We ALMOST Didn't SHOW This! Flailing Away.

[@maryriser7836]

This is stuff regular people like me enjoy seeing because it's applicable to us. Thanks

[@joebarrett9830]

I mowed a 4.25-acre horse pasture with mine not long ago. That was an experience. It had a wide ditch in it and the banks were rather steep. It worked out beautifully as I was able to reach up from the bottom and down from the top to get it all. The old craters created by the horses were rough on the back though and wasn't like mowing a lawn. Very bumpy and divots all over the place. My back was killing me when I finished. It is very satisfying to be able to do mowing for people that they have no way of doing. The versatility and flexibility of the mower makes doing tasks like this very enjoyable even if you get bounced around all over the field. The homeowner was very satisfied with the outcome, and it looked amazing when done. She wasn't sure what it would look like when I told her it would look much like her mowed yard when done. The grass being in the chamber chewed up the debris and didn't leave it looking like a hay field when completed like a rotary mower would. I have never regreted this purchase.

[@photocontrol]

The offset flail mower sure works great on the ditch slopes.

[@Saculmit]

New tractor owner here. I have one of these based off your videos. Would love a video on maintenance and setup. Your comment about adjusting the arms for more reach was something I hadn't considered.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

May not be enough for a video. But yes, you can shift the arms.

[@GrampysTractor]

Another nice thing about the Flail mower, is that it doesn't throw sticks or rocks out from under it which creates a safety issue for the passing traffic and Chrisy too. Great video.

[@BillHeadrick-v3i]

I agree with you Tim. I bought a 50hp boomer to run a 6' tilt/extend flail for pond banks and road ditches in the Ozarks (mountains). It is great, but terrible for field maintenance. It will actually mow my 5 acre yard as well as my brand new Ferris 800 zero turn. But bought the zero turn as the Boomer and flail are not ideal for a yard. Also, just bought a new 6' rotary. Ideal for field maintenance. Was buying a 7' rotary and my wonderful dealer said, "The Boomer 50 will run a 7' but the 6' will be easier and faster." He was right! Even with the 6' temperatures are high in 30 minutes with a hydrostat. I know this is the hydrostat, as a gear drive 45 hp has no problems with a 10' rotary.

[@JazzBass-dx9sl]

Thought this was very interesting. Something you don't know if you don't have certain equipment. Love the Tractor working videos.

[@BigCountry545]

I like this sort of thing. Seeing you work puts me in mind of watching SCDOT with their John Deere tractors with Tiger mowers. Tiger makes everything from flails to boom mowers too. My favorite product from their line up was the Ford Tigermaster. It could be equipped with any Tiger attachment but once attached it becomes nearly non removable meaning it’s an intergraded part of the Ford. There could be two to three Ford Tigermasters working on the same project. Like the first one would have a boom with seven saw blades to trim trees. Then the next one would have a side mounted mower to cut the grass and limbs up. Then across the road where no trees would be there would be one with three flails cutting grass. Two at the side of the tractor and the other mounted on the three point to get maximum coverage. The side mounted flails can move up and down for slopes. Maybe one day you can bring home one of those bad boys from the auction

[@johnmedlin5894]

My flail mower is like yours, and I love it. It is very versatile in dangerous situations when mowing banks for sure.

[@Slider68]

When using our offset flail I keep our hydraulic top link installed so I can easily adjust the cutting height from the tractor. With a dirt pile like that, rather than attempting to raise it with the tractor's 3-point, I find extending the top link to raise the cutting height is a better option. Edit: I agree with your final assessment. In general it does make the difficult easy and can make the easy mowing more difficult.

[@kenalford5380]

I run the 61" Maschio offset flail on my 2038R, and it seems to handle it well. I have 22 acres of terraced meadow, with a combination of kinda level and very steep. I'm usually mowing 12" to 36" grass and weeds and volunteer corn. On the kinda level land the flail behaves itself well, and there are very few adjustments. On the steep terrace walls or ditches I do make frequent adjustments, but I couldn't really mow them at all with a brush hog or belly mower. I like being able to drive in the mowed track with the mower extended to the right. That seems to keep my radiator a lot cleaner, and I don't have trouble with grass standing back up in the tire track. It seems like the right tool for me.

[@Kcolby47]

It certainly is ‘adjustable’ and satisfies some specific needs. Your assessment was right on. Blessings

[@jameskennerly9748]

Y'alls pond looks great! Loved y'alls video!

[@zavlo72]

This was a good video. I like when you show the quirks and issues each piece of equipment has. if there is a possibility for something to go wrong it does so it helps to see all the difficulties you have and fixes you use to use equipment or accomplish hard projects.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks! Most attachments have strengths and weaknesses. This one no exception.

[@SteveThomson-g2m]

I agree Christy. Making me nervous! lol. I trust his judgment

[@myself7630]

You ever look at them mini round bailers ? I was guna get a 3046 and a bale setup untill life happened. Man that looks fun

[@zachbaugh6317]

I love a good flail mowing video

[@stromxtc2033]

The little video that could. Actually remarkable. 😮

[@joelhenderson5404]

Good job my brother and sister!

[@person86422]

You should add a 2 wheel tractor to your fleet. I don't think people utilize 2 wheels as much as they should. I have a gravely with a 30" brush hog that would have handled that mound really well

[@tylerm5000]

Cool video. Just got out of surgery. Thanks for the video!

[@nathanmcbrayer6755]

I love watching your videos so much l love tractor 🚜

[@nathanbrodeur]

Tim that mower would be great for a club or camp for trail maintenance

[@komitadjie]

Man, one of those offset flails, probably a 4ft or so, is definitely on my wish list. I'd love one for the hillside and bank here. Need a small one for the 1025R, though, since that's a heck of a lot of offset weight!

[@Not_So_Weird_in_Austin]

Thanks. On the pile it's safer backing straight up the hill to do your cutting as you did later in in the video. You need two flail mowers, offset and regular...

[@nickathystadtmueller5960]

Thanks for the videos. After watching your previous videos I purchased a Maschio Birba 155 for my 1025R Very happy with it!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Congratulations! Did you buy from agfolks?

[@nickathystadtmueller5960]

⁠Sorry, I did not. I brought it locally. Got it less than a week. I like to buy local when I can for parts and service if needed.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

@@nickathystadtmueller5960yep! Again, congratulations!

[@jimmoir555]

Any recommendations on brand of hammer flail to use? My boom flail mower uses knife blades and they are fantastic. My offset mower uses hammer flail and they are cast and do not seem to have the strength of the knives and seem to break way easier. Yours and anyone else's thoughts and feedback are appreciated? Can the flails be interchanged from hammers to knives?

[@SLCFarms]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@BG-vq9fd]

Pond is looking good. That die makes it stand out.

[@jonrusso4720]

Tim watch those hmmers they come loose quite often and I had to double nut the hammers too and lock tight them too and everytimr use mine I would have to replace 10 to 15 of them too also too....just fyi.now too

[@LivninBama]

What brand of flail mower are you using? That sounds like a lot of hammers to lose each time you mow. That would get very expensive, on an already expensive piece of equipment.

[@royscarbrough3589]

That’s a handy attachment

[@TexasLocalProduce]

Tim, I have been digging thru your older vids. I can't find any that discuss the pewny front tires on the 1025. I have a cut on the sidewall so I need to replace. What is the size of the largest tires w/ new rims we can safely put in the front?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

One must use the same diameter tire. You CAN use a heavier duty skid steer type tire of the same size.

[@drasus233]

GREAT video!!!!!

[@texillini1]

I was gonna ask you which type of mower overall is it best to buy; a brush hog or a flail; but I can see after watching you mow that ditch that it all depends on one’s application.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

It does. Brush mower is more versatile. Flail does a bit better job.

[@mattphillips4260]

how did the tractor go over with her dad there i am again did not wait to see the whole video super happy for your dad kristy i would like to have a mower like that i have a job coming up that i need to step out off the side and mow near a creek bank and a wood fence all in the same without taking out the fence wish me luck

[@HCH9990]

For me at least, this was really interesting! The hump mowing was somewhat comical(!), but the ditch mowing demo was great. A great run down of the pros and cons of the offset flail too - you really do need to think hard about what you're going to use your attachments for, and I can see why you'd (over time) end up with a whole host of them - you're probably responsible for some empty wallets out there Tim! 😂 Could I also say that I'm sort of in awe at the community spirit being shown by everyone looking after everyone else in your neighborhood. 👌

[@davidstewart3827]

Christy always does a great job vidioing😊

[@miky-275]

told you years ago you would love a flail mower,

[@bradmeacham6982]

Just a thought... Would going counter clock-wise while backing up have kept the mower up the hill versus turning away from the hill?

[@joebarrett9830]

The mower only extends out to the right side. Going the other way it would follow behind the tractor and still turn away slightly as it's behind the tractor. He figured it out that he had to back up to it and basically go straight to cut it. It's just a little more challenging as you have to use the 3 point lift arms, plus the hydraulic adjustment on the top of the 3 point as well as using the two cylinders on the mower itself. Lots to pay attention to all at the same time.

[@tireballastserviceofflorid7771]

Those mowers are awesome but can be very dangerous. Rim Guard ballast and maybe even a little steel for a counter weight on slopes.

[@kenalford5380]

Do you need sharpen the hammers on your offset flail mower? If so, how often and how do you do it?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Have not done so.

[@frankfurther3828]

Tim, I want to install a different bucket on the backhoe of my Workmaster 25S. What specs do I need to notate in order to cross-reference to another brand?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Pin diameters, and distance between the pins.

[@frankfurther3828]

@@TractorTimewithTim Yes sir, thank you.

[@gregnicholson689]

Have you ever used this mower for just straight field grass mowing? I agree there would be a lot of adjusting necessary when you’re trying to negotiate variable terrain and obstacles, and in high brush areas where you can’t see stumps, etc. I wonder if there’s a lot less tweaking in just straight pasture grass, consistent terrain. Also, would a wider flail be less susceptible to smaller terrain differences?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Every time you pick up at the end, etc, you must also pick up the rotor tilt cylinder. Other than that, not much management required.

[@ranger5721]

i seen a new sickle bar called the samri sickle, that fits on the bucket and uses hydrylic to run it, just another idea for cutting steep ditches that i have seen on videos, curious if you ever herd of it

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Oh yes. Have heard.

[@henryoppermann134]

Can the ventrac boom mower not do those ditches or is the boom not available for yourself to demo or to try in the case of doing ditch work?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yea, it would do the job. Haven’t shown that mower in awhile. Lots of folks don’t like it when I show it because it is so expensive. I should probably show it again sometime. I have 15 more mowers. Hard to show them all consistently!

[@turdferguson5300]

I have a new segment for consideration, Subscriber Regrets. I have a Kubota B series at my home which is separate from the equipment on the farm. I wanted a mower for the ditches and banks in our neighborhood. You can't see to pull out. A B series is light for an offset flail mower which is what I would have chosen but against my better judgement I ordered a Samaria Brush Mower. The only way this thing could be a bigger piece of crap is to be an inch longer. If you move extremely slowly it will cut 1" brush but the teeth will bend along the serrated edges locking up the machine. This will happen sporadically but if you continue to work the motor backward and forward they will often break off allowing you to continue wasting time with this thing. I returned to the shop to smooth the teeth the first few times it happened but it wasn't going to stop. The only thing it does worse than trim brush is cut grass. If you have a small tractor you're not getting an offset mower but there is weed killer and small tractors handle sprayers just fine. The spray is cheaper anyway. This thing was 2,200 reasons to get my head outa my butt ! If a dinky company wants to send ya stuff review it and simply tell how it preformed. Not necessarily good or bad just what it does. This Samaria company makes a lot wilder claims than what it could do. You could say it would cut larger brush if this tractor had more flow but the teeth bent with the flow I have. I didn't let them get in a bind to bend either, these were extremely slow/stopped straight forward cutting.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Interesting! Where are you located?

[@turdferguson5300]

@@TractorTimewithTim I live in Southeast Tennessee on Chickamauga Lake. You know, there ya can't see to pull out. Our road supervisor is dead now but his nickname was pothole if that tells ya how the roads were mowed and kept up. The funeral was nice, they just drove around till they found a pothole the right size and laid him to rest. It was touching, they named the street after him. They don't let me wright obituaries but they could be more entertaining. Just sayin... lol How does Chickamauga Lake line up with the way you travel to Christie's father's house? You would be welcome to stay the night here as long as you aren't allergic to cats. We are pretty much a copy of you guys, I'm 60 and my wife is 61, both Christians, we don't smoke, drink, cuss, no tattoos and piercings. Yes, we're very strange and don't fit in at the Walmart. Weird as we are we'd love to have ya.

[@floydferguson5366]

Great video!

[@American_Heathen]

I was looking at a sickle bar to help with harvesting wheat and rye. What are your thoughts

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Hmm. I dunno. Never harvested wheat that way. We use a combine.

[@American_Heathen]

There is a combine attachment for the 1025? lol. Going old school

[@scottmeese5699]

It would be great if someone would add the ability to add wheels to this when you wanted them to mow fields. I am sure I am over simplifying but if you could get a cross between a flail mower and a brush hog you’d really have something.

[@RandyBeretta-db5bg]

So enjoy your videos.!

[@HankinsExcavating]

What size and type of culvert do you need. I have some partials

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We bought some 12” galvanized. An extra 10 ft would really help.

[@HankinsExcavating]

@@TractorTimewithTim just checked,all I have is 14-15-18

[@shanesherwood343]

Tim must be reading my mind was just saying to the finance committee I need to get a flail mower should watch some ttwt flail mower videos and you make one

[@rottmanthan]

i like mowing type videos

[@williamgaines9784]

You might consider getting the phone company going in halvies with you on the culvert, some gravel, and fill by the junction box. Tell them it would double as a parking pad for a service truck.😉 I would rather have a boom mower for the ditches, but your Weekend Warrior flail would be far le$$ expen$ive and more convenient than a boom mower for part-time work.

[@williamgaines9784]

P.S. You might see about a beach umbrella attachment for Christie's magic carpet, give her some shade while filming.😂

[@471shawn]

Question , can you use a flail mower for good front lawn grass?? anyone know? I herd somewhere you can and it dose a decant job but I'm not sure ! I wish I could try it before I invested the money because they are not cheap here in Canada.. Ya I will just get both like Time says lol in my dreams were money grows on trees. Good video Tim.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I don’t think a flail is quite nice enough for a lawn. Good cut, but not THAT good! The Y blades leave a better cut.

[@rottmanthan]

i dont own the ditch by my place either but i do mow it, just looks much better.

[@dennisberry1299]

What communication headset are you using?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Stihl Advance Procom

[@kencotton4645]

Metal stake looks like the anchor for that broken guy wire for the electric pole.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

That is not a broken guy, that is our fiber. But, I agree, the stake looks like the remains of a guy.

[@malcolmlinch9681]

What do you think about the new John Deere pickup truck! It has everything the big three has and some more with 30 thousand towing and gas a John Deere ptoce too !

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Never heard of it..but saw the CAT truck demos. I’m kinda excited about it.

[@Zanderthelab]

You could use the tough cut for that mound.

[@YMF1891]

Great video Tim! How much more capable is the 3046 compared to the 2038?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

A BUNCH!! Much more powerful from a pulling standpoint. Tighter turning radius. Better lift capacities. Heavier. Much better tractor overall. The only advantage of the 2R is the ergonomics of the joystick and foot pedals.

[@YMF1891]

@@TractorTimewithTim Thank you for the reply. I've been mulling over whether to get the 2038 or 3039.

[@lowercherty]

Just a suggestion for next time, instead of mowing across the hil, back to the top and mow down the side of the hill. That's how I do my septic mound.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

It was too steep. The mower rammed into it. Had to go sideways like I did. I think fixed flail closer to tractor would work with the ‘back straight up’ approach.

[@ruslankadylak2999]

It needs a wheel on the right and the float mode.

[@briansmith8405]

Could you mow with it up at a 90 degree angle and keep trails pushed back almost like your Hardee Brush Tiger? Would love to see more videos of that or how it compares to a Lane Shark.

[@gilesmorant]

I have similar flail, easy to push back vegetation when it's vertical.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes. Just has an upper limit of 6-7 ft.

[@bc65925]

One can only hope that someday they'll add an "Incredible" button along with thumbs.

[@traxxas-stampede12-77]

I bought a kioti cx2510 it out performs the Juan queere and was cheaper

[@projectswithjw]

Better built too

[@michaelsa892]

The county came and dug out the bottom of my ditch, so I no longer mow it. The county comes and mows it about once a month.

[@BitCounter]

Looks like it also doubles as an offset tiller..

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Right!

[@dave.lawrence.3894]

With more practice you'll become an expert... It's nice to have the right equipment for the job, also... 😀🙏💪

[@vanessaziobro1118]

Coms video? Would help me with communication with cab tractor

[@frankwrogg2515]

The sad thing here is no one even claims to own those telephone boxes any longer, so if you need to call about one or want it relocated, good luck.

[@user-bj4lp3fr1o]

What tractor is that?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

3046r

[@kensayre6919]

where is the Kubota LX?

[@bradbruggeman6745]

Kinda small mower for that tractor,isn't it?

[@carlstrohm3785]

Short answer, no. Tim addressed it in the video. That's a lot of weight out to one side. Small tractors are tippy.

[@MargisonGODBEY]

Land developers next door next year 500 units of low income housing

[@JohnWilson-ql8ks]

So the first field is owned by a developer, so I take it in the near future it will have hundreds of houses on it.. What a shame that will be ! ! !

[@TractorTimewithTim]

2000 acres. 8000 homes! The good news is that it has been delayed for 4 years now! We keep praying for a housing market collapse :-)

[@randyosburn533]

Don’t you need a slow moving vehicle sign on the back of the tractor when on a County Road?

[@bradleyrobertson3185]

Landlines are overrated. Mow over it. 😂 Enjoy

[@georgeshotrodbarn2113]

Nice LGBTQ tractor you have there Tim.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep. Not much I can do about it.

[@tcmits3699]

Hazards flashing, don't make it legal to mow while driving on a public road.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Uh, are you the police now? Or the legislature, judge and jury? Good grief.

[@tcmits3699]

@@TractorTimewithTim Just a friendly suggestion, call your insurance carrier , and by the way, "YOUR WELCOME"

[@TractorTimewithTim]

@@tcmits3699 right. You just made it up!

[@SouthDakotaTT]

Oh you deleted the rant video now? "We like to mind our own business, but not if we disagree with it" -My name is Tim the hypocrite.

[@keithbrettell2058]

He was losing too many subscribers would be my guess.

[@jaxturner7288]

Dang what did I miss?

[@SouthDakotaTT]

@keithbrettell2058 Probably. Just as bad as JD. But doesn't grasp it cuz he feels he's right. Weird how money is a check valve.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Enjoy, guys. Always easy to make fun of Christians. Go ahead.

[@SouthDakotaTT]

@TractorTimewithTim When did I say anything about Christians? You're implying and playing the victim. This discussion is about keeping politics out of business. You used your business platform to speak politics just as JD did. Now you want to change the narrative that I attacked your Christianity is absurd. Is this a nonprofit Christian channel or a profitable tractor channel?