The Best Lawn Mower Blades for Residential Mowers

If you’re looking for a pair of medium-lift options for your 46-inch Craftsman, Husqvarna, or Ariens lawn mower, these high-quality blades are an excellent choice. Like other 8TEN products, they feature a bright green powder coating, which increases durability and helps extend their overall lifespan.

These blades have OEM specs listed, so it should be no problem to cross-check them with the mower model you own. Plus, 8TEN’s 90-day warranty gives you plenty of time to decide whether or not they’re working for you.

This pair of 21-inch blades fits a 42-inch deck, and it’s compatible with Husqvarna, Craftsman, and Poulan riding mowers. With a centrifugal design—best for uniform grass chopping—makes these a great choice for those who prioritize precision and an even finish.

They’re manufactured to meet the same original equipment manufacture, or OEM, specs of the original blades from your mower, so you shouldn’t have any issues with fitting or operation.

The five-point center hole provides a nice sturdy fit, and the blades themselves are made out of durable steel, making them ideal for mulching.

Made for 16-inch Greenworks mowers—models 25142 and 25322, specifically—this coated steel blade is nice and durable, and at just 11 ounces, doesn’t take much effort to secure in place. It’s also a branded Greenworks product, unlike most other replacement blades that are made by third-party companies, so it’s guaranteed to fit.

It’s worth noting that the blade length allows for an extra inch of space between the tip and the edge of the mower deck to prevent clogs, so don’t be concerned that you received the wrong model when it arrives.

This model by LawnRazor is well-suited for heavy-duty mulching jobs, with wide-set teeth that can power through thick, tall grass and weeds that a typical blade can’t handle.

This model is a bit more expensive than most other single-blade options, but the sturdy construction is worth it for users who have a lot of mulching to do. We’re especially impressed with its powder-coated finish, which keeps you safe from accidental cuts during installation and wears off during use.

This blade is designed for Husqvarna lawn mowers, but it’s compatible with several other brands, too.

Toro Timecutter riding mowers are a popular choice for homeowners with big lawns, and these blades fit most 50-inch decks. They’re also factory-made, so if you’re opposed to off-brand or third-party blades, these are a great choice.

Toro has an attentive and helpful customer service department to help answer any compatibility questions. Plus, the part number is stamped directly on the blade, which helps reduce the chance of ending up with the wrong model.

These 8Ten blades are made for large, 60-inch decks, and their high-lift shape is perfect for launching your grass clippings, whether that’s throwing them a long distance or depositing them into your grass bag.

This heavy-duty design also makes them well-suited for use on thicker grass that other, lighter-duty blades have trouble dealing with. It wouldn’t be ideal for yards that have a lot of loose or sandy soil, though, so you might want to go with a low- or medium-lift option if that’s the case.

This set comes with nine blades, making it a great choice for those who do a lot of mowing.

The low-lift design of these Craftsman blades make them perfect for those mowing in sandy conditions, reducing the amount of dust and dirt kicked up into the air. They’re also noticeably quiet, making them a great choice for anyone looking to cut down on mowing noise.

Keep in mind that these blades don’t create the lift and suction needed to force grass clippings into a bag, so they’re best-suited for side-discharge mowers. If you have St. Augustine, Bahia, or Bermuda grass, these blades are a great choice.