shooterdon
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- 2019 LS XR4140 HST Cab; 2020 Kawasaki Mule SX; 2021 Bad Boy 54" ZT Elite
I have been considering getting an offset flail mower to cut grass and "bush hog" my food plot/trail/shooting lane. I do not need golf course quality results. I will also use it to mulch up brush piles and leaves
Mechmaxx has this model I am looking at:
mechmaxx.com
My 40 HP tractor is 72" wide with the oversize turf tires. The mower cutting width is 65". I plan to offset the mower about 30" for the first cut and then "straddle" the subsequent cuts to get about 55-60" of effective cutting per swath.
I like the idea of being able to use the offset feature to cut around the pond safely and to cut grass over the septic tank without having to ride over the tank. With the offset, I and also cut under trees. I also need to "bush hog" a strip bewteen my drive and a fence line that the ZT cannot handle. The other plus is doing the job in an air-conditioned cab.
I have a Bad Boy 54" ZT and I can cut my grass in about an hour. I suspect using the flail will take another 20 minutes but I can live with that. If the flail works, I will sell the ZT
What are your thoughts on this approach? Any concerns I have missed.
Mechmaxx has this model I am looking at:

65" Standard 3 Point Offset Flail Ditch Bank Mower, 30-60HP, VAM65
Mechamxx-65" Standard 3 Point Offset Flail Ditch Bank Mower,40-50hp for tractor,Model VAM65.The included PTO drive shaft easily connects to your tractor and the belt drive allows for efficient power transfer.It is recommended for 40-50 HP tractors, capable of covering material up to 3in diameter.

My 40 HP tractor is 72" wide with the oversize turf tires. The mower cutting width is 65". I plan to offset the mower about 30" for the first cut and then "straddle" the subsequent cuts to get about 55-60" of effective cutting per swath.
I like the idea of being able to use the offset feature to cut around the pond safely and to cut grass over the septic tank without having to ride over the tank. With the offset, I and also cut under trees. I also need to "bush hog" a strip bewteen my drive and a fence line that the ZT cannot handle. The other plus is doing the job in an air-conditioned cab.
I have a Bad Boy 54" ZT and I can cut my grass in about an hour. I suspect using the flail will take another 20 minutes but I can live with that. If the flail works, I will sell the ZT
What are your thoughts on this approach? Any concerns I have missed.