Poulan 42-Inch High Lift Lawn Mower Blade (2 Pack) PP24004

What It Is

This is a set of two original-equipment (OEM) high-lift blades for 42-inch cutting decks, designed to increase suction and airflow for superior bagging and side-discharge performance on Poulan riding mowers.

Fitment & Compatibility

• Deck size: Only fits 42-inch cutting decks. Measure your deck width (blade tip to tip) to confirm.
• Model/brand fit: Direct OEM replacement for Poulan models with 42" decks, including many Pro, PP, and PR series. Also fits some Craftsman, Husqvarna, and Murray models that use the same spindle pattern—but verify your deck’s blade mounting hole pattern (center hole shape and pin size).
• OEM vs aftermarket: This is genuine Poulan (not a universal blade), so it matches factory hole pattern, lift, and balance. Aftermarket “fits Poulan” blades may have different lift or require filing the center hole.
• Measurements: Blade length is 21 inches (tip to tip). Center hole is 7-point star or round with 5/8” diameter. Check your spindle’s blade pin/cup shape before buying.

Key Things to Know

• High lift = more suction: Great for bagging leaves and grass, but increases engine load and can stall on thick, wet grass. Keep blade speed up (full throttle).
• Installation tip: Use a blade removal tool or block the blade with a 2x4. Torque the center bolt to 70–90 ft-lbs. Always sharpen new blades before first use (factory edge is often dull).
• Common gotcha: These blades are thicker/heavier than standard mulching blades. If your mower vibrates after install, check blade balance (cheap balancer tool solves this).
• Durability: Heat-treated steel holds an edge longer than cheap stamped blades, but hitting rocks will still bend or chip them.

Should You Buy It

Buy if you need OEM-quality high-lift blades for a Poulan 42-inch deck and want reliable bagging performance. Skip if you primarily mulch or have a different brand deck—aftermarket universal blades or mulching blades will be cheaper and better suited for your use.