Flail Mower Let's talk flail mowers

[bruceha2000]

The A/C cab is nice, but a 72" Hustler would likely get the job done quicker, and better.

Unless he passes out from heat stroke

 

[hunt4570]

Unless he passes out from heat stroke

Well then he's done mowing...

 

[bruceha2000]

True, done mowing but the mowing wouldn't be done! Besides, depending on his terrain, the tractor might be a more comfortable ride. But then I know nothing about Z-turns, might be Hustler is the Cadillac (remember when those were a status symbol?) ride of Z-turn mowers.

 

[John0829]

I mow once a week unless rain pushes it back, usual cut is taking 1" to 2".

Try mowing more often,,
if the grass is the correct height when you start,, it will look great after cutting,,

I mowed 4 acres yesterday,, not a tire track,,,

 

[Lnk]

I mow once a week unless rain pushes it back, usual cut is taking 1" to 2".

Wow, seems like I am mowing every 3 days right now. Must be nice. Oh, and 8inches each time

 

[troverman]

True, done mowing but the mowing wouldn't be done! Besides, depending on his terrain, the tractor might be a more comfortable ride. But then I know nothing about Z-turns, might be Hustler is the Cadillac (remember when those were a status symbol?) ride of Z-turn mowers.

I own a side landscaping business, and I run zero turn mowers and tractors with flail mowers. Zero turn mowers take more skill to operate (well) when compared to a tractor or riding mower. However, once you know what you're doing, they are simply the fastest and best way to mow grass, by a long shot. All of them have spring seats, and a couple of brands, like Ferris, have full front and rear suspension. But I don't equate a tractor and flail mower to a zero turn - two completely different purposes. A tractor and flail mower is overkill for just weekly lawn maintenance, and won't leave nearly as good a cut, nor get it done as fast, nor be capable of getting in and out of tight spots. The zero turn mower is also likely more stable on sidehills, even though they have a tendency to want to turn or slide downhill. However, the zero turn mower is not designed for any type of "rough" terrain, gets stuck very easily in any type of mud or even in wet areas, and quickly gets overwhelmed in grass that is between 8-12" tall or greater. So they each have a purpose. A flail mower is designed for tall grass with light brush or vines - with the idea being you can mow less frequently; something like a field. A finish mower would be designed for just grass and more frequent mowings, with a better cut quality.

 

[John0829]

Sure proud my grass does not grow that fast. I know some who mow more frequently but I hate mowing. I mean I REALLY HATE mowing! As time has taken its toll on me it takes me 11+ hard non-stop hours to mow and trim all that we (I) keep maintained. A few years ago I could do it all in 1 day but now I have to break it down into 2 days. Oh, the place looks nice but I have other/better things I want to do with my time than push or sit on a mower (tractor) or pack a trimmer.

My dream come true would be to mow it once in the spring and it stay that way till fall or second best be able to mow only once a month.

Wow, seems like I am mowing every 3 days right now. Must be nice. Oh, and 8inches each time

 

[hunt4570]

Sure proud my grass does not grow that fast. I know some who mow more frequently but I hate mowing. I mean I REALLY HATE mowing! As time has taken its toll on me it takes me 11+ hard non-stop hours to mow and trim all that we (I) keep maintained. A few years ago I could do it all in 1 day but now I have to break it down into 2 days. Oh, the place looks nice but I have other/better things I want to do with my time than push or sit on a mower (tractor) or pack a trimmer.

My dream come true would be to mow it once in the spring and it stay that way till fall or second best be able to mow only once a month.

And I like mowing.. relaxes me, all I have to do is ride around.. easy peasy compared to the other stuff I do..

 

[troverman]

I enjoy mowing as well, although it gets old after 30 acres or so...

 

[bruceha2000]

My dream come true would be to mow it once in the spring and it stay that way till fall or second best be able to mow only once a month.

Astroturf!!

I own a side landscaping business, and I run zero turn mowers and tractors with flail mowers. Zero turn mowers take more skill to operate (well) when compared to a tractor or riding mower. However, once you know what you're doing, they are simply the fastest and best way to mow grass, by a long shot. All of them have spring seats, and a couple of brands, like Ferris, have full front and rear suspension. But I don't equate a tractor and flail mower to a zero turn - two completely different purposes. A tractor and flail mower is overkill for just weekly lawn maintenance, and won't leave nearly as good a cut, nor get it done as fast, nor be capable of getting in and out of tight spots. The zero turn mower is also likely more stable on sidehills, even though they have a tendency to want to turn or slide downhill. However, the zero turn mower is not designed for any type of "rough" terrain, gets stuck very easily in any type of mud or even in wet areas, and quickly gets overwhelmed in grass that is between 8-12" tall or greater. So they each have a purpose. A flail mower is designed for tall grass with light brush or vines - with the idea being you can mow less frequently; something like a field. A finish mower would be designed for just grass and more frequent mowings, with a better cut quality.

Agree with all that you said. It would take me forever to mow my yard with the tractor and a flail. Not that huge and way too many "obstacles" to make it reasonable to do even the more open areas. It will be used to mow the fields. And, there are few areas of the yard that could be described as flat or smooth. I'm not sure a Z turn would be much faster than my garden tractor because there is no way I could mow at speed. I could use a 100 or so yards of good topsoil