Flail Mower Let's talk flail mowers

[mojoinco]

Thanks. Was Mott distraught (mourning), not focused on the business after his son died?

 

[mojoinco]

I'm getting back to this project. Looking at the parts listed online for Alamo/Mott and Ebay as well. My machine looks a lot like the Mott model 88. Maybe it's really a 96? As in 96" long drum; I'll count the stations first and resolve the numbers. I found some likely parts on Flail Master, eyeing up the 5/16" diameter knives (min has a 5/16" through bolt instead of the clevis pin of the Mott). That would make it a fine cut drum. More to figure out, still haven't pulled a clevis and knife assy. A plus? They sell weld on lugs. I am missing one (or both, of one station; need to inspect), that would be convenient. Flail Master has the most thorough (or publicly accessible) web page of parts.

They do look like cross chain hooks.

Also, from what I’ve seen those light duty flail knives are typically mounted with a bolt to the tabs on the rotor.

https://avspare.com/catalog/case/54827/4927442/1298482/#one

 

[mojoinco]

It looks like the Mott model 88 or 96 is pretty close. Flail Master seems to have the most online information. I'll pull a set and then call them. I may end up buying an original IH knife from Ebay. Then there is no question what the dimensions should be. I also noticed that Flail Master has weld on mounting ears/lugs. I need one, so that would be a higher chance of matching the weight. Can't be too much to order one and see (obviously if I measure what I have and send pictures that would help).

The Flail Master 5/16" hole knives look like a good start. Mine has a clevis hanger. I'll have to add that length to these. They don't show an elongated hole to use what mine are. Something to do!

Fine-Cut Blade (MH 386)
(102086/02988196)
Pin Mounted
.087” Thick
1 1/4” Wide
4.7” Tall
5/16” Mtg. hole