mowers.

[gravelman]

Hi folks...what do you recommend for a mower that is rugged enough to cut a field, high grass. I have a brush hog but it never cuts clean and neat as it is not designed for that. ive seen sickle bars enough and flail mowers. Are the 3 blade finish type mowers capable of mowing thick grass etc.?? thanks

 

[Hughman]

I'm running a 72" land pride 3 blade rfm. I let my grass grow up to 12-24" before cutting it down to 4". But I'm in the sierra foothills so while the grass can grow tall, it's not very thick or wet.

 

[gravelman]

ok on that, thanks much maybe some dealer would let me try one out..

 

[Thomas]

If ground smooth no sapling etc. and you want somewhat gulf coarse look finish mower,but it will take longer to cut compare to flail mower.

 

[gravelman]

Ok on that..don't care about golf course look but brush hog leaves uncut areas and not a clean cut look... and i understand it is not supposed to... thanks

 

[big bubba]

assume you keep your current blades sharp (for a bh) and straight, not bent & bunged up

 

[gravelman]

yes in fact brand new blades and still get a unfinished look. I usually go over some parts more than once. Maybe im driving too fast

 

[Thomas]

Have you try mowing using 3/4 of the deck,also mow one way than back the other?
Think the travel speed might be the issue?

 

[gravelman]

yes,i overlap all the time. i believe you are right about the speed...im impatient.

 

[Jchonline]

assume you keep your current blades sharp (for a bh) and straight, not bent & bunged up

I was going to ask the same. Does it cut any different now than it did new?

 

[gravelman]

No in fact i have had several different types of brush hogs with the same result. Operator error

 

[MoKelly]

One of the issues with mowing long and thick grass with a finish mower is that it will cut ok but the clumps of dead grass will lay where cut. It’ll turn brown and look pretty bad.

Then the next time you’ll be cutting the dead grass along with the newly grown grass.

I’m not sure it’ll look any better than using the hog.

I think most finish mowers are designed to cut more often than occasionally - if the grass is growing.

MoKelly

 

[big bubba]

finish mowers are designed for shallow cuts

 

[gravelman]

i hear you all...guess i should just stick with the bh.... my mowing is somewhat rough in places, not for a finish mower.

 

[big bubba]

i hear you all...guess i should just stick with the bh.... my mowing is somewhat rough in places, not for a finish mower.

hey, with all the savings, pick up a couple sets of blades & rotate during season. assume you have impact wrench, etc & can safely remove blades. i swap out mine a few times a season, buy new every 5 yrs or so. blades (i like to call them knives) in good condition & the right gearing/ 540 pto rpm can give you a nice finish if you take the time

 

[Complete Turf Care]

I suggest you take a look at the Trimax Warlord mower. It will give you a nice clean finish cut, and it will also turn a 2" tree into mulch.

Warlord S3 Flail Mulcher Mower | Trimax Mowing Systems

The all new Trimax Warlord S3™ with its hydraulic sideshift operation makes for a powerful working companion in various commercial applications.

trimaxmowers.co.nz

 

[gravelman]

Ok i will take a look..not sure if my Kubota is big enough for that...thanks

 

[gravelman]

Now that is one awesome machine....too much for my little tractor but looks like a great product

 

[Number15]

I suggest you take a look at the Trimax Warlord mower. It will give you a nice clean finish cut, and it will also turn a 2" tree into mulch.

Warlord S3 Flail Mulcher Mower | Trimax Mowing Systems

The all new Trimax Warlord S3™ with its hydraulic sideshift operation makes for a powerful working companion in various commercial applications.

trimaxmowers.co.nz

Funny, I just priced one of these. They are very proud of their stuff . I imagine it more for municipalities and golf course customers.

 

[gravelman]

So how much are they?????