I posted this to another thread but don't know if anyone saw it.
Hey Guys,
The synopses have covered all the angles I think. Great job.
I just bought a Caroni flail mower, a TM1900, from Agri-Supply. It has the heavier cutting blades(Y shaped), and there are 56 on this model. It was used the first time this weekend, and it performed great. I was cutting down 4-5' talls weeds and light brush with ease. Mowing the lawn around my summer place was a piece of cake in 6th gear, and it left the clippings dristibuted evenly instead of windrows the RC used to leave. The clippings would be finer if I slowed down a bit. It has 2 positions for 3 pt. hook up, and I used the offset position. It cuts about 2' outside my right wheel. This offset is great for mowing around the house, the trees, and most importantly, the pond.
I bought this mower mainly for safety reasons. As much as I would tell my family and guests to stay clear of the tractor while mowing with the RC, I would always have someone closer to me than I liked. I also like that I can worry less about projectiles hitting my house and breaking something. No windrows is nice too.
I priced out a similar Land Pride flail mower (both units weighed about the same) and it was over $4000. The Caroni was just over $1800 with shipping direct to me included. The phrase "no brainer" comes to mind here.
I was able to haul this mower easily in the bed of my truck, and with a few clevises and choker cables, was able to easily unload with my bucket.
If you are looking for a finish look, Caroni has models with finish blades too.
So far I am very happy. Time will tell.
Marty
Hey Guys,
The synopses have covered all the angles I think. Great job.
I just bought a Caroni flail mower, a TM1900, from Agri-Supply. It has the heavier cutting blades(Y shaped), and there are 56 on this model. It was used the first time this weekend, and it performed great. I was cutting down 4-5' talls weeds and light brush with ease. Mowing the lawn around my summer place was a piece of cake in 6th gear, and it left the clippings dristibuted evenly instead of windrows the RC used to leave. The clippings would be finer if I slowed down a bit. It has 2 positions for 3 pt. hook up, and I used the offset position. It cuts about 2' outside my right wheel. This offset is great for mowing around the house, the trees, and most importantly, the pond.
I bought this mower mainly for safety reasons. As much as I would tell my family and guests to stay clear of the tractor while mowing with the RC, I would always have someone closer to me than I liked. I also like that I can worry less about projectiles hitting my house and breaking something. No windrows is nice too.
I priced out a similar Land Pride flail mower (both units weighed about the same) and it was over $4000. The Caroni was just over $1800 with shipping direct to me included. The phrase "no brainer" comes to mind here.
I was able to haul this mower easily in the bed of my truck, and with a few clevises and choker cables, was able to easily unload with my bucket.
If you are looking for a finish look, Caroni has models with finish blades too.
So far I am very happy. Time will tell.
Marty