Quick answer:
The blade set part number found is 942-05052A. The deck uses 2 blades.
Blade set part #942-05052A
Blade count2 blades
Cub Cadet 1861 Mower Blade Size and Part Numbers
| Mower blade set part number | 942-05052A |
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| Number of blades | 2 blades |
Cub Cadet 1861 Blade Notes
| Blade note | The Cub Cadet 1861 blade listing captured here shows blade set part number 942-05052A. Do not buy purely from model name if the mower deck or serial range is different |
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| Deck note | For the Cub Cadet 1861, the captured deck information is blade count 2 blades. Deck size matters because the same model family can use different blade kits |
| Fitment note | Before ordering Cub Cadet 1861 blades, compare the old blade stamp, center-hole shape, blade length and deck size. Close-looking blades can 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.






