The John Deere Z960A mower blade part number found is M144202. The blade measurement captured is width 3 in (76 mm). The deck uses 3 blades.
John Deere Z960A Mower Blade Size and Part Numbers
| Mower blade part number | M144202 |
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| Blade width | 3 in (76 mm) |
| Number of blades | 3 blades |
| Blade type | high-lift, mulching, and bagging |
Blade Size Comparison Chart
Blade width comparison
John Deere Z960A Blade Notes
| Blade note | The John Deere Z960A blade listing captured here shows single blade part number M144202 and width 3 in (76 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 John Deere Z960A, 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 John Deere Z960A is high-lift, mulching, and bagging. 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 John Deere Z960A: part number and center hole beat guesswork. A blade can be the right length and still be wrong |
John Deere Z960A Mower Blade FAQ
Does 3 in (76 mm) blade width matter on the John Deere Z960A?
Yes. The blade width captured is 3 in (76 mm). That is a normal mower blade width range. Width affects airflow, lift and clipping movement under the deck. A different width can change airflow, cut quality and clipping discharge
Which blade type should you use on the John Deere Z960A?
The blade type captured is high-lift, mulching, and bagging. Use that against the captured fitment value M144202. High-lift helps bagging/discharge; mulching blades need the right mulching setup
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 John Deere parts catalog before ordering replacement blades.
