Betstco flail mower review - bush hog vs flail vs finish mower

[@kennethkirkham2471]

Bought the ef95 flail mower with the knife blades. Rocks? The cast knife blades explode when they hit a rock. Tried top find replacement blades for Betstco did not have them available. The blades are an odd size yet I found some steel blades that were close. The steel blades bend when hitting rocks but they do not shatter like the original blades. If you do not have rocks this is a good system. I'm going to put some hardened chain links in place of the blades and see if they work with rocks. Other than the blade issues this is a well built accessory.

[@woodworkingmcdanielstyle]

Have you considered trying the hammer or mulch blades? Sounds like they may hold up better but don’t cut grass as well. They now have forged steel mulch blades. But man they are expensive! Thanks for your feedback. Makes me less tempted to try the knife blades

[@kennethkirkham2471]

@@woodworkingmcdanielstyle Mostly trying to remove wild rose bushes and sage brush. They all have rocks in them. After I try the chain flails I guess I'll have to pony up for the forged steel blades. Thanks for the video.

[@woodworkingmcdanielstyle]

You are welcome. Hopefully the chain flairs work!

[@TraceyStokes-v5j]

Do you happen to know what the measurement is from center of tractor to right and left side when completely retracted? also how far to right from center is on full swing?

[@woodworkingmcdanielstyle]

I’ll get them for you

[@woodworkingmcdanielstyle]

My tractor is Kubota L3240. My tractor is 5 feet 3 inches wide from outside to outside rear tires. Fully retracted this mower is slightly inside the right side of those rear tires and a few inches more inside the left tires. So it sits slightly right of center. Fully extended the mower is 4 feet beyond the right rear tires, 4 feet 8 inches from edge of mower to three point hitch arm, and 6.5 feet from edge of mower to center of tractor. I hope that gives you everything you need.

[@TraceyStokes-v5j]

@@woodworkingmcdanielstyle yes it is exactly what I needed and thank you very much.

[@woodworkingmcdanielstyle]

@TraceyStokes-v5j you are very welcome

[@livingmcdanielstyle]

Don’t cut down my autumn olives! 2:19

[@woodworkingmcdanielstyle]

I cut trails next to them so you can pick the berries easier

[@Strongtpm]

Lane shark will do your side trimming. Have a short on Strong Trail and Property maintenance

[@woodworkingmcdanielstyle]

@Strongtpm thanks I’ll check it out