Comparison: Best Husqvarna 42 Inch Lawn Mower Blades (Updated | Oct 14th)
When maintaining a pristine lawn, the quality of your Husqvarna 42-inch mower blade plays a pivotal role in achieving clean, efficient cuts. This comparison evaluates top blades designed for durability, sharpness, and compatibility with Husqvarna models, highlighting materials, balance, and performance. Whether you prioritize longevity, ease of installation, or cost-effective options, our overview aims to guide you toward informed decisions. By focusing on practical features and user feedback, this guide helps you select a blade that enhances mowing efficiency while minimizing wear on your equipment. Choose wisely for optimal lawn care results.
Editor’s Choice
Best for a specific purpose
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Best for best overall:
MaxPower 561713XB 2 Commercial Mulching Blade Set for Many 42 in. Cut Craftsman -
Best for oem match:
MaxPower 561713B 2-Blade Set for 42" Cut Poulan/Husqvarna/Craftsman Replaces 138498 -
Best for best value:
UDC Parts 532138971 138971 42 Inch Mower Blades for Craftsman LT2000 YT3000 Husqvarna YTH22V42 YTH18542 YTA18542 YTH1542XP Poulan 532127843 138498 532138498 127843 134149 532134149 /High Lift /2 Pack -
Best for mulching set:
MaxPower 561714B 2 Blade Mulching Set for 42" Cut Craftsman -
Best for high lift:
Husqvarna 42" ClearCut® Hi-Lift Blade (2 Pack) -
Best for premium build:
Husqvarna 42-Inch Mulching Lawn Mower Blades -
Best for multi-purpose:
Grasscool 134149 Mulching Blades for Craftsman 42 inch Mower Blade LT2000 LT1000 YS4500 Replace 422719 532134149 Husqvarna Poulan Pro 42'' Deck Riding Lawn Mower 5 Point Star (2 Pack) -
Best for budget pick:
(2 Pack) Replacement High Lift Lawn Mower Blades for Craftsman Husqvarna Poulan 127843 138498 138971 532127843 532138498 532138971 -
Best for widespread fit:
2 Pcs Mulching Lawn Mower Blades 42 Inch Deck Compatible with C raftsman Hus qvarna P oulan Replacement for 21546095 127843 134149 138971 138498 PP24003 Hus qvarna 532127842 532134148 532138497 -
Best for durable blades:
YFZS 134149 Mulching Blades for Craftsman Poulan Pro Husqvarna 42" Deck Riding Lawn Mower LT2000 LT1000 Replace 532138971 532134149 138498 (2 Pack)
Product Comparison: Best Husqvarna 42 Inch Lawn Mower Blades
Best overall
MaxPower 561713XB 2 Commercial Mulching Blade Set for Many 42 in. Cut Craftsman, Husqvarna, Poulan Mowers Replaces OEM #'s 138498, 138971, 532138971, 532127843, 532138498
Maxpower
- Includes 2 commercial mulching blades for a 42" cut. Fits Craftsman models manufactured by Husqvarna. Does not fit Craftsman models manufactured by MTD
- Replaces OEM #'s 127843, 138498, 138971, 134149, 138971X431, 532138971, 532127843, 532138498 and CMXGZAM110136
- Each blade measures 21" long x 2-1/2" wide with a 5-point star center hole
- 5-point star center hole
- 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
OEM match
MaxPower 561713B 2-Blade Set for 42" Cut Poulan/Husqvarna/Craftsman Replaces 138498, 138971, 127843, 532138971, 532127843, 532138498, CMXGZAM110136
Maxpower
- Includes 2 blades that fits many 42-in cut Poulan, Husqvarna, and Craftsman mowers – Please Match Current Blade OEM Number to Confirm it fits your Mower
- Replaces OEM numbers 127843, 138498, 138971, 138971X431, 532138971, 532127843, 532138498, CMXGZAM110136
- BLADE SIZE: Each blade measures 21 in. L and 2-1/4 in. W
- 5 point star center hole.
- PROUDLY MADE IN USA
- 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.
Best value
UDC Parts 532138971 138971 42 Inch Mower Blades for Craftsman LT2000 YT3000 Husqvarna YTH22V42 YTH18542 YTA18542 YTH1542XP Poulan 532127843 138498 532138498 127843 134149 532134149 /High Lift /2 Pack
UDC Parts
- Replaces OEM Part: Husqvarna, Craftsman 138971, 532138971, 127843, 532127843, 138498, 532138498, 138971X431, 594892701, AYP 917127843, 917131323, 917138498MS, 917532138498
- Dimensions: Length 21", Width 2-1/4", Thickness 0.157", Center Hole 5 point star, Air Lift 15/16", Cutting Edge Length 3-5/16", Compatible Deck Size 42". The length of the blade is measured diagonally from one end to the other
- 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
- 532138971 Craftsman 42 Inch Mower Blades Compatible with YT3000 (917.289340, 917.289341, 917.289342, 917.289344), LT2000 (917.289100, 917.289101, 917.289102, 917.289103, 917.289104, 917.289105, 917.289106, 917.288070), DLT2000 (917.273780), DLT3000 (917.275820, 917.275821), 917.279060 (960130002), 917.279180 (YTH2242T), 917.287520 (YTH2042), 917.289620 (YTH 22V42), DYT4000 (917273820, 917273821, 917273823), YT4000 (917289260), DYS4500 (917287260), YS4500 (917287220)
- 532138971 Husqvarna 42 Inch Mower Blades Compatible with YTH22V42, YTH18542, YTA18542, YTH1542XP, YTH1542, YTH180, YT1942, YTH1842, YTH2042, TS142, YTH20K42, LTH130, RZ4219, YTH145, 2042LS, YTH150, YTH2242. Please confirm the complete model number to ensure a proper fit. For a more detailed list of compatible models, check the description below
- 532138971 Husqvarna 42 Inch Mower Blades Compatible with YTA19K42, YTH20B42T, TS242, LTH1342, LTH1742, LTH140, LTH145, LTH152, LTH174, LTH1542, LTH1842, LTH18542, LTH2042, LTH2142, LTH2142D, LTH2142DR, LT140, LT152, LT16542, LT18542, LT1942, LT2223A2, PB195H42LT, YTH130, YTH135, YTH150 XP, YTH180XP, YTH184T, YTH190, YTH1342XP, YTH1542XPT, YTH155, YTH170
- 138971 Husqvarna 42 Inch Mower Blades Compatible with YTH1842XP, YTH18K42, YTH1942, YTH2042XP, YTH2042TD, YTH20F42T, YTH21K42, YTH2242T, YTH22K42, YTH23V42, YTKH1542XP, YT130, YT150, YT155, YT160, YT16542, YT16542T, YT190, YT1942T, YT42LS, YT42CS, Z142, TS142T, TS142X, TS142XK, TS142TX, TS142TXD, TS242D, TS243, TS243T, Z142, RZ4219BF
- 532138971 Poulan 42 Inch Mower Blades Compatible with PP175G42, PP19A42, PO17542LT, PO16542LT, PB145G42, PP1242, PP1242A, PO1742STA, PO1742STC, CO185H42STA, CO185H42STB, 279370, CN1842STA, CO1842STA, CO18542STA, CO18542STB, CO18542STC, PD185H42STA, PD185H42STB, PD185H42STC, PO17542STD, PP145H42, PP145H42A, PP145H42B, PRK17H42STA, PXT175G42
Mulching set
MaxPower 561714B 2 Blade Mulching Set for 42" Cut Craftsman, Husqvarna, Poulan Mowers Replaces OEM #'s 134149, 594892701 and 532134149
Maxpower
- Includes 2 blades for 42" cut
- Replaces OEM no. Craftsman, Husqvarna, Poulan OEM #'s 134149, 532134149, 594892701, 422719, 424752, 532422719, 532424752
- Measures 21" long by 2-1/4" wide
- Has a 5 Point Star Center Hole
- Manufactured to meet or exceed all OEM specifications
High lift
Husqvarna 42" ClearCut® Hi-Lift Blade (2 Pack)
Husqvarna
- Genuine Husqvarna high-lift mower blades designed for use on Husqvarna riding mowers.
- Fits 42 in. Husqvarna riding mowers with a ClearCut cutting deck.
- Blades hardened up to the center to boost durability.
- Designed to deliver high performance on Husqvarna mowers.
- Engineered to reduce noise levels during operation.
- Installs easily and designed for long-lasting operation.
- Includes two (2) genuine high lift mower blades from Husqvarna.
- Ensures ideal blade height and angling when used on Husqvarna mower.
Premium build
Husqvarna 42-Inch Mulching Lawn Mower Blades, Lawn Mower Parts Riding Mowers, Replacement for OEM Part No. 594892701, Orange, Pack of 2
Husqvarna
- Includes two (2) Husqvarna 42-Inch Mulching Lawn Mower Blades for use on Husqvarna riding mowers
- Hardened Steel: Premium mulching lawn mower blade is forged with hardened steel and designed to run smoother, stay sharper and deliver a quieter cutting experience
- Factory Replacement Part: Easy-to-install lawn mower blade features a star mount and replaces OEM part number 594892701
- Extend Your Mower's Performance: Husqvarna lawn tractor blades save time on adjustments and deliver far better performance across the lifetime of your lawn care equipment
- Optimum Mulching and Side Discharge: These Husqvarna 42-inch riding lawn mower blades are ideal for optimum mulching and side discharge performance
Multi-purpose
Grasscool 134149 Mulching Blades for Craftsman 42 inch Mower Blade LT2000 LT1000 YS4500 Replace 422719 532134149 Husqvarna Poulan Pro 42'' Deck Riding Lawn Mower 5 Point Star (2 Pack)
Grasscool
- 134149 Mulching Blades Replace number Craftsman, Husqvarna, Poulan, Poulan Pro 134149 532134149 424752
- 134149 Mulching Blades Compatible with Craftsman 42 inch deck riding mower lawn tractor model:LT1000 LT2000.The mower blades come with 3 purposes (mulching, bagging, and side discharging) at the same time.
- 134149 Mulching Blades Compatible with Husqvarna 42" inch deck riding mower lawn tractor,Poulan Pro 42 inch deck riding mower lawn tractor.
- AVOID MISTAKES: The blade is NOT suitable for 942-04308 6-Point Star center Craftsman models LT1000 LT2000 T110, and others. This 134149 blade is ONLY compatible with a 5-Point Star spindle. Please check that your center hole pattern matches before purchasing to avoid installation issues.
- BLADE SPECIFICATION: Length: 21"(533mm), Width: 2-1/4"(56.5mm), Thickness: 9/64"(3.5mm), Center Hole Shape: 5 Point Star, For Deck Size: 42", Lift: 1-1/16"(27.5mm)), Mower Blade Type: Mulching Blade.
- FIT TOUGH MOWING TASKS: The blade is very suitable for cutting overgrown weeds or clearing rugged terrain. You can sharpen the blade if you want to maintain a neat, even cut for normal lawns. The cutting edges are painted to prevent rust and protect your hands during installation. The paint will wear off as you mow the grass.
- 3-IN-1 BLADE: Serves 3 purposes (mulching, bagging, and side discharging) at the same time. Featuring numerous curves that cuts and re-cuts grass to smaller pieces, and recycles them back into the soil as nutrients to promote healthy lawn growth. Additionally, its high-lift increases the bagging capacity by 50%.
- LOWER CLOGGING RISK: Strong airflow and finely shredded grass can reduce clogging around the blade and improve mowing efficiency.
Budget pick
(2 Pack) Replacement High Lift Lawn Mower Blades for Craftsman Husqvarna Poulan 127843 138498 138971 532127843 532138498 532138971, Fits Craftsman LT1000 DYT4000, Husqvarna YTH18542 42” Deck Mower
KOFINAM
- 【Specification】Length: 21", Width: 2-5/16", Thickness: 1/6", Center Hole: 5-Point Star, Deck Size: 42 Inch. Package Includes: 2 Pack Lawn Mower Blades
- 【Replaces Part Number】Craftsman 138498, 138971, 127843, 134149, CMXGZAM110136; Husqvarna 532138971, 532138498, 532127843; Poulan 531307224, 532138971, PP24004; AYP 127843, 134149, 138498, 138971, 138971X431, 139775, 531307224, 532134149, 532138971, 532139775, 594892701, 917127843, 917131323, 917138498MS, 917532138498, HU22004; Ariens 21546095, 532138971; Snapper 704429
- 【Compatible】Fits 42" Deck Husqvarna 2042LS, LT125, LT130, LT152, LT18542, LTH125, LTH130, LTH140, LTH145, LTH1542, LTH1742, LTH18542, LTH2042, LTH152, LTH174, LTH1842, LTH2142, YT130, YT155, YTH135, YTH150 XP, YTH155, YTH170, YTH200, YTH210, YTH1342 XP, YTHK1542A, YTHK1542B
- 【Compatible】Fits 42" Deck Craftsman LT1000, DYT4000, YT3000, YT4000, YS450; Poulan PB19H42YT, PB20H42YT, PO14542LT, PO15542LT, PXT175G42
- 【After-Sales Service】We provide 6 months warranty service, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via email.
Widespread fit
2 Pcs Mulching Lawn Mower Blades 42 Inch Deck Compatible with C raftsman Hus qvarna P oulan Replacement for 21546095 127843 134149 138971 138498 PP24003 Hus qvarna 532127842 532134148 532138497
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- ✅ 【Replaces OEM Part Numbers】 Arie ns 21546095;for A YP 127843, 134149, 138498, 138971, 138971X431, 139775, 532134149, 532138971, 532139775, HU22004, for Crafts man 127843, 134149, 138498; Hus qvarna 113312X, 521981601, 532127843, 532134149, 532138498, 532138971, 532139775, 532188971, 777134149; Pou lan 42 inch mower blade, for ariens 42 inch mower blades, ariens 42 mulching blades, for craftsman 42” blades
- ✅【Blades Specification】 Length: 20 7/8", Width: 2 1/2", Thickness: 1/5", Center Hole: 5 Point Star, For Deck Size: 42", blade material: iron 42 '' ,42 inch Lawn Mower Blades.
- ✅ 【Compatible With】42" Decks for Pou lan: PB155G42, PB15542LT, PB17542LT, PB195A46LT, PB195H42LT, PB20H42YT, PB22H42YT, PO14542LT, PO15542LT, PO17542LT, PXT175G42, PP155G42, PP155H42, PP175G42, PP19A42; mower 42" Decks.
- ✅ 【Compatible With】 42" Decks for Hus qvarna: 2042LS, LT125, LT130, LT152, LT16542, LT18542, LT1942, LTH125, LTH130, LTH140, LTH145, LTH1542, LTH1742, LTH18542, LTH2042, LTH152, LTH174, LTH1842, LTH2142 for Husqvarna 42 inch Mulching Mower Blades.
- ✅ 【After-Sales Service】Professional manufacturing and strict quality control make us confident in our Products, Our replacement parts are built to meet or exceed OEM standards; If you have any quality or installation issues, please feel free to contact us at any time.
Durable blades
YFZS 134149 Mulching Blades for Craftsman Poulan Pro Husqvarna 42" Deck Riding Lawn Mower LT2000 LT1000 Replace 532138971 532134149 138498 (2 Pack)
YFZS
- 134149 Mulching Blades Replace number Craftsman, Husqvarna, Poulan, Poulan Pro 134149 532134149 424752
- 42" Decks for Pou lan: PB155G42, PB15542LT, PB17542LT, PB195A46LT, PB195H42LT, PB20H42YT, PB22H42YT, PO14542LT, PO15542LT, PO17542LT, PXT175G42, PP155G42, PP155H42, PP175G42, PP19A42; mower 42" Decks.
- The blade is NOT suitable for 942-04308 6-Point Star center Craftsman models LT1000 LT2000 T110, and others. This 134149 blade is ONLY compatible with a 5-Point Star spindle. Please check that your center hole pattern matches before purchasing to avoid installation issues.
- Length: 21"(533mm), Width: 2-1/4"(56.5mm), Thickness: 9/64"(3.5mm), Center Hole Shape: 5 Point Star, For Deck Size: 42", Lift: 1-1/16"(27.5mm)), Mower Blade Type: Mulching Blade.
- The blade is very suitable for cutting overgrown weeds or clearing rugged terrain. You can sharpen the blade if you want to maintain a neat, even cut for normal lawns. The cutting edges are painted to prevent rust and protect your hands during installation. The paint will wear off as you mow the grass.
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Buying Guide
FAQs
Which blade set is compatible with most Husqvarna 42-inch mowers?
MaxPower 561713B 2-Blade Set is widely compatible with Husqvarna models.
What's the difference between mulching and high-lift blades?
Mulching blades (e.g., Husqvarna 42-Inch Mulching Blades) finely cut grass, while high-lift blades (e.g., Husqvarna ClearCut® Hi-Lift Blade) lift and discharge clippings.
Are there blades designed specifically for commercial use?
Yes, the MaxPower 561713XB is a commercial-grade mulching blade set.
Which blades work for Craftsman and Husqvarna models?
Grasscool 134149 and UDC Parts 532138971 are compatible with both brands.
Do all blades come in packs of two?
Most listed blades (e.g., Husqvarna ClearCut®, YFZS 134149) are sold in 2-packs.
Which blades are best for fine mulching?
Husqvarna 42-Inch Mulching Blades or MaxPower 561714B provide superior mulching performance.
