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Part Name: Craftsman Lawn Tractor 42-Inch Deck 2-In-1 Blade
Manufacturer: MTD
Category: Lawn Tractor Blades
Primary Function: Designed for efficient grass cutting and collection, the blade lifts clippings with its curved tips for discharge or bagging.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions:
Length: 21-1/4 inches
Width: 2-1/2 inches
Weight: 1.7 lbs
Installation & Compatibility
Compatible Models: Fits various Craftsman lawn tractor models; please confirm this part is correct for your model before ordering.
Installation Difficulty: Medium — requires basic knowledge of lawn tractor parts.
Tools Required: Work gloves for safety
Additional Information
This MTD-manufactured blade serves both mulching and bagging functions, making it a versatile choice for maintaining a clean lawn. It features a 6-point star center hole design, which ensures a secure fit onto the compatible lawn tractor deck. When installing the blade, it's essential to wear protective gloves to prevent hand injuries.
With its high-lift design, the 2-in-1 blade enhances grass clipping discharge and collection, effectively supporting lawn maintenance tasks. Always ensure the tractor is turned off and keys are removed before beginning the installation to prioritize safety.
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Blades were competitively priced with other sites and box stores.
Ease of InstallationModerate
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour
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Move grass faster and easier thru chute
May 14, 2022|Bill Z, Westmont Il
Great blades for rear bagger mowers mulch grass finer
Ease of InstallationEasy
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour
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Lawn Tractor blades
April 17, 2022|Kevin, Connecticut
Fast, quick and easy service. Part numbers matched easily. Arrived in two days.
Ease of InstallationEasy
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour
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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mower blade replacement for Craftsman Riding Mower
April 13, 2022|Bill, Blue Bell
Easy to do and a good price. Would recommend this to all
Ease of InstallationEasy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes
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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Easy Lookup and Fast delivery
February 01, 2022|Doug 8, Hawaii
The blades were easy to find and arrived fast and well packaged. Be prepared to either have a VERY long handled breaker bar or an Impact Wrench as the nut holding on the old blade can be a challenge. Also a good idea to have vehicle service ramps available as you need to get underneath the mower to access the blades...you may need help on this one.
Ease of InstallationVery Difficult
Duration of InstallationMore than 2 hours
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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Exact replacement
November 02, 2021|Wolf, Texas
Just like every other mower and replacing blades, and these are just like the ones that are originally on my mower.
Ease of InstallationEasy
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour
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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Easy to install
October 18, 2021|Dawn, Florida
Took less than 20 mins to install great product will re-order to have reserve blades
Ease of InstallationVery Easy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes
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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Easy to install
September 05, 2021|Tpro42, Anchorage, AK
Installed the new blades under 30 minutes and mowed the lawn perfectly.
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