mulch kit for BX

curtiskubota

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Kubota BX2380
Apr 12, 2017
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My new BX2380 was just delivered this past weekend. (Attached. Isn't it pretty?) I ordered a mulch kit with it but it wasn't in yet, so I have to take the mower deck back to the dealer to have them install it in a couple days. My question is, has anyone ever used the mulch kit on a BX? I don't really have a lot of leaves, I'm more concerned with just keeping the grass clippings to a minimum. I've read some stories of people using them on other tractors saying it bogs down, but I haven't really seen any feedback for the BX mulching.

Any feedback would be appreciated.
 

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85Hokie

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My new BX2380 was just delivered this past weekend. (Attached. Isn't it pretty?) I ordered a mulch kit with it but it wasn't in yet, so I have to take the mower deck back to the dealer to have them install it in a couple days. My question is, has anyone ever used the mulch kit on a BX? I don't really have a lot of leaves, I'm more concerned with just keeping the grass clippings to a minimum. I've read some stories of people using them on other tractors saying it bogs down, but I haven't really seen any feedback for the BX mulching.

Any feedback would be appreciated.
I am sure as you know - mulching is simply cutting the "grass" into such small parts that it is hard to see on the grass and then becomes food for the grass again.

Two things have to happen - you need to contain the grass/leaves INSIDE the cutting housing, and more importantly, have blades that cut not only the grass but everything else that flies around inside.

The kit is not hard to put on - nor are the "gator" blades - if your kit does not come with mulching blades , then it will not work at it's best.

As for bogging down - wet, heavy leaves/grass will slow down most anything, grass needs to be cut dry and not too tall to be effective.

I think you will be pleased with the kit - as long as the grass/leaves do not become too much to cut up.....and sometimes that will happen, and another pass may be needed!;)
 

skeets

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Slow and steady with it and you will be one happy camper
 

Joec82

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Kubota BX2380
Mar 27, 2018
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Hello, Just purchased a bx2380, new to the subcompact tractor world. Anyone know where this mulch kit can be purchased? Dealer only? not finding anything online
 

fishinroc25

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Kubota BX1830 w/loader, custom front plow, 3-pt trailer hitch, Carry All
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Hello, Just purchased a bx2380, new to the subcompact tractor world. Anyone know where this mulch kit can be purchased? Dealer only? not finding anything online


I searched the internet and also called some other smaller shops seeing if I could source the kits (my BX had two kits to make it complete). After many unsuccessful tries, I bit the bullet and ordered it through my local dealer. I haven’t installed it yet, still have some time up here in Western NY, but excited to see how it does. Good luck!


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BigBKubota

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BX2380
Nov 12, 2019
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Well it's been two year's with no reply. why no reply? I'm a new owner of a Bx2380 with leaves I need to mulch up. I really love reading post on forum's . But, Why can't anyone leave a conclusion on what they actually found out/resolved? A follow up reply does put some closer to a problem for other's.
 

ipz2222

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You don't need a "mulch kit". All you need to do is make a plate that covers the discharge hole. Putting on mulching blades will make it better.
 

D2Cat

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Well it's been two year's with no reply. why no reply? I'm a new owner of a Bx2380 with leaves I need to mulch up. I really love reading post on forum's . But, Why can't anyone leave a conclusion on what they actually found out/resolved? A follow up reply does put some closer to a problem for other's.
BigB, we have to guess they don't understand the concept of helping someone else with their answer (that was given freely to them), or they are selfish.

Much like the person who goes to church and finds something to complain about. Never thinking they should go there to give to those with less understanding.
 

beckmurph

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If this answers your question:
I had a BX25 with 54” deck. I installed the mulch kit on the mmm and was pleased with the results.
I installed the mulching kit. The instructions were not the best, but they were enough to show me how to install it.

Good luck


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fmgsr

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I had mine installed by the dealer as part of the sale.
I'm very happy I did. very seldom does the leaf blower ever come out.
And it eliminates where to put the leaves, fertilizer.
 

propuckstopper

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GR2010, BX2380
Jan 10, 2018
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My new BX2380 was just delivered this past weekend. (Attached. Isn't it pretty?) I ordered a mulch kit with it but it wasn't in yet, so I have to take the mower deck back to the dealer to have them install it in a couple days. My question is, has anyone ever used the mulch kit on a BX? I don't really have a lot of leaves, I'm more concerned with just keeping the grass clippings to a minimum. I've read some stories of people using them on other tractors saying it bogs down, but I haven't really seen any feedback for the BX mulching.

Any feedback would be appreciated.
I have dealer installed mulch kits on both my older GR2010 and my 2017 BX2380. Both work extremely well, but you do need to keep your grass at a reasonable height. Regular mowing produces great results.