Flail Mower Let's talk flail mowers

[arto98607]

In my browsing, trying to identify the Rinieri TRC 185 mower I just picked up at auction...

https://bdimachinery.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/TRU%20TRU-D%20+%20TRC%20TRC-R.pdf

They seem to have a unique feature that I hadn't noticed before with the TRU-D mower that is "reversible".

REVERSIBLE ROTARY MOWERS TRU-D

Orchard and vineyard rotary mowers TRU-D

www.rinieri.com

Apparently designed to mount either forwards or backwards, depending on one's preferred direction of mowing.

That isn't the model I had found at auction. But, it does make one think about the possibilities.

Ouch!!! Those are rather more expensive than what I paid!!!

I think they mean it can be mounted either behind or in front of the tractor.

 

[leonz]

I think they mean it can be mounted either behind or in front of the tractor.

Yes, that it is what Rinierie is describing exactly to the reader meaning the flail shredder can be mounted on the front of a tractor with a front three point hitch and power take off as well as the rear power take off.
The galvanized shields/folding shutters that are in front and the rear are required by the EU farm equipment safety regulations.

 

[leonz]

Hello and good morning CliffordK,

www.USfarmer.com

From www.equipmentradar.com

Lucky you, Landini has a farm equipment dealer in California with 2 dealerships!

The Landini dealers name is San Joaquin Tractor Company and they have 2 dealerships,
one in Bakersfield and the other in Wasco.

Bakersfield, California office 1-661-324-4517

Wasco, California office 1-661-758-3953

Please do not give up on that beautiful Italian track drive Mule!

Landini still makes farm equipment in Italy so please don't give up as I am sure they can help you
with that beautiful tracked mule.

www.landini.it

They still manufacture 2 crawler models and they are built well enough to drool over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[CliffordK]

Thanks for the links. I followed Landini's global website, and they didn't list any USA dealerships, although a few tractors and crawlers show up in the USA, so there had to be a dealership somewhere.

It is a unique machine. It is tiny and low to the ground for the horsepower that it packs. I did have a thread about it here:

Landini Trekker 60F

I picked up a Landini Trekker 60F at auction last week. Data Plate lists 1TAL/AS, but it seems to match the Trekker 60 or 60F. Listed as a Non-Op. If it runs, the price will be an absolute steal. If not, an expensive boat anchor, although the engine may be worth more than I paid, if it...

www.tractorbynet.com

 

[jonsstihl]

I have a mott 72 with gauge wheels on the back but mine still has the roller as well. you have the long finish knife configuration which should be pinned on. Mine has the bolted on D-ring and short knives configuration. I think the D-ring is more resistant to rough cutting configurations but it is still the fine cut version with lots of knife stations. the rough cut versions have a lot less knife stations and the knives are much more beefy.

 

[leonz]

Call the people at San Juaquin in either Bakersfield or Wasco Ca. to get
a manual for your Landini.

 

[jonsstihl]

does that mean you can actually reverse the direction of rotation of the rotor just by hooking up to the other side of the mower. keeping the mower on the rear of the tractor. that would be interesting. of course the gearbox/drive pulleys would end up on the other side.

looks like a well built mower and it can be offset hydraulically

 

[arto98607]

If you are asking about Rinierie flail mower - no it does not!

It's not "reversible" at all, that's just a little language problem with the translation I think.

Check the brochure in post #7974 for more details.

 

[Kevrobster]

I just picked up my first flail mower-a crusty old John Deere. At first I assumed it was a 25a but after inspecting the name plate it apparently is an F2200. Anyone ever seen an F2200 flail mower and would you happen to know if 25a parts will interchange?

It's going need bearings on the roller at minimum. The one side is missing the entire bearing and housing assembly and the other side looks rough.

Also would be curious if anyone here has a parts mower that would sell the rear deflector/shield from, and/or the belt cover? If not I would consider making them if anyone could provide some of the dimensions.

Once I get it working good I'd like to give to some fresh paint!

 

[arto98607]

That looks like a solid old mower in somewhat neglected condition.

Should be fine after overhaul - hopefully no big surprises.