Center hole
5-point star mower blade center hole: named, not measured
A 5-point star hole is identified by name. Craftsman's CMXGZAM110136 42-inch set and Oregon's 95-601 Gator G3 use it. What makers state and what they leave out.
Also listed as 5 pt. star, five-point star
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Short answer
A 5-point star hole is named, not measured. Craftsman's CMXGZAM110136 42-inch set has two blades with a 5-point star hole and replaces part numbers used on Craftsman, Husqvarna, Poulan and Poulan Pro riding mowers. Oregon's Gator G3 95-601 also has a 5-point star hole. The shape alone does not establish fit.
What fitsAll 3 items that fit
- 42-inch Gator G3 set (Oregon)Oregon D‑42‑2G Gator G3 blade set for 42 in Husqvarna and Craftsman decks, set of 2Check price on Amazon
- 22-7/8-inch Gator G3 blades (Oregon)Oregon 96‑370 Gator G3 22‑7/8 in blades for 46 in decks, 2‑packCheck price on Amazon
Key facts
- How to recognize it
- A star-shaped hole with five points around the center.[1]
- How to measure or name it
- Identified by name rather than measurement.[2]USA Mower Blades' method for star holes.
- What it mounts to
- Not confirmedNo maker in the sources read states what a 5-point star hole mounts to.
- How catalogs name it
- Oregon's catalog records it as "5 pt. star" (for example 95-088). Craftsman writes "5-point star center hole".[1][3]
- Blades made with it
- Craftsman CMXGZAM110136: two 42-inch bagging and side-discharging blades. Oregon 95-601: Gator G3 blade with a 5-point star hole.[3][4]Oregon's two pages disagree on 95-601's length and offset, so none is given here.
- Mowers and decks that use it
- Craftsman: CMXGZAM110136 replaces 532138971, 532138498, 532127843 and 127843 on Craftsman, Husqvarna, Poulan and Poulan Pro riding mowers with a 42-inch deck.[3]Craftsman lists no specific mower models; match by original part number.
- Common mix-ups
- Star holes come in 5, 6 and 7 points, and Oregon also lists a Y-shaped hole for 6-point star spindles. Count the points, then match the part number.[1]
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmedHole size, what it mounts to, blade lengths for these parts and a model list.
Watch out for
- Never drill, grind or file a center hole to fit, and never fit a blade whose hole does not match your spindle or adapter.
- Craftsman's other 42-inch sets use a 6-point star (one blade) and an S-shape hole. Same width, different holes.
What fits
Product details below are the seller's own description unless a source is shown. Pick the variant named for each item.
42-inch two-blade set (Craftsman)
CRAFTSMAN CMXGZAM110136 42 in bagging and side-discharge blade set, set of 2Choose set CMXGZAM110136, two blades.
Craftsman states a 5-point star center hole. Match your old part number: 532138971, 532138498, 532127843 or 127843.
42-inch Gator G3 set (Oregon)
Oregon D‑42‑2G Gator G3 blade set for 42 in Husqvarna and Craftsman decks, set of 2Choose Oregon D-42-2G, two blades.
Oregon lists a 5-point star center hole; check your old part number on Oregon's cross-reference list.
22-7/8-inch Gator G3 blades (Oregon)
Oregon 96‑370 Gator G3 22‑7/8 in blades for 46 in decks, 2‑packChoose Oregon 96-370, the 2-pack.
Oregon lists a 5-point star center hole and replaced numbers such as Husqvarna 532405380; the 46-inch deck and 2-pack come from the listing.
This page describes a hole shape. It is not a fit list: use the blade's part number and your mower's model.
Questions
How do I size a 5-point star hole?
Star holes are identified by name rather than measured. Count the points, then match the part number of your old blade.[2]
Which riding mowers use the Craftsman CMXGZAM110136?
Craftsman lists no models. It says the set replaces 532138971, 532138498, 532127843 and 127843 on Craftsman, Husqvarna, Poulan and Poulan Pro riding mowers.[3]