942-04154 33 inch High Lift Blades for Cub Cadet CC760 CC760ES CC800 Troy-Bilt TBWC33XP MTD Craftsman Dewalt DW33 Columbia SP 33 HW SP 33 HW 33" Deck Walk-Behind Mower 742-04154A 942-04154A, Blue

What It Is

This is a set of three 33-inch high-lift replacement blades designed for walk-behind mowers with a 33-inch cutting deck, primarily from Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, MTD, Craftsman, Dewalt, and Columbia. The high-lift design increases airflow under the deck for better grass clipping discharge and bagging performance, ideal for thick or tall grass.

Fitment & Compatibility

Before buying, confirm your mower has a 33-inch cutting deck—measure from blade tip to blade tip if unsure. This set replaces OEM part numbers 942-04154, 942-04154A, and 742-04154A. Compatible models include Cub Cadet CC760, CC760ES, CC800; Troy-Bilt TBWC33XP; Craftsman (33" walk-behind); Dewalt DW33; and Columbia SP 33 HW / SP 33 HW. Not for zero-turn or riding mowers—only for walk-behind units with a three-blade spindle setup. Check your current blades for center hole diameter (typically 7/8-inch) and overall length (33 inches tip to tip). Aftermarket sets may have slight weight or finish differences from OEM, but fitment is identical.

Key Things to Know

• Installation difficulty: Moderate. You’ll need a socket wrench (usually 9/16" or 5/8") and a blade removal tool or block of wood to prevent spinning. Always disconnect the spark plug first.
• Sharpness: Blades come unsharpened out of the box—expect to sharpen them before first use for best cutting results.
• Common gotcha: The high-lift design creates more lift but also more drag on the engine. If your mower already struggles in thick grass, these may bog down the engine more than standard blades.
• Quality note: Aftermarket blades in this price range (around $30) are typically stamped steel. They’ll cut well but may not last as long as OEM blades in rocky or sandy soil.

Should You Buy It

If you own one of the listed 33-inch walk-behind mowers and need better bagging or discharge performance in lush grass, this is a solid value at about $10 per blade. It’s a good upgrade from standard blades, but if your mower is underpowered or you mow very wet, heavy grass, consider standard-lift blades instead to avoid engine strain.