Top 10 Best Mulching Blades Based On Scores

1. USA Mower Blades 2 AYP340BP Mulching Blade Fits AYP Craftsman 0134149 24676 422719 424752 531005085 531307223 Length 21 in. Width 2-1/4 in. Thickness .134 in. Center Hole 5 PT ST 42 in. Deck

  • Craftsman: 127843 131323 133128 134149 138498 138791 138971 139775 24676 422719 424752
  • AYP: 127843 134149 138498 138791 138971 139775 24676 422719 4247 52521981601 531005085 531307223
  • 127843 134149 138498 138791 138971 139775 24676 422719 510417901 521981601 531005085
  • Poulan: 521981601 531307223 531307224 532134149 532138498 532138971 532139775 PP24004 MTD 742-025052
  • Ariens 21546095 Laser 91340 Dixon 13926 510417901 532134149 532138971 539118038 539119843 539119852

2. Maxpower 561713XB Commercial Mulching 2-Blade Set for 42″ Poulan/Husqvarna/Craftsman, Replaces 138498, 138971, 138971×431, 532138971, PP24005, Black

  • Includes 2 commercial mulching blades for a 42″ cut
  • Replaces Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman 134149, 138971, 138498, 127843, PP24003, AYP7143A79, AYP7158A49, AYP9149A69, DPR20H42STA, TS14H42C, 2P4B9A, 9169A99 and 9178B99
  • Each measures 21″ long by 2-1/2″ wide
  • Has a 5 Point Star Center Hole
  • Manufactured to meet or exceed all OEM specifications

3. Maxpower 331981B 21-Inch Universal Gold Metal Mulching Lawn Mower Blad, black

  • Universal Replacement for 21-inch Cut Mowers; Proudly Made in USA
  • Commercial Gold Metal Mulching Blade with sharpened cutting teeth for a cleaner, finer cut
  • Greater cutting surface for increased mulching
  • Centrifugal air lift design for uniform chopping distribution
  • 1-inch Center hole with reducing washers in the following sizes: 3/8-inch, 7/16-inch, 9/16-inch, 1/2-inch, 5/8-inch, and 13/16-inch

4. 8TEN LawnRAZOR Mulching Blade for MTD Cub Cadet RZT L46 S46 942-04290 942-04244 742-04244 742-04290 2 Pack

  • Replaces OEM Part Numbers: Cub Cadet 942-04290-X, 742-04244, 942-04244, 942-04244A, MTD 742-04290, 942-04244A, 942-04290, 942-04290-X
  • Compatible with Models: Cub Cadet: LTX1045, LTX1046, LTX1046KW, LTX1046M, LTX1046VT, RZT-L46, RZT-L46KH, RZT-LX 46, RZT-S46, RZT-S46 KH, RZT-SX 46 EFI, RZT-SX 46 KH, XT1-LT46, XT1-LT46 EFI, XT1-LT46
  • Compatible with: MTD: 13AL795T058, 13AN785T055, 13AR91PT099, 13AR91PT299, 13AX79WT083, 13AX915T001, 13AX915T004, 13AX935T001, 13AX935T004, 13BQA1ZT099, 17ADCACT058, 17ARCBDT597 with 46 Inch Mower
  • Compatible with: MTD: CLT46CVT, LT2000, LT2500, T135, T150, T1500, T1600, T1700, T1900, T225, T240, T2600, T2700, T2800, T3100, T8200, T8600, Z530, Z6400 with 46 Inch Mower Decks
  • Blade Length: 23 1/4″, Blade Width: 2 3/8″, Center Hole 6-PT Star

5. Maxpower 561532B 2-Blade Mulching Set for 42-Inch Cut MTD/Cub Cadet/Troy-Bilt Replaces 742-04126, 742-0616, 742-0616A and Many Others, Black

  • Includes 2 mulching blades for many 42-in cut MTD, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt mowers
  • Replaces OEM numbers 742-04126, 742-0616, 742-0616A, 942-04126, 942-0616A, 742-0499, 742-0499A, 942-0499A and Windsor 50-3945, 50-3950
  • Also fits Craftsman CMXGZAM110115
  • Each blade measures 21-3/16-in L x 3-in W
  • 6-Point star center hole

6. Maxpower 331528B Mulching Blade for 21 Inch Cut MTD/Cub Cadet/Troy-Bilt Replaces 742-04100, 742-0741, 742-0741A, 942-0741, 942-0741A

  • Replaces OEM numbers 742-04100, 742-0741, 742-0741A, 942-0741 and 942-0741A
  • Also fits Craftsman CMXGZAM100067
  • Includes 1 mulching blade for many 21” cut MTD, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt and Craftsman mowers
  • Measures 21″ in length and 2-1/4″ in width
  • Bow tie center hole design
  • Manufactured to meet or exceed all OEM specifications
  • Check your owner’s manual to verify the OEM number of the blade being replaced matches one of the OEM numbers provided for this item
  • Proudly made in the USA

7. MaxPower 561811XB 2 Blade Commercial Mulching Set for Many 42 in. John Deere Mowers Replaces OEM # GX22151

  • Includes 2 commercial mulching blades for many 42 in. cut John Deere mowers
  • Replaces OEM # GX22151
  • Each blade is 21-3/8 in. L and 2-1/2 in. W
  • 7 point start center hole
  • Manufactured to meet or exceed all OEM specifications

8. MaxPower 561544XB Commercial Mulching 2 Blade Set for 46” Cut MTD, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, 742-04290-X, 942-04290-X, 942-04361, Black

  • Includes 2 commercial mulching blades for many 46 in. cut MTD, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt mowers
  • Replaces OEM numbers 742-04290-X, 942-04290-X, 942-04361
  • Each blade measures 23-1/4-in L and 2-1/2-in W
  • 6 point star center hole
  • Manufactured to meet or exceed all OEM specifications

9. Maxpower 561545XB 3-Blade Commercial Mulching Set for 50″ Cut MTD, Cub Cadet, Replaces OEM no. 742-04053A, 942-0453 Black

  • Includes 3 commercial mulching blades for many 50 in. cut MTD, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt mowers
  • Replace OEM #’s 742-04053, 742-04053A, 942-04053-X, 942-04053A, 942-04053B, 942-04053C
  • Each blade measures 17.9 in. L and 2-1/2 in. W
  • 6 point star center hole
  • Manufactured to meet or exceed all OEM specifications

10. Oregon 598-629 Gator G5 21-3/16″ Mulching Blades Replaces MTD Cub Cadet 942-0616 742-04126 RZT-42 2-PACK

  • Set of 2 Blades, Quality Gator “Fusion G5” Blades – Oregon part #598-629
  • Replaces Cub Cadet MTD blades: 742-0616, 942-0616, 742-04126 942-04312
  • 21-3/16″ Long, 3″ Wide, .164″ Thick, Mounting hole to fit 6 point mounting hole on MTD, Cub Cadet, etc.
  • Fusion Blades have Tungsten Carbide “fused” to the edge (see photo) for longer life
  • Please check to make sure the blades you are replacing have a 6 pt. star mounting hole – if they do not, these blades will NOT fit.

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