The blade set part number found is 942-04417. The blade measurement captured is thickness 0.204 in (5 mm). The deck uses 3 blades.
Blade set part #942-04417
Blade sizethickness 0.204 in (5 mm)
Blade count3 blades
Cub Cadet Tank M48 Mower Blade Size and Part Numbers
Mower blade set part number
942-04417
Blade thickness
0.204 in (5 mm)
Number of blades
3 blades
Blade type
high-lift, mulching, and 3-in-1
Blade Size Comparison Chart
Blade thickness comparison
This model
0.204 in
Average
0.188 in
Low
0.125 in
High
0.25 in
Cub Cadet Tank M48 Blade Notes
Blade note
The Cub Cadet Tank M48 blade listing captured here shows blade set part number 942-04417 and thickness 0.204 in (5 mm). Confirm the number against the deck tag, old blade stamp or official parts diagram before ordering
Deck note
For the Cub Cadet Tank M48, the captured deck information is blade count 3 blades. This helps separate 42-inch, 48-inch, 54-inch and larger deck blade setups
Blade type note
The blade type captured for the Cub Cadet Tank M48 is high-lift, mulching, and 3-in-1. High-lift is usually better for bagging, while mulching blades are for chopping clippings finer under a compatible deck
Fitment note
The blunt rule with the Cub Cadet Tank M48: part number and center hole beat guesswork. A blade can be the right length and still be wrong
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.
