What size blades do I need for a 42 inch deck?

2 blades are required for a 42″ cut deck. This blade replaces Poulan/Craftsman 134149 and 532134149, Husqvarna 532 13 41-49. Blade measures 21″ long by 2-1/4″ wide with a 5 point star center hole.

Are all 42 mower decks the same?

Lawnmower decks are largely interchangeable. Engines will swap without issue. However, blades and drive systems may differ.

How do I know what size lawn mower blade I need?

Measuring a Lawn Mower Blade
  1. Length should be measured from cutting tip to cutting tip, diagonally across the blade.
  2. Type of Center Hold: Circle, 5 / 6 / 7 point star, hourglass or “Double D”
  3. Center diameter should be measured directly across the center hole.
  4. Diameter of outer holes.

How do I know what mower blade I need?

The easiest way to find replacement lawn mower blades is with the OEM number. The OEM number is the numerical part number of the blade assigned by the manufacturer. In most cases, just typing this number with the manufacturer name into a search engine or online store will be enough to bring up some promising results.

Will a Craftsman mower deck fit a Husqvarna?

If Husqvarna made your mower for the Craftsman brand, it will fit, assuming your mower has a 54” deck.

Are mower spindles interchangeable?

If they are the same the entire units will interchange.

How do I know what size mower deck to get?

Typically, the larger the lawn, the wider the cutting deck size needed. The larger size allows you to make fewer passes across the lawn with the riding mower to mow all the grass. So match the size of your lawn to the size of a cutting deck. A small, 1/2-acre lawn is suited to a deck size of 40 inches or fewer.

What is a 3 in 1 mower blade?

In order to emphasize their greater versatility, mulching blades often are called 3-in-1 blades because they can perform three jobs instead of just two. They are able to discharge or bag clippings, and they can chop them into a fine mulch and leave them on the lawn.

Are all lawn mower blades the same size?

Mower blades can be 1 1/2” to 4 1/4″ in width, and are available in thicknesses ranging from about 1/10″ to almost 1/3″. [Back to top] Number of Holes Lawn mower blades will have either one or three holes in them for where they attach to the machine.

Do high lift blades stripe better?

High lift types provided me a very good quality cut, perked the grass up (more suction), stripes nicely and side discharged clippings nice and far. They are best for bagging clippings/leaves though.

What’s the difference between high lift blades and mulching blades?

Standard blades are also referred to as “2-in1″ (discharging &amp, bagging) or “high-lift” blades (because they are designed to create a higher-lifting airflow). Mulching blades generally have a more curved style surface and frequently include extra cutting surfaces along the blade edges.