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Advanced Mulching Blades
Here are parts, attachments, repair accessories and pull behind attachments for your Craftsman Yard Tractor Series YT4000 and YT4500. These will fit the Models 28925, 28856, 28886, 28857, 28858, 28863, and 28008
I have sized these items to your tractor so it will be easier for you to decide which ones work best for you.
At the time of this post some items numbers are new and have not been put on Sears.com
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Common Repair Parts
42 inch High Lift Blades 24652 Need 2 For 28925, 28856
42 inch Mulching Blades 33178 For 28925, 28856
46 inch High lift blades for 28857
54 inch Blades for 28858, 28008
Oil Summer Quart 33028 Change oil after first 2 hours and oil/filter every 50 hours or once a year
Oil Change Plus 33048
Oil Filter 24606
Oil filter for 28008
Air Filter 33103
Air Pre-Cleaner (Included with 33103)
Fuel Filter 33392
Spark Plug 33456
Deck Drive Belt 33153 Hang these belts on the wall of your garage. If you break one it will save you a trip.
Tractor Drive Belt 33150
Optional Attachments
Mulch Kit (includes blades) 33748
Premium Mulching Blades Craftsman 42 in. Advanced Mulching and Bagging Blade Set
Mulch Plug (from searspartsdirect) 42 inch Mulcher Plate Assembly. Sears Part No. 198383
2-bin soft bagger 24891
2 bin hard 24897
3 bin soft 24892
Gauge (Anti-Scalp) Wheels Front Included
Gauge (Anti-Scalp) Wheels Rear Included
Chains 24863 Needed for Front Scoop, Snow Plow or Snow Thrower
Weights 24434 or 24445 Needed for Front Scoop, Snow Plow or Snow Thrower
Snow blade 24441
Dozer Blade Not available for this model
Snow Thrower For Craftsman and Husqvarna brand only with 22 inch or smaller tires 24837 or 24838
Bumper:
Single 24599 or 24611
Double 24608 or 24612
Brush Guard 24628
Snow Cab 24276
Arm Rest 33458
Sun Shade 24230
Front Scoop Not Available for this model.
Craftsman Front Dethatcher 24312
Sleeve Hitch and Attachments: Not Available for this model
Tractor Repair Accessories
These accessories will help you transport and repair your tractor
Blade Balancer & Blade Sharpener Kit 64988
Blade Clamp 33897
GrassHawk™ Mower Deck Cleaner 24002
MoJack EZ Lawn Mower Lift 60365
Craftsman Tractor Lift 24610
Craftsman Loading Ramps 24649
Craftsman Fold-Up Utility Trailer 24201
Pull Behind Attachments
Your tractor is able to pull any of these attachments
Steel Utility Deck 24366
Flatbed Trailer 24358
Flatbed Trailer side rails 24354
10 cu ft 600 lb Poly Cart 24489
12 cu ft 1000 lb Steel Cart 24355
Tool Caddy for 24355 or 24357 24370
12.5 cu ft 1000 lb Poly Cart 24357
15 cu ft 1000 lb Poly Cart 24469
16 cu ft 1250 lb Steel Cart 24356
Broadcast Spreader 24321
De-thatcher 24315
42 inch Hi-Speed Sweeper 24222
Professional Hi-Speed Sweeper 24229
Plug Aerator 24326
Spike Aerator 24336
Spike Aerator/Spreader 24331
Agri-Fab Aerator 48” Curved Spike 07431
Professional Yard Vac 24707
Craftsman Vacuum Hose For Yard Vac 24509
Professional Yard Vac with Chipper 24717
Broadcast Spreader 85 lb 24322
Broadcast Spreader 100 lb 24321
Broadcast Spreader 175 lb 24594
Chemical Spreader (Pull behind) 24531
Agri-Fab 25 gal. ATV Tow Sprayer 24458
Lawn Roller Poly 24250
Paul, you were very helpful in a question ealier in the year about my Craftsman YT4500 model # 28008. Thank you!
I need to outfit my tractor to move snow. I have heard some people say a blade for pushing is better and others say a blower. Due to budget, a blade is in the cards for this winter. Unless it is imperative to have a blower and maybe I wait longer and move snow manually a little longer.
Here are a few questions:
1. The blade p/n 24441 is for my 28008. Any pros or cons I should know?
2. The weights. There are two p/n 24434, 30 lb. wheel weights and then there is p/n 24445 QuickSecure Wheel Weights. The later is more expensive, are they worth it?
3. The chains p/n 24860?
Do you recommend these items or would there be others you prefer? I do want the installation to be plug and drive as easy as possible.
I am in Colorado and the snow can range from 6″ to a few feet depending on the storm. Does blade or blower work better in a certain environment?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts/
@Rod, Your tractor will handle a snow blower or a blade well.
The 24441 is mainly designed for the YT3000 series and is a very lightweight blade. I personally like the
Craftsman 48" Snow Bladeblade for your tractor instead of the 24441. A couple of things though….This blade attaches to the rear axle giving you better traction so you have to remove the deck to install it. It is 48 inches so you will need weights and chains to push more than a few inches of snow.I don’t have a preference for the weights. If you are handy you can build a box to fit on the back of the tractor and put sand or brick pavers in that.
Yes, the 24860 is the right set of chains.
If you go the blade route, you will have to be plowing snow every few inches. Plus, do you have room to pile the snow with a blade? A blower will get rid of the snow better but it is more expensive and will handle the “few feet” of snow a lot better.