Top 10 Best cub cadet 54 inch mower blades in 2026

Last Updated - 6/28/2026

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UDC Parts

UDC Parts Mower Blades for Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 54 Inch 942-05056A Craftsman Z560 T310 Z6900 Troy Bilt Mustang XT1 XT2 ZT2 RZT L54 /6 Point Star/Replaces OEM no. 942-05056 742-05056 742-05056A/3 Pack

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•Dimensions: Length 18-5/8", Width 2-1/2", Thickness 0.1580", Center Hole 6 point star (3"), Side Hole 13/32", Center to Center Outside Hole 3", Air Lift 1-7/32", Cutting Edge Length 4-23/32", Compatible Deck Size 54". The length of the blade is measured diagonally from one end to the other
•Replaces OEM Part: 942-05056A, 942-05056, 742-05056, 742-05056A, 490-110-C143, 490-110-M143, CMXGZAM110143, CMXGZAM110183
•When installing a new Blade, or Cutter, you may notice that the cutting edge has been pre-sharpened but then painted over. This paint is a safety measure to protect the installer from injury during installation. This paint will come off quickly during initial operation and should not be otherwise removed
•942-05056a Mower Blades 6 Point Star Compatible with Cub Cadet Ultima 54 Inch ZT1-54 KH FAB (17RREACA010, 17RBEACA010, 17AREACA210, 17AREACA010), ZT2 54 KW FAB (17RIEACI010, 17AIEACI010); XT1 Enduro 54 Inch XT1 ST54 FAB (13WQA2CA009, 13AQA2CA056, 13WQA2CA010), XT1 ST54 KH FAB (13BQA2CA010, 13AQA2CA056, 13AQA2CA010, 13WQA2CA010, 13AQA2CA009, 13WQA2CA009), XT1 GT54 (14W7A3CA010, 14W7A3CA009). Please confirm the complete model number to ensure proper fit
•942-05056a Mower Blades 6 Point Star Compatible with Cub Cadet 54 Inch XT1 Enduro XT1 GT 54 KH FAB (14BQA3CA010, 14AQA3CA056, 14AQA3CA010, 14WQA5CA010, 14WQA5CA009, 14AQA5CA010, 14AQA5CA009, 14AQA3CA009), XT1 LT54 (13WQA1CW010, 13WQA1CW009), XT1 LT 54 FAB (13WQA1CA009, 13AQA1CA010, 13AQA1CA009, 13WQA1CA010); XT2 Enduro 54 Inch XT2 ST54 FAB (13WQA2CA010), XT2 GX54 FAB (14B7A6CA010, 14B7A6CA210, 14B7A3CA010, 14AHA3CA010, 14A7A6CA010, 14WHA3CA010), XT2 GX 54 KH FAB (14AQA6CA210, 14A7A3CA010)
•942-05056a Mower Blades 6 Point Star Compatible with Cub Cadet RZT 54 blades: RZT S54 (17ARCBDA210), RZT S54 KW (17AICBDA210, 17AICBDA010), RZT S54 KH (17ARCBDA010), RZT S54 KH FAB (17ARCBDA210, 17ARCBDA056, 17ARCBDA010), RZT SX54 KW FAB (17RICBYA010, 17AICBYA010, 17AICBYA056), RZT LX54 KW FAB (17RICAXA010, 17AICAXA210, 17AICAXA010), RZT L54 KW (17AICACA010), RZT L54 KH, RZT L54 KH FAB (17RRCACA010, 17CRCACA209, 17CRCACA010, 17CRCACA009, 17BRCACA209)
•942-05056a Craftsman 54 Inch Mower Blades 6 Point Star Compatible with Z560, Z6600, Z6900, T310, T3200, T8400, G8400, G8600; 942-05056a Troy Bilt 54 Inch Mower Blades Compatible with Mustang Z54 (17AKFACW066), Mustang XP (17CDCACW066, 17ARCACW011, 17BDCACW066, 17ARCACW309), Mustang XP Pivot S (17ARCBDW011, 17ARCBDW309, 17ARCBDW066). For a more detailed list of compatible models, check the description below
•942-05056a Troy Bilt 54 Inch Mower Blades 6 Point Star Compatible with Super Bronco 54" (14A7A3BA066, 13AJA2BW066, 13AAA2BW066, 14A7A5KA011, 14A7A5BA011, 14A7A3KA066, 14A7A3KA011, 14A7A3BA011, 13WQA2KW011, 13AQA2KW011, 13AQA2KA066, 13AQA2KA011), Super Bronco XP 54" (13AQA2BW066, 13AQA2BW011, 13AQA2BA011), TB2454 (13AAA2KW266, 13AAA2KW066)
•942-05056a Columbia 54 Inch Mower Blades 6 Point Star Compatible with ZT-L54KH (17BRCACW897), ZT-S54KH (17ARCBDW897), CGT5426 (14A7A3KW897), CGT5426FAB (14B7A3KA897), CSLT5424 (13BQA2KW897, 13AQA2KW897)
•Enhance your lawn care routine with our reliable UDC Mower blades! Expertly crafted for sharpness and durability, our blades ensure precise grass cutting every time

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Maxpower

Maxpower 561557B 3 Blade Set for Many, Craftsman Mowers for 54" Cut MTD/Cub Cadet/Troy-Bilt Replaces 742-05056, 942-05056, 742-05056A, 942-05056A, CMXGZAM110143

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•Includes 3 blade for many 54 in. cut MTD, Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt mowers
•Replaces OEM #'s 942-05056A, 742-05056 and 742-05056A
•Also fits Craftsman CMXGZAM110143
•Each blade in this set measures 18-5/8 in. L with 2-1/2 in W
•6 point star center hole

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budrash

budrash ZT1 54" Mower Blades 942-05056A Fit for Cub-Cadet RZT-L54, ZT2-54 XT1-54 XT2-54, Medium Lift Blade Replace for 742-05056, 742-05056A, 942-05056, 3 Pack

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•【Application】These 2-in-1 blades are ideal for side discharging or bagging grass clippings, used for 54" deck and 54" fabricated deck. Please check your original part number, hole shape, size to see if these parts will fit your model before purchase
•【Compatibility】For ① Cub Cad et RZT-L54, RZT-S54, XT1 Enduro, XT2 Enduro, ZT1 Ultima ②For Craftsman 247 series, T310, T3200, G8400, Z6600 ③For Troy Bilt Super Bronco, Mustang XP, TB2454 ④For MTD CGT5426 ⑤For Columbia CSLT5424. For more models, please check the product description
•【Replacement Part Number】942-05056A, 942-05056, 742-05056A, 742-05056, 490-110-C143, 490-110-M143, CMXGZAM110143, CMXGZAM110183. Please verify your part number before you order
•【Package Includes】Mower blades x 3. Each equipped with a 6-point star-shaped hole and 2 mounting holes. Made of metal
•【Dimension】Length 18-5/8", width 2-1/2", thickness 0.157", outside holes diameter 2/5", center to center (outside holes) 3", cutting deck 54"

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8TEN

8TEN LawnRAZOR Mower Blade Set for MTD Cub Cadet RZT S54 L54 Troy Bilt 54 inch Deck 942-05056A 942-05056 (High Lift)

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•Compatible with OEM Part Numbers Cub Cadet/MTD/Troy Bilt 742-05056A, 942-05056, 942-05056A
•Compatible with Cub Cadet RZT-L54 KW, RZT-L54 KH, RZT-LX 54 KW, RZT-S54, RZT-SX 54 KW, XT1-GT54
•Compatible with Cub Cadet XT1-LT54, XT1-ST54, XT1-ST54 KH, XT2-GX54, XT2-LX54, XT2-ST54, ZT1-54 KH, ZT2-54 KW
•Compatible with MTD T8400, G8400, Z6600, CGT5426, CSLT5424, ZT-L54 KH, ZT-S54 KH
•Compatible with Troy Bilt TB2454, Super Bronco, Mustang XP

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CUB CADET

CUB CADET 742P05086-X 18.611" Xtreme Blade S-Shaped Hole Enduro XT1-GT54 XT2-ST54 Ultima ZT1-54 ZT2-54 3-Pack

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•CUB CADET OEM Part Number: 742P05086-X, Replaces: 742-05086-X
•Fits CUB CADET: Enduro: XT1-GT54, XT1-ST54
•Fits CUB CADET: Ultima: ZT1-54, ZT2-54
•For Garden Tractors and Zero-Turn Mowers with a 54-inch Cutting Deck

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Ecreban

942-05056A Mower Blades Fit for Cub-Cadet ZT1 54" Deck, 742-05056 Medium Lift Blade Compatible with Cub Cad et RZT-L54 Zero Turn, Troy-Bilt Lawn Tractor, Craftsman Riding, 3 Pack

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•【Compatibility】Please verify your mower is a 54" deck with 6-point star spindle hub to avoid incorrect purchase. 942-05056A mower blades compatible with ① Cub Cad et RZT-L54, RZT-LX Model 54, RZT-S54, RZT-SX Model 54, etc. ②For Craftsman 247 series, T3200, T310, G8400, G8600, etc. ③For Troy Bilt Super Bronco, Mustang XP, TB2454 ④For MTD CGT5426, CSLT5424, ZT-L54, ZT-S54, etc. For more models, please check the description
•【Replace Part Numbers】942-05056A, 942-05056, 742-05056A, 742-05056, 490-110-C143, 490-110-M143, Craftsman CMXGZAM110143, CMXGZAM110183. Please check with your original part number and center hole before ordering
•【Preferred Materials】The medium lift blades are made of heavy-duty metal with black painting on the surface, ensuring its durability and long-lasting use. The standard blades with medium-lift produce enough suction to pull grass upwards when chopped, resulting in a neat, level look
•【Easy to Install】The replacement blades come with a 6-point star pattern mounting hole and are installed with the airlift curved side toward the deck to make the better flow of the cuttings. Just twist the bolts and nuts, then install the blades and twist the nuts again
•【Dimension】 Length: 18-5/8". Width: 2-1/2". Thickness: 0.158". Center Hole: 6-Point star. Center hole point-to-point distance: 3". Package includes: 3 pack 942-05056A blades

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Ximoon

ZT1 54 Blades for Cub Cadet Troy Bilt 742P05286-X Ultima ZT1 ZT2 ZTS2 Enduro XT1 XT2 54 inch Cutting Deck Lawn Mower Replace 742P05086X 742-05086-X 742-05530-X (High Lift)

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•Mower Blade Part Number Replace parts for Cub Cadet Troy Bilt MTD 742P05286-X 742P05086-X 742P05086X 742-05086-X 742-05530-X; Please check your blade part number before your order
•Mower blades compatible with cub cadet ZT1,ZT2 and ZTS2 Ultima Series 54 inch deck lawn mower; mower blades compatible with cub cadet XT1 and XT2 Enduro Series XT1-GT54, XT1-ST54, XT2-GX54
•Mower blades compatible with troy-bilt mustang Z54 zero-turn rider 17ARFACW066; mustang Z54 XP zero-turn rider17ASFAC3066; compatible with riding mowers and RZT mowers with 54 inch cutting deck
•742P05086X 20 inch mower blades are made from durable steel, heat-treated for strength and resistance to bending or breaking under normal usage conditions. This ensure a clean cut and longevity of the blade. Sharp-edged blades cut grass cleanly and make their way through grass more efficiently
•The blades are designed with aerodynamics in mind, which not only improves mowing efficiency, but also allows for better control of the spread of grass clippings and reduces the amount of cleaning work. At the same time, the optimized design helps to reduce the operating noise of the lawn mower, providing you with a more comfortable experience

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8TEN

8TEN LawnRAZOR Mower Blade for MTD Cub Cadet RZT S54 54 Inch Deck 742-0677 942-0677 (Toothed) 3 Pack

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•Compatible with OEM Part Cub Cadet/MTD 742-0677, 742-0677B, 942-0677, 942-0677A, 942-0677B, Toro 112-0931
•Compatible with Cub Cadet GT1054, GT1554, GTX1054, LGT1054, LGTX1054, RZT-L54KH
•Compatible with Cub Cadet RZT-L54KW, RZT-S54, RZT54, RZT54KW, SLT1554, SLTX1054, SLTX1054VT
•Compatible with MTD ZT54, SLT-5400, GT-954, GT-954H, GT2754KH, PGT9000, ZTL8000, Z6600; Toro GT2300
•Blade Specs Length 18 1/2", Width 3", 6-Point Star Center Hole, Thickness 0.1875"

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Maxpower

3 Blade Set for Many 54 in. Cut MTD, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt Mowers Replaces OEM #'s 742-3013, 759-3820, 759-3841, 50-2336

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•Includes 3 blades for many 54 in. cut MTD, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt mowers
•Replaces OEM #'s 742-3013, 759-3820, 759-3841, Windsor 50-2336
•Each blade measures 18-1/2 in. L and 3 in. W
•3/4 in. center hole diameter
•Manufactured to meet or exceed all OEM specifications
•All MaxPower blades are sharpened during the manufacturing process and then powder coated for your protection. This coating will come off during the first cut to reveal a precision sharpened blade.

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8TEN

8TEN LawnRAZOR Blade for Cub Cadet MTD XT1-GT54 ST54 ZT1-54 54 Inch Deck 742P05086 742-05086 (Ultra High Lift) 3 Pack

8.5

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8.5

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•Compatible with OEM Numberss Cub Cadet/MTD/Troy Bilt 742P05086, 742-05086, 490-110-C194, 490-110-Y194; Craftsman CMXGZAM110194
•Compatible with Cub Cadet XT1-GT54 Fab,XT1-ST54 Fab, ZT1-54 Fab, ZT1-54P Fab, ZT2-54 Fab, ZTS2-54 Fab with 54-Inch Decks
•Compatible with Troy Bilt Mustang 54XP, Mustang Z54 with 54-Inch Decks
•Diamond Hole Blade Pattern compatible with S-Pattern Blade Spindles.
•Blade Length (IN) 18 9/16 Inch; Blade Width (IN) 3 3/8; Blade Center Hole (IN) Diamond 7/8; Blade Type Ultra High Lift

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