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Posted by MarkB on May 25, 2004 at 19:27:16 from (64.31.11.244):
In Reply to: Flailing away! posted by Indydirtfarmer on May 25, 2004 at 09:48:29:
Mott was bought by Alamo, they're probably the most popular brand. I've heard that Ford/New Holland and John Deere flail mowers are actually made by Bush Hog, I don't know if that's true. I have seen some other brands that were very heavy duty, but I don't recall the name. Advantages: Very nice cut; depending on the knife, they can cut smoother than a finish mower. The knifes tend to lift up grass that's been flattened by the tractor tire. Chops up the trimmings; some mowers can be reversed so they mulch the trash. Relatively safe, trash is discharged out the back (which is the main reason highway departments like them) Disadvantages: Expensive to buy, expensive to repair. Require more power than an equivalent rotary mower. A 7 footer will need about 40-50 hp. Can be damaged if you hit large rocks or stumps.
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