Flail Mower Flail Mower, worthy purchase?

[flusher]

I have found this Flail mower that looks a little rough but could be worthwhile to purchase. What do you guys think? Is it worth $600? It is a 6 footer.

Jack

Check the gearbox and the knives.
These things can be a tad expensive if they need replacement.
Best to try it out before you buy, but I know that's not always possible.
I'd try to get the price down to $500.

Ah, Rolla MO. Went to UMR 1963-65.

 

[ihuntbear]

I sold one just like that one and a new set of knives last summer for 100.00 and a case of coor's lite to buy a bush cutter because my tractor had a hard time cutting tall grass due to under powered.Then I bought a new tractor last month with twice the power.Now I'm thinking why did I sell :confused2::confused2:

 

[tree farmer]

Check the gearbox and the knives.
These things can be a tad expensive if they need replacement.
Best to try it out before you buy, but I know that's not always possible.
I'd try to get the price down to $500.

Ah, Rolla MO. Went to UMR 1963-65.

+1 on parts being spendy. I bought a 72" Mott (Alamo) from a local golf course a few years back for $500. Does a great job until you hit some heavy brush or a big rock. After about an hour of mowing in a "rough area", nearly half the knives were broken. Mine has grass blades in it, but to use hammer (brush) knives, you have to change the cutter shaft. Also check the cutter shaft for straightness and bearings for smooth operation. A new cutter shaft for my 6' was $1100:shocked:. Flail-Master - Mower Replacement Parts, Commercial Riding Mower Parts, Rotary Cutter Parts, Blade grinders, Trimmer Line, Mowing Accessories - Flail Master - Flailmaster - has most all parts for lots of brands of flails. There is a seller from Oregon on ebay that imports new flails and other implements from China. I bought a 3 pt. log splitter from him and it works well.:thumbsup:...Dan.

 

[JackMentink]

I 'm a little way from Sikeston. It's down in the boothell and I am up in Rolla about 100 mile west of St. Louis on I-44. If they had another one for that price I'd buy it. Where was the auction? Is it a regular thing?

 

[greg_g]

First Monday of every Month. The rest of the month these guys travel around conducting equipment auctions in other areas. This and this may help

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