PTO driven weedeater type gadget

[MMagis]

Both links I posted show mowers that roll around fence posts.

 

[Skyco]

Swinging self powered one-

Swisher ATV Postmaster Trimmer — 6.75 HP, Model# PST67522 | Trimmers | Northern Tool + Equipment

 

[Hardscrabbble]

I don't have a PTO model but I do have a push behind with a 6.5 h.p. Briggs. It uses the same line size .155 for cutting. It will definitely do a job on tall weeds and grass. However, any solid objects hidden in the grass (piece of wood, old metal fence post etc. will tear the line pretty quickly. Have plently of replacement line on had. I buy mine in 50' rolls at Menard's. I use the Gator Brand. I have some places on my property that need to be cut that are to close to a drop off which gives me the pucker factor. Use the high wheeled string trimmer for those areas. DR Power Equpment offers several models including one that is self-propelled and I believe uses a.177 size line for cutting.

 

[LBrown59]

All of these have 2 serious flaws that render them useless in my book.
They won't mow or trim out over ditches and or banks.

 

[LBrown59]

I don't have a PTO model but I do have a push behind with a 6.5 h.p. Briggs. It uses the same line size .155 for cutting. It will definitely do a job on tall weeds and grass. However, any solid objects hidden in the grass (piece of wood, old metal fence post etc. will tear the line pretty quickly. Have plently of replacement line on had. I buy mine in 50' rolls at Menard's. I use the Gator Brand. I have some places on my property that need to be cut that are to close to a drop off which gives me the pucker factor. Use the high wheeled string trimmer for those areas. DR Power Equpment offers several models including one that is self-propelled and I believe uses a.177 size line for cutting.

But you still can't mow out over ditches and banks with it can you.?

 

[MMagis]

All of these have 2 serious flaws that render them useless in my book.
They won't mow or trim out over ditches and or banks.

Check my second link.
Edit: I'll add it here. Click on "Fence line mowers"
http://www.butlerent.com/index.html

 

[Roger2561]

I'm working on putting together some ideas I have using the concept of a hydraulically powered weed wacker type of set up, only it will be on the end of a rather long boom that is operated from the operators seat. I have a ditch running parallel with the road that is 5 feet deep. My sickle bar mower is not long enough to reach completely across it. It leaves an unsightly unmowed strip that looks like he!!. Using the weed wacker concept, I can get deep into the ditch and keep it looking clean. If I can make it operate with the same concept of a back hoe, I believe it can achieve what I'm looking for. Perhaps there is something out there that I am unaware. Thanks, Roger

 

[J_J]

I'm working on putting together some ideas I have using the concept of a hydraulically powered weed wacker type of set up, only it will be on the end of a rather long boom that is operated from the operators seat. I have a ditch running parallel with the road that is 5 feet deep. My sickle bar mower is not long enough to reach completely across it. It leaves an unsightly unmowed strip that looks like he!!. Using the weed wacker concept, I can get deep into the ditch and keep it looking clean. If I can make it operate with the same concept of a back hoe, I believe it can achieve what I'm looking for. Perhaps there is something out there that I am unaware. Thanks, Roger

Roger,

How about something like this.