This is not even close to being the correct information when talking about a 42" blade. I've been through **** and high water trying to make this work...the attachment is not right between the two machines for a 42" blade. (period) I've spent twice the value of the blade itself (on parts) trying to make this work, and it is still not right. My opinion of the advice on this forum is going downhill fast.

gt275 said:

If the blade came from a lx172 it will fit a gt225.

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If you check the compatibility charts in the "sticky section" of this forum the 42" blade is identical between the lx172 and gt225.
It sounds like you have already been to a dealer purchasing extra parts. What did the dealer tell you about the installation?
Did the blade you purchased come with instructions?

Harryc said:

This is not even close to being the correct information when talking about a 42" blade. I've been through **** and high water trying to make this work...the attachment is not right between the two machines for a 42" blade. (period) I've spent twice the value of the blade itself (on parts) trying to make this work, and it is still not right. My opinion of the advice on this forum is going downhill fast.

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The compatibility section is wrong if that's what it says. The frame with the lift handle is different, as is the length of the lift rod(too short). Didn't need to talk to a dealer as the problems were apparent. I ordered the correct frame/lift handle, then I noticed the lift rod issue.

Edit: Actually now that I think about it I did speak to a dealer. I asked greenfarmparts to send me the correct frame/handle for a GT225. They are the website for Hogan Walker. What arrived was clearly different from what came off of the sellers LX172.

Here is a picture of my gt275 with a 42" blade. Note where the rod attaches to the handle on the tractor. This blade also fits a lx or any gt tractor with a handle lift. Not sure why you would be having fitment issues. Maybe someone else can help.

Harryc said:

The compatibility section is wrong if that's what it says. The frame with the lift handle is different, as is the length of the lift rod(too short). Didn't need to talk to a dealer as the problems were apparent. I ordered the correct frame/lift handle, then I noticed the lift rod issue.

Edit: Actually now that I think about it I did speak to a dealer. I asked greenfarmparts to send me the correct frame/handle for a GT225. They are the website for Hogan Walker. What arrived was clearly different from what came off of the sellers LX172.

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Thanks for the information and the post. That was definitely one of the problems I encountered. The lift arm was scratching the hood. The other issue I ran into is documented in another thread here where the OP could not lift and the blade up high enough and also could not lock it in the up position. That is because there is a square steel piece welded to both sides of the A frame on the LX172 hookup. That has to be ground down with an angle grinder. It's really an ugly conversion, and someone without the right tools and knowledge would have a problem with it. I went the other route and bought the right A frame and lift handle for the GT225(yes they are separate on the new configuration) and that ended up costing me a considerable amount of cash paid to mother Deere for the A frame and the lift handle and bolts/nuts. With the 'right' A frame the lift rod is too short to lock the blade up, so I am now cobbling together a coupler with some threaded 3/8 rod to extend the lift arm. I am a bit of a purist when it comes to doing things right on my equipment, so that was my choice. My frustration is obviously with the cost involved and the continued problems as I try to do the right thing. I am just *****'in about it. It was my choice and I'll live with it. Didn't mean to take it out on the forum ...