The Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ48 mower blade part number found is 742-04227. The blade measurement captured is thickness 0.204 in (5 mm). The deck uses 3 blades.
Blade part #742-04227
Blade sizethickness 0.204 in (5 mm)
Blade count3 blades
Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ48 Mower Blade Size and Part Numbers
Mower blade part number
742-04227
Blade thickness
0.204 in (5 mm)
Number of blades
3 blades
Blade type
high-lift, mulching, standard, bagging, 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 Z-Force SZ48 Blade Notes
Blade note
The Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ48 blade listing captured here shows single blade part number 742-04227 and thickness 0.204 in (5 mm). Do not buy purely from model name if the mower deck or serial range is different
Deck note
For the Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ48, the captured deck information is blade count 3 blades. Deck size matters because the same model family can use different blade kits
Blade type note
For the Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ48, blade type is listed as high-lift, mulching, standard, bagging, 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 Z-Force SZ48: part number and center hole beat guesswork. A blade can be the right length and still be wrong
Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ48 Mower Blade FAQ
Can you swap Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ48 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 742-04227 as the fitment starting point
Is the captured Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ48 blade part number enough to buy from?
The captured blade part number is 742-04227. 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.
