Flail Mower Let's talk flail mowers

[JethroB]

When you flip it over backwards, does the tranny oil run out?

No leaking issues. I put a temporary plug in the top filler hole to prevent that.

 

[ShowroomShine]

So I picked up a used but like new Ferri FM155 flail recently for my 1025R. After some grease and gear box oil I tried it out on the highest cut setting. I found that it does not cut anywhere near as nice or clean in taller grass as my Alamo flail, no matter the speed. The knives look pretty decent and aren’t beat up.

Where can I find a manual for this mower and is this generally a good mower or is there a reason for the poor cut?

 

[JethroB]

So I picked up a used but like new Ferri FM155 flail recently for my 1025R. After some grease and gear box oil I tried it out on the highest cut setting. I found that it does not cut anywhere near as nice or clean in taller grass as my Alamo flail, no matter the speed. The knives look pretty decent and aren’t beat up.

Where can I find a manual for this mower and is this generally a good mower or is there a reason for the poor cut?

I’ve found with my Caroni the higher the cut setting produces the poorest cut.

 

[leonz]

So I picked up a used but like new Ferri FM155 flail recently for my 1025R. After some grease and gear box oil I tried it out on the highest cut setting. I found that it does not cut anywhere near as nice or clean in taller grass as my Alamo flail, no matter the speed. The knives look pretty decent and aren’t beat up.

Where can I find a manual for this mower and is this generally a good mower or is there a reason for the poor cut?

Hello showroomshine,

The Ferri Flail Mower like all flail mowers is best operated at
the lowest setting or 2 inch cutting height as this creates
the highest pressure gradient/suction pressure to cut and
lift the clippings up and over the flail mower rotor and back
down to the ground.

The Ferri Family has been making farm implements for
4 generations since 1844 and is a world leader in
mower technology.

You have an excellent mower for all conditions and it will
outlast your current mule and the next one as long as you
take care of it.

With your mower you can flip the side slicer knives to expose
a fresh sharp edge for mowing.

The best and easiest way to maintain a paper cut sharp edge
on your side slicer knives is to invest in a wet well grinder
from the folks at the Micromark Company.

www.micromark.com

The low speed water bath cooled grinding wheel is the best way to
safely cool grind your side slicer knives.

The wet well grinder sold by Micromark is currently $99.00 plus sales
tax and shipping.

The low speed wet well grinder can be used for grinding sharp edges
on chisels and pocket knives as well.

You can send the FERRI Company an e-mail with the 155 flail mowers
serial number and your physical address and I am sure they will supply
you with an owners manual either by mail or via a PDF file that you can
print out in landscape form which is easier to read.

Happy mowing.

 

[Gregster613]

I lost my dog Maggie this past saturday. We think she had a stroke. Looked like she laid down and went to sleep. She was only 3

So sorry to hear that Nova! Unfortunate at only 3 also, yet a stroke can happen at any time. Still sorry news.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Currently I am being offered full new bearing assemblies, a new axle weldment and a new set of hammers. I appreciate the fast response. but... the idea of needing to rebuild the whole thing that I have nothing but trouble with isn't super exciting. I am contemplating my next steps.

Did you ever get this resolved?

 

[Weeb]

Has anyone here ever drilled additional holes in their flail mower to allow a bit more height when cutting? I was thinking of adding a couple more holes to see if I could bump up the cutting height from 4 inches to closer to 6 inches for pasture mowing.

 

[TractorTYMe]

After 100+ h on my 68'' offset palletforks.com flail mower, I sold it due to the lack of available service parts, then I went and got a Betstco AGL165 articulating flailmower. Still made in China I suppose, but they seem well made. Have absolutely nothing bad to say about the palletforks.com mower. Just the company itself suck.

 

[leonz]

Has anyone here ever drilled additional holes in their flail mower to allow a bit more height when cutting? I was thinking of adding a couple more holes to see if I could bump up the cutting height from 4 inches to closer to 6 inches for pasture mowing.

Your flail mower will not work well if you do that but if you want a rougher
cut just raise the three point hitch 6 inches and lock it in place after you
set the roller on the ground.

 

[leonz]

After 100+ h on my 68'' offset palletforks.com flail mower, I sold it due to the lack of available service parts, then I went and got a Betstco AGL165 articulating flailmower. Still made in China I suppose, but they seem well made. Have absolutely nothing bad to say about the palletforks.com mower. Just the company itself suck.

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I am so sorry to hear of your bad experience.

There are many very high quality of build smaller American or Italian made flail mowers available.