Flail Mower Let's talk flail mowers

[Okie Again]

Well I am pretty new at all this but I did switch them just to make sure I did not have them backwards with no change. I can take a better look at that however.

 

[Fallon]

Woodmaxx FM62H has stopped sliding to extend. It feels like it is trying there is a small bog down on the engine when I try. It worked when I first put it on in the fall then this spring won't budge. There is foam in my transmission oil I have added 4 gallons but still can't see an oil level. Could I just be that low on fluid or should I be looking at the flail mower? I don't have anything else except the front end loader running on the hydraulics and it runs fine.

4 gallons is a problem. Either it was way low from a leak or you over filled it. It varries a bit depending on extending or retracting hydraulics a bit. But not 4 gallons worth in a CUT or SCUT.

The engine logging or bogging when you move hydraulics indicates it's the hydraulics are pushing against something basically immovable. Either the hydraulics are at the end of their travel, a QD is stuck or not seated, or the slide mechanism is jammed. Not familiar as with the Woodmax, but my Peruzzo side shift can often jam up with grass clippings. Easy enough to clean out with compressed air or even just a stick. But it can pack in enough after a half day mowing to jam it up sometimes.

 

[Okie Again]

After 2 gallons I saw the fluid level below the foam. Then months later when issues started again I could not see the fluid level. I added the another 2 gal still don't see the level but was afraid to add more. I will check for a jam. I can not move it even with me pressing on it with my foot and the wife running the controls. Can't see anything blocking. I will try again this evening to look at it

 

[JWR]

After 2 gallons I saw the fluid level below the foam. Then months later when issues started again I could not see the fluid level. I added the another 2 gal still don't see the level but was afraid to add more. I will check for a jam. I can not move it even with me pressing on it with my foot and the wife running the controls. Can't see anything blocking. I will try again this evening to look at it

I think you have a mechanical blockage of some sort. The engine would not bog down/labor as you said it did if it were just low fluid. But you must also have a significant leak somewhere to have put that much hyd fluid in it more than once (!)

 

[Fallon]

After 2 gallons I saw the fluid level below the foam. Then months later when issues started again I could not see the fluid level. I added the another 2 gal still don't see the level but was afraid to add more. I will check for a jam. I can not move it even with me pressing on it with my foot and the wife running the controls. Can't see anything blocking. I will try again this evening to look at it

Hydraulics operate at 2,500psi. Not sure how big those cylinders are, but I can guarantee more than 1sq inch, probably several square inches. So if 2,500-10,000+ lbs of force can't move it your foot or even several fat people jumping on something isn't going to do any better. Just be aware of how much force hydraulics put out. They won't even slow down when crushing your foot to a pulp if something pops free at an inopportune time.

 

[Okie Again]

Called Woodmaxx they could not figure anything for sure but because it is less than a year old they are sending me a new hydraulic cylinder.

 

[Xfaxman]

Remove the fastener from the rod end of the existing cylinder. Block it up an see if the cylinder works.

 

[TheFarmerInAdell]

That was the thing I did not know the length, thanks, I can find what I want now.

My SHD88 took a 7/8"x58" belt. It was coded CX54, which I believe is the size you should search.

 

[John0829]

My SHD88 took a 7/8"x58" belt. It was coded CX54, which I believe is the size you should search.

Thanks I'll check it out.

 

[ptoengageant]

Hi everyone, I'm new around these parts and am also a new owner of a Kubota LX2610. I'm in the market for a flail mower with hammers for a couple acres of land, mainly to be used for clearing and keeping some brushy overgrowth (think good-sized wild rose and 10-18' tall Russian Olive, along with a smattering of other invasive and unwanted shrubberies) away from our stone walls and keeping a small field mowed. I've done a bit of research and have come up with the following list of potential candidates. I'm trying to keep the price range to the sub-$2500 mark, but if there is a good reason to go with a more expensive option, I'd like to hear it. Also, please feel free to suggest anything that I've missed. I don't have rear remotes and would be happy with a manual offset, so side shift isn't necessary. Thanks!

Del Morino Flipper 158 (62") - $3100 (this is from my local dealer)
Everything Attachment SLE-160 - $3915
WoodMaxx FM-62 (62") - $2,499
Betstco FH-EFG135 (60") - $1625