Grasscool 46 inch Mower Mulching 6 Star Blades for Cub Cadet Enduro XT1 XT2 LT46 LTX1046 LTX1045 46'' Zero Turn Lawn Tractor Replace 942-04290 942-04290-X 942-04244

What It Is

This is a set of six mulching blades designed for 46-inch Cub Cadet lawn tractors and zero-turn mowers. They replace OEM part numbers 942-04290, 942-04290-X, and 942-04244, and are intended for users who want finer grass clipping mulching instead of side discharge or bagging.

Fitment & Compatibility

Before buying, verify three things: your deck size must be exactly 46 inches (measure center-to-center of outer blade spindles). These blades fit Cub Cadet Enduro XT1, XT2, LT46, LTX1046, LTX1045, and 46-inch zero-turn models (e.g., ZT1 46). They also fit some MTD, Troy-Bilt, and Craftsman models with a 46-inch deck using the same spindle pattern. Check your current blade’s part number—if it’s 942-04290, 942-04290-X, or 942-04244, these are direct replacements. Measure blade length (should be roughly 16.5 inches) and center hole diameter (usually 1 inch). These are aftermarket blades, so they may lack OEM coating but meet dimensional specs.

Key Things to Know

• Quality: Expect good mulching performance with a star-shaped design that creates more lift and finer clippings. Steel is durable but may dull faster than OEM if you hit rocks or roots.
• Installation: Easy if you’ve changed blades before—use a socket wrench and block the blade to prevent spinning. Torque to 70-80 ft-lbs; over-tightening can strip the spindle threads.
• Common Gotchas: These blades are slightly thicker than some OEM versions, so check clearance inside the deck before tightening. If your deck has a washout port, ensure the blades don’t hit the port’s interior.
• Set Size: You get six blades total (three pairs), which is correct for a 46-inch deck with three spindles. Don’t mix with standard lift blades—mulching blades work best in dry grass.

Should You Buy It

Buy these if you own a compatible Cub Cadet 46-inch deck and want affordable mulching blades that improve clipping fineness over standard blades. They’re a solid value for DIY homeowners who mow regularly and don’t need OEM branding. Avoid if you need bagging or side-discharge performance—these are strictly for mulching.