Quick answer:
The blade set part number found is 942-04053. The deck uses 3 blades.
Blade set part #942-04053
Blade count3 blades
Cub Cadet i1050 Mower Blade Size and Part Numbers
| Mower blade set part number | 942-04053 |
|---|---|
| Number of blades | 3 blades |
| Blade type | high-lift, mulching, standard, bagging, and 3-in-1 |
Cub Cadet i1050 Blade Notes
| Blade note | The Cub Cadet i1050 blade listing captured here shows blade set part number 942-04053. Confirm the number against the deck tag, old blade stamp or official parts diagram before ordering |
|---|---|
| Deck note | For the Cub Cadet i1050, the captured deck information is 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 i1050 is high-lift, mulching, standard, 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 | The blunt rule with the Cub Cadet i1050: part number and center hole beat guesswork. A blade can be the right length and 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.

