Maintenance of Rotary Cutters Vs Flail Mowers

[Z-Michigan]

I must be easier on my mowers than others. I was never happy with the cutting performance of my RC (Deere LX6). I had a Caroni flail in use for about 4 1/2 years and all I had to do was replace one set of belts, and remove wire from the drum a few times. My Woodmaxx flail has seen 2/3 of a season and no maintenance except hosing it down, and removing rope once. But I'm not trying to cut down trees with a mower or go super fast. The Woodmaxx has a slip clutch on the PTO shaft, which I expect will result in longer belt life than the Caroni (where belt slippage was the only outlet when the drum got stopped).

 

[ovrszd]

The maintenance subject is all about personal perspective.

I've went thru a set of belts and two bearings in two years with my flail.

My two Rotary Cutters have had nothing replaced. One has been in use 8 years. One has been in use 5 years.

The flail will leave a better cut but at a price. So each owner has to decide what that's worth. They both have their place.