BX1850 w/ RCK54P-23BX Fine Cut Deck -want to add Mulch Kit

[shrekbelly]

Orange Believers,
would like to seek your input on my bx deck questions. am renovating property in fall with turf type tall fescue.
i intend to paint the underside of my new deck with slip plate, not on tractor yet. will cut at 3.25 to 3.50 inches hieght of cut. would like to purchase a mulch kit for my rck54p-23bx and will always be cutting at a slower ground speed (dictated by number of turns and terrain).
how much is this mulch kit? stock no.? Or, would i be better off, just running a high lift "GATOR BLADES?" i am a believer in mulching.
upon reviewing the rotary mower manual, i see -my deck is for the the bx2350 and larger. previously, i was told that the 1850 would handle this deck and my dealer did not mention anything to the contrary. did i err in purchasing this deck? my novice impression of this tractor is that it has plenty of power . . . was told, that kubota doesn't rely on blade tip speed as a quality of cut factor.
thanks for your time and attention, i appreciate any input. shrekbelly

 

[JJPP]

I have a BX1850 with the 54" fine cut deck and have no need for a mulching kit. I am very happy with the cut. I did inquire about it when I purchased the tractor and the dealer said the the mulch kit is just a couple of extra baffles and different blades. He suggested that I try cutting with out it first and I am glad that I did. I have a pretty nice lawn with a sprinkler system and it doesn't leave many clippings if I keep up on the mowing. Tip!!! I cut in circles so that I blow the clippings to the center and I keep cutting them over and over also if the grass is long or heavy keep the shoot cover pulled up. I always mow with mine pulled up, I just drilled a hole in the plastic and hooked a bungee cord to it and I can let it down if I need too. As far as cost I can't remember how much but I do suggest cutting a few times without it first, you will be surprised and you can always at the kit later.
P.S. I was a city boy so I like to keep my grass looking nice. I always use to bag it.

 

[willr524]

I have the same setup as you and bought it without the mulching kit at first. After a few piles of cut grass on the lawn (when it was kinda deep), I bought the mulching kit. It is a plastic insert and 3 new blades. I can't remember the exact cost. Maybe $160? Anyway, it installed easy and works great. No problems at all. I cut at ~3000 rpm in low range. Every once in a while, it leaves a little grass on the right side but I can just overlap a little more on the next pass and it disappears.