Oregon 6PK 195-032 High Lift Blade for 42" Husqvarna YTH18542

What It Is

The Oregon 6PK 195-032 is a set of three high-lift lawn mower blades designed for 42-inch cutting decks, specifically compatible with Husqvarna YTH18542 and similar models. These blades create stronger upward airflow to improve grass clipping discharge and bagging performance, especially in tall or thick grass.

Fitment & Compatibility

Before buying, verify your mower’s deck size is exactly 42 inches (center hole to blade tip). This set is an aftermarket replacement for OEM Husqvarna part number 532195032. Check your blade’s center hole diameter (must be 1 inch) and the distance between mounting holes (typically 3.5 inches on this model). Confirm your mower uses three blades (most 42-inch Husqvarna tractors do). Not compatible with 46-inch or other deck sizes. Double-check your model number (YTH18542) on Oregon’s fitment guide online—some Husqvarna YTH series use different blade patterns.

Key Things to Know

• High lift = more power draw: These blades require more engine power to spin, so they may bog down on underpowered mowers or in very wet grass. Keep your deck clean to reduce drag.
• Installation is straightforward: Use a torque wrench set to 70-90 ft-lbs for blade bolts. Always sharpen blades before first use—Oregon blades come unsharpened.
• Check blade balance: Even new blades can be slightly off-balance. Use a blade balancer to avoid vibration that can damage your spindle bearings.
• Not for mulching: High-lift blades are optimized for bagging or side discharge, not mulching. If you want fine clippings left on the lawn, choose a mulching blade instead.

Should You Buy It

Buy this set if you have a 42-inch Husqvarna YTH18542 (or compatible model) and regularly bag or side-discharge tall, thick grass. It’s a solid upgrade over OEM blades for improved lift and bagging, but skip it if you mulch frequently or have a smaller engine that struggles with extra load.