The Cub Cadet Z-Force 50 mower blade part numbers found are 942-05052 and 742-05052. The blade set part number found is 742-05052. The blade measurement captured is width 2.36 in (60 mm), thickness 0.204 in (5 mm), and center hole star / 0.62 in (16 mm). The deck uses 3 blades.
Cub Cadet Z-Force 50 Mower Blade Size and Part Numbers
| Mower blade part number | 942-05052 and 742-05052 |
|---|---|
| Mower blade set part number | 742-05052 |
| Blade width | 2.36 in (60 mm) |
| Blade thickness | 0.204 in (5 mm) |
| Blade center hole size | star / 0.62 in (16 mm) |
| Number of blades | 3 blades |
| Blade type | high-lift, mulching, standard, bagging, and 3-in-1 |
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Cub Cadet Z-Force 50 Blade Notes
| Blade note | The Cub Cadet Z-Force 50 blade listing captured here shows single blade part numbers 942-05052 and 742-05052, blade set part number 742-05052, and width 2.36 in (60 mm), thickness 0.204 in (5 mm), and center hole star / 0.62 in (16 mm). 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 Z-Force 50, 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 Z-Force 50, 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 Z-Force 50: part number and center hole beat guesswork. A blade can be the right length and still be wrong |
Cub Cadet Z-Force 50 Mower Blade FAQ
Should you buy Cub Cadet Z-Force 50 blades by length only?
No. The blade width found is 2.36 in (60 mm). That is a normal mower blade width range. Width affects airflow, lift and clipping movement under the deck. Use length, width, center hole and OEM part number together where possible
Can you modify a Cub Cadet Z-Force 50 blade center hole to fit?
Do not do that. The captured center-hole detail is star / 0.62 in (16 mm). Grinding or drilling a mower blade can ruin balance and create vibration
What is the difference between the Cub Cadet Z-Force 50 blade number and blade set number?
The captured single blade number is 942-05052 and 742-05052, while the captured blade set number is 742-05052. Use the single blade number for one replacement and the set number when replacing the full deck set
Can you swap Cub Cadet Z-Force 50 blade types?
The blade type captured is high-lift, mulching, standard, bagging, and 3-in-1. You can often choose a different style only if it fits the same deck and spindle setup. Use 942-05052 and 742-05052 as the fitment starting point
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.
