Comparison: Best Gator Blades For 50 Inch Cub Cadet (Updated | Oct 14th)
When maintaining your 50-inch Cub Cadet mower, selecting the right gator blades is essential for optimal performance and longevity. This comparison explores top options designed to fit this model, evaluating factors like durability, cutting precision, and balance. Whether prioritizing sharpness for a clean finish or toughness for demanding conditions, we aim to help you make an informed choice. By focusing on key features and user feedback, this guide provides a neutral overview to assist in finding the best blades for your lawn care needs.
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Best for oem replacement:
UDC Parts 942-04053C 50 Inch Mower Blades for Cub Cadet 6 Point Star RZT 50 LT1050 LTX1050 i1050 RZT-S50 Troy Bilt 50" Mustang XP MTD 942-04053A 742-04053A 742-04053C / Gator Mulching Blades 3 Pack -
Best for best budget:
Rotary 50" 12809 Gator Mulch Lawnmower Blade Set MTD/Cub Cadet 742-04053 942-0453 -
Best for best overall:
3PK Oregon 91-938 G3 Gator Blades for 50" Cub Cadet 942-04053 -
Best for premium build:
UDC Parts 942-05052A Mower Blades 6 Point Star for Cub Cadet 50 Inch XT1 LT50 RZT50 GT50 XT2 Ultima ZT1 ZT2 L50 LX50 S50 Troy Bilt Mustang XP Craftsman Z550 T260 742-05052A/Medium Lift Mulching 3 Pack -
Best for value pack:
3PK Oregon 91-938 G3 Gator Blades for 50" Cub Cadet 742-04053 -
Best for zt1 compatible:
Grasscool ZT1 50 Blades for Cub Cadet 942-05052A Ultima ZT1 ZT2 Enduro XT1 XT2 LT50 50 inch Deck Lawn Mower Replace 742-05052A 942-05052(High-Lift) -
Best for high lift:
CUB CADET 742P05094 17.271" High Lift Blade S-Shaped Hole Enduro XT1-LT50 Ultima ZT1-50 ZT2-50 3-Pack -
Best for mulching blades:
Caltric 50" Deck Mulching Blades Compatible with Cub Cadet ZTS1-50 ZTS2-50 XT1-LT50 / XT1 LT50 XT1-LT50 XT2-SLX50 / ZT1-50 ZT2-50 Ultima ZT1 ZT2 490-110-C204 742-05094-X 742P05094-X 742-05094 -
Best for commercial set:
MaxPower 561545XB 3-Blade Commercial Mulching Set for Many 50" Cut MTD -
Best for 6-pack deal:
6PK Oregon 91-938 G3 Gator Blades for 50" Cub Cadet 742-04053
Product Comparison: Best Gator Blades For 50 Inch Cub Cadet
UDC Parts 942-04053C 50 Inch Mower Blades for Cub Cadet 6 Point Star RZT 50 LT1050 LTX1050 i1050 RZT-S50 Troy Bilt 50" Mustang XP MTD 942-04053A 742-04053A 742-04053C / Gator Mulching Blades 3 Pack
- Dimensions: Length 17-57/64", Width 2-1/2", Thickness 0.140", Center Hole 6 point star, Air Lift 1-1/16", Cutting Edge Length 5 23/64", Compatible Deck Size 50". The length of the blade is measured diagonally from one end to the other
- Replaces OEM Part: MTD, Cub Cadet 942-04053C, 742-04053, 742-04053A, 742-04053B, 742-04053C, 942-04053, 942-04053A, 942-04053B, 742-04053-X, 742-04053B-X, 742-04053A-X, 742-04053A-0637, 742-04053-0637, OEM-742-04053, OCC-742-04053
- Replaces OEM Part: 942-04053-X, 942-04053B-X, 742-04053C-0637, 742-04053C-X, 742-04123, 942-04053C-X, 942-04123, 742-05043, 742-04384, 942-04384, 942-04384-0684, 490-110-C139, 490-110-0139
- 6-Point Star Fitment – Works with decks that use a 6-Point Star center hole. Does not fit S-shape center hole decks. Please confirm the complete model number to ensure a proper fit. For a more detailed list of compatible models, check the description below
- 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
- 942-04053C Cub Cadet 50 Inch Mower Blades 6-Point Star Compatible with RZT 50 (17RI2ACP256, 17WI2ACP056, 17AA5B7P710, 17AA5B7P756, 17AA5D7P709, 17AA5D7P710, 17AA5D7P756, 17AF2ACP010, 17AI2ACP009, 17AI2ACP010, 17AI2ACP056, 17AI2ACP256, 17AI2ACP709, 17AI2ACP710, 17AI2ACP756, 17BA5A7P709, 17BA5A7P710, 17BA5A7P712, 17RI2ACP056, 17WF2ACP009, 17WF2ACP010, 17WI2ACP010)
- 942-04053C Cub Cadet 50 Inch Mower Blades 6-Point Star Compatible with RZT50 VT (17WK2ACP009, 17VK2ACP010, 17VK2ACP009, 17BK2ACP010, 17BK2ACP009, 17WK2ACP010), RZT50 KW (17YI2ACP010, 17AI2ACP056, 17YI2ACP056), RZT50 KH (17YF2ACP009, 17YF2ACP010)
- 942-04053C Cub Cadet 50 Inch Mower Blades 6-Point Star Compatible with LTX1050VT (13WR91AP009, 13VR91AP209, 13VR91AP010, 13VR91AP009, 13WR91AP010), LTX1050KH (13AP91AP010, 13AP91AP056, 13AQ91AP009, 13AQ91AP010, 13AQ91AP056, 13AQ93AP010, 13AQ93AP056, 13RP91AP056, 13WQ91AP009, 13WQ91AP010, 13WQ91AP056, 13WQ91AP210, 13WQ93AP009, 13WQ93AP010, 13WQ93AP056, 13WQ93AP210)
Rotary 50" 12809 Gator Mulch Lawnmower Blade Set MTD/Cub Cadet 742-04053 942-0453
3PK Oregon 91-938 G3 Gator Blades for 50" Cub Cadet 942-04053, 942-04056
- Blade Width – 2.50"
- Thickness – 0.187"
- Blade Length – 17-7/8"
- Center Hole Size – 5/8" 6 pt. star
- Air Lift – 3/4"
UDC Parts 942-05052A Mower Blades 6 Point Star for Cub Cadet 50 Inch XT1 LT50 RZT50 GT50 XT2 Ultima ZT1 ZT2 L50 LX50 S50 Troy Bilt Mustang XP Craftsman Z550 T260 742-05052A/Medium Lift Mulching 3 Pack
- Dimensions: Length 17-1/4", Width 2-1/2", Thickness 0.187", Center Hole 6 point star (3"), Side Hole 13/32", Center to Center Outside Hole 3", Air Lift 1-3/16", Cutting Edge Length 5-1/8", Compatible Deck Size 50". The length of the blade is measured diagonally from one end to the other
- Replaces OEM Part: MTD, Troy Bilt, Cub Cadet 942-05052A, 742-05052A, 490-110-M155, 490-110-C155, 742-05052, 942-05052, CMXGZAM110155
- 6-Point Star Fitment – Works with decks that use a 6-Point Star center hole. Does not fit S-shape center hole decks. Please confirm the complete model number to ensure a proper fit
- 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
- 942-05052A Cub Cadet 50 Inch Mower Blades 6-Point Star Compatible with XT1-LT 50 (13AQA1CQ010, 13WQA1CQ210, 13WQA1CQ010, 13WQA1CQ009, 13AQA1CQ256, 13AQA1CQ210, 13AQA1CQ056, 13AQA1CQ009), XT1-LT 50 KH FAB (13AQA1CZ010, 13AQA1CZ056, 13AQA1CZ210, 13BQA1CZ010, 13BQA1CZ056, 13BQA1CZ210), XT1-GT 50 (14WQA3CQ010, 14AQA3CQ056, 14AQA3CQ256, 14WQA3CQ009), XT1-GT 50 KH (14AQA3CQ010, 14AQA3CQ056, 14AQA3CQ256, 14BQA3CQ010, 14WQA3CQ010) XT1 Enduro Garden Tractors
- 942-05052A Cub Cadet 50 Inch Mower Blades 6-Point Star Compatible with RZT-L50 KH (17ARCACQ056, 17BRCACQ056, 17ARCACQ010), RZT-LX 50 KW FAB (17AICAXZ010, 17RICAXZ010), RZT-S50 (17WRCBDQ010, 17ARCBDQ010), RZT-S50 KH (17WRCBDQ010, 17ARCBDQ056, 17ARCBDQ010), RZT-SX 50 EFI FAB (17RWCBYZ010, 17AWCBYZ010), RZT-SX 50 KH FAB (17ARCBYZ056, 17RRCBYZ010) RZT Zero-Turn Mowers
- 942-05052A Cub Cadet 50 Inch Mower Blades 6-Point Star Compatible with XT2-LX 50 (13WIA1CQ010, 13AIA1CQ010, 137QA1CQ010, 131QA1CQ010) XT2 Enduro Lawn Tractors, ZT1-50 KW FAB (only for 17AIEACZ010, 17RIEACZ010), ZT2-50 KW FAB (only for 17RIEACO010) Ultima 50" Zero-Turn Mowers
- 942-05052A Troy Bilt 50 Inch Mower Blades 6-Point Star Compatible with Mustang Z50 (17ARFACQ066, 17AAFACQ066), Mustang XP 50" (17AKCACZ066, 17ANCACZ066, 17ARCACQ011, 17ARCACQ211), Super Bronco 50" (13AAA1BQ066, 13AQA2KQ011, 13WQA2KQ011), Super Bronco XP 50" (13AJA1BQ066, 13AJA1BZ066, 13AQA1BQ011, 13BJA1BZ066), TB2350 (13AAA1KQ066)
3PK Oregon 91-938 G3 Gator Blades for 50" Cub Cadet 742-04053, 742-04056
- Blade Width – 2.50"
- Thickness – 0.187"
- Blade Length – 17-7/8"
- Center Hole Size – 5/8" 6 pt. star
- Air Lift – 3/4"
Grasscool ZT1 50 Blades for Cub Cadet 942-05052A Ultima ZT1 ZT2 Enduro XT1 XT2 LT50 50 inch Deck Lawn Mower Replace 742-05052A 942-05052(High-Lift)
- Mower Blades Replace number Cub Cadet/MTD/Troy Bilt 742-05052A 942-05052A 742-05052 942-05052
- Mower Blade Compatible with Cub Cadet ZT1 and ZT2 Ultima Series 50 inch Deck Lawn Mower
- Mower Blade Compatible with Cub Cadet XT1 and XT2 Enduro Series GT50, GT50 KH, LT50, LT50 KH, LX50, XT1-GT50 KH, XT1-GT50, XT1-LT50 KH, XT1-LT50, XT2-LX50, ZT1-50 KW, ZT2-50 KW
- Mower Blade Compatible with Cub Cadet L50 KH, LX 50 KW, S50, S50 KH, SX 50 EFI
- Mower Blade Compatible with Troy-Bilt Super Bronco 50, Super Bronco 50 XP, Mustang XP 50, TB2350;Craftsman G8200, G8300, ZS6700, Z550, T260
- Mower Blade Compatible with Riding Mowers and RZT Mowers with a 50-inch Cutting Deck
- High-Lift Blades are ideal for grass collection systems and bagging grass clippings
- Mower Blades Specification:blade length 17-1/4";air lift 1-3/16";width 2-3/8";thickness 5/32";cutting edge length 5-1/8";center hole shape 6 Point Star(5/8");compatible deck size 34" and 50"
CUB CADET 742P05094 17.271" High Lift Blade S-Shaped Hole Enduro XT1-LT50 Ultima ZT1-50 ZT2-50 3-Pack
- CUB CADET OEM Part Number: 742P05094, Replaces: 742-05094
- Fits CUB CADET: Enduro: XT1-LT50
- Fits CUB CADET: Ultima: ZT1-50, ZT2-50
- For Garden Tractors and Zero-Turn Mowers with a 50-inch Cutting Deck.
- Ideal for grass collection systems and bagging grass clippings.
Caltric 50" Deck Mulching Blades Compatible with Cub Cadet ZTS1-50 ZTS2-50 XT1-LT50 / XT1 LT50 XT1-LT50 XT2-SLX50 / ZT1-50 ZT2-50 Ultima ZT1 ZT2 490-110-C204 742-05094-X 742P05094-X 742-05094
- Order Includes: 3 x Toothed Mulching Blade
- Part Numbers: 490-110-C204, 742-05094-X, 742P05094-X
- Dimensions: Length : 17.37 in – 441.5 mm , Width : 2.38 in – 60.5 mm , Thickness : 0.35 in – 9.0 mm , Hole Diameter : 1.58 in – 40.2 mm , Type: Gator Toothed Mulching , S Shape Center Hole , Powder Coated
- Item Weight: 4 lb 14 oz
- We strongly suggest comparing the posted picture to the unit(s) that needs to be replaced.
MaxPower 561545XB 3-Blade Commercial Mulching Set for Many 50" Cut MTD, Cub Cadet, Replaces OEM no. 742-04053, 942-04053,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, 942-04053X, 942-04053A, 942-04053B, 942-04053C, 742-04053X, 742-04384, 942-04384
- Each blade measures 17.9 in. L and 2-1/2 in. W
- 6 point star center hole
- Please verify your blade OEM number as this does not fit ALL 50" Cub Cadet models, only the ones that use the OEM numbers referenced above.
- This set DOES NOT replace OEM number 942-05052. Please refer to our 561558B blade set if you are looking for this replacement.
- 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.
6PK Oregon 91-938 G3 Gator Blades for 50" Cub Cadet 742-04053, 742-04056
- Blade Width – 2.50"
- Thickness – 0.187"
- Blade Length – 17-7/8"
- Center Hole Size – 5/8" 6 pt. star
- Air Lift – 3/4"
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FAQs
Which blade is designed for Cub Cadet RZT 50 L models?
UDC Parts 942-04053C (B0CPM3XPMH) is made for Cub Cadet RZT 50 L.
Are there mulching blade options for 50-inch Cub Cadet?
Rotary 12809 (B07192SVC3) and Caltric 50"Deck Mulching Blades (B0F882QYJG) are mulching-compatible.
Which blades come in a 3-pack?
Oregon 91-938 G3 (B08MS69NJ4, B08MQX33N5) and MaxPower 561545XB (B00EDKLZHU) are 3-blade sets.
What blade fits Ultima ZT1 and ZT2 models?
Grasscool ZT1 50 Blades (B0D9K58G5Q) are designed for ZT1, ZT2, and Enduro XT1-LT50.
Which blade has a high-lift S-shaped design?
CUB CADET 742P05094 (B0CD2PJK1Y) features an S-shaped high-lift blade.
Are there 6-blade packs available?
Oregon 91-938 G3 6PK (B08MQYH9XT) includes six blades for 50"Cub Cadet.
Which blades are compatible with 942-05052A models?
UDC Parts 942-05052A (B0CPM4KHZH) and Grasscool ZT1 50 Blades (B0D9K58G5Q) fit 942-05052A.