Mowing Flail Mower Size for TC55/DX55

   / Flail Mower Size for TC55/DX55 #1  

Matto75

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Madison, WI
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CIH DX55
Howdy,

New to TractorByNet and looking for some insight from TC55 owners on its flail mower capacity. I just bought its red sister this fall with MFWD, EHSS, and loader. Adding beet juice to AG tires soon for another 1,000 lb. I'll be getting a 3 ph flail mower by next mowing season and don't want to buy smaller than what I have to. Not worried about 6' mowers or those in the 800-900 lb range, should be no problem. Mower I'd like is Woodmaxx FM-96H. 87" cutting width and weighs 1350 lb. Woodmaxx says 50 HP minimum. Some stuff I'll only mow once a year, so it could be thick, and I'll be on some steep ground. I know it's well within lift capacity but will I be light in the front or on power? My dad, lifelong farmer with bigger tractors, advises buying the better-built, heavier mower and just mowing slower if power needed. But neither of us have much experience with this tractor or 3 ph flails. Your experience with this tractor, or 4055, or T2410, is much appreciated. Thanks!
 
   / Flail Mower Size for TC55/DX55 #2  
Welcome to TBN.

I have a Flail but not your tractor so can't offer much. Flails are light in weight but require HP in heavy cutting conditions.

Hopefully someone will chime in with your machine combination and offer opinions.
 
   / Flail Mower Size for TC55/DX55
  • Thread Starter
#3  
Thanks Richard!
 
   / Flail Mower Size for TC55/DX55 #4  
I have an older version of your rig and run an 88" Mott flail. Mine is fine cut, and 43 engine 35 PTO hp makes for some slow cutting in thick grasses. It's fine for coarse grass and undergrowth. Beautiful finish, but low range 2nd gear most often if mowing once a year. Ymmv
Jim
 
   / Flail Mower Size for TC55/DX55
  • Thread Starter
#5  
Jim- I've heard good things about your tractor and mower. I should be in good shape based on your experience. Thanks!
 

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