sidecarist
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Mine is a different design than the one shown in your post. Yes its not very well designed. I will be moving it as well as stiffening the angle iron as it is ineffective at the center of the roller due to it flexing out.
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Mine is a different design than the one shown in your post. Yes its not very well designed. I will be moving it as well as stiffening the angle iron as it is ineffective at the center of the roller due to it flexing out.
Matto75
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Howdy,
Since I received some helpful advice through multiple threads on TractorByNet when considering a flail mower I figured I'd better share my experiences thus far with my new-this-spring WoodMaxx FM-96H. There were some delays and miscommunications on the order but it eventually arrived in time for mowing season (having ordered a couple of pieces of equipment from Everything Attachments as well I will say that WoodMaxx could take some pointers on customer service and technical support from EA). Set-up was fine, just followed the directions, including shortening the PTO shaft.
Since I've already cleared the bigger brush on our farm I went with the Y-blades. They are working fine and will take out small brush, too. I have had to replace a few blades due to rock encounters. I had concerns about the weight for my tractor (Case IH DX55), not so much from the 3 pt lift capacity but on my steep hills. I was also concerned about the power requirements since I was at the lower end of the mower rating. Not to worry it turns out. Weight has not been an issue (tractor is 4WD, with loader and R1s loaded with RimGuard) as I've been up, down, and across some steep slopes with no problems. Power has been fine and I just downshift if need be to keep the RPMs up. I mowed with it for about 12 hours this past Saturday and really put it to the test. The worst was very thick marsh grass that hadn't been mowed for 5 years and up to eye level on the tractor. It did a nice job mulching it up on the middle height setting. The scraper bar is holding up so far.
The hydraulic offset is worth the extra cost. It's a nice way to only mow over one wheel track instead of two and reach a bit under the trees overhanging the fence. I was surprised to find out after arrival that I still needed to purchase the male connectors to hook it up to the tractor remote (EA asks you what need and puts them on). You do need to keep the tubes it slides back and forth on relatively clean as they can slow down or stop the shift after a day of dirt/dust accumulation.
We'll see how it holds up over time but I'm pleased thus far. I'm also glad I chose this over a rotary mower. I like the fact it doesn't stick out so far behind the tractor to reduce scalping and allows you to operate in tighter spaces. The quality of cut is much better and the offset adds utility.
Hope that's helpful to folks trying to make buying decisions. I appreciate all the good info I found on here when making a box blade, grapple, and flail mower purchase.
Since I received some helpful advice through multiple threads on TractorByNet when considering a flail mower I figured I'd better share my experiences thus far with my new-this-spring WoodMaxx FM-96H. There were some delays and miscommunications on the order but it eventually arrived in time for mowing season (having ordered a couple of pieces of equipment from Everything Attachments as well I will say that WoodMaxx could take some pointers on customer service and technical support from EA). Set-up was fine, just followed the directions, including shortening the PTO shaft.
Since I've already cleared the bigger brush on our farm I went with the Y-blades. They are working fine and will take out small brush, too. I have had to replace a few blades due to rock encounters. I had concerns about the weight for my tractor (Case IH DX55), not so much from the 3 pt lift capacity but on my steep hills. I was also concerned about the power requirements since I was at the lower end of the mower rating. Not to worry it turns out. Weight has not been an issue (tractor is 4WD, with loader and R1s loaded with RimGuard) as I've been up, down, and across some steep slopes with no problems. Power has been fine and I just downshift if need be to keep the RPMs up. I mowed with it for about 12 hours this past Saturday and really put it to the test. The worst was very thick marsh grass that hadn't been mowed for 5 years and up to eye level on the tractor. It did a nice job mulching it up on the middle height setting. The scraper bar is holding up so far.
The hydraulic offset is worth the extra cost. It's a nice way to only mow over one wheel track instead of two and reach a bit under the trees overhanging the fence. I was surprised to find out after arrival that I still needed to purchase the male connectors to hook it up to the tractor remote (EA asks you what need and puts them on). You do need to keep the tubes it slides back and forth on relatively clean as they can slow down or stop the shift after a day of dirt/dust accumulation.
We'll see how it holds up over time but I'm pleased thus far. I'm also glad I chose this over a rotary mower. I like the fact it doesn't stick out so far behind the tractor to reduce scalping and allows you to operate in tighter spaces. The quality of cut is much better and the offset adds utility.
Hope that's helpful to folks trying to make buying decisions. I appreciate all the good info I found on here when making a box blade, grapple, and flail mower purchase.
leonz
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I want to welcome you as the newest member of the Flail Mower Nations.
you should invest in the $99.00 USD slow speed wet well grinder from
Micro Mark to keep yourside slicer knives sharp.
Happy mowing.
you should invest in the $99.00 USD slow speed wet well grinder from
Micro Mark to keep yourside slicer knives sharp.
Happy mowing.
atomchaser
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I think they may have changed the design on the newer models. Mine looks like the attached. One question I have is the 3 pt connection hole and slots on the hitch. The manual makes some reference to the the mover being able to move during operation, but does really provide any details. Is the mower intended to be attached by the elongated slots on both the top link and the lift arms or just the top link?
Fallon
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No clue on the Woodmaxx offhand, but all terrain following impliments needs to float. Rotary cutters have a flex link connected to the toplink. My old Ford 917 flail has lift hooks that have about 4-5" of vertical movement. Others use a slot for the toplink.
If the hitch doesn't have some flex mechanism the roller could end up carrying all the weight of the back of the tractor & the rear wheels would come off the ground when going through a small dip or ditch.
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Any new updates from the Woodmaxx contingent? I'm seriously considering the 54" model. As of last week, Woodmaxx indicated they had 6 or 7 units coming in that were not taken. I think I may get in line!
I like the price, free shipping, & 2 year warranty, with at least some US involvement (design?). And the size & weight should be OK for my mini KB.
I like the price, free shipping, & 2 year warranty, with at least some US involvement (design?). And the size & weight should be OK for my mini KB.
sidecarist
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I mowed another 2-3 acres of 4-5ft tall brush/weeds. All went very well mowing at about 4in height. Side shift was very useful around trees and boulders as well as along the road side. I stalled the unit and the pto clutch did it's job when the unit picked a partly buried 6" log out of the ground. All is well with the unit after prying it off the roter
After this I mowed 2 acres of wild flower meadow. Mine has the hammer knives and I couldn't be happier with the cut and reprocessing of the clippings. It's a fine carpet of clippings that will dry fast.
Over all so far my only issue with the mower is the roller scraper which has been redesigned. I'll have mine modified this weekend and solve this small issue.
After this I mowed 2 acres of wild flower meadow. Mine has the hammer knives and I couldn't be happier with the cut and reprocessing of the clippings. It's a fine carpet of clippings that will dry fast.
Over all so far my only issue with the mower is the roller scraper which has been redesigned. I'll have mine modified this weekend and solve this small issue.
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Hello, good thread! I have the Woodmaxx 62 inch with side to side cylinder on order. The boys at Woodmaxx called 10 days ago saying the mower was there and wood be shipped soon after some checkout process they perform. Glad to read those having one are happy with them. I'll be cutting mostly pasture grass around the house and barns, areas we fenced the cows out of years ago, about 4 acres worth, also some brushy areas along the pasture fences.
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What's the new roller scraper design?
