HOMELITE RYOBI 682162001 Genuine Blade Metal Replaces Also Used ON RIDGID Troy-BILT Echo Powerstroke Workforce BLACKMAX

What It Is

This is a genuine OEM metal replacement blade for Homelite and Ryobi walk-behind mowers, also compatible with select Ridgid, Troy-Bilt, Echo, Powerstroke, Workforce, and Blackmax models. It’s designed for standard residential mulching or bagging on 20–22 inch decks.

Fitment & Compatibility

Before buying, verify three things:

1. Deck size – This blade fits 20, 21, and 22 inch decks, but measure your existing blade’s length from tip to tip (center hole to opposite tip). If yours is 20–22 inches, it’s likely correct.
2. Center hole & shape – The 682162001 has a 1-inch diameter center hole and a “double D” shape (two flat sides). Check that your blade adapter matches; some models use a round hole with a separate pin.
3. OEM cross-reference – This replaces Homelite/Ryobi part #682162001. Also fits many Troy-Bilt (e.g., 41A-632-799), Ridgid (R4550), and Echo (99944200911) models. Search your mower’s model number (stamped under the deck or on a sticker near the handle) to confirm.

Gotcha: Some “universal” listings include this blade, but it will not fit mowers with a 5/8-inch or 7/8-inch center hole, or those requiring a star-shaped adapter.

Key Things to Know

• Quality – Genuine OEM steel, balanced from the factory. Thicker than many aftermarket blades, which reduces bending but adds a little weight.
• Installation – Easy if you have a socket wrench and a blade removal tool (or a block of wood to jam the blade). Torque the blade bolt to 30–40 ft-lbs—overtightening can strip the adapter.
• Common gotcha – This blade is not for zero-turn or riding mowers. It’s strictly for push or self-propelled walk-behinds.
• Sharpening – Can be sharpened 2–3 times before replacement. After that, the metal fatigue risks cracking.

Should You Buy It

If you own a Homelite, Ryobi, or one of the listed compatible brands with a 20–22 inch deck and a double-D center hole, this is a reliable, no-guesswork OEM replacement. At $22, it’s a fair price for a factory part that avoids fitment headaches. Skip it if your mower uses a different hole shape or if you need a mulching-only blade with a high-lift design.