woodmaxx flail mower?

[IslandTractor]

You're getting off the tractor to change the 3pt linkage, is this right?

I do it before mounting the operator's station. Typically I do it when first mounting the mower. I do dismount to recenter the mower before driving into the barn so I don't snag the barn door frame. On my Kioti it just requires raising the mower, pulling a couple of pins, pushing the mower over, then dropping the pins back in appropriate holes. Takes about 30 seconds.

 

[blb078]

Any update on the quality of this mower?

 

[DieselBound]

blb078, I believe that sidecarist has his Woodmaxx on the way right now. I'd really like to propose contributing some funds to him (reward) for being a guinea pig (of sorts), or for being willing to take some flack from a lot of the flail snobs out there. I may end up going with a rotary for the NX for the near-term, but eying a flail as I increase the amount of pasture area I open up: it's almost like a chicken and egg thing!

 

[sidecarist]

It's supposed to ship early next week and should take 2-3 days to get to me. I have several very busy weeks ahead of me with work, but I'll get it set up and mounted asap. At a minimum I'll post some pics...

Thanks for the offer of funds, I'm sure my wife would appreciate it. She told me I need a new shed for all my toys... of course she appreciates all that they do so it's all good fun.

I haven't forgotten about updating you all.

 

[gregharr55]

I hope this post was in jest. I own a new Caroni but am not a snob. Further I advised caution about buying an unknown. If he wants to chance his money fine. I almost bought one after talking to the seller. He advised they specced the steel and most other parts.
It may be fine. Okay. The other point is China is our most unfair competitor. We give them free trade but they tariff our exports. When u buy China products u further expand our trade deficit like many others for whom the bottom dollar speaks. Dont get me wrong. I am frugal but not to a fault.
If u feel so strongly about this u provide him with some financial assistance!
No offense intended to the Chinese gentleman that frequents this forum. He is a business man trying to make a living and has been honest and very forthright about his products.
My sermon on the stump is over. These are just my views and I appreciate the opportunity to express them.
Happy and safe flail mowing guys!
Greg Harrison

 

[gregharr55]

Sidecarist my reply to dieselbound meant no disrespect to u. Hope ur machine works well. His general attitude caused me to preach a little.
Good luck with the Woodmax.
Greg

 

[DieselBound]

I hope this post was in jest. I own a new Caroni but am not a snob. Further I advised caution about buying an unknown. If he wants to chance his money fine. I almost bought one after talking to the seller. He advised they specced the steel and most other parts.
It may be fine. Okay. The other point is China is our most unfair competitor. We give them free trade but they tariff our exports. When u buy China products u further expand our trade deficit like many others for whom the bottom dollar speaks. Dont get me wrong. I am frugal but not to a fault.
If u feel so strongly about this u provide him with some financial assistance!
No offense intended to the Chinese gentleman that frequents this forum. He is a business man trying to make a living and has been honest and very forthright about his products.
My sermon on the stump is over. These are just my views and I appreciate the opportunity to express them.
Happy and safe flail mowing guys!
Greg Harrison

I see it as I call it. If a person doesn't believe that there are flail snobs (or snobs for just about anything that you can think of) then they're naive. Even IF flails (or whatever widgets) were solely produced and consumed within a given country there would likely be different "grades," and, yes some people would feel superior about their "grade" - effectively snobs. And snobs tend to bully.

"Unfair competitor." The US has been distorting the world's reserve currency for a LONG time now: if a person doesn't understand what this means they ought not attempt to engage in any rational discussion about trade. If a country wants to put in place "protective" measures then fine, sovereigns have that right. One cannot, however, have true "free trade" with governments involved, PERIOD! And that includes the US.

Lots of stuff that has been made in the "second tier" European countries has been due to bubble economics from the Euro. These countries acquired influxes of money/capital at rates that were well under what their actual credit rating should have allowed: when Spain and Italy were getting money at the same rate as Germany something was definitely wrong. As a result these countries were effectively highly subsidized. Using China as the whipping post (either as a distraction or through ignorance) misses the entire global economic picture.

I'll keep my rationally centered attitude, thank you very much. It's done well for me.

 

[gregharr55]

Justify ur view however . Deflect to other counties. When ur convictions are strong enough to send sidecarist a good check ur view might sound better. Keep blowing smoke !! Nuff said!
Greg

 

[bgruss75]

It's supposed to ship early next week and should take 2-3 days to get to me. I have several very busy weeks ahead of me with work, but I'll get it set up and mounted asap. At a minimum I'll post some pics...

Thanks for the offer of funds, I'm sure my wife would appreciate it. She told me I need a new shed for all my toys... of course she appreciates all that they do so it's all good fun.

I haven't forgotten about updating you all.

Enjoying the thread. I have as well ordered a Woodmaxx, FM-88H, that should be here within a week according to my dealer. It'll be put to use right away day or night. Hopefully I can contribute positively to this thread after putting it to use.

 

[sidecarist]

Enjoying the thread. I have as well ordered a Woodmaxx, FM-88H, that should be here within a week according to my dealer. It'll be put to use right away day or night. Hopefully I can contribute positively to this thread after putting it to use.

Good to hear I'm not all alone... Mine should be in on Friday hope to have one day with it before leaving on a business trip...

To others, let's all just relax, I'm sure that those of us that purchased the woodmaxx flail will have reviews, questions etc. The advice of all the flail owners will be appreciated.