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Best Lawn Mower Accessories (2026): Blades, Lifts, Covers
Quick answer
The mower accessory most worth buying for a riding mower is a lift such as the MoJack EZ MAX 45001, which raises the front 24 inches so you can sharpen blades at home every 20 to 25 hours. Next come OEM replacement blades, a fitted cover, and a garage for a robot mower.
Most mower accessories fall into two groups. Some keep a mower cutting well, like sharp blades and a lift to reach them. Others protect an expensive machine, like covers and robot mower garages. Both groups pay off fastest on big-ticket mowers: a set of blades matters far more on a zero-turn that cost several thousand dollars than on a budget push mower.
Our top pick is the MoJack EZ MAX 45001 Riding Mower Lift at $329.99. It lifts the front of most residential tractors and zero-turns 24 inches, so blade sharpening, belt checks and deck cleaning become a home job instead of a dealer visit. Fit matters more with accessories than almost anything else, so every pick below lists exactly what it fits. If you are still choosing the mower itself, start with the best zero turn mowers, best riding lawn mowers or best robot lawn mowers.
On this page
- What mower accessories are actually worth buying?
- Which mower accessory fits which mower?
- Beginner pick: OEM blades and a mulch kit
- Intermediate pick: a drive-on lift, a cover and a robot garage
- Expert pick: a heavy-duty lift and a factory bagger
- How do the accessory picks compare?
- Also consider: covers, garages and batteries for EGO and Navimow owners
- How often should you sharpen and replace mower blades?
- Do you need a mower lift, or are ramps and jacks enough?
- Bagger or mulch kit: which should you add?
- Does a robot mower need a garage?
What mower accessories are actually worth buying?
In rough order of value for a riding mower owner:
- A mower lift. The MoJack EZ MAX 45001 Riding Mower Lift or MoJack ZR350 45005 Riding Mower Lift makes blade and deck service safe and routine.
- OEM replacement blades. Genuine blades such as Husqvarna 48 in. Mulching Blades (3 Pack) match your deck's lift and balance.
- A blade sharpener and balancer. A drill-mounted blade sharpener and a blade balancer cost little and prevent vibration damage.
- A fitted cover. The Husqvarna 54 in. Full-Size Lawn Tractor Cover or EGO POWER+ CRM001 Riding Mower Cover for mowers stored outdoors or in open sheds.
- A mulch kit or bagger, if you want clippings handled differently than your deck does now.
- A robot mower garage, such as the Husqvarna Automower House for iQ Series, for robots that live outside.
- Fuel stabilizer for gas mowers, such as STA-BIL fuel stabilizer, and a spare battery like the EGO Power+ BA5600T 56V 10.0Ah Battery for EGO battery mowers.
Skip generic universal blades that do not list your mower's OEM part number. Blade length, center hole shape and lift all affect cut quality and safety.
Which mower accessory fits which mower?
| Accessory | Fits (per listing) | Does not fit | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| Husqvarna HU42 mulch kit | Husqvarna 42 in stamped decks on tractors and zero-turns | FAB (fabricated) and ClearCut decks | Mulch plate, mulching blades and hardware |
| Husqvarna 48 in mulching blades (3) | Husqvarna 48 in riders using OEM blade 532-173921 | Other sizes and part numbers | Mulching and side discharge |
| Husqvarna 48 in high-lift bagging blades (3) | YTH22V46, YTH24V48, TS 146X/XK/XD, TS 148X/XK (replaces OEM 180054) | Models not listed | Stronger suction for bagging |
| MoJack EZ MAX 45001 lift | Most residential tractors and zero-turns, 18.5 to 47.5 in wheel span | Front ends over 450 lb | 24 in lift by crank or drill |
| MoJack ZR350 45005 lift | Tractors and zero-turns, 19 to 43.5 in front wheel span | Front ends over 350 lb | 20 in drive-on lift, folds flat |
| Husqvarna 54 in tractor cover | Husqvarna tractors up to 54 in, including TS 142, TS 142X, TS 248XD, YTH24V54 | Zero-turns are not listed | Water-resistant, vented, elastic hem |
| EGO CRM001 riding mower cover | EGO ZT4204L, ZT4205S, ZT5207L, TR4204 | Mowers with the bagger installed | Vented to reduce condensation |
| EGO ABK4200 bagger kit | EGO Z6 ZT4204L | Other Z6 models are not listed | Bagger, bagging blades, counterweights |
| Husqvarna Automower House | Automower 410iQ, 420iQ, 440iQ, 435iQ AWD | Models not listed | Rain and sun cover at the station |
| Segway Navimow Garage S | Navimow i105N, i110N, i206 AWD, i210 AWD | Models not listed | Shelter that does not block positioning |
Always confirm fit against the part numbers in your operator manual before ordering.
Beginner pick: OEM blades and a mulch kit
Low-cost parts that restore cut quality or change how your deck handles clippings.
Husqvarna 48 in. Mulching Blades (3 Pack)
$31.95A 3-pack of hardened-steel, star-mount OEM blades that replace part 532-173921 on Husqvarna 48 inch riders, shaped for mulching and side discharge. Keeping a spare set means you can swap blades and sharpen the dull set later.
Best for: Husqvarna 48 in rider owners who mulch
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Husqvarna 48 in. High-Lift Bagging Blades (3 Pack)
$55.69Hardened-steel, star-mount high-lift blades that replace OEM part 180054 on the YTH22V46, YTH24V48, TS 146X and TS 148X. The extra lift creates stronger suction to fill a bagger.
Best for: Husqvarna 48 in tractor owners who bag
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Husqvarna HU42 42 in. Mulch Kit with Blades
$44.95Adds a mulch plate, mulching blades and hardware to Husqvarna 42 inch stamped decks, so clippings go back into the lawn. It does not fit fabricated or ClearCut decks.
Best for: 42 in stamped-deck owners who want to mulch
Check price on AmazonIntermediate pick: a drive-on lift, a cover and a robot garage
Accessories that make maintenance routine and protect your mower between mows.
MoJack ZR350 45005 Riding Mower Lift
$199.99A drive-on steel lift that raises the front up to 20 inches with a 350 lb front-end capacity and a 19 to 43.5 inch front wheel span. It weighs 50 lb, uses a hand crank or drill, and folds flat.
Best for: Lighter tractors and 42 to 46 in riders
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Husqvarna 54 in. Full-Size Lawn Tractor Cover
$109.00A water-resistant cover with a reinforced vent that stops it ballooning in wind, an elastic hem and a storage bag, listed for Husqvarna tractors up to 54 inches.
Best for: Tractors stored outdoors or in an open shed
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Husqvarna Automower House for iQ Series
$171.99Protects an iQ Automower from rain and sun at its charging station, with a foldable top that keeps the keypad reachable. Listed for the 410iQ, 420iQ, 440iQ and 435iQ AWD.
Best for: Husqvarna iQ Automower owners
Check price on AmazonExpert pick: a heavy-duty lift and a factory bagger
For owners of heavier zero-turns and tractors who service their own machines, and EGO Z6 owners who bag.
MoJack EZ MAX 45001 Riding Mower Lift
$329.99Lifts the front 24 inches with a 450 lb front capacity and an 18.5 to 47.5 inch wheel span, by hand crank or power drill, and folds for storage. It is designed as a safer alternative to ramps and makeshift lifting.
Best for: Riding mower owners who sharpen their own blades
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EGO POWER+ ABK4200 Bagger Kit for 42 in. Z6 Zero Turn
$516.00EGO's own bagger kit for the Z6 ZT4204L includes the bagger, bagging blades and counterweights, with a full-bag indicator and quick installation and removal.
Best for: ZT4204L owners who bag clippings or leaves
Check price on Amazon Who should not buy this tier: Skip the EZ MAX if your mower's front end is heavier than 450 lb or its wheel span falls outside 18.5 to 47.5 inches. Skip it too if you pay a dealer for all service anyway. Skip the ABK4200 unless you own the ZT4204L specifically, since EGO lists no other Z6 fit. Owners who mulch year-round rarely need a bagger at all.
How do the accessory picks compare?
| Model | Price | Type | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MoJack EZ MAX 45001 Riding Mower Lift | $329.99 | mower lift | Most residential lawn tractors and zero turns, 18.5 to 47.5 in. wheel span, 450 lb front lift |
| Husqvarna 48 in. Mulching Blades (3 Pack) | $31.95 | mower blades | Husqvarna 48 in. riding mowers using OEM blade 532 173921 |
| Husqvarna 48 in. High-Lift Bagging Blades (3 Pack) | $55.69 | mower blades | Husqvarna YTH22V46, YTH24V48, TS 146X/XK/XD, TS 148X/XK |
| Husqvarna HU42 42 in. Mulch Kit with Blades | $44.95 | mulching kit | Husqvarna 42 in. stamped decks on lawn tractors and zero turns; not FAB or ClearCut decks |
| MoJack ZR350 45005 Riding Mower Lift | $199.99 | mower lift | Lawn tractors and zero turns, 19 to 43.5 in. front wheel span, 350 lb front end |
| Husqvarna 54 in. Full-Size Lawn Tractor Cover | $109.00 | riding mower cover | Husqvarna tractors up to 54 in. including TS 142, TS 142X, TS 248XD, YTH24V54 |
| Husqvarna Automower House for iQ Series | $171.99 | robot mower garage | Automower 410iQ, 420iQ, 440iQ, 435iQ AWD |
| EGO POWER+ ABK4200 Bagger Kit for 42 in. Z6 Zero Turn | $516.00 | grass bagger | EGO POWER+ 42 in. Z6 ZT4204L |
Also consider: covers, garages and batteries for EGO and Navimow owners
Brand-specific accessories that protect your investment or extend runtime.
EGO POWER+ CRM001 Riding Mower Cover
$96.99A genuine EGO cover with vents that reduce condensation and a storage bag, sized for the Z6 ZT4204L, ZT4205S and ZT5207L zero-turns and the T6 TR4204 tractor, used without the bagger.
Best for: EGO rider owners
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Segway Navimow Garage S
$199.00A fitted shelter for Navimow i-series robots that blocks sun and rain without blocking the positioning signal, with a flip-up cover for panel access.
Best for: Navimow i105N, i110N, i206 and i210 AWD owners
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EGO Power+ BA5600T 56V 10.0Ah Battery
$549.00A 56V 10.0Ah ARC Lithium battery that fits EGO walk-behinds, Z6 riders and handheld tools, the largest single pack for extending runtime or keeping a charged spare.
Best for: EGO owners who run out mid-mow
Check price on AmazonHow often should you sharpen and replace mower blades?
Sharp blades cut grass cleanly. Dull blades tear it, leaving ragged brown tips and a lawn more open to disease. Here are the maintenance intervals most owners follow, and the accessories that make each one easier.
| Task | Typical interval | What helps |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpen riding mower blades | Commonly every 20 to 25 mowing hours, or when grass tips look torn | Mower lift, blade sharpener, blade balancer |
| Replace blades | When bent, cracked or worn thin at the lift wing | OEM blades matched to your deck part number |
| Clean the deck underside | After mowing wet grass, and at season end | Mower lift, plastic scraper, hose |
| Change engine oil (gas) | Per the engine manual, commonly every 50 hours or once a season | Oil drain hose, lift for access |
| Replace air filter (gas) | Per the manual, sooner in dusty conditions | OEM filter for your engine model |
| Stabilize fuel (gas) | Any fuel stored longer than about 30 days | Fuel stabilizer and fresh gas |
| Store batteries (battery mowers) | At season end, indoors away from freezing | Spare battery, dry shelf |
General guidance only. Your operator and engine manuals set the actual intervals for your mower.
Do you need a mower lift, or are ramps and jacks enough?
Ramps and car jacks were not designed for mower geometry, and tipping a mower back on its rear wheels can let fuel or oil run where it should not. A purpose-built lift holds the front of the mower securely, level side to side, at a working height. The MoJack EZ MAX 45001 Riding Mower Lift raises the front 24 inches, and the drive-on MoJack ZR350 45005 Riding Mower Lift raises it 20 inches. That is enough to reach blade bolts and spindles from a stool.
A lift pays for itself if you sharpen blades two or three times a season, the usual pace on 2 acres or more. On a 42 inch tractor that is mowed an hour a week, a lift still turns a dealer visit into a 20 minute job. See the lawn mower maintenance guide for the full process.
Bagger or mulch kit: which should you add?
Mulch if you mow regularly and want the simplest routine. Finely cut clippings return nutrients to the soil and disappear within a day or two when you remove no more than a third of the blade. The Husqvarna HU42 42 in. Mulch Kit with Blades converts a Husqvarna 42 inch stamped deck, and mulching blades like the Husqvarna 48 in. Mulching Blades (3 Pack) improve results on 48 inch decks.
Bag if you want a manicured look, collect leaves in fall, or mow infrequently and leave heavy clippings behind. The EGO POWER+ ABK4200 Bagger Kit for 42 in. Z6 Zero Turn fits the EGO POWER+ Z6 ZT4204L 42 in. Electric Zero Turn Mower, and high-lift blades such as the Husqvarna 48 in. High-Lift Bagging Blades (3 Pack) improve bagging suction. For big leaf loads on acreage, a tow-behind Agri-Fab 44 in Tow-Behind Lawn Sweeper, 28 cu ft is often faster than a bagger.
Does a robot mower need a garage?
A robot mower does not strictly need a garage, since robots are built to be weatherproof. A fitted shelter does help. It keeps direct sun off the plastic body and battery, keeps rain and falling debris off the charging contacts, and it is designed not to block the robot's positioning signal. The Husqvarna Automower House for iQ Series fits Automower iQ models, and the Segway Navimow Garage S fits Navimow i-series models.
Avoid generic shelters that sit low over an RTK antenna or block the docking path. If you are still deciding on a robot, see best robot lawn mowers, or upgrade to a larger rider in best electric riding mowers.
How we chose
We did not test these products in person. Picks are researched from manufacturer specifications and owner manuals, engine and safety certifications where they apply, warranty terms, public recall records, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. We favor established brands with large review counts and parts support, match each pick to a real yard size or task, and place it in the tier where its price and capability actually belong.
Frequently asked questions
How often should riding mower blades be sharpened?
Riding mower blades are commonly sharpened every 20 to 25 hours of mowing, or sooner if grass tips look torn or frayed a day after mowing. On a 2 acre lawn mowed weekly, that is usually two to three times a season. Replace blades that are bent, cracked or worn thin at the lift wing, and always balance a blade after sharpening.
Can I put mulching blades on any mower?
No. Mulching blades must match your mower's deck size, blade length, center hole and OEM part number. Husqvarna's 48 inch mulching blades replace part 532-173921, and the HU42 mulch kit fits only 42 inch stamped decks, not fabricated or ClearCut decks. Many decks also need a mulch plate to mulch well, so check your operator manual before ordering.
Is a riding mower lift safe?
A purpose-built lift used as directed is safer than ramps, jacks or blocks. The MoJack EZ MAX 45001 is rated for 450 lb front ends and 18.5 to 47.5 inch wheel spans, and the ZR350 for 350 lb. Park on level concrete, set the brake, remove the key, disconnect the spark plug wire and lock the lift before working under the deck.
Do riding mower covers cause rust?
A cover can trap moisture if it is not vented or if you cover a wet mower. Choose a vented cover, such as the Husqvarna 54 inch tractor cover or EGO CRM001, which is vented to reduce condensation. Let the mower dry and cool before covering it, and store it on a dry surface rather than bare soil when possible.
Does a robot mower need a garage?
No, robot mowers are weatherproof, but a fitted garage helps. It shades the body and battery from sun, keeps rain and debris off the charging contacts, and is designed not to block positioning signals. The Husqvarna Automower House fits iQ models, and the Segway Navimow Garage S fits Navimow i-series robots. Store robots indoors for winter either way.
Are aftermarket mower blades as good as OEM blades?
Some aftermarket blades are well made, but OEM blades are the safest choice because they match your deck's length, lift, center hole and balance exactly. A mismatched blade can cut poorly, vibrate, or strike the deck. If you buy aftermarket, confirm the listing names your mower's OEM part number, and balance every blade before installing it.
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