Quick answer:
The blade set part number found is 742-05056A. The blade measurement captured is thickness 0.25 in (6 mm). The deck uses 3 blades.
Blade set part #742-05056A
Blade sizethickness 0.25 in (6 mm)
Blade count3 blades
Cub Cadet Z54 Mower Blade Size and Part Numbers
| Mower blade set part number | 742-05056A |
|---|---|
| Blade thickness | 0.25 in (6 mm) |
| Number of blades | 3 blades |
| Blade type | high-lift, mulching, bagging, and 3-in-1 |
Blade Size Comparison Chart
Blade thickness comparison
Cub Cadet Z54 Blade Notes
| Blade note | The Cub Cadet Z54 blade listing captured here shows blade set part number 742-05056A and thickness 0.25 in (6 mm). Confirm the number against the deck tag, old blade stamp or official parts diagram before ordering |
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| Deck note | For the Cub Cadet Z54, 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 Z54 is high-lift, mulching, 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 Z54: 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.

