Original MTD 742-0571 — shredder/chipper blade made from hardened tool steel, designed to restore clean, reliable mulching and shredding on compatible MTD/Troy‑Bilt/Craftsman/Cub Cadet chipper‑shredders.

Key specs: blade length ≈ 210 mm, nominal width ≈ 51 mm and thickness ≈ 4.8 mm (typical shredder blade dimensions listed for the 742‑0571 family), with bolt hole centres about 124 mm apart — fits the common mounting pattern used on these chipper/shredder units.

Compatibility and notes: 742‑0571 is the original MTD shredder blade often cross‑referenced to part number 942‑0571 and sold as the replacement blade for a range of MTD/Troy‑Bilt/Craftsman chipper‑shredders (example model listing includes MTD model 242A645‑000; other small chipper/shredder models for similar machines also use this blade).

If you’re repairing a machine, this genuine MTD 742‑0571 blade restores the intended cutting geometry and mounting fit so you can return the unit to safe shredding performance — it’s a direct, factory‑specified spare in the MTD spare parts lineup.