Jelf
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Here is an update on my experiment mounting scoop knives (aka duck foot) on a Caroni TM1900. The mower has the standard 'B' rotor (28 mounting stations).
My initial report from last year is in 3 parts starting at
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...talk-flail-mowers-post4531161.html#post453116
Note that I mounted the scoop knives on shackles.
There was a record setting amount of rain in the Seattle area this past monsoon season. But just because the ground is too soft for the tractor doesn't prevent the grass from growing. This spring I mowed our pasture twice with an ancient self-propelled walk-behind bush hog type mower. By the time the grass had grown back again the pasture was finally dry enough to use the flail mower.
After hooking up the mower and doing the servicing I pulled off several sets of the scoop knives to check for wear. So far I cannot see any significant wear on any of the components. But it is still early days since the mower only has the equivalent of about 20 acres worth of use.
Another question for this experiment was whether any of the 'bow tie' cotter pins would get knocked out. So far the answer is "no"? Removing this type of cotter pin requires force in two directions. And I am always careful to insert the pin so the closed end of the pin comes around the rotor first when it is spinning.
I mowed several days ago and do have a stylish mohawk cut. A combination of weight (non-removable FEL), wide bar tires, 3 inch cut height, speed, grass type and height, likely all contributed to the grass under my wheel track not being cut as short as the grass I did not drive on. Do I care about the mohawk look? Nope. I have always cut at a 3 inch height and the pasture grows back nicely. Nor do I have any interest in slowing down since there are always other chores waiting their turn for my time.
Finally, if anyone else has mounted scoop knives on a TM1900 I would enjoy hearing about your experience with this setup.
My initial report from last year is in 3 parts starting at
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...talk-flail-mowers-post4531161.html#post453116
Note that I mounted the scoop knives on shackles.
There was a record setting amount of rain in the Seattle area this past monsoon season. But just because the ground is too soft for the tractor doesn't prevent the grass from growing. This spring I mowed our pasture twice with an ancient self-propelled walk-behind bush hog type mower. By the time the grass had grown back again the pasture was finally dry enough to use the flail mower.
After hooking up the mower and doing the servicing I pulled off several sets of the scoop knives to check for wear. So far I cannot see any significant wear on any of the components. But it is still early days since the mower only has the equivalent of about 20 acres worth of use.
Another question for this experiment was whether any of the 'bow tie' cotter pins would get knocked out. So far the answer is "no"? Removing this type of cotter pin requires force in two directions. And I am always careful to insert the pin so the closed end of the pin comes around the rotor first when it is spinning.
I mowed several days ago and do have a stylish mohawk cut. A combination of weight (non-removable FEL), wide bar tires, 3 inch cut height, speed, grass type and height, likely all contributed to the grass under my wheel track not being cut as short as the grass I did not drive on. Do I care about the mohawk look? Nope. I have always cut at a 3 inch height and the pasture grows back nicely. Nor do I have any interest in slowing down since there are always other chores waiting their turn for my time.
Finally, if anyone else has mounted scoop knives on a TM1900 I would enjoy hearing about your experience with this setup.
