woodmaxx flail mower?

lostcreekranch · Aug 18, 2017

sidecarist said:
I measured mine today, 57" offset from center of the top pin to the edge of the mower housing, and the blades cut about 1.5" in from outside of the end the end plate. I could likely get another 1"-1.5" offset out of my 3pt.

Hope this helps.

Very helpful, thanks. That means edge of cutters would go 20 1/2" beyond my tires. This may work.

I looked at some of the boom type cutters and their prices take your breath away.

Saw your other note on being able to hook to Cat 2, thanks. Any chance you could take a picture of your hitch? I may never use it on our 96 HP tractor but, would be nice option.

ericm979 · Aug 18, 2017

Betstco has 60-some inch ditch bank flails for about the same price as a Woodmaxx flail with side shift.

sidecarist · Aug 18, 2017

rlgustafson said:
Very helpful, thanks. That means edge of cutters would go 20 1/2" beyond my tires. This may work.

I looked at some of the boom type cutters and their prices take your breath away.

Saw your other note on being able to hook to Cat 2, thanks. Any chance you could take a picture of your hitch? I may never use it on our 96 HP tractor but, would be nice option.

It may take me a day or two, but I'll do it first chance I get.

lostcreekranch · Aug 19, 2017

sidecarist said:
It may take me a day or two, but I'll do it first chance I get.

Thanks, no rush. The pictures on their website are not great as far as the hitch.

blb078 · Aug 23, 2017

Just called Woodmaxx because my flail mower was suppose to be in yesterday. They told me it was delayed until next week, I had asked what day next week and they said they where not sure. Is this normal for this company? What I'm guessing is that they are to small to keep inventory on hand and just order from their Asian supplier as needed and if the supplier is delayed then you're SOL?

lostcreekranch · Aug 23, 2017

I assume that WoodMaxx does not work with dealers??

I wish they would offer an 84" or 88" version of their FM78H mower.

Presently their wider mowers jump up significantly in weight and HP requirement.

Ricn · Aug 23, 2017

From my experience when ordering our 62H - Woodmaxx has mowers on order continuous, but manufacturing and shipping from China takes several months time between orders. The told me their different models are always on the list but how many and of which model is hard to plan for. Most are pre-sold as well. Keeping an expensive inventory is not good business it seems for most companies these days. Ours took about 10 weeks time from order date to delivery not bad either but we did order in early spring. Later in the year is longer perhaps. I like that ours has good weight and I expect it will hold up much longer than something light for its size ...Ours weighs 670lbs and 20 PTO HP operates it with ease in tall grass and brush...

Ricn

RoyJackson · Aug 23, 2017

blb078 said:
Just called Woodmaxx because my flail mower was suppose to be in yesterday. They told me it was delayed until next week, I had asked what day next week and they said they where not sure. Is this normal for this company? What I'm guessing is that they are to small to keep inventory on hand and just order from their Asian supplier as needed and if the supplier is delayed then you're SOL?

That's why I canceled my order...went from mid-July to late August. I hope the shipment comes in soon (for your sake).

Ricn · Aug 23, 2017

So Roy, have you purchased another brand meaning, you have a flail mower now or, are you waiting until next year? With everything being an import these days it is hard to wait but what choices do we have? I tied buying the Caroni mower but they too were out of stock saying it would be August.

Ricn

Z-Michigan · Aug 23, 2017

blb078 said:
Just called Woodmaxx because my flail mower was suppose to be in yesterday. They told me it was delayed until next week, I had asked what day next week and they said they where not sure. Is this normal for this company? What I'm guessing is that they are to small to keep inventory on hand and just order from their Asian supplier as needed and if the supplier is delayed then you're SOL?

I don't think they are too small, I think it is this:

Ricn said:
From my experience when ordering our 62H - Woodmaxx has mowers on order continuous, but manufacturing and shipping from China takes several months time between orders. The told me their different models are always on the list but how many and of which model is hard to plan for. Most are pre-sold as well. Keeping an expensive inventory is not good business it seems for most companies these days. Ours took about 10 weeks time from order date to delivery not bad either but we did order in early spring. Later in the year is longer perhaps. I like that ours has good weight and I expect it will hold up much longer than something light for its size ...Ours weighs 670lbs and 20 PTO HP operates it with ease in tall grass and brush...
Ricn

I had some delays in getting my Woodmaxx - it appears that the website time is when they expect the freight container to reach them, and the actual shipping date to you is 1-3 weeks later because they go through and inspect and partially assemble each unit. It's not a fast process, especially in this "Amazon prime" age. However, most tractor needs can be planned ahead, and a good implement should last years. After getting my mower and using it I'm OK with the delay, even if I would have preferred to just get it delivered the day after I placed my order.

It's just basic that items which are a better value (or seen as such) are in higher demand and therefore can be harder to get. I could have bought a different brand of flail and received it much sooner, but for nearly double the cost and without much clear benefit to me.