Another new GT48DXLS owner - Thanks to TBN

[wayneandroxanne]

965894003 is $180 with plug baffles blades

582559901 is$65 with plug no baffles and 3 blades......this is the one Husky recommends even though it says z248f is the fit.

I'm looking at this forum for what fits as these guys have installed it

 

[wayneandroxanne]

Is anyone having issues with the 58255901 mulching kit on a gt48dxls blowing clippings out the front right side?????

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

Is anyone having issues with the 58255901 mulching kit on a gt48dxls blowing clippings out the front right side?????

Did you figure this issue out?

 

[wayneandroxanne]

the kit is on back order from the factory

 

[Teachu2]

UPDATE, 3.5 years later

I consider myself fortunate to have purchased a GT48DXLS when they were available. I changed out the rear tires for ags and installed the mulching plug. It is a BEAST! With the new tires, it will mow up hills steep enough to raise the front end off the ground. The locker is superb, and it's great to be able to easily turn that on and off. I'm a XXL guy, 6'3", 275lb. It hauls me up the mountain with authority. The Kawasaki is perfect. When the ground is dry, I have to blow out the air filter every couple of hours - it's doing it's job. The wife loves driving it. We run Oregon Gator G5 blades, which are much more durable. The mower deck has taken a beating from rocks and trees, and has held up fine. We have enough rough stuff to knock the deck off the front hanger once or twice a year, but it's an easy fix in the field, no tools required. We're still running the original belt.
We pull a drag harrow with it on the back lawn area. For the native areas, I use a Rhino. I don't snow blow, I haven't added a bucket, and I don't tow a trailer with it. I have a Rhino and a CUT, but they don't mow up and down the mountain nearly as well as this mower does. It's been an outstanding tool for the job.

 

[dslanec]

UPDATE, 3.5 years later

I consider myself fortunate to have purchased a GT48DXLS when they were available. I changed out the rear tires for ags and installed the mulching plug. It is a BEAST! With the new tires, it will mow up hills steep enough to raise the front end off the ground. The locker is superb, and it's great to be able to easily turn that on and off. I'm a XXL guy, 6'3", 275lb. It hauls me up the mountain with authority. The Kawasaki is perfect. When the ground is dry, I have to blow out the air filter every couple of hours - it's doing it's job. The wife loves driving it. We run Oregon Gator G5 blades, which are much more durable. The mower deck has taken a beating from rocks and trees, and has held up fine. We have enough rough stuff to knock the deck off the front hanger once or twice a year, but it's an easy fix in the field, no tools required. We're still running the original belt.
We pull a drag harrow with it on the back lawn area. For the native areas, I use a Rhino. I don't snow blow, I haven't added a bucket, and I don't tow a trailer with it. I have a Rhino and a CUT, but they don't mow up and down the mountain nearly as well as this mower does. It's been an outstanding tool for the job.

Good to hear. I have 140 hours on mine. Everything is working great. Mostly just mow grass with it. I have the 3 bagger system. I pull an airerator and fertilizer spreader too. It was a great. Buy!

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

Glad it’s worked out but I’m not surprised after having 3 different used Husqvarna mowers now. All were good

I remember when the GT48DXLS came out, I read a lot of the posts about it and commented a few times.

What’s the difference between the GT48DXLS and the GT52XLSi?

Last fall I picked up another GT52XLS but this time with the push button locker so it’s the “i” model.

The GT52XLSi has the push button locker which is great, 52in fabricated deck and mine has the 24hp B&S engine, the other GT52XLS I sold had the Kawasaki 24hp which I actually didn’t like as much as the Briggs.

Cons: smart switch on the “i” model, don’t care for that one bit.

 

[Teachu2]

Glad it’s worked out but I’m not surprised after having 3 different used Husqvarna mowers now. All were good

I remember when the GT48DXLS came out, I read a lot of the posts about it and commented a few times.

What’s the difference between the GT48DXLS and the GT52XLSi?

Last fall I picked up another GT52XLS but this time with the push button locker so it’s the “i” model.

The GT52XLSi has the push button locker which is great, 52in fabricated deck and mine has the 24hp B&S engine, the other GT52XLS I sold had the Kawasaki 24hp which I actually didn’t like as much as the Briggs.

Cons: smart switch on the “i” model, don’t care for that one bit.

For my use, the 48" deck is better. I have lots of trees and rocks, and the 48 barely fits through some of the gaps.

 

[wayneandroxanne]

For my use, the 48" deck is better. I have lots of trees and rocks, and the 48 barely fits through some of the gaps.

What plug did you use on the 48". baffles?

 

[Teachu2]

What plug did you use on the 48". baffles?

No baffles needed. I also replaced the included handles with nylock nuts. IIRC, the front one wouldn't clear the wheel bracket. Mine stays on all the time. The chute throws clippings a looong way, and makes the deck wider. Both those things are negatives for my use. My dealer had ordered the other kit originally, but it didn't fit the deck.

Husqvarna OEM 58255991 - Kit Mulch 48 Clearcut Rz Trctr