I didn't find the answer in 576 prior pages, so I'll just put a new post here:
I have a few acres of grassy/shrubby terrain that I need to knock down once a year or so. Mostly grass, some small saplings. I have a BX2671 with the 60in belly mower that I use for the lawn, but its not the right tool for for the rougher areas. I have no plans to change to anything bigger than the BX, so anything that involves a JD550 dozer or new tractor is out. So a flail with hammer blades sounds like the right tool for the job.
From reading up on this, it looks like the biggest thing the BX can lift and spin is a 48in flail. So, I am trying to get some comments on the available small flail mowers. So far I have found:
Caroni TL1200 (47in, 463lb)
Caroni 47 Inch Flail Mower-Flail Mower | Agri Supply 53412
Woodmax FM54 (50in, 410lb)
Flail Mowers for Sale | FM-62 Flail Mower | Flail Mower 62" | Finish mower - WoodMaxx
(yes, I know, 50 is greater than 48, but same ballpark. Oh, and their tags are off, it links to the 54in unit, not the 62 )
Betsco FH-EF125 'standard duty' (48in, 417lb)
48" Standard Duty Flail Mower, FH-EF125 |
(they say grass only for applications)
Betstco FH-EFG125 'medium duty' (48in, 515in)
48" Medium Duty Flail Mower, FH-EFG125 |
(they say 'up to 2in')
Betstco FH-EFGC125 'heavy duty' (48in, 600lb)
48" Heavy Duty Flail Mower, FH-EFGC125 |
Titan 48in 3-point with side-shift (48in, 593lb)
https://www.palletforks.com/three-p...nt-flail-mower-with-hydraulic-side-shift.html
(don't have a hydraulic circuit, but that can be added)
Landpride FM2548 (48in, 780lb)
https://www.landpride.com/products/910/fm25-series-flail-mowers
Gearmore (lots of different versions) GML-49SH (49in, 660lbs)
http://www.gearmore.com/gearmore/orderportal/catalog_presentation/by_group/0/89/0/0/0/0/0
Different price points, different weights, different countries of origin, obvious quality differences in the workmanship. Anyone have experience with one of those units on a 25hp BX2671 ? I dont know what is realistic to lift with the BX three-point. I will probably use the FEL for a counterweight, but there is so much the thing can lift. I doubt I would even get the Landpride off the ground.