The Cub Cadet CLT-542 mower blade part number found is 742-04125. The deck uses 2 blades.
Blade part #742-04125
Blade count2 blades
Cub Cadet CLT-542 Mower Blade Size and Part Numbers
Mower blade part number
742-04125
Number of blades
2 blades
Blade type
high-lift, mulching, and 3-in-1
Cub Cadet CLT-542 Blade Notes
Blade note
The Cub Cadet CLT-542 blade listing captured here shows single blade part number 742-04125. Do not buy purely from model name if the mower deck or serial range is different
Deck note
For the Cub Cadet CLT-542, the captured deck information is blade count 2 blades. Deck size matters because the same model family can use different blade kits
Blade type note
For the Cub Cadet CLT-542, blade type is listed as high-lift, mulching, and 3-in-1. Pick the blade style for the job: clean discharge, bagging lift, or mulching
Fitment note
The blunt rule with the Cub Cadet CLT-542: part number and center hole beat guesswork. A blade can be the right length and still be wrong
Cub Cadet CLT-542 Mower Blade FAQ
Which blade type should you use on the Cub Cadet CLT-542?
The blade type captured is high-lift, mulching, and 3-in-1. Use that against the captured fitment value 742-04125. High-lift helps bagging/discharge; mulching blades need the right mulching setup
What should you double-check with the Cub Cadet CLT-542 blade part number?
The captured blade part number is 742-04125. Because the physical blade measurements are missing here, check the old blade stamp, deck tag or official parts diagram before ordering
Official information note
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 cubcadet.com before ordering replacement blades.
