anyone used ebay's flail mower

[meb9796]

they are selling a 48" flail mower they say will cut brush for 750. I'm trying to find a compact one to fit on my JD2305 and am hoping this will trully cut brush. I'm clearing some woods and putting tree trimmings into a chipper is not fun. Got a 3" log yanked out of my hands last night while trying to jam some small brush into the shredder. Would be much easier to just drive over them!!!!!

 

[Flatheadyoungin]

just my opinion, but i'd much rather have a commercial duty used flail than a chicom new one......

however, i know some here have had success with the chinese ones........

go to craigshelper.com and search for "flail".....you'll be suprised what well built used flails go for .....in my opinion, CHEAP!

also, there are some government acution sites and used equipment sites out there if you search google....

parts for the alamo,mott, etc. are easy to get......flailmaster.com and there are several others out there...

 

[meb9796]

I'm with you on not wanting to buy a chicom piece of equipment. Unfortunately I'm having a hard time finding a flail mower to fit my JD2305. Thanks for the idea on the auctions though, I'll check them out.

 

[Flatheadyoungin]

good point...

it seems tractors can pull a tab bit larger flail than bush hog.....so you might pull off a 5'

yeah, most used municipality flails are of a larger size but i do see some old ford, JD, etc. ones of the smaller size.......

keep checking every day!

I'm Unfortunately I'm having a hard time finding a flail mower to fit my JD2305.

 

[Ductape]

Someone here has one...... wider though. I think its Nuru. Check the flail mower thread.

 

[Sackett2]

I can't say if this is the mower you need, but I know the guy running the site on e-bay, just bought a 3 point blade from him 2 days ago. Good equipment, fair prices, but he is on the west coast- I'd bet there has to be a dealer closer to you and save the shipping.

 

[IslandTractor]

I recall there are a couple of guys who reported on their use of this "chicom" west coast ebay flail in the "let's talk flail mowers" thread a couple of months ago. As I recall they were quite happy but only had their flails for a few weeks. Price was right. More importantly, they are light/medium duty which is appropriate for a JD2305. That tractor would not be able to handle a used municipal sized flail.

Caroni also makes a light/medium duty flail in 48 and 59 inch size. Caroni flails are available from AgriSupply.

 

[davitk]

I bought the 60" from BETST company in April, have racked up about 40 hours on it and have been happy with it. Recently I burned the belts cutting 6' Canary grass, pushing it too hard with the belt tension too loose but what a deal! for 800.00 + 120.00 shipping, a solid "B" build quality, good performance, and Keith from BETST returns calls and ships promptly.... FWIW the used flails on Craig's List may be cheap, but have likely been used hard and replacing worn out parts is not cheap.

 

[Squeak n Itch]

Got a 3" log yanked out of my hands last night while trying to jam some small brush into the shredder. Would be much easier to just drive over them!!!!!

Can these things actually chew up the 3" log mentioned here?

 

[davitk]

Can these things actually chew up the 3" log mentioned here?

no. It handles light bush fine, 1" diameter +/-.