942-05056A 2-in-1 Cutting Lawn Mower Blade for Cub Cadet RZT-L54 XT1 XT2 54 inch Deck, Replaces for Craftsman MTD Ryobi Troy-Bilt 742-05056A, 942-05056, 742-05056, 3 PK

What It Is

This is a set of three 2-in-1 (mulching and bagging) cutting blades designed for 54-inch deck Cub Cadet RZT-L54, XT1, and XT2 zero-turn lawn tractors. It also fits select Craftsman, MTD, Ryobi, and Troy-Bilt models with the same deck and spindle setup.

Fitment & Compatibility

Before buying, confirm these three things:

• Deck size: Must be a 54-inch deck. This blade set is not for 46-inch, 50-inch, or other sizes.
• OEM numbers: Replaces Cub Cadet 942-05056A, 942-05056, and MTD/Craftsman 742-05056A, 742-05056. If your blade has a different number, measure first.
• Blade dimensions: Each blade is about 20.5 inches long, 2.5 inches wide, with a 0.25-inch thickness and a 5-point star center hole. Measure your old blade’s length, width, and center hole shape to verify.
• Spindle fit: Designed for standard 5-point star spindles common on Cub Cadet and MTD decks. Not for oval or round hole blades.

Key Things to Know

• Material: Made from hardened steel; sharpens well but can bend if you hit rocks or stumps. Inspect after each season.
• Installation: Straightforward if you have a socket set and a torque wrench (tighten to 70–80 ft-lbs). Use a blade removal tool to hold the spindle.
• Common gotcha: These are 2-in-1 blades (mulch + bag), not high-lift. They won’t throw clippings as far if you side-discharge. For that, buy a dedicated high-lift blade.
• Pack of 3: You get exactly three blades for a 54-inch deck (3-spindle). No extras, no spares.

Should You Buy It

If you own a Cub Cadet RZT-L54, XT1, or XT2 with a 54-inch deck and want a direct OEM-replacement blade that mulches well and bags decently, this is a solid, affordable choice. Skip it if you need high-lift blades for side-discharge or if your deck uses a different spindle hole pattern.