The Cub Cadet GT 2542 mower blade part number found is 742-04224. The blade measurement captured is thickness 0.188 in (5 mm).
Blade part #742-04224
Blade sizethickness 0.188 in (5 mm)
Cub Cadet GT 2542 Mower Blade Size and Part Numbers
Mower blade part number
742-04224
Blade thickness
0.188 in (5 mm)
Blade type
high-lift, mulching, standard, bagging, and 3-in-1
Blade Size Comparison Chart
Blade thickness comparison
This model
0.188 in
Average
0.188 in
Low
0.125 in
High
0.25 in
Cub Cadet GT 2542 Blade Notes
Blade note
The Cub Cadet GT 2542 blade listing captured here shows single blade part number 742-04224 and thickness 0.188 in (5 mm). Use this as a buying guide, then match the blade position, deck size and center-hole style before spending money
Blade type note
The Cub Cadet GT 2542 blade style captured here is high-lift, mulching, standard, bagging, and 3-in-1. Blade type affects airflow and clipping handling, not just cut width
Fitment note
Before ordering Cub Cadet GT 2542 blades, compare the old blade stamp, center-hole shape, blade length and deck size. Close-looking blades can still be wrong
Cub Cadet GT 2542 Mower Blade FAQ
Can you swap Cub Cadet GT 2542 blade types?
The blade type captured is high-lift, mulching, standard, bagging, and 3-in-1. You can often choose a different style only if it fits the same deck and spindle setup. Use 742-04224 as the fitment starting point
Is the captured Cub Cadet GT 2542 blade part number enough to buy from?
The captured blade part number is 742-04224. 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
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.
