Flail Mower Let's talk flail mowers

[Kscessnadriver]

For what it's worth, I have solved my issues from about 6 weeks ago. Simply a bigger tractor makes my Titan flail run consistently in all cutting conditions. I moved up to a Massey Ferguson 150 and it's a night and day difference.

 

[Ricn]

Good tractor. We mowed and baled using a 165 years ago, with I had it now.

Ricn

 

[def38]

For what it's worth, I have solved my issues from about 6 weeks ago. Simply a bigger tractor makes my Titan flail run consistently in all cutting conditions. I moved up to a Massey Ferguson 150 and it's a night and day difference.

Amazing what that Perkins engine is capable of. My 231S uses the same engine but weighs considerably less than the 150 and handles the Titan flail without issue. What gear do you mow with?

 

[Ricn]

No longer have that tractor. We mowed in what ever gear my
grandpa said too, 2nd comes to mind. Long, long ago now.

Ricn

 

[Kscessnadriver]

Amazing what that Perkins engine is capable of. My 231S uses the same engine but weighs considerably less than the 150 and handles the Titan flail without issue. What gear do you mow with?

Depends on what I'm mowing, and I should preface it with, I have the 3 speed with a HI/LOW, so 6 gears. Pasture that I had mowed down a month ago, I was able to mow in 1H (or what would be 4th) today. Uphill in stuff that hadn't been mowed in months, I was running 2LO, otherwise I've been in 3LO.

 

[ramptester]

I picked up a Mott model 60 Hammer Knife fine cut this month. Got it for a steal at $300, but replaced both cuttershaft bearings and the belt for a quick $300 more. There is a pronounced gear whine under load, so looking for suggestions on diagnosis and possible gearbox rebuild. It cuts very well, like a finish mower without the windrows.

 

[whirly]

Grease and gear oil checked? I would assume since you did the other repairs you checked but it's just a reminder in case ...

 

[ramptester]

Yes, everything greased up. I would post a video with sound but not sure how to post it

 

[whirly]

Put it on Youtube and post the link.

 

[ramptester]

Ok. The tensioner pulley bearing is bad, but it is not causing this sound I don稚 think..
Alamo/Mott Hammer Knife Flail mower Oliver 550 fine cut - YouTube