CUB CADET 942-04268 23.25" Blades 2 Pack 19A30005 19B30005 46" Mulching Kits

What It Is

This is a 2-pack of OEM Cub Cadet 23.25-inch mulching blades (part 942-04268) designed for 46-inch cutting decks on select Cub Cadet lawn tractors. They are specifically intended for use with 19A30005 or 19B30005 mulching kits to improve grass clipping recutting and dispersal.

Fitment & Compatibility

Before buying, confirm your mower deck measures exactly 46 inches and uses blades with a 23.25-inch length, 1-inch center hole diameter, and 0.25-inch thickness. These blades are OEM (original equipment manufacturer) and fit Cub Cadet models that accept the 19A30005 or 19B30005 mulching kits—common on LTX, RZT, and XT series tractors from the 2010s onward. Check your owner’s manual or current blade part number for 942-04268. They will not fit 42-inch or 54-inch decks, and they are not compatible with standard discharge or bagging setups unless you also install the mulching kit.

Key Things to Know

• Quality concerns: With a 3.2-star rating from only 2 reviews, these blades may have inconsistent sharpness or balance out of the box. Inspect for burrs and check balance before installation.
• Installation difficulty: Easy to moderate—requires only basic hand tools (socket wrench) and jack stands or ramps to access the deck. Always disconnect the spark plug first.
• Common gotcha: These blades are longer and have a different lift profile than standard Cub Cadet blades. If your deck doesn’t already have the mulching kit, you’ll need to buy it separately (19A30005 or 19B30005) for proper airflow and clipping recutting.
• Torque spec: Tighten blade bolts to 70-90 ft-lbs. Under-torquing can cause blade detachment; over-torquing can strip the spindle threads.

Should You Buy It

Buy these if you already own a 46-inch Cub Cadet with the compatible mulching kit and need OEM replacement blades for best fit and warranty compliance. Skip them if you want a budget aftermarket option or if your deck lacks the mulching kit—you’ll get poor mulching performance without it.