53" Commercial Centered Flail Mower, FH-FMC135 | Betstco Sales, Parts, and Service: (2024)

FAQs

What are the disadvantages of a flail mower? ›

Flail mowers tend to chop and bruise the grass more than other types, potentially affecting the quality of the hay. This bruising can lead to faster moisture loss, which might seem beneficial for drying but can actually reduce the nutritional value of the hay.

Most flail mowers require a minimum of 20 to 25 horsepower to operate effectively. Ensure that your compact tractor meets the minimum horsepower requirement of the flail mower you plan to use.

Flail mowers offer a superior cutting quality compared to brush hogs. Because they have several knives spinning at high speeds, they can cut through thick vegetation with ease and leave a clean, even finish.

We generally find 3 belts are good on tractors up to about 55-60hp , above that 4 or more belts is more durable. If you are only mowing low grass or not very dense growth it will be less stress on the belt drive.

When cutting grass and brambles,a flail mower head fitted with knives,or Y shape blades is the best choice.

Flail Mower Capabilities

Can cut small trees and saplings, handle rocks, and mow in both directions. Some models can even handle grass and vegetation up to 30 inches tall.

The engine RPM should be set high, with the PTO at 540 RPM. This speed ensures that the flails have enough velocity to lift and effectively chop the material. Operating at too low a speed can cause the mower to bog down, resulting in inefficient mowing.

In conclusion, brush hogs tend to be a better choice for large overgrown grassy fields and can handle such conditions with greater speed, though lower quality, than flail mowers.

The FL flail mower range is suitable for tractors from 23 to 40 PTO horsepower with a category 1 hitch. The FL mower is compact and light, making it a perfect choice for sub-compact or compact tractors. It's recommended for weekend farmers and gardening.

Flail mowers are best suited for trees with a diameter of up to 2 inches or slightly more. Attempting to cut larger trees may cause damage to the mower and result in inefficient cutting. Secondly, the type of trees and their density in the area plays a significant role.

Can you use a flail mower on wet grass? ›

While it is generally not a good idea to attempt to mow wet grass, a pedestrian flail mower can certainly handle wet grass conditions. Because pedestrian flail mowers do not use blades you do not need to worry about clogging up the blades as you would if you were attempting to mow wet grass with a conventional mower.

In conclusion, when a flail mower hits a rock, its design specifically helps to mitigate damage and maintain safety. The pivoting action of the flails reduces the impact force, the robustness of hammer blades handles such encounters better, and the overall mower design helps minimize debris projection.

Can I mow my lawn with a Flail Mower? Like a paddock-topper, it will cut long grass and woody matter, but it's also suitable for short grass such as lawns, leaving a high-quality finish if employed consistently.

As the blades of the flail mower are spinning vertically to the ground, the grass or material to be cut is lifted and cut/chopped many times before it is ejected from the rear of the flail mower.

Which Attachment Is Right For You? Most of our customers opt for the lower cost brush hog when choosing a mowing attachment to tackle basic mowing of fields and brush. If you're hoping for a cleaner cut or safety is a top priority, a flail mower is your best bet.

If you're wanting a polished, nicely cut lawn – the finish mower would be the best fit. If you're mowing along fences, cutting through dense material, or want to mow ditches and other hard to reach areas – the flail mower or offset flail mower would be a great fit.

Alternatively, flail brush cutters tend to have larger cut widths than rotary brush cutters, with cutting shafts ranging from 38 to 102 inches in width. Some triple-gang flail mowers come with attachments that increase that width to over 200 inches.