bx MMM mulching kit

[Dman]

I have the Kubota mulching kit on the 54" deck on my BX1500. I'd have to agree with IndyChris. I like the way it chops up clippings and leaves that "bagged" look, but it doesn't seem to have very much lift. I bought mine new with the mulching kit installed so I don't have any experience with the standard blades, but I would think they would have a lot more lift.

It seems to cut fairly even and do pretty well on my bermuda sod in the front yard, but doesn't do quite so well with the tall fescue in the back. I think it's because the bermuda is thicker.

If you go 2 weeks without cutting and try to cut over about 1/2" off the grass at a time it will leave small rows of clippings. But, I have been trying to cut my grass at least once or twice a week and it does fine.

 

[TrailHermit]

Thanks for all of the good information. The pictures really help in understanding whats involved if I want to go with it. I'm planning an upgrade in the spring and might just order the new MMM with the kit.

 

[Tom_H]

Please see this previous post of mine on the same topic. This subject has run numerous times in the past, so if you search the archives you will find a wealth of information on the topic.

 

[lww05]

Here is a link to several close-up pictures of the standard and mulching blades.

I'll be a wanting to try out the Gator blades when available for the BX.

I wonder why Kubota is offering a new deep deck as an option for the new 2006 BX models??????????? /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Did they see a need for improvement? Concerning the look of the finish cut to my lawn when using the mulching kit and blades, my answer would be yes. No, not a total crap finish but for the expense of the unit (deck + mulching kit) - should be better.

 

[edney]

I purchased a OEM mulch kit for 54 inch mower on BX220o. Didn't get around to installing it first year. Ran it all this summer and thought it worked great. As with most mulchers if grass gets too tall you need to mow it twice. Power is no problem but you can get some clumps of cut grass if it is superlong. In general I like mine. As someone else said you do not want to take it off and on because it is a fair amount of work.