Why Your “42-Inch” Mower Blade Won’t Seat & Why Standard Deck Belts Snap
Riding mower and zero-turn decks labeled the same nominal width use incompatible 5-point, 6-point, 7-point star, and 5/8" round spindle holes across Cub Cadet, John Deere, Husqvarna, Toro, and Troy-Bilt—while standard polyester rubber belts stretch and roll under PTO clutch shock loads. Search our exact OEM part number, spindle pattern & Aramid/Kevlar belt database below.
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42 Models
Verified Blade & Kevlar Belt Specs
5 / 6 / 7-Star & Round
Exact Spindle Center-Hole Matching
33% – 61%
Verified OEM Replacement Savings
| OEM Part Pair | Mower Brand & Model | Exact Blade & Belt Size | Spindle Hole / Cord Spec | Spindle / Belt Trap | Verified Heavy-Duty Match | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 942-04308 / 954-04060C |
Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 (2015+)
MTD 42" 2-Blade Deck
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Blade 21.0" | Belt 0.50" x 96.50"
21" blade | 1/2" x 96-1/2" belt
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6-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | Belt 954-04060C only — 954-04001A is a different length |
Oregon Gator G3 6-Star 2-Pack + V-Belt Guys Kevlar
$39.99 set / $29.95 belt
-45%
|
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| 942-04308 / 954-04060C |
Cub Cadet LTX1040 / LTX1042
MTD 42" 2-Blade Deck
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Blade 21.0" | Belt 0.50" x 96.50"
21" blade | 1/2" x 96-1/2" belt
|
6-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | Star hole trap: 5-star Husqvarna blades will NOT seat |
8TEN Deck Rebuild Kit (2 spindles + belt + blades)
$119.95 kit
-38%
|
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| 942-04308 / 954-04060C |
Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 Enduro
MTD 42" 2-Blade Deck
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Blade 21.0"
21"
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6-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | Spindle 918-04865 pairs with this blade |
USA Mower Blades 942-04308 Hi-Lift
$18.50 / blade
-47%
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| 942-05052A / 954-04077A |
Cub Cadet ZT1-50
MTD 50" 3-Blade Fab Deck
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Blade 17.0" | Belt 0.625" x 134"
17" blade | 5/8" x 134" belt
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6-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | 1/2" belts ride low and slip on 5/8" pulleys |
Oregon Gator G3 3-Pack + V-Belt Guys 5/8" Kevlar
$54.99 / $38.95
-42%
|
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| 942-05052A / 954-04077A |
Cub Cadet RZT-50
MTD 50" 3-Blade Deck
|
Blade 17.0"
17"
|
6-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | 942-04053C superseded on some serials — check deck tag |
USA Mower Blades 942-04053C 3-Pack
$49.95
-44%
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| 942-05052A / 954-04077A |
Cub Cadet LTX1050
MTD 50" 3-Blade Deck
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Belt 0.625" x 134"
5/8" x 134"
|
6-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | Confirm 954-04077A vs 954-05021 by model tag |
8TEN 50" Deck Kit
$149.95
-35%
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| GX22151 / GX20072 |
John Deere D100 / D110 / D130
JD 42" 2-Blade Deck
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Blade 21.0" | Belt 0.50" x 103.875"
21" | 1/2" x 103-7/8"
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7-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | 6-star MTD blades spin loose on JD 7-star spindles |
Oregon Gator G3 GX22151 2-Pack + Kevlar GX20072
$42.99 / $31.95
-42%
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| GX22151 / GX20072 |
John Deere L100 / L110
JD 42" 2-Blade Deck
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Blade 21.0"
21"
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7-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | AM137328 is the older equivalent |
USA Mower Blades GX22151
$19.95
-46%
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| GX22151 / GX20072 |
John Deere E100 / S100
JD 42" Accel Deep Deck
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Belt 0.50" x 103.875"
1/2" x 103-7/8"
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7-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | Check deck serial; some E100s use GX20072 + idler GX22420 |
8TEN 42" JD Deck Kit
$129.95
-36%
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| GX21784 / GX21833 |
John Deere D140 / D155 / D160
JD 48" 3-Blade Deck
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Blade 16.0" | Belt 0.50" x 141.125"
16" | 1/2" x 141-1/8"
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7-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | 42" GX20072 belt is ~37" too short |
Oregon Gator G3 3-Pack + Kevlar GX21833
$56.99 / $36.95
-43%
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| GX21784 / GX21833 |
John Deere LA145
JD 48" 3-Blade Deck
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Blade 16.0"
16"
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7-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | Hi-lift vs mulching blades differ — both 7-star |
USA Mower Blades GX21784 3-Pack
$49.95
-48%
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| GX21784 / GX21833 |
John Deere E140 / S140
JD 48" Accel Deep Deck
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Belt 0.50" x 141.125"
1/2" x 141-1/8"
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7-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | Verify deck: some S140s ship 42" |
8TEN 48" JD Deck Kit
$159.95
-34%
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| 532134149 / 532144959 |
Husqvarna YTH18542
Husqvarna 42" 2-Blade Deck
|
Blade 21.0" | Belt 0.50" x 95.5"
21" | 1/2" x 95-1/2"
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5-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | Older decks use 6-star 532138971 — count points first |
Oregon Gator G3 5-Star 2-Pack + Kevlar 532144959
$39.99 / $28.95
-43%
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| 532134149 / 532144959 |
Husqvarna YTH2042
Husqvarna 42" 2-Blade Deck
|
Blade 21.0"
21"
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5-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | 5-star vs 6-star trap |
USA Mower Blades 532134149
$18.95
-46%
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| 532134149 / 532144959 |
Poulan Pro PP17G42
Husqvarna-built 42" Deck
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Belt 0.50" x 95.5"
1/2" x 95-1/2"
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5-Pt or 6-Pt Star / Kevlar | Year-dependent star pattern |
8TEN 42" Husqvarna Deck Kit
$114.95
-37%
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| 532187256 / 539114557 |
Husqvarna Z254
54" ClearCut Fab Deck
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Blade 18.0" | Belt 0.625" x 154"
18" | 5/8" x 154"
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5-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | 1/2" belts flip on 5/8" zero-turn pulleys |
Oregon Gator G3 3-Pack + Kevlar 539114557
$59.99 / $42.95
-41%
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| 532187256 / 539114557 |
Husqvarna Z254F
54" Fab Deck
|
Blade 18.0"
18"
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5-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | Check deck tag for 2019+ revision |
USA Mower Blades 532187256 3-Pack
$54.95
-44%
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| 532187256 / 539114557 |
Husqvarna RZ5424
54" Stamped Deck
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Belt 0.625" x 154"
5/8" x 154"
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5-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | RZ stamped deck may differ from Z254 fab deck |
8TEN 54" Zero-Turn Deck Kit
$179.95
-33%
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| 115-5059-03 / 119-8820 |
Toro TimeCutter SS5000
Toro 50" 3-Blade Deck
|
Blade 16.5" | Belt 0.50" x 141.5"
16-1/2" | 1/2" x 141-1/2"
|
5/8" Round Hole / Aramid Kevlar | Star blades will NOT fit Toro round-hole spindles |
Oregon Gator G3 Toro 3-Pack + Kevlar 119-8820
$52.99 / $34.95
-42%
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| 115-5059-03 / 119-8820 |
Toro TimeCutter MX5000
Toro 50" 3-Blade Deck
|
Blade 16.5"
16-1/2"
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5/8" Round Hole / Aramid Kevlar | Confirm deck year before buying |
USA Mower Blades 115-5059-03
$47.95
-47%
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| 115-5059-03 / 119-8820 |
Toro 50" MyRIDE
Toro 50" Deck
|
Belt 0.50" x 141.5"
1/2" x 141-1/2"
|
5/8" Round Hole / Aramid Kevlar | Check serial range for belt revision |
8TEN Toro 50" Deck Kit
$154.95
-35%
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| 942-04308 / 954-04060C |
Troy-Bilt Pony 42
MTD 42" 2-Blade Deck
|
Blade 21.0" | Belt 0.50" x 96.5"
21" | 1/2" x 96-1/2"
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6-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | 954-04060C (2013+) vs older 954-04001A — not interchangeable |
Oregon Gator G3 6-Star 2-Pack + Kevlar 954-04060C
$39.99 / $29.95
-45%
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| 942-04308 / 954-04060C |
Troy-Bilt Bronco / Super Bronco
MTD 42" Deck
|
Blade 21.0"
21"
|
6-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | Same blade as Cub Cadet LT42 |
USA Mower Blades 942-04308
$18.50
-44%
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| 942-04308 / 954-04060C |
Craftsman T110 (MTD-built)
MTD 42" Deck
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Belt 0.50" x 96.5"
1/2" x 96-1/2"
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6-Pt Star / Aramid Kevlar | Husqvarna-built Craftsman units use 5-star blades instead |
8TEN MTD 42" Deck Kit
$119.95
-38%
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| Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 blade & belt |
Cub Cadet / MTD OEM 942-04290 (742-04290) High-Lift Blade Set
Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 / LX46 46" 2-Blade Deck
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23.25" L x 3.00" W x 0.150" T
23-1/4" L, 6-Point Star Center Hole
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6-Pt Star Spindle | 2-Blade 46" Deck ONLY (Does Not Fit 3-Blade LTX1046) |
8TEN LawnRAZOR 942-04290 High-Lift 2-Blade Set
$34.95 (2-Pack)
-41%
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| Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 blade & belt |
Cub Cadet / MTD OEM 954-05022A (754-05022A) Kevlar Deck Belt
Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 / Craftsman T240 46" Deck
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0.50" W x 108.30" OD
1/2" x 108-5/16" Aramid/Kevlar
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Aramid Kevlar Cord | Requires Kevlar Cord for PTO Clutch Shock Loads |
8TEN 954-05022A Kevlar Deck Belt
$26.95
-61%
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| Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 blade & belt |
Oregon 98-071 / Gator G3 96-409 Mulching Blade (46" Deck)
Direct 6-Star Fit for MTD 942-04290 / 942-04244A
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23.25" L x 3.00" W x 0.164" T
23-1/4" L, 6-Point Star Center Hole
|
Oregon Gator G3 | Heavy-Duty 0.164" Steel — Direct 6-Star Fit |
Oregon Gator G3 2-Blade Kit
$39.99 (2-Pack)
-32%
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| 954-05078 / 942-05052A |
Cub Cadet / MTD OEM 954-05078 (754-05078) Kevlar Deck Belt
Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 / XT2 LX50 / Craftsman T260 50" Deck
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0.50" W x 143.25" OD
1/2" x 143-1/4" Aramid/Kevlar
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Aramid Kevlar Cord | WARNING: Older 954-04077A (134") is 9.25" Too Short |
8TEN 954-05078 Heavy-Duty Kevlar Deck Belt
$32.95
-58%
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| 954-05078 / 942-05052A |
Cub Cadet / MTD OEM 942-05052A (742-05052A) 3-Blade Set
Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 / ZT1-50 50" 3-Blade Deck
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17.25" L x 2.50" W x 0.150" T
17-1/4" L, 6-Point Star Center Hole
|
6-Pt Star Spindle | Requires 6-Point Star Spindle (918-06981) |
8TEN LawnRAZOR 942-05052A High-Lift 3-Pack
$44.95 (3-Pack)
-47%
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| 954-05078 / 942-05052A |
Oregon Gator G3 96-401 Mulching 3-Blade Set + V-Belt Guys 954-05078
Complete 50" XT1 LT50 Overhaul Combo
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17.25" Blades | 0.50" x 143.25" Belt
17-1/4" 6-Star | 1/2" x 143-1/4" Kevlar
|
Gator G3 + Kevlar | Direct Drop-In Fit for 2015–Present XT1 LT50 |
Oregon Gator G3 3-Pack + Kevlar Belt
$82.90 (Combo)
-49%
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| 942-04308 / 954-04060C |
Cub Cadet OEM 942-04308 (742-04308) 2-In-1 Blade Set
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 / XT1 LT42 42" 2-Blade Deck
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21.1875" L x 2.75" W x 0.150" T
21-3/16" L, 6-Point Star Center Hole
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6-Pt Star Spindle | Fits 918-06991 & 918-04865 6-Star Spindles |
8TEN LawnRAZOR 942-04308 Forged 2-Blade Pack
$32.95 (2-Pack)
-45%
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| 942-04308 / 954-04060C |
Oregon Gator G3 96-363 Mulching Blade for XT2 LX42
Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Mulcher for MTD 42" Deck
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21.1875" L x 2.75" W x 0.164" T
21-3/16" L, 6-Point Star Center Hole
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Oregon Gator G3 | 0.164" Thick Boron Steel — Eliminates Leaf Clumping |
Oregon 96-363 Gator G3 2-Pack
$38.95 (2-Pack)
-35%
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| 942-04308 / 954-04060C |
8TEN Complete XT2 LX42 Deck Rebuild Kit (Spindles + Blades + Kevlar Belt)
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 42" Full Deck Overhaul
|
2x 918-06991 Spindles | 21-3/16" Blades | 96.5" Belt
6-Pt Star Spindles + 1/2" x 96-1/2" Kevlar Belt
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Full Rebuild Kit | Matches 918-06991 Spindle Height (6-6/7") |
8TEN MK1005166 Complete Deck Kit
$118.95 (Full Kit)
-46%
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| 954-05201 / 942-04308-X |
Cub Cadet OEM 954-05201 (754-05201 / 490-501-C081) Kevlar Deck Belt
Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1-42 / ZT1-42KH 42" Zero-Turn
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0.50" W x 116.00" OD
1/2" x 116" Wrapped Aramid/Kevlar
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Aramid Kevlar Cord | WARNING: XT1 96.5" Belt (954-04060C) Will NOT Fit ZT1-42 |
8TEN 954-05201 Aramid Kevlar Zero-Turn Belt
$29.95
-57%
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| 954-05201 / 942-04308-X |
V-Belt Guys 954-05201 Replacement Kevlar Clutch & Deck Belt
Direct Aramid Equivalent for MTD 754-05201
|
0.50" W x 116.00" OD
1/2" x 116" Heavy-Duty Clutch Cover
|
V-Belt Guys Kevlar | High-Temp Fabric Wrap Prevents Zero-Turn Pulley Burn |
V-Belt Guys 954-05201 Kevlar Belt
$24.95
-64%
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| 954-05201 / 942-04308-X |
Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1-42 High-Lift Blade Pair (942-04308 / 942-04308-X)
Ultima ZT1-42 42" Stamped Zero-Turn Deck
|
21.1875" L x 2.75" W x 0.150" T
21-3/16" L (Check 6-Star vs S-Hole Spindle)
|
6-Pt Star / S-Hole | 2020–2022 Uses 6-Star; 2023+ Uses S-Hole 942-04308-X |
8TEN LawnRAZOR ZT1-42 2-Blade Kit
$34.95 (2-Pack)
-45%
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| 942-05056A / 954-05156 |
Cub Cadet OEM 942-05056A (742-05056A / 490-110-C187) 60" 3-Blade Set
Cub Cadet Ultima ZT2-60 / ZT3-60 60" AeroForce Fab Deck
|
20.5625" L x 3.00" W x 0.204" T
20-9/16" L, 6-Point Star (or S-Hole 742P05094)
|
Heavy 0.204" Steel | Verify 6-Point Star (942-05056A) vs S-Hole (742P05094) |
8TEN LawnRAZOR 942-05056A High-Lift 3-Pack
$56.95 (3-Pack)
-42%
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| 942-05056A / 954-05156 |
Cub Cadet OEM 954-05156 (754-05156 / 490-501-C071) 60" Kevlar Belt
Cub Cadet Ultima ZT2-60 60" Fabricated Deck
|
0.625" W x 162.00" OD
5/8" x 162" Aramid/Kevlar Cord
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5/8" Aramid Kevlar | 1/2" Width Belts Slip & Glaze on 60" Fab Pulleys |
8TEN 954-05156 Heavy-Duty 5/8" x 162" Kevlar Belt
$42.95
-55%
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| 942-05056A / 954-05156 |
Oregon Gator G5 596-308 Tungsten Carbide 60" Mulching 3-Pack
Commercial-Grade Upgrade for Cub Cadet 60" 6-Star Decks
|
20.5625" L x 3.00" W x 0.204" T
20-9/16" L, 6-Point Star Center Hole
|
Oregon Gator G5 | Fusion Tungsten Carbide Edge Stays Sharp 3x Longer |
Oregon Gator G5 60" 3-Blade Kit
$68.95 (3-Pack)
-30%
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| M154621 / AM141033 |
John Deere OEM M154621 42" Edge Deck Kevlar Belt
John Deere X300 / X304 / X310 (42" Side-Discharge Edge Deck)
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0.50" W x 146.25" OD
1/2" x 146-1/4" Double-Angled Kevlar
|
Aramid Kevlar Cord | WARNING: D100 Belt GX20072 (103.8") & 42M Belt M155525 (90") Do NOT Fit |
8TEN M154621 Heavy-Duty Kevlar Deck Belt
$34.95
-53%
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| M154621 / AM141033 |
John Deere OEM AM141033 (M154061 / AM137328) 7-Point Star Blade Set
John Deere X300 / X304 / D100 42" 2-Blade Edge Deck
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21.40" L x 2.50" W x 0.197" T
21-2/5" L, 7-Point Star Center Hole
|
7-Pt Star Spindle | Requires JD 7-Point Star Spindle (AM136733 / AM143469) |
Oregon Gator G3 96-308 7-Star 2-Blade Set
$41.95 (2-Pack)
-35%
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| M154621 / AM141033 |
V-Belt Guys M154621 Aramid Kevlar Replacement Belt for John Deere X300
Direct OEM Spec for X300 / X304 / Z245 42" Decks
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0.50" W x 146.25" OD
1/2" x 146-1/4" High-Temp Kevlar
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V-Belt Guys Kevlar | Resists Back-Idler Flex Cracking on X300 Tensioner Arm |
V-Belt Guys M154621 Kevlar Belt
$28.95
-61%
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Published Deep-Dive Cross-Reference Charts
Backed by Real Reddit & X Fit Complaints
Cub Cadet / MTD 42" Decks
3 Models Compared
Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 / LTX1040 / LTX1042 42" Deck — 6-Point Star Blade 942-04308 & 1/2" x 96.5" Kevlar Belt 954-04060C
Exact OEM part-number, blade center-hole star pattern and Kevlar belt length cross-reference for Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 / LTX1040 / LTX1042 42" Deck.
CRITICAL FIT RULE: Match the spindle center-hole pattern (count the star points) and the exact fractional belt length from your model/deck tag before ordering. Always confirm against your owner's manual.
View Exact Blade Spindle & Kevlar Belt Spec Table →
Cub Cadet / MTD 50" Decks
3 Models Compared
Cub Cadet ZT1-50 / RZT-50 / LTX1050 50" Deck — 6-Point Star Blade 942-05052A / 942-04053C & 5/8" x 134" Kevlar Belt 954-04077A
Exact OEM part-number, blade center-hole star pattern and Kevlar belt length cross-reference for Cub Cadet ZT1-50 / RZT-50 / LTX1050 50" Deck.
CRITICAL FIT RULE: Match the spindle center-hole pattern (count the star points) and the exact fractional belt length from your model/deck tag before ordering. Always confirm against your owner's manual.
View Exact Blade Spindle & Kevlar Belt Spec Table →
John Deere 42" Decks
3 Models Compared
John Deere D100 / D110 / D130 / L100 / E100 / S100 42" Deck — 7-Point Star Blade GX22151 / AM137328 & 1/2" x 103.875" Kevlar Belt GX20072
Exact OEM part-number, blade center-hole star pattern and Kevlar belt length cross-reference for John Deere D100 / D110 / D130 / L100 / E100 / S100 42" Deck.
CRITICAL FIT RULE: Match the spindle center-hole pattern (count the star points) and the exact fractional belt length from your model/deck tag before ordering. Always confirm against your owner's manual.
View Exact Blade Spindle & Kevlar Belt Spec Table →
John Deere 48" Decks
3 Models Compared
John Deere D140 / D155 / D160 / LA145 / E140 / S140 48" 3-Blade Deck — 7-Point Star Blade GX21784 & 1/2" x 141.125" Kevlar Belt GX21833
Exact OEM part-number, blade center-hole star pattern and Kevlar belt length cross-reference for John Deere D140 / D155 / D160 / LA145 / E140 / S140 48" 3-Blade Deck.
CRITICAL FIT RULE: Match the spindle center-hole pattern (count the star points) and the exact fractional belt length from your model/deck tag before ordering. Always confirm against your owner's manual.
View Exact Blade Spindle & Kevlar Belt Spec Table →
Husqvarna / Poulan 42" Decks
3 Models Compared
Husqvarna YTH18542 / YTH2042 / Poulan Pro PP17G42 42" Deck — 5-Point Star vs 6-Star Trap 532134149 & 1/2" x 95.5" Kevlar Belt 532144959
Exact OEM part-number, blade center-hole star pattern and Kevlar belt length cross-reference for Husqvarna YTH18542 / YTH2042 / Poulan Pro PP17G42 42" Deck.
CRITICAL FIT RULE: Match the spindle center-hole pattern (count the star points) and the exact fractional belt length from your model/deck tag before ordering. Always confirm against your owner's manual.
View Exact Blade Spindle & Kevlar Belt Spec Table →
Husqvarna 54" Zero-Turn Decks
3 Models Compared
Husqvarna Z254 / Z254F / RZ5424 54" Zero-Turn Deck — 5-Point Star Blade 532187256 & 5/8" x 154" Kevlar Belt 539114557
Exact OEM part-number, blade center-hole star pattern and Kevlar belt length cross-reference for Husqvarna Z254 / Z254F / RZ5424 54" Zero-Turn Deck.
CRITICAL FIT RULE: Match the spindle center-hole pattern (count the star points) and the exact fractional belt length from your model/deck tag before ordering. Always confirm against your owner's manual.
View Exact Blade Spindle & Kevlar Belt Spec Table →
Toro 50" Zero-Turn Decks
3 Models Compared
Toro TimeCutter SS5000 / MX5000 / 50" MyRIDE — 5/8" Round Center Hole Blade 115-5059-03 & 1/2" x 141.5" Kevlar Belt 119-8820
Exact OEM part-number, blade center-hole star pattern and Kevlar belt length cross-reference for Toro TimeCutter SS5000 / MX5000 / 50" MyRIDE.
CRITICAL FIT RULE: Match the spindle center-hole pattern (count the star points) and the exact fractional belt length from your model/deck tag before ordering. Always confirm against your owner's manual.
View Exact Blade Spindle & Kevlar Belt Spec Table →
Cub Cadet / MTD 42" Decks
3 Models Compared
Troy-Bilt Pony / Bronco / Super Bronco / Craftsman T110 42" MTD Deck — 6-Point Star Blade 942-04308 & Kevlar Belt 954-04060C vs 954-04001A
Exact OEM part-number, blade center-hole star pattern and Kevlar belt length cross-reference for Troy-Bilt Pony / Bronco / Super Bronco / Craftsman T110 42" MTD Deck.
CRITICAL FIT RULE: Match the spindle center-hole pattern (count the star points) and the exact fractional belt length from your model/deck tag before ordering. Always confirm against your owner's manual.
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Mower Blade & Belt Cross-Reference
3 Models Compared
Cub Cadet Xt1 Lt46 Blade & Belt Exact Part Number & Kevlar Cross-Reference
Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 and LX46 46-inch stamped and fabricated decks use two 23-1/4 inch 6-point star blades (OEM 942-04290 / 742-04290) and a 1/2 x 108.3 inch Aramid/Kevlar deck belt (OEM 954-05022A / 754-05022A). Ordering older 3-blade 46-inch LTX1046 blades will not fit.
CRITICAL COMPATIBILITY RULE: Confirm your XT1 LT46 has the 2-blade deck (942-04290, 23.25 inch length, 6-point star center hole) and pair it with an Aramid/Kevlar cord belt (954-05022A, 1/2 x 108.3 inch) to prevent belt roll and stretching.
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Cub Cadet / MTD 50" Decks
3 Models Compared
Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 / LX50 50" Deck — 1/2" x 143.25" Kevlar Belt 954-05078 & 6-Point Star Blade 942-05052A
Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 and XT2 LX50 50-inch stamped and fabricated 3-blade decks require a 1/2 x 143.25 inch Aramid/Kevlar deck belt (OEM 954-05078 / 754-05078) and three 17-1/4 inch 6-point star blades (OEM 942-05052A). Older LTX1050 5/8 x 134 inch belts (954-04077A) will NOT fit the XT1 LT50.
CRITICAL COMPATIBILITY RULE: Do not order the older LTX1050 134" belt (954-04077A) for an XT1 LT50—it is 9.25" too short. The XT1 LT50 requires OEM 954-05078 (1/2" x 143-1/4" Kevlar) and three 6-point star 942-05052A blades.
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Cub Cadet / MTD 42" Decks
3 Models Compared
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 42" Enduro Deck — 6-Point Star Blade 942-04308 & 1/2" x 96.5" Kevlar Belt 954-04060C
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 42-inch Enduro Series lawn tractors use two 21-3/16 inch 6-point star blades (OEM 942-04308 / 742-04308-X), spindle assemblies (OEM 918-06991), and a 1/2 x 96.5 inch Aramid/Kevlar deck belt (OEM 954-04060C).
CRITICAL COMPATIBILITY RULE: Verify whether your XT2 LX42 has the standard 6-point star spindle (942-04308) or the newer S-shape center hole Xtreme blade (942-04308-X) before ordering replacement blades.
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Cub Cadet 42" Zero-Turn Decks
3 Models Compared
Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1-42 42" Zero-Turn — 1/2" x 116" Kevlar Belt 954-05201 & Blade 942-04308-X Cross-Reference
Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1-42 and ZT1-42E 42-inch zero-turn mowers use a 1/2 x 116 inch Aramid/Kevlar deck belt (OEM 954-05201 / 754-05201 / 490-501-C081) and two 21-3/16 inch blades (OEM 942-04308 or S-hole 942-04308-X). Standard 96.5-inch lawn tractor belts (954-04060C) are 19.5 inches too short.
CRITICAL COMPATIBILITY RULE: The Ultima ZT1-42 zero-turn deck does NOT use the 96.5" XT1 LT42 tractor belt. You must order the 1/2" x 116" Kevlar zero-turn belt (OEM 954-05201 / 754-05201).
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Cub Cadet 60" Zero-Turn Decks
3 Models Compared
Cub Cadet Ultima ZT2-60 60" Fab Deck — 6-Point Star Blade 942-05056A & 5/8" x 162" Kevlar Belt 954-05156
Cub Cadet Ultima ZT2-60 and ZT3-60 60-inch AeroForce fabricated zero-turn decks require three 20-9/16 inch high-lift blades (OEM 942-05056A / 742-05056A) and a heavy-duty 5/8 x 162 inch Aramid/Kevlar deck belt (OEM 954-05156 / 490-501-C071).
CRITICAL COMPATIBILITY RULE: The 60" AeroForce fabricated deck uses a full 5/8" wide x 162" Kevlar belt (954-05156) and 20-9/16" blades (942-05056A). Standard 1/2" belts will roll over in the deep ZT2-60 spindle pulleys.
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John Deere 42" Decks
3 Models Compared
John Deere X300 / X304 / X310 42" Edge Deck — Kevlar Belt M154621 (146.25") vs M155525 & 7-Star Blade AM141033
John Deere X300, X304, and X310 Select Series tractors with the standard 42-inch Edge side-discharge deck use a 1/2 x 146.25 inch Aramid/Kevlar deck belt (OEM M154621) and two 21-2/5 inch 7-point star blades (OEM AM141033 / M154061). The 42M convertible mulch deck uses a completely different 5/8 x 90 inch belt (M155525) and timed blades.
CRITICAL COMPATIBILITY RULE: Check whether your X300 has the standard 42" Edge Side-Discharge Deck (uses 1/2" x 146-1/4" belt M154621) or the 42M Mulch Deck (uses 5/8" x 90" belt M155525). D100-series 103.8" belts (GX20072) will NOT fit any X300!
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