942-05052A 2-in-1 Medium Lift Blades, Compatible with 50" Deck Cub Cad et RZT-L50 L34 S50 XT1 XT2 LT50 GT50 Troy Bilt MTD Craftsman G8200 Mowers, Replace for 742-05052A 330-052,3 Pack

What It Is

This is a 3-pack of 50-inch deck medium-lift blades designed for mulching and bagging on select Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, MTD, and Craftsman zero-turn and lawn tractors. The medium lift improves grass clipping discharge without the aggressive airflow of a high-lift blade, making it a solid all-around choice for moderate mowing conditions.

Fitment & Compatibility

Before buying, verify your mower’s deck size is exactly 50 inches (measured blade tip to tip) and that your spindle mount pattern matches a 3-point star center hole (not oval or universal). This set replaces OEM part numbers 742-05052A and 330-052, and fits models including Cub Cadet RZT-L50, L34, S50, XT1, XT2, LT50, GT50, plus Troy-Bilt, MTD, and Craftsman G8200 series. Measure your existing blade length (should be ~20.5 inches) and check that the center hole diameter is 1 inch—common variations exist on older decks. If your mower uses a different spindle pattern or a 5-point star, these won’t work.

Key Things to Buy

• Quality & balance – Made from hardened steel with a painted finish; most users report good balance out of the box, but always spin-test before installation.
• Installation difficulty – Easy for anyone who’s changed blades before. Use a torque wrench set to 40–50 ft-lbs, and apply anti-seize to the bolt threads to prevent seizing.
• Common gotchas – The medium lift may not handle thick, wet grass as well as a high-lift blade—expect more clumping in heavy conditions. Also, the paint can chip off quickly, but that doesn’t affect performance.
• Pack size – Three blades for the price of one OEM blade at many dealers, making this a budget-friendly multi-pack for replacing all blades at once.

Should You Buy It

If you have a compatible 50-inch deck Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, MTD, or Craftsman tractor and want a reliable, affordable blade set for standard mulching and bagging, this is a solid pick. It’s not for heavy-duty commercial use or extremely wet grass, but for typical residential lawns, it delivers good cut quality and value.