942-05052A Medium Lift Blades for Cub Cadet MTD Troy-Bilt Craftsman Mower 50 Inch Deck - Heavy Duty Blade Replaces 742-05052A - 3 Pack

What It Is

This is a 3-pack of medium-lift mower blades designed for 50-inch cutting decks on select Cub Cadet, MTD, Troy-Bilt, and Craftsman lawn tractors. They are heavy-duty replacements for OEM part 742-05052A, suited for regular grass cutting and light mulching on residential properties.

Fitment & Compatibility

Before buying, confirm your deck measures exactly 50 inches (blade length is typically 20 inches for this model). Check your mower’s OEM part number—these replace 742-05052A, 942-05052A, and equivalents like 742-05052. They fit many Cub Cadet (LTX, XT1/XT2 series), MTD (700/900 series), Troy-Bilt (Pony, Bronco), and Craftsman (DLS, GT5000) models with a 50-inch fabricated deck. Measure your current blade’s center hole diameter (usually 5/8” or 7/8”) and verify the drive system (manual or electric PTO) doesn’t require a different spindle pattern. Always cross-reference with your tractor’s manual or an online compatibility tool.

Key Things to Buy

• Quality: These are heavy-duty stamped steel, not hardened or coated. They dull faster on sandy soil or thick weeds but hold up well for normal grass.
• Installation: Easy—remove old blades (use a block of wood to lock the deck), install new ones with the lift wing facing up toward the deck. Torque bolts to 40-50 ft-lbs. No special tools needed beyond a socket wrench.
• Common Gotchas: The medium lift design can clog in wet, tall grass; avoid mulching heavy leaves. Blades are matched in length but may need balancing if out of spec—use a balancer before first use.
• Fitment Check: Some 50-inch decks use a 3-blade system with a center blade that is shorter or has a different bolt pattern. This 3-pack assumes all three blades are identical in length and center hole—verify your deck uses three identical blades.

Should You Buy It

If you own a 50-inch deck Cub Cadet, MTD, Troy-Bilt, or Craftsman tractor and need budget-friendly, standard replacement blades for routine mowing, this 3-pack delivers solid value. Skip it if you need premium hardened steel for abrasive conditions or if your deck requires non-identical blades.