Comparison: Best Craftsman 42 Riding Mower Mulching Blades (Updated | Oct 14th)
When maintaining a pristine lawn, the right mulching blade can make all the difference. This comparison explores top-tier options for the Craftsman 42″ riding mower, focusing on durability, cutting performance, and compatibility. Whether you prioritize precision mulching, noise reduction, or extended blade life, we’ll guide you through key features and user feedback to help you choose a blade that enhances your mowing experience without compromising quality. Discover how each option balances efficiency and reliability for a healthier, greener lawn.
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Editor’s Choice
Best for a specific purpose
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Best for best overall:
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 commercial grade:
MaxPower 561713XB 2 Commercial Mulching Blade Set for Many 42 in. Cut Craftsman -
Best for multi-compatible:
42 Inch Mower Mulching Blades for 134149 138971 Compatible with Crafts man LT2000 LT1000 Pou lan Pro Hus qvarna 42" Deck Riding Lawn Mower Replace 532138971 532134149 138498 5-Point Star (2 Pack) -
Best for 6-point star:
budrash 942-04308-X Mower Blades Fit for Cub Cad et Troy Bilt MTD Craftsman 42" Deck -
Best for oem replacement:
MaxPower 561714B 2 Blade Mulching Set for 42" Cut Craftsman -
Best for tough terrain:
Grasscool 42 Inch Mower Mulching Blades for 134149 138971 Craftsman LT2000 LT1000 Poulan Pro Husqvarna 42" Deck Riding Lawn Mower Replace 532138971 532134149 138498 5-Point Star (2 Pack) -
Best for vintage models:
Grasscool 138971 42 Inch Mower Blades for Craftsman LT1000 LT2000 T110 YT3000 532138971 Poulan Pro 42" Deck Riding Mower Lawn Tractor (5 Point Star) -
Best for budget pick:
budrash 742-0616A Mower Blades for Cub-Cadet 42 Inch Mower -
Best for best value:
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 premium mulching:
Oregon Riding Lawnmower Gator Blade for 42 in. Deck
Product Comparison: Best Craftsman 42 Riding Mower Mulching Blades
Best overall
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.
Commercial grade
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
Multi-compatible
42 Inch Mower Mulching Blades for 134149 138971 Compatible with Crafts man LT2000 LT1000 Pou lan Pro Hus qvarna 42" Deck Riding Lawn Mower Replace 532138971 532134149 138498 5-Point Star (2 Pack)
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- 【134149 Crafts man Mulching Blade Replaces OEM Number】Crafts man AYP Hus qvarna Pou lan 127843, 138498, 138971, 139775, 532138498, 532138971, 532127843, 532134149, 532139775, 521981601, 532127843, 532188971
- 【134149 Crafts man Mulching Blade Replaces OEM Number】Ari ens 21546095 AYP 127843, 134149, 138498, 138971, 138971X431, 139775, 532134149, 532138971, 532139775, HU22004 Crafts man 127843, 134149, 138498 Hus qvarna 113312X, 521981601, 532127843, 532134149, 532138498, 532138971, 532139775, 532188971, 777134149 Pou lan 134149
- 【42 Inch Mower Mulching Blades Compatible With】Fits Crafts man riding mowers with a 42-inch cutting deck (2010 and prior)
- 【42 Inch Mower Mulching Blades Compatible With】Fits Pou lan PB155G42, PB15542LT, PB17542LT, PB195A46LT, PB195H42LT, PB20H42YT, PB22H42YT, PO14542LT, PO15542LT, PO17542LT, PXT175G42, PP155G42, PP155H42, PP175G42, PP19A42 42'' Deck Mower
- 【42 Inch Mower Mulching Blades Compatible With】Fits Hus qvarna 2042LS, LT125, LT130, LT152, LT16542, LT18542, LT1942, LTH125, LTH130, LTH140, LTH145, LTH1542, LTH1742, LTH18542, LTH2042, LTH152, LTH174, LTH1842, LTH2142 42" Decks Mower
6-point star
budrash 942-04308-X Mower Blades Fit for Cub Cad et Troy Bilt MTD Craftsman 42" Deck, 742-0616A Gator Mulching Blades Fit for 42" Riding Tractor Zero Turn Mower, 2 Pack
budrash
- 【Replace Part Numbers】Not for all 42" deck, please check your hole shape(6 point star), part number, size to see if these parts will fit your model before purchase. Replacement cutting blade for 742-0616A, 742-0616, 942-04308-X, 942-04360, 742-04410, 742-04360, 942-04126-X, 742-616A, 742-0616A-0637, 742P04308-X, 942-04312-X, 742-0616B, 742-0616A-X, 7420616A0637, 742-04308-X, 742-04126-X, 942-04410, 942-04410-0684
- 【Compatibility】These blades are compatible with following 42" deck lawnmower (but not limited to): Cub Cad et Cad 1170, 1600, LT-1040, LT-1042, LTX-1040, Craftsman 604G, LT-1500, LT-2000, T1000, Troy Bilt 604G, 609G, Bronco, Bronco 42 Auto, Bronco 42X Auto, Huskee 606G, 608G, 660G, 673G, Please check the description for more models
- 【Application】These blades are made of heavy duty steel and come with a gator mulching type. The high lift of the blade would pull the grass up, providing you with a clean, even cut. To produce high-quality mulch, the teeth are oriented toward the center of the blade to reroute airflow and force grass clippings back onto the cutting edge, resulting in progressively smaller clippings
- 【Easy to Install】The installation only takes 10 minutes. You need to use a wrench or socket to loosen the fasteners holding the blade to the drive shaft, then install the new blade back into its correct position. Remember to wear gloves to prevent scratches
- 【Size Information】Length 21-1/4", Width 2-3/8", Thickness 0.157", Center Hole 6 Point Star, Size Hole Diameter 5/16", Side Hole Center Distance 2-1/2"
OEM replacement
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
Tough terrain
Grasscool 42 Inch Mower Mulching Blades for 134149 138971 Craftsman LT2000 LT1000 Poulan Pro Husqvarna 42" Deck Riding Lawn Mower Replace 532138971 532134149 138498 5-Point Star (2 Pack)
Grasscool
- Fits For 134149 Craftsman Mulching Blade, Replace Craftsman AYP Husqvarna Poulan 127843, 138498, 138971, 139775, 532138498, 532138971, 532127843, 532134149, 532139775, 521981601, 532127843, 532188971.
- AVOID MISTAKES: The blade is NOT suitable for 942-04308 6-Point Star center Craftsman models LT1000 LT2000 T110, and others. This 138971 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: 2-1/2"(63.5mm), Thickness: 13/64"(5mm), Center Hole Shape: 5 Point Star, For Deck Size: 42", Lift: 1"(25mm), Mower Blade Type: Toothed 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.
- TOOTHED 3-IN-1 BLADE: Serves 3 purposes (mulching, bagging, and side discharging) at the same time. The curved toothed design provides a better mulching experience, ideal for mowing overgrown grass and 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.
- ENSURE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE: we conduct a series of rigorous tests, including the Rockwell Hardness Test, V-bend Test, Blade Chip Test, Balance Test, Performance Test, and Field Test.
Vintage models
Grasscool 138971 42 Inch Mower Blades for Craftsman LT1000 LT2000 T110 YT3000 532138971 Poulan Pro 42" Deck Riding Mower Lawn Tractor (5 Point Star)
Grasscool
- 42 inch Mower Blades Replace for Craftsman Poulan Pro Husqvarna 138971 138498 532127843 532138971 532138498 CMXGZAM110136
- 42 inch Mower Blades Compatible with Craftsman 42 inch deck riding mower lawn tractor,model:LT1000 LT2000 T110 DLT3000 T2200 YT3000
- 138971 Blades fit for Craftsman T110 model before 1997
- 42 inch Mower Blades Compatible with Poulan Pro 42 inch deck riding mower lawn tractor,model:PP19A42
- 42 inch Mower Blades Compatible with Husqvarna 42" inch deck riding mower lawn tractor,model:YTH18542
- AVOID MISTAKES: The blade is NOT suitable for 942-04308 6-Point Star center Craftsman models LT1000 LT2000 T110, and others. This 138971 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"(57mm), Thickness: 5/32"(4mm), Center Hole Shape: 5 Point Star, For Deck Size: 42", Lift: 7/8"(23mm), Mower Blade Type: Mdeium Lift 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.
Budget pick
budrash 742-0616A Mower Blades for Cub-Cadet 42 Inch Mower, 942-04308 Mulching Blades for Craftsman/Troy Bilt/MTD 42" Riding Lawn Mower, Replace for 742-04308, 942-0616, 942-0616-X, 942-04126-X
budrash
- 【Application】The 42 inch cutting blades are mainly used for Cub-Cadet/Craftsman/Troy Bilt/MTD 42 inch mower decks on riding lawn mowers, zero turn mowers, mulching mowers, lawn tractors, etc.
- 【Replacment Part Number】① 3-in-1 blades 742-0616, 742-0616A, 742-04308, 942-0616, 942-0616A, 942-0616-X, 942-04126-X, 942-04308, Toro 112-0315, Craftsman CMXGZAM110115. ② 2-in-1 blades 942-04312, 942-04312A
- 【Compatible Model】For ①Cub-Cadet LTX1040, LT1040, XT1-LT42, XT2-LX42, ZT1, RZT42, ②Troy-Bilt LTX2146, LTX1842, ③Craftsman T110, Z6000, LT1500, ④MTD RZT-42, RZT-42X, LT-542G, MTD Pro tractor. For more models, please check the product description
- 【Durable Blades】They are 3-in-1 blades with a 6-point star center hole for mulching, bagging, and side discharging purposes. The long and thick grasses can be cut into grass clippings because of their high-speed circulation
- 【Package Includes】2Pcs Mower blade with length 21-3/16", width 2-3/4", diameter of outside hole 5/16", center to center outside hole 2-1/2", thickness 5/32"
Best value
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.
Premium mulching
Oregon Riding Lawnmower Gator Blade for 42 in. Deck, Fits Husqvarna and Craftsman, Set of 2 (D-42-2G)
Oregon
- Replaces following Husqvarna and Craftsman part numbers: 539113312, 577240401, 586230101, 917127843, 917131323, 917138489MS, 917532138498, 127843, 131323, 133128, 134149, 138498, 138791, 138971, 139775, 24676, 422719, 424752
- Replaces following Husqvarna and Craftsman part numbers: 127843, 138498, 138791, 138971, 510417901, 521981601, 531307224, 532131323, 532138498, 532138971
- Includes 2-Blades. Both blades are 21-In L, 2.5-IN W, and have a 5 pt. Star Center Hole. Full replacement for a 42-IN Tractor or Riding Mower Deck.
- Superior-Mulching: Oregon Gator Blades re-cut grass clippings to re-cycle nutrients back into your lawn. Giving it a healthier look, without using fertilizer. Patented Tooth-Twist and geometric design to increase air-flow.
- Sharp-Cut: Gator Blades are sharpened at the optimum angle to provide a clean-cut from the first mow. The milled-edge reduces the chance of tearing grass, which can lead to the browning of grass tips due to infection.
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Buying Guide
FAQs
Which mulching blades are compatible with Craftsman LT2000?
Grasscool 134149 (B0BBRKKK7W) and Grasscool 42 Inch (B09ZY14VMR) are compatible.
Are there blades designed for commercial use?
MaxPower 561713XB (B00AN89R9O) is a commercial-grade mulching blade set.
Which blades fit multiple 42-inch Craftsman models?
B0CXSKBZN5 and B0B8QXMNT1 are compatible with various 42-inch Craftsman mowers.
Do any blades work with both Craftsman and other brands?
MaxPower 561714B (B00AN89RQM) and B0CSYYPRSV are compatible with Craftsman, Husqvarna, and others.
Which blades are sold in sets of two?
B00AN89R9O, B00AN89RQM, B0CSYYPRSV, and B0D7Y14GSG include two blades per package.
Are there blades specifically for Craftsman LT1000 series?
Grasscool 138971 (B0B5TQ2R1P) is designed for Craftsman LT1000 and LT2000 models.
Which blades are made by Oregon?
Oregon Gator Blade (B0D7Y14GSG) is for 42-inch decks, including Craftsman.