The blade measurement captured is length 18 in (457 mm). The deck uses 2 blades.
Blade sizelength 18 in (457 mm)
Blade count2 blades
Cub Cadet 73 Mower Blade Size and Part Numbers
Blade length
18 in (457 mm)
Number of blades
2 blades
Blade type
high-lift, mulching, and standard
Blade Size Comparison Chart
Blade length comparison
This model
18 in
Average
20 in
Low
16 in
High
23 in
Cub Cadet 73 Blade Notes
Blade note
The Cub Cadet 73 blade listing captured here shows length 18 in (457 mm). Do not buy purely from model name if the mower deck or serial range is different
Deck note
For the Cub Cadet 73, the captured deck information is blade count 2 blades. Deck size matters because the same model family can use different blade kits
Blade type note
For the Cub Cadet 73, blade type is listed as high-lift, mulching, and standard. Pick the blade style for the job: clean discharge, bagging lift, or mulching
Fitment note
Blades are cheap until you buy the wrong set twice. On the Cub Cadet 73, confirm part number, deck size and blade count before buying
Cub Cadet 73 Mower Blade FAQ
What should you check when fitting a 18 in (457 mm) blade on the Cub Cadet 73?
A 18 in (457 mm) blade needs the right center hole, lift style and deck clearance. That is a common lawn tractor blade length range, but it still needs the right center hole, sail/lift shape and deck fitment. Spin the blade by hand after fitting to confirm it clears the deck
Which blade type should you use on the Cub Cadet 73?
The blade type captured is high-lift, mulching, and standard. Use that against the captured fitment value 18 in (457 mm). High-lift helps bagging/discharge; mulching blades need the right mulching setup
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.
