Flail Mower Let's talk flail mowers

[dieseldoc25]

If anyone is looking, this is a little narrower than I really want but seems like a really good deal. I called, they're asking $2800 us... https://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/farm-equipment/for-sale/27523995/2016-maschio-giraffona-230

 

[leonz]

If any of them are ready to work grab at least one of them as your looking at 8-9K in a new machine with sealed bearings (YUCKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!) I am not happy that they went to sealed bearings at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[leonz]

If anyone is looking, this is a little narrower than I really want but seems like a really good deal. I called, they're asking $2800 us... https://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/farm-equipment/for-sale/27523995/2016-maschio-giraffona-230

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This Maschio orchard and vineyard flail shredder is an all purpose mower that needs work but it would be worth restoring over winter it just needs a lot of parts.

It can mow ditches while you are on the shoulder of the road as well as mowing vertical to cut brush back and also elevated with the mower raised by the three point hitch.

 

[jthibodeau89]

If any of them are ready to work grab at least one of them as your looking at 8-9K in a new machine with sealed bearings (YUCKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!) I am not happy that they went to sealed bearings at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I modified my 25A to add a grease fittings and installed greasable bearings on the rotor. I'll probably do the same to my 390. I agree that the sealed bearings are a step backwards. I also want to add a'am anti-wrap feature to the ends of the 25A rotor.

 

[woolyAcres]

If anyone is looking, this is a little narrower than I really want but seems like a really good deal. I called, they're asking $2800 us... https://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/farm-equipment/for-sale/27523995/2016-maschio-giraffona-230

For a 2016 unit that looks pretty heavily used/abused. I guess the price accounts for most of that wear but I'd want to inspect that in person before committing $2800 and an un-known amount of repair.

 

[leonz]

I modified my 25A to add a grease fittings and installed greasable bearings on the rotor. I'll probably do the same to my 390. I agree that the sealed bearings are a step backwards. I also want to add a'am anti-wrap feature to the ends of the 25A rotor.

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Hello jthibideaux,


Not trying to be a pain in the backside, but you will want to hold off on doing that as you will destroy the bearings if and when you weld on the flail mower rotor OR the side plate weldments welded to the flail mower shroud as the current passing through the flail mower rotor will not have a solid path to ground and the grease will cook the bearings. The other thing is that you need to be able to slide the rotor freely from side to side to remove it if and when the time comes.


Leon

 

[jthibodeau89]

Thanks for the heads up, but i am familiar with proper grounding and bearings. I will ground to the rotor when welding anti-wrap stud to the rotor. The collar will be bolted or welded to the end plates. The unit will disassemble the same as it does now. I will post pics when complete.

 

[chit3522]

Is anyone familiar with Bush Hog flail mower FH90? One is for sale near me for $1000.

 

[Fallon]

Is anyone familiar with Bush Hog flail mower FH90? One is for sale near me for $1000.

I dont believe Brush Hog ever made flails. I think they were just re-branded Ford flails. Other than being old at this point the Ford flails have a good reputation as a light to mid weight flail.

 

[def38]

Thanks for the heads up, but i am familiar with proper grounding and bearings. I will ground to the rotor when welding anti-wrap stud to the rotor. The collar will be bolted or welded to the end plates. The unit will disassemble the same as it does now. I will post pics when complete.

I'll be very interested to see photos of your anti-wrap mod.