TOW BEHIND FLAIL MOWERS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS

ukrkoz · May 21, 2019

OK, I got it on height adjustment. I sort of thought so, as rotor does not really change its height even when mower itself is being tilted backward or forward. Yes, I do have crank in the back that changes wheels height. I really want to get it as low as I possibly could. I like close shave.

ukrkoz · May 27, 2019

So few things learnt today.
1. no scoops for me. Y blade sare 3 3/8 wide span. Scoops sold are 2.6 inch wide.
2. here comes quite unpleasant surprise. 64 blades are definitely not two or 3 blades. I sharpened ALL of my blades today, what was about 2.5 hr adventure. Removing 32 bolts laying on the side under mower definitely took time. then, sharpening 64 x 2 sides each blades was another time taker. Surprisingly, mounting them back on went much faster. I'll figure how to get it up on my scissor lift. that should expedite this process. Pity though, sharpened blades will likely last only 2-3 mows on my rocky soil plus mole mounds.

durango1700 · Jul 1, 2019

Looking to buy tow behind flail for my UTV. I have 3 acres of somewhat hilly, rocky, weedy and brush land. The walk behind DR was not cutting it since we had more of the woods cleared. My old Ford 1700 couldn't handle the hills so sold that and got a 4x4 UTV. I've seen the Bestco about 2k, Peruzzo for about 4k and the Iron Baltic for near 4k as well. I thought I read the Peruzzu has almost double the blade count as the Iron Baltic. I am not mowing grass or fields. Mostly nasty weeds and trying to keep the scrub oak down while it's still small.

Any people use the above and can recommend one way or the other? The diesel iron baltic seems like it might have the most torque, which may help it handle the brush better is my thought.

Thanks.

ukrkoz · Jul 1, 2019

You saw my posts, right? Also, I have in detail review of Betstco on their website. I think, it's overkill for 3 acre whichever way you go but it's your PITA to deal with. Flail definitely cut my mowing time in more than a half.
Personally, I see no reason to pay many thousands for tow behind. The entire idea - UTV+flail - already equals good 4x4 mower with suspension.