The blade set part numbers found are 942-04053, 942-04053A, 742-04053, and 742-04053A. The blade measurement captured is thickness 0.204 in (5 mm). The deck uses 3 blades. The captured deck size is 50 in deck.
Blade set part #942-04053, 942-04053A, 742-04053, and 742-04053A
Blade sizethickness 0.204 in (5 mm)
Blade count3 blades
Deck size50 in deck
Cub Cadet 1050 Mower Blade Size and Part Numbers
Mower blade set part number
942-04053, 942-04053A, 742-04053, and 742-04053A
Blade thickness
0.204 in (5 mm)
Number of blades
3 blades
Deck size
50 in deck
Blade type
mulching, 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
Mower deck size comparison
This model
50 in
Average
48 in
Low
38 in
High
60 in
Cub Cadet 1050 Blade Notes
Blade note
The Cub Cadet 1050 blade listing captured here shows blade set part numbers 942-04053, 942-04053A, 742-04053, and 742-04053A 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 1050, the captured deck information is deck size 50 in deck and 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 1050 is mulching, bagging, 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
Blades are cheap until you buy the wrong set twice. On the Cub Cadet 1050, confirm part number, deck size and blade count before buying
Cub Cadet 1050 Mower Blade FAQ
Why does the Cub Cadet 1050 deck size matter before buying blades?
The captured deck setup is 50 in deck with 3 blades. That matters because blade sets are deck-specific, not just tractor-model-specific
Can you swap Cub Cadet 1050 blade types?
The blade type captured is mulching, bagging, and 3-in-1. You can often choose a different style only if it fits the same deck and spindle setup. Use 50 in deck as the fitment starting point
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.
