Do YOU have a flail on your BX25?

[Artisan]

Do YOU have a flail mower on your BX25?
If so what model did you buy and would you buy the
same size flail again? Are you under powered?
What size is your flail as well...please. ?

 

[sdkubota]

Until recently, I never heard of a flail mower or maybe the correct thing would be to say never thought about what they were. Based on some recent photos I have seen they consist of a rotating drum with rows of short links of chains with an end that cuts vegetation...I that correct? What is there advantage over rotary besides being able to mow over chunks without damage? Sorry to take your post in a different direction but I would be interested in your description and advantages of a flail mower. Thanks!

 

[IslandTractor]

Caroni makes both a 48 and 59 inch flail. These are medium duty units and either would work with mid 20's HP. I have the 73 inch model and it is a very useful mower. Extra safety and compact size are two big pluses. Ability to bridge bush hog and finish mower qualities is another. AgriSupply imports them and stocks parts.

 

[Gator6x4]

Do YOU have a flail mower on your BX25?
If so what model did you buy and would you buy the
same size flail again? Are you under powered?
What size is your flail as well...please. ?

Most Flail Mowers like a little over five PTO horse power per foot of width. The smallest Flail Mower I have ever seen was a four footer. So you are going to be restricted to a four footer or smaller on a BX25. Several on here have the Fail Mowers and are happy with them. Several purchased this mower and had a problem with the belts. 47 Caroni Flail Mower Flail Mowers are pricey so choose wisely and ask a lot of questions.

 

[gwdixon]

I bought one of these China-made flail mowers several years ago for my BX2200. Works just fine, no problems.

NEW 48

You can pick it up in Oregon and instead of "free" shipping there will be an additional discount. Call or email the seller.

 

[Artisan]

gwdixon, what is the "PTO" HP of your tractor may I ask please?

The BX25 has 17.7 @ 3200rpm I think. The flail you refer to says it needs

20HP but it is not clear if it is "PTO" HP vs Tractor HP.

gpdixon's link is the EBAY sales page for THIS company.
I saw 33", 37", 41", 48" and 60" wide units for sale there FWIW.


sdkubota your right on the money in your thoughts.
Go into GOOGLE and do a search for FLAIL MOWER
then on the left side click on IMAGES and you will
see a lot and be able to learn more...

 

[gwdixon]

The BX2200 is 22 HP, 16.7 PTO HP. The 48" flail runs flawlessly on the tractor. No bogging or straining at all.

Hard to know if many manufactures consider PTO HP. Probably not since it would confuse most people. I'd go with listing meaning tractor HP.

 

[Artisan]

gpdixon, Excuse me for being lame, I found the PTO rating for
a BX22. It is 16.7 HP for your PTO


So if your running 16.7 HP and turning that 48" I
guess it is fair to say the BX25 at 17.7 will turn
it as well or better.

By any chance do you have any You-Tubes of it?

 

[IslandTractor]

gpdixon, Excuse me for being lame, I found the PTO rating for
a BX22. It is 16.7 HP for your PTO

So if your running 16.7 HP and turning that 48" I
guess it is fair to say the BX25 at 17.7 will turn
it as well or better.

By any chance do you have any You-Tubes of it?

I would not worry about a BX25 being under powered for either a 48 or 59" flail. At worst you might need to go slow in very lush grass in peak growing season. I'd get a 48" if primarily bush hogging or the 59" if finish mowing.

 

[Rusty]

Artisan - This thread may be helpful to you since the engine & PTO hp of my B7500 is similar to your BX:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/210938-caroni-tl1500fsc-flail-observations.html