Mulcher for 1864 w/46" deck

[nynick]

Hi:

I am new to this forum. Just picked up nice 1864 with 46" (190-321-100) deck and 451 snow blower. I would like to use it for mulching leaves. Will the top and side plates for cub cadet 315 42" mulcher attachment fit the 46" deck? About $70 for both.I tried a friends plastic mulch plate for Lt1042. Might work for a lot less?

[R Bedell]

According to the Cub Cadet Matrix Chart, there was NO mulcher kit available for the 190-321-100 46" Mower deck.

The 190-315-100 was soled used on the 190-320-100 42" deck.

Now, there is nothing to say you can't do some modifying and adapt it.

[nynick]

Ok, thanks. The deck mows nice. Really enjoying the 1864.

[ol'George]

Most mower decks can be used for mulching.
All one has to do if bend a piece of metal and bolt it in the discharge area of the deck, essentially preventing anything from escaping.
It need not be pretty of a tight fit, a fingers width between it and the discharge
chute is just fine.
I've seem them made from scrap metal including license plates
A set of gator blades makes it a perfect setup.
Mow higher than you would for just grass, and the dryer the leaves, the better/easier they become invisible.
Much better to mow/mulch often, then to let them accumulate.

[nynick]

I could not find gator or high lift blades listed for the 46" deck

[cooperino]

Originally Posted by nynick

I could not find gator or high lift blades listed for the 46" deck

Before J-mech tells you Gator blades are not high lift blades I will LOL.. J-Mech does have a huge amount of knowledge when it comes to proper fitment of blades and decks and the best solutions for what blades to put on what decks for desired effect. I would ask him about it.