Flail Mower Victory Tractor Implements Flail Mower

[rabiancone]

Hi Everyone,

First time posting a new thread here (usually more of a fly on the wall).

I'm considering purchasing a Flail Mower from Victory Tractor for my JD 4410: Flail Mowers, Ditch Bank Mowers, and Verge Mowers | FREE SHIPPING!

The prices are very competitive from what I've seen. Does anybody here have experience with the brand?

Any and all insight is appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Ray :thumbsup:

 

[RjCorazza]

I have no direct experience with any brand of flail, but have been doing a lot of reading over the past year or so.
I've read of many dissatisfied users of the Chinese flails in general. Interestingly, the distributors of these flails seem to be very receptive to warranty claims, several users simply receiving new replacement mowers.
I don't want the hassle of frequent or unnecessary repairs, so I will likely get an Italian mower at like 3x the price. My intended flail is the ditch / verge type that shifts out and articulates up or down, so my choices are more limited than if shopping for a standard flail. The manufacturer that I am focused on is Peruzzo, but they are expensive.
There are satisfied Chinese flail folks out there, and I'm sure they will post their experience.

Easy to spend someone else's money, but I would rather pay more for a quality machine that provides trouble free service. YMMV

 

[rabiancone]

I have no direct experience with any brand of flail, but have been doing a lot of reading over the past year or so.
I've read of many dissatisfied users of the Chinese flails in general. Interestingly, the distributors of these flails seem to be very receptive to warranty claims, several users simply receiving new replacement mowers.
I don't want the hassle of frequent or unnecessary repairs, so I will likely get an Italian mower at like 3x the price. My intended flail is the ditch / verge type that shifts out and articulates up or down, so my choices are more limited than if shopping for a standard flail. The manufacturer that I am focused on is Peruzzo, but they are expensive.
There are satisfied Chinese flail folks out there, and I'm sure they will post their experience.

Easy to spend someone else's money, but I would rather pay more for a quality machine that provides trouble free service. YMMV

Hey RJ

I haven't read any bad reviews on Victory. Do you have a link you can share so I can educate myself?

A poster on the forum (Rye Thomas) had nothing but good things to say about the Victory chipper. It looks like they carry a variety of ditch / verge mowers at some pretty dang good prices.

I may just end up taking a chance and going for it. Would hate to spend 3x on anything I don't have too, lol. Will keep you posted


Cheers :drink:

Ray

 

[RjCorazza]

No specific links, as I have been all over the web, forums, and YouTube.
The Chinese flails that I have looked at are Betsco (sp?), AGL, Farmers Helper, Victory, and Nova Tractor. Some of these are the same flail across distributors, or are remarkably similar.

Anyway, to be clear I have no actual experience with these flails. Good luck with whatever you decide!

 

[audsp98]

I believe I'm correct on this but Victory, Nova Tractor, and Bowell are all one in the same. All well made mowers.

 

[metalbender]

Have a Chinese verge mower brand name Mateng. Has worked to my expectations, chopping up brush nicely. Had an issue with some long soft, damp grass of some sort, balled up the unit. Simple to clear in the vertical position with a utility knife. No pucker factor when mowing steep ditches. Between that one and the bush hog, rough cutting is accomplished with ease.