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[Builder]

I'm not seeing anything on that page???

NY isn't too far. Depends on what part of the state.

I did find a Ford 918 in IL. 7'-8" cut. Obviously, it'd have to be shipped to me:

Ford 918H Rotary Cutters, Flail mowers, Shredders - John Deere MachineFinder

 

[Thumper & Buttercup]

Hey Builder,

My search did not come over with the link, if you do
a search on Rotary Mowers, Flail, ... then that will show
you what is around.

Hope this helps.

 

[Builder]

Hey Builder,

My search did not come over with the link, if you do
a search on Rotary Mowers, Flail, ... then that will show
you what is around.

Hope this helps.

What flail did you find in NY? I can't find it....

 

[Thumper & Buttercup]

It was on about page 12, but I just did a new search
and it was gone. Keep checking it changes a lot.

 

[Builder]

OK, thanks:thumbsup:

 

[swampvol]

This is my 2nd cutting season with mine. No problems so far, but I am thinking of replacing the y blades with a flat smooth blade for hopefully a little cleaner cut on the tall thin stuff.

I must have jinxed myself. Yesterday the pins that hold the roller on broke.

 

[IslandTractor]

Not crazy with the PTO shaft/shear bolt setup and would prefer a slip clutch. I've broken most of my shear bolts by releasing the clutch too fast.

Why does this flail have a shear bolt at all? The cutter is belt driven so that should suffice in protecting the PTO from shock loads. Shouldn't it?

My Caroni has no shear bolt and relies on slippage of the three belts for protection. I've suddenly stalled the tractor/mower several times with chunks of wood or other obstructions. No damage.

 

[IslandTractor]

I must have jinxed myself. Yesterday the pins that hold the roller on broke.

I burned up the belts on my Caroni within 2 hours of posting that I'd never had a problem with my belts last year. It was quite exciting as they basically caught fire and I saw black smoke pouring out of the mower. Shut it down and the belts cooled off but stunk. Greasy mess cleaning it up but a new set of Gates belts put everything back to working order.

Hope you get your pin fixed easily. I for some reason thought those rollers were always on axles. I'll have to check mine.

 

[sodamo]

Why does this flail have a shear bolt at all? The cutter is belt driven so that should suffice in protecting the PTO from shock loads. Shouldn't it?

My Caroni has no shear bolt and relies on slippage of the three belts for protection. I've suddenly stalled the tractor/mower several times with chunks of wood or other obstructions. No damage.

Interesting. I'm using the provided shaft with the shear bolt design. Slippage would seem to make sense. My breakage is my own doing for the most part. I'll "forget" to throttle down and pop the clutch - typically breaking the shear bolt or weakening it enough that I'm successful on a future try. :laughing:
Easier to replace the bolt than belts (cheaper too)

David

 

[sodamo]

I must have jinxed myself. Yesterday the pins that hold the roller on broke.

Are your pins replaceable?

David