backed by two buckles at the bottom. The result is a cover that does not turn into a parachute on a gusty day. Two air vents reduce condensation inside, and reflective strips on those vents give you something to spot at night in the dark. Buyers report it keeping a mower covered through an entire winter without a problem.

The honest caveat is longevity. It is a 420D fabric cover at a budget-friendly point, and the recurring note in the reviews is that the material is not built to the same standard as the premium cover on this list. Expect it to do the job for a few seasons rather than a decade. If your machine parks in a brutal sun-and-ice climate year-round, spend up on the StormPro instead. If it lives under a carport with occasional weather exposure, this is the sensible buy.

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The cover built for the machine that lives outside and the wind that never lets up.

Where the budget cover uses dyed fabric, this Rosefray version weaves colored yarn instead, and that is the difference between a cover that fades to gray in two summers and one that holds its color. The 420D Oxford cloth is UV proof, dustproof and tear-resistant, and the seams are heat-sealed rather than glued — a stronger water barrier that keeps rain from wicking through the stitching. Dimensions are 79 inches long, 46 inches wide and 55 inches tall, matching decks up to 60 inches and fitting John Deere, Cub Cadet, Toro, Craftsman, Husqvarna, Honda, Troy Bilt and Greenworks machines.

Wind performance is the standout. The elastic hem pulls tight and two heavy-duty buckles lock it down, and the manufacturer states owners mention it holding through storms of 60 mph and above. That is the maker’s claim rather than our measurement, but it lines up with what owners describe: the cover stays put when a tarp would be flapping in the neighbor’s hedge. Three design touches round it out — air vents to cut condensation and stop wind lofting, reflective strips on those vents for nighttime visibility, and a quick-install routine of drape, tighten, buckle with no tools needed.

Size is the thing to watch. Some buyers find the fit perfect, others find it too large for their particular zero turn, and both are true depending on the machine. Measure your mower’s length, width and height against the 79-by-46-by-55 figure before you order. The other note is that a few long-term owners see the fabric beginning to tear after about a year, so if you are covering a machine that sits in open weather, plan on replacing it eventually rather than expecting a lifetime cover.

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Three blades, one order, and a full deck change for the 52-inch commercial machines.

Commercial mowers eat blades, and buying them one at a time gets expensive fast. This is a three-blade pack at 7.26 pounds total, sized for a 52-inch deck with an 18-inch blade length, a 2.50-inch blade width, and a 5/8-inch center hole. The 0.203-inch thickness is a touch thicker than the 0.19-inch Grasscool blades above, which is the kind of stock you want on a machine that sees real acreage. The 1-inch air lift throws clippings hard enough to clear the deck in tall grass.

These fit the Ferris 21227S and 481711, the Scag 482462, 482878 and 48108, and the Encore 481707 — a fitment list aimed squarely at commercial and prosumer decks rather than residential machines. What owners keep coming back to is the edge: the blades arrive sharp and hold that edge longer than the bargain sets, and they perform well straight from the start with no extra prep. Installation is a few minutes with basic tools.

One thing worth flagging honestly — blade length draws a mixed reaction, which makes sense given how many different deck models that fitment list covers. Confirm your deck’s spec number before ordering rather than trusting the 52-inch headline. At this weight and this stock, you are buying commercial-grade consumables in bulk, and that is the correct way to think about it if your machine cuts several lawns a week.

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One box with every filter, plug, and quart your Kohler KT engine needs for a full service.

The completeness of this kit is what makes it worth buying. It includes the Kohler genuine air filter (part 32 083 09), a foam pre-cleaner, an oil filter, two quarts of Kohler 10W-30 synthetic-blend oil, a fuel filter, and two spark plugs — six items covering the whole service. The oil carries extra zinc for wear protection, which is the kind of detail that matters when your engine is working a 60-inch deck through summer. It fits the KT715, KT720, KT725, KT730, KT735, KT740, KT745, KT600, KT610 and KT620 models.

Owners describe the whole job taking about 30 minutes start to finish, and the machine running well after installation. For a homeowner doing one service a year, that savings in shopping trips and guesswork is the real value. It weighs 2.4 pounds versus 5.74 pounds for the Kawasaki kit above, because it carries a different mix of parts in a smaller format.

The honest caveat here is part accuracy. Some reviewers point out receiving correct parts, others report getting the wrong air and gas filters for their particular engine — which tracks with the fitment warning you should apply to any kit: confirm your engine’s exact model and spec number before ordering. The filter size on some units is a separate complaint for the same reason. One quick phone call or a look at your engine badge saves a return.

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The jack that lifts your mower to blade height so you never lie on the ground with a socket wrench again.

Changing blades on a zero turn without a lift is the maintenance job owners put off longest. This jack turns it into a ten-minute task. It handles up to 880 pounds of load on a carbon steel frame, which covers most riding mowers, garden tractors and ATVs. The tires roll into the bottom frame, which takes a maximum tire width of 39.5 inches, and turning the handle clockwise raises the machine to 23.6 inches at a maximum angle of 36 degrees — high enough to get underneath for blade, belt and oil work.

Two handle options set this apart from a basic crank jack. You can rotate it by hand, or chuck a power drill onto the second handle for fast lifting. A secure locking mechanism holds the machine up once it is raised, so you are not fighting gravity while you sharpen or swap a blade. When the job is done it folds down flat for storage in a garage or shed, and at 25.6 pounds it is light enough to move around without a second set of hands.

Owners describe raising and lowering the machine in about a minute, and the jobs it open up — blade changes, oil changes, belt swaps, debris clearing — are the ones that make a shop visit unnecessary. The honest trade-off is that this is a manual, lever-style jack: it needs a level surface and careful tire placement into the frame, because stability comes from correct seating, not from hydraulics. For a homeowner who does their own service two or three times a year, that is a fair trade.

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The premium cover that survives the cold without cracking, and covers a deck up to 60 inches.

This is the cover you buy when the machine sits outside through a real winter. The fabric is a polyester blend backed with water-resistant PVC, and the point of that backing is that it will not crack when the temperature drops — the failure mode that kills cheap covers in January. Critically taped seams keep rain from finding the stitching, and a two-year limited warranty backs the whole thing. It weighs 2.86 kg versus 1.56 kg and 1.6 kg for the 420D covers on this list, because the PVC layer adds real substance.

Fit is handled by adjustable tension panels with click-close straps, which is a more precise system than a simple elastic hem — you tighten it to your machine rather than hoping the hem pulls in enough. Air vents provide ventilation and cut down on condensation, which matters when you are covering a mower in cold weather and do not want moisture trapped against the paint. It fits mowers with decks up to 60 inches.

Durability is the reason to pay up. Owners describe these as among the best-made covers they have owned, heavy-duty and thick, with water resistance that keeps the machine dry, and several report them lasting up to four years. A Cub Cadet ZT1 42 is covered perfectly by one owner’s account. The size does draw mixed feedback, with some finding it large and others finding it too small, so measure your machine against the 60-inch deck fitment before ordering. If you can accept that measuring step, this is the cover that outlasts the budget pair.