Offset Flail Mower - PTO Angle Question

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Hi folks,
I am in the market for a flail mower and this one came up the other day. It is both a centered and offset mower. It's the first time I see that type.

Would anyone know of the make? This unit is 60" wide. The seller doesn't know.

Do you think the angle of the PTO is reasonable? I'd rather not wear out the u-joints prematurely since this is going to see heavy use.

Thanks!


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   / Offset Flail Mower - PTO Angle Question #2  
What tractor will you be using? Are the draft arms full length, I think 24 inches? If so I think you'd be ok.
You can also get specs on the PTO shafts to see the max angles recommended for operation.
 
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Get out your grade school protractor and some paper...
 
   / Offset Flail Mower - PTO Angle Question #4  
I have a UniForest 3pt skidding winch with similar offset. So far (8 years of light-medium use) hasn’t been a problem. Keep the U joints greased!
 
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What tractor will you be using? Are the draft arms full length, I think 24 inches? If so I think you'd be ok.
You can also get specs on the PTO shafts to see the max angles recommended for operation.
Good idea. I'll do some research to figure out what is acceptable. Thanks.
 
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I have a UniForest 3pt skidding winch with similar offset. So far (8 years of light-medium use) hasn’t been a problem. Keep the U joints greased!

Good to know! Thanks.
 
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Get out your grade school protractor and some paper...
Neat tool. Thanks. Do you know what an acceptable angle might be or does it vary wildly based on the driveshaft?
 
   / Offset Flail Mower - PTO Angle Question #8  
Post hole augers operate at a fairly radical angle ............... less than that would be "OK"
 
   / Offset Flail Mower - PTO Angle Question #9  
My Maschio Tigre 300 has hydraulic slide. The manual recommends no more than 10 degrees. That's not even reasonable if you consider offset and lift. But I try to keep it close by limiting my lift.
 
   / Offset Flail Mower - PTO Angle Question #10  
Neat tool. Thanks. Do you know what an acceptable angle might be or does it vary wildly based on the driveshaft?
Sorry, no. I saw a quote from Spicer that below 1500 RPM, 11 degrees is OK. Given the low RPM of a PTO, and the fact that it was designed that way, I wouldn't worry about it.
 
 

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