Flail Mower Let's talk flail mowers
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I'm getting back to this project. Looking at the parts listed online for Alamo/Mott and Ebay as well. My machine looks a lot like the Mott model 88. Maybe it's really a 96? As in 96" long drum; I'll count the stations first and resolve the numbers. I found some likely parts on Flail Master, eyeing up the 5/16" diameter knives (min has a 5/16" through bolt instead of the clevis pin of the Mott). That would make it a fine cut drum. More to figure out, still haven't pulled a clevis and knife assy. A plus? They sell weld on lugs. I am missing one (or both, of one station; need to inspect), that would be convenient. Flail Master has the most thorough (or publicly accessible) web page of parts.
It looks like the Mott model 88 or 96 is pretty close. Flail Master seems to have the most online information. I'll pull a set and then call them. I may end up buying an original IH knife from Ebay. Then there is no question what the dimensions should be. I also noticed that Flail Master has weld on mounting ears/lugs. I need one, so that would be a higher chance of matching the weight. Can't be too much to order one and see (obviously if I measure what I have and send pictures that would help).
The Flail Master 5/16" hole knives look like a good start. Mine has a clevis hanger. I'll have to add that length to these. They don't show an elongated hole to use what mine are. Something to do!
Fine-Cut Blade (MH 386)
(102086/02988196)
Pin Mounted
.087” Thick
1 1/4” Wide
4.7” Tall
5/16” Mtg. hole
The Flail Master 5/16" hole knives look like a good start. Mine has a clevis hanger. I'll have to add that length to these. They don't show an elongated hole to use what mine are. Something to do!
Fine-Cut Blade (MH 386)
(102086/02988196)
Pin Mounted
.087” Thick
1 1/4” Wide
4.7” Tall
5/16” Mtg. hole
Can anyone help Me ID this mower? It's for sale nearby, owner can't tell me what make or model (red flag #1). It's short money and he says it works, so it could fit the bill for a cheap pond bank mower for me. I just want to be sure it's not pure crap to begin with.
It looks a lot like many of the generic Chinesium units coming over. Brand ID will also help me determine actual value. ETA- 60" width
ETAA- It's a victory unit from what I can tell.
Any help appreciated!
It looks a lot like many of the generic Chinesium units coming over. Brand ID will also help me determine actual value. ETA- 60" width
ETAA- It's a victory unit from what I can tell.
Any help appreciated!
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Sid Post
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It has the general appearance of a Chinese unit. Does the flail rotate freely? Hard to tell if it is balanced sitting on the ground as well.
Why isn't it being used, or used recently?
diesel85
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Here's a video on it:
See if the seller is willing to hook it up and run it. Otherwise you may be buying a
"project" you don't really want or have time for.
350c
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I noticed there was no demo of mowing a ditch or bank ... ???
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Pull the cover and check the belts. They are usually the first thing to go on these offset flails. Could be difficult to replace if worn or dry rotted.
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I also noticed they didn't grease the left drum bearing and it was squealing by the end of the video. That bearing is often over looked because it's hard to get to. Be sure to test any of these mowers before buying.
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I have one of these and it is a decent mower, I have mowed with it a a 45 degree drop below horizontal on ditch banks and at almost 90 degrees up trimming bushes.
It is a decent unit for the price in my opinion.
Mowing while tilted down;
mowing while tilted up;
and level mowing some lawn when my mower went down
It is a decent unit for the price in my opinion.
Mowing while tilted down;
mowing while tilted up;
and level mowing some lawn when my mower went down
Thanks all,
It's a victory. I haven't gone to see it yet, but the Poster is asking $3k for it. I looked up the unit online and I can buy a new one for $2800.delivered. Never mind.....another delirious FB market seller.
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It's a victory. I haven't gone to see it yet, but the Poster is asking $3k for it. I looked up the unit online and I can buy a new one for $2800.delivered. Never mind.....another delirious FB market seller.
BCRL-155 Standard Duty 3 Point Offset Ditch Bank Flail Mower - Victory Tractor Implements
Tackle ditch, bank, and roadside mowing with the BCRL-155 Ditch Mower, designed for 30–45 HP tractors. With a 61″ cutting width, 33″ hydraulic side‑shift, a ...
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Victory is almost (is?) the same as Nova Tractor. I have a BCRM 175.
The hydraulic lines on the swing out function tend to get pinched and split. They are heavy...mine is almost 1000 lbs.
With the hammers, they eat brush like Mikey eats Life cereal.
The hydraulic lines on the swing out function tend to get pinched and split. They are heavy...mine is almost 1000 lbs.
With the hammers, they eat brush like Mikey eats Life cereal.
I might also note that the hydraulic fluid is also an extremely effective bolt lubricant. I sheared off the banjo bolt on my side shift (the cylinder has an unfortunate tendency to rotate up and put them in the line of fire from yoke - I really need to just put a like 1.5" stop collar on it which would 100% "solve" the problem) and sprayed down the 3pt yoke bolts with hydraulic fluid. Luckily I had some spare banjo bolts so easy out, replace.. good to go... except that the hydraulic fluid let the bolts start rotating and shifting and about 30m later 2 are gone and the other 2 are loose. Lesson learned, take the affected bolts out, spray down with brake cleaner/degreaser, and use red loctite..
I've got a heavier tractor, A Mahindra 2665, which is north of 5000lbs with the FEL on it. The BCRM-175 is 985lbs, or about 20% of the tractor's weight. I've already reversed the rear rims for another ~5-6" of track width. I'd go narrower, but the 61" is only 40 lbs lighter, and I lose the reach down the bank I need. Anyone have a similar setup. weight-wise, and how did it behave? I want to hang the flail off the side down a 45 degree bank around my pond. Basically a flat-topped donut berm with steep banking on either side.
Victory is now selling Bowell branded flails, which I hear are more or less the same as Nova, which also seem to have favorable reviews. 800G hammer knives with a Comer gearbox (although one can put a brand name on anything these days) for $3300 delivered. I might take a flyer on it, as I can't justify an 8k Italian unit for the amount of use it will get.
