Flail Mower Let's talk flail mowers

[JethroB]

Hello BalaamsJackass,


Having the rear tires loaded with liquid ballast will also help you tremendously.

Leonz, I don’t follow your advising to load the rear tires for a flail. Please elaborate. Thanks.

 

[johnnyvol]

Hey y'all, looks I just joined the flail mower Nation. Just bought this at auction on a whim. It looks to be in ok shape, but I won't know until I get it home just what needs work.

Can anyone identify it from this pic?

Thanks for any info.

 

[leonz]

Hello Johnnyvol,

If it is the model I think it is, it is a John Deere 7 foot cut model 25A flail mower.

Parts like V belts and knives and bearings are still available so no worries there.

 

[leonz]

Leonz, I don’t follow your advising to load the rear tires for a flail. Please elaborate. Thanks.

Hello JethroB,

Increased stability on mild slopes and adhesion.

 

[leonz]

The dealer near me is Kubota. They handle Land Pride. I'll ask if they also have Maschio.
I would probably run with rear door open to eject clippings, so no real need for the rakes.
I have a loader, but often mow without it so I can maneuver between fences & trees. Yes, it does make the front end light, but then I can turn sharper using the steering brakes.

Hello BalaamsJackass,

You should ask your dealer if the front suitcase weight bracket without the weights
will safely clear the loader frame on your mule when lowered.

 

[Crazzy450z]

Hello Crazzy450z,

I want to welcome you as the newest resident member of the Flail Mower Nations from
the great City of Guelph, and the Province of Ontario, Canada.
Use the Zetor for the flail mower.

Thanks for the advice..

 

[Oh henry]

Hello I need help with a 917 drum has muilti holes how many blades per row do I need and where to place them? Right now it has 14 scoop knives per row its unbalanced. Its 5 ft not sure if its fine or corse cut Bought it used any help would be appreciated

Thanks
Mike Henry

 

[workinonit]

I really like my Maschio. I am grading areas on my place so that I can make more use of it. One thing about it is that you can cut areas so fast with it. I'm an advertisement for Maschio.

 

[scootr]

I really like my Maschio. I am grading areas on my place so that I can make more use of it. One thing about it is that you can cut areas so fast with it. I'm an advertisement for Maschio.

You make a good point. I have graded areas so I can mow them better. I've removed surface rock and limbs too.
This year I started mowing for some neighbors. They could all use a little prep for next year when our mowing season is over.

 

[Deleted member 367166]

I really like my Maschio. I am grading areas on my place so that I can make more use of it. One thing about it is that you can cut areas so fast with it. I'm an advertisement for Maschio.

How's you're Maschio holding up? How long have you had it? What kind of blades? (1,000 questions!)