A flail mower in general does a nicer job. The knives of the flail lift up the grass that's been flattened by the tractor's tires, so you get a nice, even cut. Cuttings are distributed across the mower width, rather than left in a windrow. Highway departments often use flail mowers because they don't tend to throw rocks and debris to the side, reducing the hazard of hitting passing cars.
The biggest disadvantages of the flail are that they're more expensive than equivalent rotary cutters and usually require more power to operate. Also, most flails aren't intended for heavy brush, which is where brush hogs shine.
If you decide to get a flail, there are a few options to consider. In addition to differing widths, there is an offset option that's good for mowing around trees or other obstacles. You typically have a couple of different knife styles to chose from, depending on what sort of mowing you'll do. And some flails can be ordered with "reverse" rotation, where the cutter shaft spins opposite the direction of travel for better mulching.
Alamo (Mott) is the best known maker of flail mowers, but there are many others.
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