The Cub Cadet i1042 mower blade part number found is 742-05177A. The deck uses 2 blades.
Blade part #742-05177A
Blade count2 blades
Cub Cadet i1042 Mower Blade Size and Part Numbers
Mower blade part number
742-05177A
Number of blades
2 blades
Blade type
high-lift, mulching, standard, bagging, and 3-in-1
Cub Cadet i1042 Blade Notes
Blade note
The Cub Cadet i1042 blade listing captured here shows single blade part number 742-05177A. Do not buy purely from model name if the mower deck or serial range is different
Deck note
For the Cub Cadet i1042, 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 i1042, 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
Before ordering Cub Cadet i1042 blades, compare the old blade stamp, center-hole shape, blade length and deck size. Close-looking blades can still be wrong
Cub Cadet i1042 Mower Blade FAQ
Which blade type should you use on the Cub Cadet i1042?
The blade type captured is high-lift, mulching, standard, bagging, and 3-in-1. Use that against the captured fitment value 742-05177A. High-lift helps bagging/discharge; mulching blades need the right mulching setup
What should you double-check with the Cub Cadet i1042 blade part number?
The captured blade part number is 742-05177A. 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.
