The John Deere GT242 mower blade part number found is GX21785. The blade set part numbers found are GX22151 and GY20850.
John Deere GT242 Mower Blade Size and Part Numbers
| Mower blade part number | GX21785 |
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| Mower blade set part number | GX22151 and GY20850 |
| Blade type | high-lift, mulching, bagging, and Gator |
John Deere GT242 Blade Notes
| Blade note | The John Deere GT242 blade listing captured here shows single blade part number GX21785 and blade set part numbers GX22151 and GY20850. Use this as a buying guide, then match the blade position, deck size and center-hole style before spending money |
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| Blade type note | The John Deere GT242 blade style captured here is high-lift, mulching, bagging, and Gator. Blade type affects airflow and clipping handling, not just cut width |
| Fitment note | Before ordering John Deere GT242 blades, compare the old blade stamp, center-hole shape, blade length and deck size. Close-looking blades can still be wrong |
John Deere GT242 Mower Blade FAQ
What is the difference between the John Deere GT242 blade number and blade set number?
The captured single blade number is GX21785, while the captured blade set number is GX22151 and GY20850. Use the single blade number for one replacement and the set number when replacing the full deck set
Which blade type should you use on the John Deere GT242?
The blade type captured is high-lift, mulching, bagging, and Gator. Use that against the captured fitment value GX21785. High-lift helps bagging/discharge; mulching blades need the right mulching setup
Is the captured John Deere GT242 blade part number enough to buy from?
The captured blade part number is GX21785. That helps with OEM lookup, but the blade length, width and center hole were not fully captured here. Confirm the deck or old blade before trusting an aftermarket cross-reference
Mistakes do happen. Blade specs can change by year, mower deck, spindle, serial range and regional parts catalog. Please check the operator manual, old blade stamp, deck tag and official John Deere parts catalog before ordering replacement blades.
