Cub Cadet 02005017P-X 17" Xtreme High-Lift Blade | 48" ZTX4 ZTX5 ZTXS Decks

Cub Cadet 02005017P-X 17" Xtreme High-Lift Blade for 48" Cutting Decks

The Cub Cadet 02005017P-X Xtreme High-Lift Blade is a genuine OEM replacement mower blade for select 48" Cub Cadet Ultima ZTX4, ZTX5, and ZTXS fabricated cutting decks. This blade is listed as a 17" medium/high-lift Xtreme blade and is designed to provide strong airflow for side discharge, bagging, and improved cutting performance.

This blade is commonly searched as a Cub Cadet 02005017P-X blade, Cub Cadet 742-04417-X blade, 942-04417-X blade, 48 inch Cub Cadet Xtreme blade, ZTX4 48 blade, ZTX5 48 blade, or ZTXS4 48 blade.

Cub Cadet part number 02005017P-X replaces 02005017-X, 742-04061, and 742-04417-X where specified. Always verify your full model number, serial number, deck size, blade length, center hole pattern, original blade number, and parts diagram before ordering.

Product Details

Easy Model Fitment Guide

Use the model list below as a quick reference. This is a where-used reference list, not a guarantee by deck size alone. Always confirm your full Cub Cadet model number, serial number, original blade number, and parts diagram before ordering.

Important: This blade fits select 48" decks only where the parts diagram lists 02005017P-X, 02005017-X, 742-04061, 742-04417-X, or 942-04417-X. Most 48" mower decks use multiple blades, so verify the quantity needed before ordering.

Key Features

• Genuine OEM Cub Cadet Xtreme blade
• Part number 02005017P-X
• Replaces 02005017-X, 742-04061, and 742-04417-X where specified
• Also commonly searched as 942-04417-X
• 17" blade length
• Round center hole pattern
• Designed for select 48" Cub Cadet fabricated cutting decks
• High-lift design helps improve airflow for side discharge and bagging performance
• Fits select Ultima ZTX4, ZTX5, and ZTXS 48" models

Why Choose a Genuine Cub Cadet Xtreme Blade?

A mower blade must match the correct deck size, blade length, center hole pattern, blade lift, cutting rotation, and spindle setup. Using the wrong blade can cause poor cut quality, vibration, deck damage, or unsafe operation.

Cub Cadet 02005017P-X is designed for select 48" fabricated cutting decks that require this Xtreme high-lift blade. The high-lift profile helps move grass and clippings through the deck for strong side discharge and bagger performance.

• OEM fit for compatible Cub Cadet 48" decks
• Designed for correct lift and airflow where specified
• Helps improve discharge and bagging performance
• Factory-correct replacement when listed in your parts diagram
• Better fitment confidence than universal mower blades

When to Replace Mower Blades

Replace mower blades when they are bent, cracked, worn thin, heavily nicked, out of balance, or no longer producing a clean cut after sharpening. Dull or damaged blades can tear grass, reduce cut quality, increase vibration, and put extra strain on deck components.

• Grass tips look torn or brown after mowing
• Blade edge is worn, rounded, or damaged
• Blade is bent, cracked, or out of balance
• Mower deck has excessive vibration
• Cut quality has dropped even after sharpening
• Your parts diagram lists 02005017P-X or a listed replacement number

Important Fitment Notes

• This listing is for Cub Cadet blade number 02005017P-X
• Replaces 02005017-X, 742-04061, and 742-04417-X where specified
• Also commonly searched as 942-04417-X
• Fits select 48" cutting decks only where specified
• Verify blade length, center hole, lift type, and blade quantity before ordering
• Do not order by deck size alone
• For best performance, replace blades in matched sets when needed

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Before ordering Cub Cadet 02005017P-X, confirm:

• Your full Cub Cadet model number
• Your mower serial number
• Your deck is a compatible 48" fabricated cutting deck
• Your original blade number matches 02005017P-X, 02005017-X, 742-04061, 742-04417-X, or 942-04417-X
• Your blade length is 17"
• Your blade uses a round center hole pattern
• You know how many blades your deck requires

Installation and Safety Notes

Blade replacement should be performed with the mower parked on level ground, engine off, key removed, parking brake engaged, blades disengaged, and spark plug wires disconnected where applicable. Follow your Cub Cadet owner’s manual for proper blade removal and installation.

• Wear gloves when handling mower blades
• Support the mower safely before working under the deck
• Install the blade in the correct orientation
• Inspect spindle hardware, blade bolts, washers, and deck components
• Torque blade hardware to the specification in your owner’s manual
• Rotate blades by hand before operation to confirm clearance
• Replace blades in balanced sets when needed

Part Number / Search Terms

Cub Cadet 02005017P-X may also be searched as:

• Cub Cadet 02005017P-X
• 02005017P-X blade
• Cub Cadet 02005017-X
• Cub Cadet 742-04061
• Cub Cadet 742-04417-X
• Cub Cadet 942-04417-X
• 74204061 blade
• 74204417X blade
• 94204417X blade
• Cub Cadet 48 inch Xtreme blade
• Cub Cadet 48 inch high lift blade
• Cub Cadet 17 inch mower blade
• ZTX4 48 blade
• ZTX5 48 blade
• ZTXS4 48 blade
• Cub Cadet Ultima ZTX4 blade
• Cub Cadet Ultima ZTX5 blade
• Cub Cadet Ultima ZTXS blade
• OEM Cub Cadet mower blade

Frequently Asked Questions

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