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product_id: 4546434
title: "MaxPower 561713B 2-Blade Set for 42\" Cut Poulan/Husqvarna/Craftsman Replaces 138498, 138971, 127843, 532138971, 532127843, 532138498, CMXGZAM110136"
brand: "maxpower"
price: "A$99"
currency: AUD
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Maxpower"
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# 5-point star center hole for perfect fit 21-inch precision sharpened blade Proudly made in USA with powder-coated durability MaxPower 561713B 2-Blade Set for 42" Cut Poulan/Husqvarna/Craftsman Replaces 138498, 138971, 127843, 532138971, 532127843, 532138498, CMXGZAM110136

**Brand:** maxpower
**Price:** A$99
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Cut sharper, bag better — upgrade your mower game today!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MaxPower 561713B 2-Blade Set for 42" Cut Poulan/Husqvarna/Craftsman Replaces 138498, 138971, 127843, 532138971, 532127843, 532138498, CMXGZAM110136 by maxpower
- **How much does it cost?** A$99 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/4546434-maxpower-561713b-2-blade-set-for-42-cut-poulan-husqvarna)

## Best For

- maxpower enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted maxpower brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Powder-Coated Durability:** Protective finish that sharpens off on first cut, ensuring long-lasting edge
- • **Universal OEM Compatibility:** Seamlessly replaces multiple OEM numbers for hassle-free upgrades
- • **Precision-Crafted 21" Blades:** Engineered for a flawless 42" cut on Poulan, Husqvarna & Craftsman mowers
- • **Enhanced Vacuum & Bagging Performance:** Thinner, angled design boosts lift and leaf collection efficiency
- • **Made in the USA with Quality Assurance:** Support local craftsmanship and get blades built to last

## Overview

The MaxPower 561713B 2-Blade Set offers precision-sharpened, powder-coated 21-inch blades designed for 42-inch cut Poulan, Husqvarna, and Craftsman mowers. Featuring a 5-point star center hole for perfect fitment, these USA-made blades replace multiple OEM models, delivering enhanced vacuum and bagging performance with a durable, thinner design that improves lift and cutting efficiency.

## Description

MaxPower 561713B 2-Blade Set for 42" Cut Poulan/Husqvarna/Craftsman Replaces 138498, 138971, 138971X431, 532138971, 53-21278-43, 53-21384-98, Black

Review: Great blade replacement - These are strong blades, work great.
Review: More lift than the MaxPower mulching blades - I finally bought a bagger for my Craftsman 42" tractor and wanted better vacuum performance for leaf season. As online reviewers noted, these are thinner than the original blades, and sound a bit noisier. However, the noise is more a difference in sound than a problem, and the vacuum and bagging performance is definitely better. Would I like even more vacuum? Maybe. The deck still "leaks" at the outlet side, but that's partially a function of the fact that I have the deck raised a bit to cut higher. The thinness doesn't bother me as long as they don't begin bending. Some online reviews I saw mentioned needing to use a huge washer to make thinner blades fit the star-shaped boss on the blade spindle, but mine fit fine and tightened up completely. The blades have a bent-down angle along the front and rear to make the thinner blade more rigid, and as cheap as steel is (and stamping the angle at the front and rear is costly too) I have to believe the thinness isn't for cost savings but rather a some design difference to improve performance. These are inexpensive and yet seem to do the job well. I'll buy them again some day when these are sharpened out.

## Features

- Includes 2 blades that fits many 42-in cut Poulan, Husqvarna, and Craftsman mowers - Please Match Current Blade OEM Number to Confirm it fits your Mower
- Replaces OEM numbers 127843, 138498, 138971, 138971X431, 532138971, 532127843, 532138498, CMXGZAM110136
- BLADE SIZE: Each blade measures 21 in. L and 2-1/4 in. W
- 5 point star center hole.
- PROUDLY MADE IN USA
- All MaxPower blades are sharpened during the manufacturing process and then powder coated for your protection. This coating will come off during the first cut to reveal a precision sharpened blade.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B008KRMAV2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #26,311 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #54 in Lawn Mower Blades |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (7,337) |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 3.9 pounds |
| Item model number | 561713B |
| Manufacturer | MaxPower |
| Product Dimensions | 21 x 2.25 x 1.25 inches |

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great blade replacement
*by G***E on February 6, 2026*

These are strong blades, work great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ More lift than the MaxPower mulching blades
*by K***K on September 30, 2019*

I finally bought a bagger for my Craftsman 42" tractor and wanted better vacuum performance for leaf season. As online reviewers noted, these are thinner than the original blades, and sound a bit noisier. However, the noise is more a difference in sound than a problem, and the vacuum and bagging performance is definitely better. Would I like even more vacuum? Maybe. The deck still "leaks" at the outlet side, but that's partially a function of the fact that I have the deck raised a bit to cut higher. The thinness doesn't bother me as long as they don't begin bending. Some online reviews I saw mentioned needing to use a huge washer to make thinner blades fit the star-shaped boss on the blade spindle, but mine fit fine and tightened up completely. The blades have a bent-down angle along the front and rear to make the thinner blade more rigid, and as cheap as steel is (and stamping the angle at the front and rear is costly too) I have to believe the thinness isn't for cost savings but rather a some design difference to improve performance. These are inexpensive and yet seem to do the job well. I'll buy them again some day when these are sharpened out.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ quality as well as affordable
*by M***K on July 23, 2020*

I bought these blades to replace the factory blades on my Craftsman LT1000 tractor with the 42 inch mower deck. My tractor is 20 years old, and the blades were still working, but I have sharpened them several times, so I felt it was time to get some new ones. After looking at numerous pages of blades, and reading damn near all reviews, I decided that these were the way to go. I don't mulch, or bag the clippings when I mow, so a mulching blade didn't appeal to me. These blades are all everyone says they are. They had a generic sticker applied over the top of a Copperhead sticker. I peeled them both off in order to make sure they were balanced. My blades were both sharpened, but I noticed a curl of metal left on the edge from the sharpening process at the factory. I used my dremel with an 80 grit sanding drum to knock down that curl, and put a very keen edge on both blades. They balanced out fine, and installing them is as simple as removing the old ones. Be sure to know if you have a 5 or 6 point star hub prior to ordering, or you'll be cussing. Once installed, I was very pleased with the quality of the cut, as well as the ejection of the clippings thru the chute. They do generate a bit more noise due to the high lift design, but it's not objectionable. The lawn looks very good as a result of these blades coupled with the install of the anti-scalp wheels I put on a few weeks ago. A quick tip, make sure to NOT mow the lawn when it is wet from either rain, or dew in the early morning. It is not only bad for the grass, it gives a poor quality cut, and is hard on the equipment. I see landscaping companies break this cardinal rule regularly, it completely clogs up the mower deck, not allowing air to circulate properly, and causes the clippings to clump upand look like crap on the lawn.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-02*