Quick answer:
The Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD mower blade part number found is 942-05052. The deck uses 3 blades.
Blade part #942-05052
Blade count3 blades
Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD Mower Blade Size and Part Numbers
| Mower blade part number | 942-05052 |
|---|---|
| Number of blades | 3 blades |
| Blade type | high-lift, mulching, standard, bagging, and 3-in-1 |
Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD Blade Notes
| Blade note | The Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD blade listing captured here shows single blade part number 942-05052. Do not buy purely from model name if the mower deck or serial range is different |
|---|---|
| Deck note | For the Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD, 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 FMZ 48 RD, 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 FMZ 48 RD: part number and center hole beat guesswork. A blade can be the right length and still be wrong |
Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD Mower Blade FAQ
Which blade type should you use on the Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD?
The blade type captured is high-lift, mulching, standard, bagging, and 3-in-1. Use that against the captured fitment value 942-05052. High-lift helps bagging/discharge; mulching blades need the right mulching setup
What should you double-check with the Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD blade part number?
The captured blade part number is 942-05052. Because the physical blade measurements are missing here, check the old blade stamp, deck tag or official parts diagram before ordering
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.







