Comparison: Best Exmark Metro 48 Blades (Updated | Oct 14th)

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When selecting blades for the Exmark Metro 48, finding the right option can enhance cutting performance, durability, and efficiency. This comparison explores top-rated blades designed for compatibility, precision, and longevity, helping users make informed decisions based on material quality, sharpening technology, and balance. Whether prioritizing sharpness, noise reduction, or cost-effectiveness, the goal is to provide a balanced overview of available choices to suit varying lawn care needs and budgets. Focused on practical insights, this guide aims to simplify the process of choosing blades that deliver reliable results season after season.

Editor’s Choice

Exmark 116-5178-S Extreme Blade Set Lazer Z Metro Turf Tracer Viking 48 Inch


Exmark 116-5178-S Extreme Blade Set Lazer Z Metro Turf Tracer Viking 48 Inch

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Best for a specific purpose

Product Comparison: Best Exmark Metro 48 Blades

Heavy duty

3PK Oregon 91-183 Heavy Duty Blade for Exmark 48” Metro MGS481CKA48300

3PK Oregon 91-183 Heavy Duty Blade for Exmark 48” Metro MGS481CKA48300

3PK
  • Blade Width – 2.50"
  • Blade Thickness – 0.250"
  • Blade Length – 16-1/4"
  • Center Hole Size – 5/8"
  • Air Lift – 1"

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Broad compatibility

8TEN LawnRAZOR Blade for Exmark Lazer Z CT Metro HP Viking Hydro 48" Deck Mulching 103-2517 103-6581 (Mulching) 3 Pack

8TEN LawnRAZOR Blade for Exmark Lazer Z CT Metro HP Viking Hydro 48" Deck Mulching 103-2517 103-6581 (Mulching) 3 Pack

8TEN
  • Compatible with OEM Parts Exmark/Toro 103-2517
  • Compatible with Exmark Lazer Z CT, Lazer Z HP, Metro, Metro Five Speed, Metro HP, Metro S-Series
  • Compatible with Exmark Turf Tracer HP, Viking, Viking Five Speed, Viking Hydro, Viking Hydro S-Series
  • For use with 48-Inch Decks
  • Blade Length 16 1/4 (16.25) Inch; Width 2 1/2 (2.5) Inch; Thickness 0.197 Inch; Center Hole Circle 5/8 (0.63) Inch; Type Mulch Rolled

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Multi-model fit

8TEN LawnRAZOR Blade Set for Exmark Lazer Z S-Series Turf Tracer 48 Inch Deck 103-6396 (Toothed) 3 Pack

8TEN LawnRAZOR Blade Set for Exmark Lazer Z S-Series Turf Tracer 48 Inch Deck 103-6396 (Toothed) 3 Pack

8TEN
  • Compatible with OEM Part Numbers Exmark 103-6396, 103-6396-S, 116-5177, 116-5177-S; Toro 109-6872
  • Compatible with Radius RAE720CKC48300, RAE708GEM48300, RAS708GEM483C3, RAS720CKC48300, RAS710CKC48300, RAS651GKA483A3, RAX651GKA484A3, Turf Tracer HP THP17KA483, THP19KAE483, THP16KA483, THP20KAE483, TT4817KAC, TT4819KAC, TT4819KAEC, TTS481GKA48300, TTS541CKA48300, TTS600GKA483E0, TTS481CKA48300, TTS680PKC483E0, TTS481KA483, TTS680PKCE483, TTS541KA483CA, TTS600KAE483, TTS600PKAE483, TTS20PKAE483,
  • Compatible with Vantage VT20KAS524, VT691KA484CA, VT651KA484, VT20KA484, VT24KA484, VT24KA484CA, VTS691CKA48400, VTS691KA484CA, VTS651KA484CA, VTS651KA484, VTX651GKA48400, VTX651KA484, Pioneer PNE651GKA48200, PNE710GKC48200, PNE651KA482, PNE22KA482, PNS710GKC48300, PNS710GKC483A4, PNS710KC483, PNS651KA483, PNS22KA483, Staris STS651GKA48400, STS650AKC48400, Metro HP MHP4815KAC, Quest SP QSP20KAS483
  • Compatible with Lazer Z LZE20KA484, LZE651CKA484A2, LZE651GKA484A2, LZE600GKA484A2, LZE600KA484, LZE22KA484, LZS651CKA484A2, LZS651KA484, LZS651KA484CA, LZS22KA484, LZS22KA484CA, LZX680KC486, LZX23KC486, Lazer Z CT LCT18BV483, LCT4818BV, Lazer Z AS LZAS20BV484, LZAS20KC484, LZAS25BV484, Lazer Z HP LHP4819KA, LHP4820KC, LHP4823KA, Lazer Z AC LZZ34KA726, Next Lazer Z AC LZ23KC486, LZZ23KC486, Next
  • Compatible with Toro Titan Z4800 with 48-Inch Decks

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OEM replacement

UDC Parts 103-6401 Mower Blades for Exmark 48 Inch Lazer Z HP Turf Tracer Radius E Quest Vantage 103-6401-S Toro 103-6381 103-6381-S 103-6391 103-6391-S 103-6396 103-6396-S/High Lift Mulching /3 Pack

UDC Parts 103-6401 Mower Blades for Exmark 48 Inch Lazer Z HP Turf Tracer Radius E Quest Vantage 103-6401-S Toro 103-6381 103-6381-S 103-6391 103-6391-S 103-6396 103-6396-S/High Lift Mulching /3 Pack

UDC Parts
  • Dimensions: Length 16-1/4", Width 2-1/2", Thickness 0.197", Center Hole Circle (1"), Air Lift 1", Cutting Edge Length 5-29/32", Compatible Deck Size 48". The length of the blade is measured diagonally from one end to the other
  • Replaces OEM Part: 103-6381, 103-6381-S, 103-6391, 103-6391-S, 103-6396, 103-6396-S, 103-6401, 103-6401-S, 109-6872
  • 103-6401 Exmark 48 Inch Mower Blades Compatible with Lazer Z AS (LZA20KAS484, LZA20KAX484, LZA20KAX524, LZA27KC604, LZAS20BV484, LZAS20KC484, LZAS22KA484, LZAS22KA484CA, LZAS23KC524, LZAS25KC604, LZAS26LKA604, LZAS27KC524, LZAS27KC524CA, LZAS27KC604, LZAS27KC604CA, LZAS29KA724). Please confirm the complete model number to ensure a proper fit. For a more detailed list of compatible models, check the description below
  • 103-6401 Exmark 48 Inch Mower Blades Compatible with Lazer Z X-Series (LZZ23KC486, LZZ23KC526, LZZ24KA526, LZZ24KA526CA, LZZ27KC526, LZZ27KC526CA, LZZ27KC606, LZZ27KC606CA, LZZ29KA606, LZZ29KCE606, LZZ34KA606, LZZ34KA726, LZZ34KC606, LZZ34KC726, LZZ38KC606, LZZ38KC726, LZX680KC486, LZZ23KA526, LZX23KC486)
  • 103-6401-S Exmark 48 Inch Mower Blades Compatible with Lazer Z E-Series (LZE20KA484, LZE22KA484, LZE600GKA484A2, LZE600KA484, LZE651CKA484A2, LZE651GKA484A2); Lazer Z S-Series (LZS22KA484, LZS22KA484CA, LZS651CKA484A2, LZS651KA484, LZS651KA484CA); Lazer Z CT (LCT18BV483, LCT21BV523, LCT23BV523, LCT23BV603, LCT4418BV, LCT5218BV); Lazer Z HP (LHP4419KA, LHP4819KA, LHP4820KC, LHP4823KA, LHP5220KC, LHP5223KA, LHP5223KC)
  • 103-6391 Exmark 48 Inch Mower Blades Compatible with Radius E-Series (RAE708GEM48300, RAE720CKC48300); Radius S-Series (RAS651GKA483A3, RAS708GEM483C3, RAS710CKC48300); Radius X-Series (RAX651GKA484A3)
  • 103-6391-S Exmark 48 Inch Mower Blades Compatible with Turf Tracer S-Series (THP15KA363, THP16KA363, THP16KA363CA, THP16KA483, THP16KA483CA, THP17KA363CA, THP17KA483, THP17KA483CA, THP17KA523, THP18KA523, THP19KAE483, THP19KAE483CA, THP19KAE523, THP20KAE483, THP20KAE483CA, THP20KAE523, TTS16KA483, TTS16KA483CA)
  • 103-6381 Exmark 48 Inch Mower Blades Compatible with Turf Tracer S-Series (TTS20KAE483, TTS20KAE483CA, TTS20PKAE483, TTS481GKA48300, TTS481GKA483N0, TTS481KA483, TTS541CKA48300, TTS541KA483CA, TTS600CKA483E0, TTS600GKA483E0, TTS600KAE483, TTS600PKAE483, TTS680PKC483E0, TTS680PKCE483)

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Premium width

3PK Oregon 596-310 Gator G5 Blade for Exmark 48” Metro MGS481CKA48300

3PK Oregon 596-310 Gator G5 Blade for Exmark 48” Metro MGS481CKA48300

3PK
  • Blade Width – 3.00"
  • Blade Thickness – 0.203"
  • Blade Length – 16-1/4"
  • Center Hole Size – 5/8"
  • Air Lift – 1"

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Editors choice

Exmark 116-5178-S Extreme Blade Set Lazer Z Metro Turf Tracer Viking 48 Inch

Exmark 116-5178-S Extreme Blade Set Lazer Z Metro Turf Tracer Viking 48 Inch

Exmark
  • Genuine Exmark Toro Factory Part Number 116-5178-S
  • Replacement for Previous Part Number 103-6336, 103-6336-S, 116-5178
  • Compatible with 48-Inch Models: Metro S-Series MGS481CKA48300 (S/N 315,000,000-406,294,345 & Up), Metro MG481KA483 (S/N 312,000,000-314,000,000 & Up), MG481KA483CA (S/N 312,000,000-314,000,000 & Up), MG481KA483P (S/N 312,000,000 & Up), MG16KA483P (S/N 920,000 & Up), MG16KA483CA (S/N 920,000 & Up), MG16KA483 (S/N 920,000 & Up), Metro HP MHP4815KAC (S/N 440,000-599,999), Metro Five Speed M15KA483 (S/N 670-000-790,000 & Up), M15KA483P (S/N 670-000-790,000 & Up)
  • Compatible with 48-Inch Models: Metro M16KA483 (S/N 850,000 & Up), M16KA483P (S/N 850,000 & Up), M4815KA (S/N 510,000-599,999), M4815KAC (S/N 510,000-599,999), Lazer Z CT LCT4818BV (S/N 510,000-599,999), Lazer Z HP LHP4819KA (S/N 510,000-539,999), LHP4820KC (S/N 510,000-539,999), LHP4923KA (S/N 510,000-539,999)
  • Compatible with 48-Inch Models: Viking Hydro S-Series VHS481GKA48300 (S/N 315,000,000-406,294,345 & Up), Viking Hydro VH481KA483 (S/N 312,000,000-314,000,000 & Up), VH481KA483CA (S/N 312,000,000 & Up), VH16KA483CA (S/N 920,000 & Up), VH16KA483 (S/N 920,000 & Up), VH15KA483 (S/N 670,000-720,000 & Up), VH4815KAC (S/N 440,000-599,999), Turf Tracer HP TT4817KAC (S/N 440,000-599,999), TT4819KAC (S/N 510,000-599,999), TT4819KAEC (S/N 510,000-599,999), TT4817KAEC (S/N 440,000-509,999)

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High lift

Oregon 3PK G5 Gator Blades 596-310 Replacement for 32" 48" Exmark Turf Tracer HP Metro 1-413438 103-1577 32061A 1-323515 1-403026 103-6583-S

Oregon 3PK G5 Gator Blades 596-310 Replacement for 32" 48" Exmark Turf Tracer HP Metro 1-413438 103-1577 32061A 1-323515 1-403026 103-6583-S

Oregon
  • Please note this is wider then the stock blade if your spindle has a with limitation these will not fit.
  • 3" Wide

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Budget option

Maxpower 561144B 3-High Lift Blade Set for 48" Exmark Replaces OEM #'s 103-6401 and 103-6401-S, Red

Maxpower 561144B 3-High Lift Blade Set for 48" Exmark Replaces OEM #'s 103-6401 and 103-6401-S, Red

MAXPOWER
  • Includes 3 high lift blades for many 48 in. cut Exmark mowers
  • Replaces OEM #'s 103-6401 and 103-6401-S
  • Each blade measures 16-1/4 in. L and 2-1/2 in. W
  • 15/16 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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Notched design

Exmark 103-6583-S Notched Blade Lazer Z CT Metro Turf Tracer HP S Series 48 Inch 3 Pack

Exmark 103-6583-S Notched Blade Lazer Z CT Metro Turf Tracer HP S Series 48 Inch 3 Pack

Exmark
  • Genuine Exmark Toro Factory Part Number 103-6583-S
  • Replacement for Previous Part Number 1-323515, 1-403026, 1-403059, 103-2527, 103-6583, E323515
  • Compatible with Lazer Z CT LCT4818BV LCT4818KC LCT4819KA, Lazer Z HP LHP4818KC LHP4821KA LHP4819KA LHP4820KC, Metro Five Speed M15KA483 M15KA483P M16KA483 M16KA483P M4814KA M4815KA M4815KC M4815KAC M48-12.5K-5 M48-12.5KO-5, Metro HP MHP4814KA MHP4815KC MHP4816B MHP4817KA MHP4815KA MHP4815KAC, Metro MG16KA483 MG16KA483CA MG16KA483P MG481KA322P MG481KA483 MG481KA483CA MG481KA483P, Metro S-Series MGS481CKA48300 MGS481GKA322P0
  • Compatible with Viking Hydro S-Series VHS481GKA48300, Turf Tracer HP Hydro TT4814KA TT4815KC TT4816BV TT4817KA TT4815KA TT4817KAE TT4817KAC TT4817KAEC TT4819KAC TT4819KAEC, Viking 5-Speed V48-12.5K-5 V48-12.5KO-5 V48-14K-5 V48-14KO-5 V4814KA V4815KC, Viking Hydro V48-14K-H V48-14KO-H V48-16BV-H VH15KA483 VH16KA483 VH16KA483CA VH4815KAC VH4814KA VH4815KC VH4815KA VH481KA483 VH481KA483CA
  • Deck Sizes 48 Inch

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Factory part

Exmark 1-403174-SL Blade Belt Metro Viking Hydro S Series Five Speed 48 Inch-Deck 1-403174

Exmark 1-403174-SL Blade Belt Metro Viking Hydro S Series Five Speed 48 Inch-Deck 1-403174

Exmark
  • Genuine Exmark Toro Factory Part Number 1-403174-SL
  • Replacement for Previous Part Number 1-403174
  • Compatible with: Exmark 48 Inch Mower Decks Viking Hydro S Series VHS481GKA48300, Viking Hydro VH481KA483, VH481KA483CA, VH16KA483CA, VH16KA483, VH15KA483, VH4815KAC, VH4815KA
  • Compatible with: Exmark 48 Inch Mower Decks Metro S Series MGS481CKA48300, Metro MG481KA483, MG481KA483CA, MG481KA483P, MG16KA483P, MG16KA483CA, MG16KA483, Metro Five Speed M15KA483, M15KA483P, M16KA483, M16KA483P, M4815KA, M4815KAC, M4815KC

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Buying Guide

Buying Guide: Best exmark metro 48 blades

Compatibility

  • Verify compatibility with your specific Exmark model
  • Check OEM part numbers for exact fit
  • Confirm deck size (48-inch) matches

Blade Dimensions

  • Blade width (2.5"to 3.0") affects cutting performance
  • Blade thickness (0.197"to 0.250") impacts durability
  • Blade length (16-1/4") must match deck specifications

Blade Type & Design

  • Choose between mulching, high-lift, or notched blades
  • Consider air lift design for grass circulation
  • Evaluate cutting edge length for efficiency

Material & Durability

  • Look for heat-treated or high-carbon steel construction
  • Check for corrosion-resistant coatings
  • Prioritize blades meeting or exceeding OEM specs

Brand & Warranty

  • Compare genuine Exmark vs aftermarket options
  • Check manufacturer warranties
  • Read reviews for real-world performance data

Set Inclusion

  • Confirm if set includes 1, 3, or 5 blades
  • Ensure proper spacing for balanced cutting
  • Check if replacement spindle washers are included

FAQs

Which blades are compatible with Exmark Metro 48 models?

Products B086L4RWL1, B0D3V5Y8VQ, B086LDFF9R, B088ZH5HJQ, and B0891592TN are designed for Exmark Metro 48 models.

Are there heavy-duty blade options?

Product B086L4RWL1 (Oregon Heavy Duty Blade) is specifically designed for heavy-duty use.

Which blades work for Exmark Lazer Z CT Metro HP models?

Product B0CKY4GLW6 is compatible with Exmark Lazer Z CT Metro HP models.

Are there OEM replacement blades?

Product B088ZH5HJQ is an Exmark-branded Extreme Blade Set for Lazer Z Metro models.

Which blades fit Exmark Turf Tracer 48-inch decks?

Products B0CKY4GLW6, B0BTJ86ZLM, B0D3V5Y8VQ, and B0891592TN are compatible with Turf Tracer 48-inch decks.

Do any blades come in sets of three?

Products B086L4RWL1, B086LDFF9R, and B07BB7PBP4 are available as 3-pack blade sets.

Which blades are designed for mulching?

Product B0CKY4GLW6 (LawnRAZOR Blade) is optimized for mulching performance.

Are there notched blade options?

Product B0891592TN (Exmark 103-6583-S) is a notched blade for specific model compatibility.

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