942-04415 60" High Lift Blades for Cub Cadet Tank 60 DS60 M60-CT M60-KH PRO Z 100 Z 500 RECON 60 Z-Force L60 MTD Z8600 60 inch Deck Pro Z/Tank/Z-Force S Zero-Turn Mower 742-04415 01005338, Blue

What It Is

This is a set of three high-lift blades for 60-inch zero-turn mowers, designed to increase airflow and vacuum for superior grass clipping discharge and bagging performance. It’s intended for heavy-duty commercial and residential use on Cub Cadet, MTD, and select Pro Z/Tank/Z-Force S models.

Fitment & Compatibility

Before buying, confirm these three critical points:

• Deck size: Only for 60-inch decks. Measure your deck width; this will not fit 54-inch or 72-inch decks.
• Model/part number match: Directly replaces OEM part numbers 942-04415, 742-04415, and 01005338. Compatible with Cub Cadet Tank S, Tank M60-CT, DS60, M60-KH, PRO Z 100/500, RECON 60, Z-Force L60, and MTD Z8600. Verify your model number on the mower’s serial plate.
• Blade dimensions: Center hole is 5/8-inch hex; overall length is 20.5 inches. Measure your old blade length and center hole shape to confirm fit. Aftermarket—not OEM Cub Cadet.

Key Things to Know

• High-lift design: Boosts bagging and side-discharge performance but increases engine load and wear on belts/deck spindles. Not ideal for mulching.
• Installation: Requires a torque wrench and socket. Tighten blade bolts to 70–90 ft-lbs. Use thread-locker if bolts are not self-locking. Replace bolts if worn.
• Common gotcha: High-lift blades can cause scalping on uneven terrain—keep deck height at least 2 inches. Also, they may throw debris farther; ensure your discharge chute is secure.
• Quality: Many users report good balance and sharpness out of the box, but check for warping before mounting—lay on a flat surface.

Should You Buy It

Buy this if you need maximum lift for bagging or side-discharge on a 60-inch Cub Cadet or MTD zero-turn and understand the trade-off in engine load and potential scalping. Skip it if you primarily mulch or mow rough, uneven ground—a medium-lift or mulching blade will serve you better.