Mowing Left Baffle Kit for RCK60B-23BX?

MoreCowbell · May 5, 2011

I'm considering buying the Kubota 70000-02505 mulch kit for my RCK60B-23BX (i.e. 60" Standard Cut MMM). From what I understand, this MMM also needs the 70000-02507 "Left Baffle Kit".

Searching online I found a diagram of the main mulch kit (from the install manual), but does anyone have a picture or diagram of the left baffle kit? I'll be honest that the reason is to help me decide whether I want to undertake fabricating the mulch baffles myself.

Also, I'd be interested in what those who have a mulch kit on the 60" standard deck think of how it performs. I see some mixed reviews of Kubota mulch kits in other posts, but its ulclear which decks they are using, and given the big difference in design between the fine and standard deck mulch kits I figure I would ask specifically about the kit for the standard cut deck. Thanks.

mow4fun · May 6, 2011

I just installed the mulch kit on my regular 60" inch deck this season, not the fine cut. It was a lot of work because for some reason I had to drill all the holes. I had to start from the right side and worked my way to the left baffle with drilling and installing.

That said, I could not be happier after two mowings. Very clean and nice cut, no clippings left behind unless it is thick and you have the deck set on a lower setting. I am all for the mulch kit and always had one, I went last season without it but nothing beats a mulching kit IMHO.

rmilho · May 7, 2011

I just received shipment on my bx2360 with 60" mmm and had dealer install the mulch kit. Yep, they had to drill holes into deck. Unfortunately, not mowed with it yet as I have only had time to put 2 hrs on FEL "practice". However, my neighbor has same setup for 4 yrs and loves how it disintegrates clippings. I will have to report bak in the next week when I mow.

MoreCowbell · May 10, 2011

Thanks guys. That was the feedback I was looking for.:thumbsup:

I just ordered the 2-part mulch kit from Messicks. Since I already had high lift Gator Blades on the deck I figured that I did not need the Kubota mulch blades.