Comparison · Mulching kits and mulch plugs
Cub Cadet 42-inch mulching kits: 19A30055100 vs 19A70041GFP
Two Cub Cadet mulching kits for 42-inch decks with different contents: one molded plug and hardware, or two mulching blades, a baffle and hardware.
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Short answer
These two Cub Cadet kits for 42-inch decks contain different parts. The 19A30055100 includes one molded plug and mounting hardware.[1] The 19A70041GFP includes two mulching blades, a mulch baffle, mounting hardware and instructions.[2] Choose the one Cub Cadet lists for your model and that matches what your deck's manual calls for.
Choose 19A30055100 for a plug and hardware on a listed 42-inch deck
Cub Cadet says it includes one molded plug and mounting hardware, lists it for Cub Cadet and battery lawn tractors and zero-turns with 42-inch decks and two Troy-Bilt models, and gives it as the replacement for 19A30046100.
Limitation: No blades or baffle are listed in its contents, and Cub Cadet gives no model years, so check your exact model on Cub Cadet's lookup. On Amazon, check that 'Ships from / Sold by' shows Amazon.com or Cub Cadet.
Choose 19A70041GFP for mulching blades and a baffle on a listed 42-inch deck
Cub Cadet says it includes two mulching blades, a mulch baffle, mounting hardware and instructions, for 42-inch decks.
Limitation: Cub Cadet's fit text says 'fits most' Craftsman, Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt riding mowers and RZT models with a 42-inch deck from 2015 on, so a model check is still needed; no plug is listed in its contents. On Amazon, check that 'Ships from / Sold by' shows Amazon.com or the brand.
Contents side by side
| 19A30055100 | 19A70041GFP | |
|---|---|---|
| Mulch plug | One molded plug[1] | Not listed |
| Mulching blades | Not listed | Two[2] |
| Baffle | Not listed | Mulch baffle |
| Hardware | Mounting hardware | Mounting hardware and instructions |
| Deck | 42 in | 42 in |
| Replaces | 19A30046100[1] | Not covered here |
"Not listed" means Cub Cadet's contents line does not name the part. It is not a statement that your deck does or does not need it.
Which mowers Cub Cadet lists
19A30055100. Cub Cadet lists it for Cub Cadet and battery lawn tractors and zero-turn mowers with 42-inch decks, and as compatible with the Troy-Bilt Super Bronco 42E XP and Mustang Z42E XP.[1] No model years are given, so check your exact model on Cub Cadet's lookup.
19A70041GFP. Cub Cadet's fit text is "Fits most CRAFTSMAN, Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt Riding Mowers and RZT Models with a 42-inch Cutting Deck (2015 - )".[2] "Most" is Cub Cadet's word, and a model check is still needed.
The two lists overlap on 42-inch Cub Cadet decks, so a 42-inch Cub Cadet owner may find both. The deciding question is then what your deck's manual says a mulching setup needs: a plug only, or blades and a baffle. See the Cub Cadet XT1 and XT2 Enduro page and 42-inch deck parts.
Why the contents differ
Cub Cadet says mulching kits generally consist of mulching blades and a mulching plug, and advises checking with a parts distributor about a particular kit's contents.[3] These two kits show why: each holds only part of that general list. Read the contents line, not the word "kit".
Do not treat facts about one kit as facts about the other. The 19A30055100's replacement of 19A30046100 says nothing about the 19A70041GFP, and the 19A70041GFP's 2015 start says nothing about the 19A30055100.
- CRAFTSMAN CMXGZAMA70041 42 in mulching kit (2 mulching blades, molded plug and hardware)
- Cub Cadet 19A30042100 Xtreme mulching kit for 54 in cutting decks (3 mulching blades, molded plug and hardware)
- Cub Cadet 19B30005100 mulching kit for 46 in cutting decks (2 mulching blades, baffle and hardware)
- EGO ABP5200 mulch plug for 52 in Z6 zero-turn riding mowers
- EGO AMP4200 mulch plug for 42 in Z6 zero-turn and T6 riding mowers
- Husqvarna 531 30 95‑80 mulch kit for 46 in stamped decks (plate, mulching blades and hardware)
- Husqvarna 531 30 96‑41 (HU42) mulch kit for 42 in stamped decks (plate, mulching blades and hardware)
- Husqvarna 531 30 96‑42 (HU48) mulch kit for 48 in stamped decks (plate, mulching blades and hardware)
- Husqvarna 531 30 96‑43 mulch kit for 54 in stamped decks (plate, mulching blades and hardware)
- Husqvarna 591 10 21‑01 mulch kit for 54 in ClearCut decks
- John Deere BM21816 42 in grass mulching attachment (mulching blades, baffles and discharge closure)
- John Deere BUC10705 lever-action MulchControl kit for the 48 in Accel Deep (48A) deck
- John Deere BUC11053 MulchControl kit for the 42A deck
- Toro 137‑7042 42 in Recycler kit for TimeCutter SS and SW (2018 and after)
Comparing 2 products.
| Attribute | Cub Cadet 19A30055100 mulching kit for 42 in cutting decks (plug and hardware) | MTD Genuine Parts 19A70041GFP mulching kit for 42 in cutting decks (blades, baffle and hardware) |
|---|---|---|
| OEM part number and cross-references | 19A30055100; replaces 19A30046100 (Manufacturer spec) | Replaces 19A70041100, 19A70041791, 19A70041799, 19A70041OEM and CMXGZAMA70041 (Manufacturer spec) |
| Blade length (diagonal, tip to tip) | Not known | Not known |
| Center-hole shape (round, star, bow-tie, H-pattern, rectangular) | Not known | Star (the kit's blades) (Manufacturer spec) |
| Center-hole diameter or star point count | Not known | Not known |
| Side holes and spacing | Not known | Not known |
| Blade thickness and width | Not known | Not known |
| Cut direction (right-hand or left-hand) | Not known | Not known |
| Blade type (standard, high-lift, mulching, Gator-style) | Not known | Mulching blades (two, included) (Manufacturer spec) |
| Deck size and blades per deck | 42 in cutting decks; the kit holds one molded plug and mounting hardware, no blades (Manufacturer spec) | 42 in deck; includes two mulching blades, a mulch baffle, mounting hardware and instructions (Manufacturer spec) |
| Compatible mower models and model years (as the maker lists them) | Cub Cadet and battery lawn tractors and zero-turn mowers with 42 in decks; Troy-Bilt Super Bronco 42E XP and Mustang Z42E XP (no model years stated) (Manufacturer spec) | Most CRAFTSMAN, Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt riding mowers and RZT models with a 42 in cutting deck, 2015 and later (Manufacturer spec) |
| Bag sold with or without frame | Not known | Not known |
| Bag capacity (bushels) and length | Not known | Not known |
| Bolt thread and length | Not known | Not known |
| Wheel diameter, bore and axle size | Not known | Not known |
| Hitch pin diameter and mounting points | Not known | Not known |
| Material (steel grade, coating, fabric) | Not known | Not known |
Before you order
- Find your mower's model number on its label.
- Check it against Cub Cadet's listing for the kit you want.
- Read your deck's manual for the parts a mulching setup uses.
- Install the kit as its instructions say. Never mulch by removing a discharge chute or guard.
The mulch plug vs mulching kit guide explains each part, and standard vs high-lift vs mulching blades covers blade types.
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Questions
Which Cub Cadet 42-inch mulching kit includes blades?
The 19A70041GFP: Cub Cadet lists two mulching blades, a mulch baffle, mounting hardware and instructions. The 19A30055100 lists one molded plug and mounting hardware.[2][1]
Are 19A30055100 and 19A70041GFP interchangeable?
No. They are different items with different contents and different fit lists. Order the one Cub Cadet lists for your model and that matches what your deck's manual calls for.[2][1]
What does 19A30055100 replace?
Cub Cadet says it replaces part 19A30046100. That does not tell you the older kit had the same contents.[1]
Does every mulching kit have blades and a plug?
Not always. Cub Cadet says mulching kits generally consist of mulching blades and a mulching plug, and advises checking a particular kit's contents with a parts distributor.[3]