Flail Mower Oversized flail for undersized tractor ok?

   / Oversized flail for undersized tractor ok? #11  
That's good to hear - Aquamoose. Maybe - one of these days. I could use a five foot, heavy duty flail - like a Rhino TW35. But not at the price of a brand new one.
 
   / Oversized flail for undersized tractor ok? #12  
7' flail on a 5' wide 32hp, 25hp PTO tractor... if you can lift it, you can spin it. May have to go slow or half width passes. I prefer going wide & slow to fast bouncy rough passes.
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   / Oversized flail for undersized tractor ok?
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Had a fun day on Friday fetching this fantastic flail that fits my finicky budget! I was surprised how well built this Victory mower is and it’s definitely got some thick steel. It’s 70” wide which I like. The seller ran it for me on his tractor and I was happy that there was no issues. I’ve yet to check the fluid and the condition of the belts. From its appearance, it looks like it was lightly, and seldom, used. It won’t be for another week before I get to test it out. I’m swamped with work and a project I’m doing behind the shop.

Oh and guess what. While at a service station getting gas & a drink, Woodmax notified me that the mower I was on the waiting list for TWO YEARS is now in stock! Go figure! I think I’ll be happy with this one as they don’t make a flail in the 70” range, not 62” or 78”.

Again, a big THANK YOU to each of you for your advice!

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   / Oversized flail for undersized tractor ok? #14  
That's a nice unit! The Branson won't have any issues with it at all.

Where are these Victor implements made? Those are awfull similar to some Italian made implements we have here.
 
   / Oversized flail for undersized tractor ok? #15  
Very nice! I have been very happy with my Victory embankment mower. I have had it for two years now and it has served me well. Mine is 64” and my Branson has not had any issues handling the mower.

Ptsg, they are made in China. They are sold here in California.
 
   / Oversized flail for undersized tractor ok? #16  
Good grief Aquamoose - that unit looks to be brand new. Good on you! Be sure to let us know how it works.
 
   / Oversized flail for undersized tractor ok? #17  
I’ve got an opportunity to buy a flail mower that’s just wide enough to cover the width of the tractor but what worries me is the pto requirements which is more than my Branson’s rated for. Flail is 40-60 hp and my Branson is a 35 (29 at the pto). It’s also a hydraulic side shift.

Is it still possible to use this flail if I don’t rush through jobs? I’d hate to miss out on this flail which is just the right width that I’m looking for AND is affordable AND is available.
I ran an 8' flail with my 30 horse tractor for years.
 
   / Oversized flail for undersized tractor ok? #18  
My BX2200 with the Woodmaxx 62" FM62 Flail Mower back when I got it brand new in 2017. Has quite a bit of use since then on this machine. Lifts (as you can see in the pic) and turns it just fine. I find it more efficient cutting than the MMM with it's Y grass knives. Does a fantastic job and I find that it fits this machine just right.

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   / Oversized flail for undersized tractor ok?
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Good grief Aquamoose - that unit looks to be brand new. Good on you! Be sure to let us know how it works.

It looks barely used, maybe 5 times? I’ll definitely will report back but still haven’t got the chance yet so it’s still sitting in the same spot. Just overwhelmed with work and got a buddy who’s restoring his Jeep in my shop so I couldn’t take off & roll away the backhoe. And now it’s getting very warm.

I’m itching to repaint it Branson red. I’m not fond of the JD colors.
 
   / Oversized flail for undersized tractor ok? #20  
Work - UGGGG! I've been retired for so long - I, long ago, forgot what work is. For a really long time - it's been PROJECTS. Unfinished projects - in and around the property.
 
 

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