Flail Mower Let's talk flail mowers

[Dan in MN]

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You won't find any pricing info online for a REARS as that's set by the dealer and you can't order it or parts directly from the manufactory in Oregon. That being said, their mowers are priced out by the foot (cutting width) plus shipping. I bought a 84" (7 ft.) SPF which out here worked out to be just a shade under $930.00 per foot! And in less than 6 months have had to replace the rotor ($1,400.00) due to it getting bent when a 3" diameter piece of tree branch got jammed, shipping & repair of original rotor ($980.00) . Now I've had to change out the rotor again because the "new" one has come out of balance. I've also had to weld the side plates due to cracking. Now unless your 20+ acres are like a golf course or a football field and totally rock and debris free, I'd suggest getting something like a Caroni 1900. I've used Caroni's since '04 and have mowed everything with them. Just got done mowing 250+ acres with the 1900 and with all kinds of debris....rock, concrete, metal, stumps, old fencing etc.. The Caroni will withstand a lot more "abuse" than most. The last "large" thing that I hit and jammed in the Caroni was what appeared to be a cap of some sort that looks like the military ('40's) used for target practice! Damage to the Caroni..... 3 bent clevises......total cost to repair.....$21.00! If I would have had the "other" mower on..........I can only imagine what the damage would have been!
So with this little bit of rant & rave, you decide where to spend your money

Well heck I'm glad I did ask, because when you first said that I thought you meant the Rears was much better... :laughing:

I wish Caroni made something bigger than 73", if I change I want something ~88-96". Here's a deal if someone is looking..

https://www.fastline.com/v100/Alamo...ail-bde7909b-ec5e-48e0-a698-bbca51d14ec5.aspx

I don't like that amount of offset for the way it would fit in my parking area, otherwise I wouldn't have posted the link... There's a New Holland 918h a couple hours from me that I'm very interested in if mine were to sell (which it won't in Nov in MN...lol)...

 

[docsfarm]

For what its worth... I didn't think I'd want much offset either... Until I started mowing some with my flail mower. Then I offset it as far as it can go and love it more!! Now I'm able to park it in my spot with full offset. I do with I could find a hydraulic offset kit for Landpride flail mowers though!

 

[powerscol]

For what its worth... I didn't think I'd want much offset either... Until I started mowing some with my flail mower. Then I offset it as far as it can go and love it more!! Now I'm able to park it in my spot with full offset. I do with I could find a hydraulic offset kit for Landpride flail mowers though!

I believe the Landpride units are made by Maschio - you could match up models and check with them. They show it as an option on the Brava series. I have also seen them for other brands that may fit. Someone here will probably know a lot more than me.

 

[docsfarm]

I believe the Landpride units are made by Maschio - you could match up models and check with them. They show it as an option on the Brava series. I have also seen them for other brands that may fit. Someone here will probably know a lot more than me.

I actually emailed Maschio a month or more ago and they never got back to me. Maybe I'll look closer at their website and see if I can just match something up. Maybe I'll email Landpride too.

 

[powerscol]

I actually emailed Maschio a month or more ago and they never got back to me. Maybe I'll look closer at their website and see if I can just match something up. Maybe I'll email Landpride too.

Try MCALLISTER Kristin <kmcallister@maschio.us>
or the manager
LAVELLI Filippo <flavelli@maschio.us>
or Italy
info@maschio.com

Hope this helps

 

[leonz]

Good Morning fellow Board members and resident members of the Flail Mower Nations,


I wanted to pass this along to all of you:


Micro Mark has a table top low speed water bath tool grinder for sharpening.
It is on page 87 of thier current catalog and the retail price is $99.00+tax and shipping

The tool rest is very large and will carry the weight of cast flail hammers to resharpen
them as well as the hardened flail mower side slicer and scoop knives.

The item number is #86566
Shop Small Hobby Tools & Miniature Tools from Micro Mark


LeonZ

 

[leonz]

I believe the Landpride units are made by Maschio - you could match up models and check with them. They show it as an option on the Brava series. I have also seen them for other brands that may fit. Someone here will probably know a lot more than me.

Yes they are made by Maschio, I just hope that Kubota does not kick them to the curb as that would be a huge mistake on their part as the Maschio Flail Mowers are very well built.

 

[powerscol]

Good Morning fellow Board members and resident members of the Flail Mower Nations,


I wanted to pass this along to all of you:


Micro Mark has a table top low speed water bath tool grinder for sharpening.
It is on page 87 of thier current catalog and the retail price is $99.00+tax and shipping

The tool rest is very large and will carry the weight of cast flail hammers to resharpen
them as well as the hardened flail mower side slicer and scoop knives.

The item number is #86566
Shop Small Hobby Tools & Miniature Tools from Micro Mark


LeonZ

Leon - do you have and use this unit? I have wanted one to sharpen knives and other tools too, but I think the 120 grit is too coarse and the stone is not changeable per tech support. Just wondering. I have been looking for a wet grinder, so this was a good reminder. I was hoping to find one that has lockable indexing on the table too.
Thanks - Keith

PS Confirmed delivery for my mower is Friday. Iowa Farm Equipment used Fedex to ship

 

[leonz]

About that table top wet grinder offered by Micromark,


I do not own that model, I have a 30 year old WEN wet well grinder that is no longer made.

There are a bunch of them on the market with a wide price range but I see nothing bad about this one.




The tabletop wet grinders slow speed and the water bath are what makes them shine as the water is a lubricant as well as a coolant. and from what I remember mine is that coarse and the edges were still beautiful. I have not needed to use it in along time.

The tool rest on my Wen wet well grinder is lockable with a small wheel just like the twin tool rests on the unit offered by Micromark on page 87 of thier catalog.

Did they happen to mention whether it was coming on a semi trailer with a drop deck gate????? I hope.
The reason I ask is because the Samsonite Guerillas were loaned to UPS the week I ordered the new starter for my mule and it took 2 tries to get on my doorstep in one piece-I called the dealer and asked if they wanted the broken one back and they said no. They have not called to have the broken one returned yet so its sitting in my scrap metal bucket.

I hope they do not have it loaded in a straight truck or box truck without a ramp.

 

[powerscol]

It being delivered to my local CoOp that has a full loading doc and lots of big loaders. They know not to accept if damaged and to not ant problems with the shipping container on the bill of lading. I can get there within about 1/2 hour if needed. The folks there are artist when it comes to being careful. Not sure the type of truck FedEx uses out of ABQ for delivery. However most I have seen around here have the hydraulic lift gate. However I will go get it from the CoOp with my deck over trailer. Its supposed to be on a sturdy pallet all wrapped up. Once on my trailer I can use my forks, or assemble it there and back the tractor on and hook up to take it off. We shall see. Thanks for asking.