Using an offset flail mower to mow grass

[shooterdon]

MechMaxx told me the maximum cut height is 2”. I want the cut height to be 3”.

Is there a way to accomplish that?

 

[RayIN]

Boy Don, I learned something today; that leaves me out of buying one, I cut my lawn @ 4" and fields @ 8".

 

[Rustyiron]

AFAIK operation of a flail is designed to ride on the ground on the big steel roller, at least that's how mine works. At that point it's weight is only a concern during transport. That weight is also very "close in" in comparison to a rotary mower.
I wouldn't have a concern at all with your tractor.
I have a heavy 8' brush mulcher, at least that's what I think FAE (the manufacturer) calls it with heavy hammers for the cutting and a hydraulic offset. There's nothing on it thinner than 1/4" plate.
It "feels" very much lighter than my 8' dual spindle Bush Hog which I attribute to its distance beyond the rear axle.
My cutting height is changed by removing 2 bolts. One on each side and the big roller hinges down/up on a trailing arm type assembly. I would think that you might be able to get a little higher cut but not without a little fabrication.

 

[Rustyiron]

Not a great picture but I found one on my phone.

Might as well show you the view from this guys place.

I cut it once a year for him and he was very generous paying me to use the flail over my rotary.

 

[Mtsoxfan]

I looked seriously at the Mechmaxx and it was the short height max cut that drew me away, for my intended purposes. I loved everything else about it. It was not the offset though, don't forsee me needing it.

 

[scootr]

The Bestco mower will easily leave 4". Simply adjust the tilt to the desired cut height.

 

[scootr]

Not a great picture but I found one on my phone. View attachment 3655808
Might as well show you the view from this guys place.
View attachment 3655809
I cut it once a year for him and he was very generous paying me to use the flail over my rotary.

Beautiful pictures !

 

[shooterdon]

The Bestco mower will easily leave 4". Simply adjust the tilt to the desired cut height.

That seems reasonable. Lengthen the top link to pivot the mower back.

 

[Rustyiron]

The Bestco mower will easily leave 4". Simply adjust the tilt to the desired cut height.

I forgot about that
I only use it once a year on that place. I built a hydraulic top link year's ago and it's very handy with the flail.

 

[Mtsoxfan]

The Betsco 68" can cut to a 6" height. There is an adjustment on the roller.