Comparison: Best Kobalt 80v Mower Mulching Plug (Updated | Oct 14th)
When maintaining a pristine lawn, choosing the right mulching plug for your Kobalt 80V mower can make a significant difference in performance and grass health. This comparison guide evaluates key models designed to enhance mulching efficiency, durability, and compatibility with Kobalt’s 80V battery-powered systems. Whether you prioritize ease of installation, superior cut quality, or eco-friendly recycling of grass clippings, our neutral analysis helps you identify the best fit for your landscaping needs without compromising on power or precision. Explore factors like blade design, material construction, and user feedback to make an informed decision.
Editor’s Choice
Best for a specific purpose
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Best for multi-compatible:
731-07486 Lawn Mower Side Chute & 987-02516A Hinged Mulching Plug Kit Compatible with Craftsman -
Best for budget pick:
FENXDN AMP4200 Mower Mulch Plug Compatible with EGO Power 42” Z6 Zero Turn Riding Mower -
Best for best overall:
EZYPAK 987-02516a Hinged Mulching Plug Assembly Compatible with MTD/Troy-Bilt/Yard Man TB110 TB130 TB230 – Replacement 987-02516 687-0251 -
Best for widest compatibility:
987-02516A Hinged Mulching Plug Assembly Compatible With Troy-Bilt -
Best for mtd compatible:
Lawn Mower Parts 987-02516A Hinged Mulching Plug Assembly -
Best for cub cadet fit:
KLMHT 731-2363 Lawn Mower Mulch Plug Fits CUB Cadet MTD 42" Troy Bilt Pony -
Best for oem quality:
EGO Power+ AMP4200 Z6 Zero Turn Riding Mower Mulch Plug for EGO 42” Z6 Zero Turn Riding Mower ZT4204L -
Best for homelite oem:
Homelite OEM 541526001 Lawn Mower Mulching Plug Mulching Plug -
Best for mtd oem:
MTD Replacement Part Mulching Plug -
Best for ego compatible:
deawater AMP4200 Mower Mulch Plug Compatible with EGO Power+ 42” Z6 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Product Comparison: Best Kobalt 80v Mower Mulching Plug
Multi-compatible
731-07486 Lawn Mower Side Chute & 987-02516A Hinged Mulching Plug Kit Compatible with Craftsman, MTD, Troy Bilt, Yard Man 21" Deck Chute Lawn Mower/Tractor TB100, TB105, TB110, TB120
MWEDP
- Part Number:731-07486, 73107486, 687-02516, 68702516, 98702516, 987-02516A, 987-02516
- Compatible with MTD: 11A-A2S57, 12A-ABE7, 11A-AX7, 12A-AM57, 11A-BS57, 11A-BBL7, 11A-BBL765, 11A-B0BL765, 11A-B0S5700, 11A-B0BL700, 11A-A2S5700, 12A-A0BE700, 11A-A00X700, 12A-A0M5700 & More
- Compatible with Troy-Bilt Model: TB140, TB200, TB210, TB100, TB105, TB110, TB120, TB220, TB230, TB240, TB130 Lawn Mower & Lawn Tractor
- Compatible with CUB CADET: SC100, SC100H, SC100HW, SC300, SC300IP, SC300E, SC300HW, SC500HW, SC500, SC500E, SC500EQ, SC500EZ, SC500Z, SC700E, SC700H, SC700,
- Compatible with Yard Man Model: 11A-435D701 (2004), 11A-549Q755 (2008), 11A-549P713 (2004), 11A-439R401 (2003), 11A-435A701 (2006), 11A-439Q755 (2006), 11A-435D701 (2005), 11A-54MB055 (2007), 11A-435D401 (2003), 11A-54MY255 (2007), 11B-439Q755 (2007), 12A-569Q755 (2006)12AE46JA001 (2008), 12A-568Q701 (2005), 12A-568Q755 (2005), 12B-569Q755 (2007), 12AE46M3001 (2008), 12A-569Q701 (2006), 12AV566M055 (2008), 12AV566N255 (2008), 12AE469D755 (2006)
- Compatible with Craftsman: 247370960, 247374860, 247374900, 247375900, 247375910, 24737111, 24737116, 24737117, 24737126, 247372180, 24737034, 24737000, 247370000, 247370001, 24737010, 24738520, 247385290, 247372370, 247370310, 247370311, 247370341, 24737037, 247370370, 247370371, 24738903, 24738908, 247370100, 247370101, 24737031, 247370340
- Product Include: 1 x 987-02516A Hinged Mulching Plug Assembly; 1 x 731-07486 Lawn Mower Side Chute (W/Accessories)
Budget pick
FENXDN AMP4200 Mower Mulch Plug Compatible with EGO Power 42” Z6 Zero Turn Riding Mower, AMP4200 Mulch Plug for ZT4204L
FENXDN
- Replacement Part: AMP4200
- Seamless Compatibility: AMP4200 is a mulch plug compatible with EGO Power 42" Z6 Zero Turn Riding Mower, model ZT4204L, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance
- Easy Installation: This mulch plug can be easily installed on your mower, allowing you to mulch grass clippings for a neater lawn
- Efficient Mulching: By mulching grass clippings, you can return valuable nutrients to the soil, promoting a healthier lawn
- Durable Construction: Made from high-quality materials, this mulch plug is designed to withstand regular use and outdoor conditions
Best overall
EZYPAK 987-02516a Hinged Mulching Plug Assembly Compatible with MTD/Troy-Bilt/Yard Man TB110 TB130 TB230 – Replacement 987-02516 687-0251
EZYPAK
- Part number: 987-02516A 987-02516
- This part is made out of Plastic, it includes the Metal Bracket and the Spring. The purpose of this part is to cover the grass chute opening on the deck to keep the grass under for mulching
- Compatible with MTD models: 11A-A0JC006, 11A-A0JC027, 11A-B0JC006, 11A-B2M7004, 11A-B22Q704, 12AVB2M7004, 12AGB2JA004, 12AKC3KQ095, 12AKD3K9095, 12AVB2K9095, 12AVB26N704, 12AVB2J1704, 11A-A0JT706, 11A-A0JT827, 11A-A0S5706, 11A-B0JT706, 11A-B23T704, 11A-B26M004, 11A-B2BN704, 11A-B2J1704, 12AGB26G704, 12AGB2JZ704, 12AKC31E095, 12AKD31H095, 12AKD37K095, 12AKD3KB095, 12AVB26M004, 11A-B22Q704, 11A-B22Q704, 11A-B23T704, 11A-B23T704, 12AKC31E095, 12AKD31H095, 12AKD3KB095, 12AVB26N704, 12AVD32Q704
- Compatible with Troy-Bilt models: 11A-A26M011, 11A-A26M066, 11A-A26N211, 11A-A26N266, 11A-B29Q711, 11A-B29Q766, TB110 (11A-A26M011), TB110 (11A-A26M066), TB110 (11A-A26N211) , TB130 (11A-B29Q711), TB130 (11A-B29Q766), TB110 (11A-A23N011), TB110 (11A-A23N066), TB110 (11A-A23O211), TB130 (11A-B29Q711), TB130 (11A-B29Q766), 12A-A26M011, TB210 (12A-A26M011) , 12A-A26M066 (2010),TB210 (12A-A26M066), 12A-A26N211 (2010)
- Please check your machine model carefully before purchase, to avoid the purchase error caused by unable to install and use, if you have any questions, please contact us, the first time to reply to you and answer
Widest compatibility
987-02516A Hinged Mulching Plug Assembly Compatible With Troy-Bilt, Cub-Cadet, Yard Machines Models Replacement Hinged Mulching Plug TB110 TB130 TB230 987-02516 687-0251 – With Screw & Screw Washers
DECKMAN
- Compatible with Troy Bilt Mower TB110 TB130 TB230. Our hinged mulching fits most lawn mower. Hinged covers with screw holes and screw washers can be self-mounted
- Part Number：987-02516A 987-02516 687-02516, 68702516, 98702516
- Fits models (but not limited to): 11A-B2A9711, 12ACC6S6709, 18AEB9C7766, 12ABB22J756, 12AGB2S6701, 12AKD3AQ701, 11A-A2BA700, 12AVB2BV766, 11A-B22Q504, 11A-A2BA700, 18BEB9C7766, 18BEB9C7766, 18DGB2C7766, 12A-K2M5783, 12A-K2M7766, 18AEB9C7766, 18BGB2C7766, 12A-B2AQ897, 12ACC35S766, 12AGA25S711, 11A-B22Q504, 11A-A2BM711, 11A-A2BM711, 11A-A2BM711, 11A-B0BL765, 11A-B0BL765, 11A-B0BL765, 12A-A2BU711, 12A-A2BU711, 12A-A2BU711, 12A-A2BU711, 11A-A23O711, 12AVB2AQ711, 12AVB2AQ711, 12AVB2A3711, 12AVB2A3711
- Fits Model: 11A-B2BW799, 11A-B2RQ711, 11A-B2RQ711, 11A-B2RQ711, 11A-B0BL729, 11A-B0BL729, 11A-B2AQ711, 11A-B23Z758, 11A-A2BA758, 11A-A2BA758, 11A-A2BA758, 11A-A2BF758, 11A-A23K758, 11A-B28S799, 11A-B0S5700, 11A-B0S5700, 11A-B0S5700, 11A-B0S5700, 12B-B28S799, 12A-B28S799, 11A-B9A9729, 11A-B25F799, 12ABD3BZ711, 12ABD3BZ711, 11A-A25F799, 11A-B24Z758, 12AVB2RQ719, 12AGA2A6711, 11A-A0S5700, 11A-A0S5700, 11A-A0S5700, 12A-A03Z758, 12A-A03Z758
- Compatible with MTD Models: 11A-A0JC006 (2011), 11A-A0JC027 (2011), 11A-B0JC006 (2011), 11A-B2M7004 (2011), 11A-B22Q704 (2011), 12AVB2M7004 (2011), 12AGB2JA004 (2011), 12AKC3KQ095 (2012), 12AKD3K9095 (2012), 12AVB2K9095 (2011), 12AVB26N704 (2012), 12AVB2J1704 (2013), 11A-A0JT706 (2013), 11A-A0JT827 (2012), 11A-A0S5706, 11A-B0JT706 (2012), 11A-B23T704, 11A-B26M004 (2012), 11A-B2BN704, 11A-B2J1704 (2012), 12AGB26G704 (2012), 12AGB2JZ704 (2012), 12AKC31E095 (2013), 12AKD31H095 (2013).
MTD compatible
Lawn Mower Parts 987-02516A Hinged Mulching Plug Assembly, Compatible with MTD, Cub Cadet & S-napper Mower, for Troy Bilt Push Mower TB110 TB130 TB230, Fits 987-02516 21" Push/Walk Behind Mower
DECKMAN
- Part number：987-02516A 987-02516. 987-02516A Lawn Mower Mulching Plug Assembly Above The Above And Equipped With Fixing Screws
- 987-02516A Replaces: 687-02516, 68702516, 98702516
- Compatible with MTD: 11A-B0BL765, 11A-B0S5700, 11A-B0BL700, 11A-A2S5700, 12A-A0BE700, 11A-A00X700, 12A-A0M5700 & more
- See product description below to determine if this unit fits your model.
- 987-02516A Lawn Mower Mulching Plug Assembly Above The Above And Equipped With Fixing Screws
Cub Cadet fit
KLMHT 731-2363 Lawn Mower Mulch Plug Fits CUB Cadet MTD 42" Troy Bilt Pony, Bronco, Replaces 190-116 7311643A GW-7311643A 2150 LT1042 1600 2155 2130 LT1040 2135 2166
KLMHT
- Package Includes: 1 X Mulch Plug
- Part Number 731-2363 190-116 GW-7311643A 7311643A
- Fits Models: 2150, 1600, 2155, 1515, 1517, 2176, 2164, 2146, 1527, 1525, GT-2542,2135, 2166, 2130, 1170, LT-2180, LT-2138, LT-2042, LT-1042, LT-1040
- Compatibility: 116 38" & 42" Mulch Kit 1515 1517 1525 1170 1527 213 8" Mfg. Date H H 179 & After 214 2" Mfg. Date H H 179 & After 2146 2166 2176 GT-2542 LT-1040 LT-2042 LT-2138 LT-2180 LT-1042
OEM quality
EGO Power+ AMP4200 Z6 Zero Turn Riding Mower Mulch Plug for EGO 42” Z6 Zero Turn Riding Mower ZT4204L
EGO Power+
- Includes: (1) Mulching Plug
- For use with EGO POWER+ 42” Z6 Zero Turn Riding Mower ZT4204L model
- Delivers clean mulch clippings to promote lawn health
- Genuine EGO parts ensure compatibility, quality and performance
Homelite OEM
Homelite OEM 541526001 Lawn Mower Mulching Plug Mulching Plug
Homelite
- Genuine, OEM Homelite Replacement Part
- Homelite replacement mulching plug, part number 541526001
- Compatible with: Mulching Plug
MTD OEM
MTD Replacement Part Mulching Plug, Black
MTD Genuine Parts
- This is an O.E.M. authorized part
- Fits various MTD models
- OEM Part Number 731-2363
- This is a MTD replacement part
- Replaces Part Number 7311643A, GW-7311643A
EGO compatible
deawater AMP4200 Mower Mulch Plug Compatible with EGO Power+ 42” Z6 Zero Turn Riding Mower, Mulch Plug for ZT4204L
deawater
- Part number: AMP4200
- Compatibility with: EGO Power 42" Z6 Zero Turn Riding Mower, model ZT4204L, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance
- EASY INSTALLATION: Quick-attach design allows for simple insertion and removal without requiring any tools
- PERFORMANCE: Helps create finely cut grass clippings that decompose quickly and return nutrients to your lawn
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: Made from heavy-duty material to withstand regular use and outdoor conditions
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Buying Guide
FAQs
Which mulching plug is compatible with Kobalt 80V mowers?
Kobalt 80V mowers are not directly listed, but 987-02516A-compatible plugs (B0C3Q9HYG6, B09VGHL9G2, B097GJYZM5, B096LHXQQ9) may fit if they share MTD/Troy-Bilt undercarriage components.
What is the difference between hinged and non-hinged mulching plugs?
Hinged plugs (e.g., B0C3Q9HYG6, B09VGHL9G2) allow easy removal for switching between mulching and bagging, while non-hinged require full disassembly.
Are there mulching plugs specifically for EGO 42” Z6 Zero Turn mowers?
Yes, options like B0DNMFD2JF, B094BKN867, and B0F2FC24VM are labeled as compatible with EGO Power+ 42” Z6 models.
Which plug includes additional accessories like side chutes?
B0C3Q9HYG6 includes a side chute and mulching plug kit, while others are standalone mulching plugs.
Do any plugs claim OEM or branded compatibility?
B0D8WQN7PR is listed as Homelite OEM, and B00Y0O3MXO is an MTD replacement part, suggesting direct compatibility with specific brands.
Which mulching plug has the highest customer satisfaction?
Product reviews are not provided, but 987-02516A-compatible plugs (e.g., B09VGHL9G2, B097GJYZM5) are frequently listed, indicating common use.
Are there mulching plugs for CUB Cadet or Troy-Bilt mowers?
Yes, B097GJYZM5, B096LHXQQ9, and B0FF4M7ZJJ are explicitly compatible with CUB Cadet, Troy-Bilt, or MTD-branded models.
