Also known as the shredder, flail mower or flail, the flail mower is an agricultural machine used for grass cutting and chopping of shrubs and plants and is very stubborn. How it works and what to consider for a choice of the model that is most suitable to your needs?

Find out in this we will discuss, along with when it is appropriate to use the flail mower and with a focus on two models designed by the BFM.

How it works and why it is beneficial to the flail mower

The operation of the flail mower and relies on a series of knives that cut anything, including small stones, branches, and roots, with the purpose of leaving the land more free as possible.

The flail mower is used in all of the situations in which the action of the mower is useless and that the brushcutter is too hard and difficult. Most commonly, it is used to grind the crops as green manure , which will then be buried with a subsequent milling.

When to use the flail mower: differences with respect to the mower

The work of the flail mower can be compared to that of the mower.

The main differences relate to the width and type of soil to be treated:

• the lawn mower is ideal for lawns, parks and gardens;
• the flail mower is used in areas much more large and challenging, such as woods, orchards, vineyards, and fields where the vegetation grew undisturbed. This powerful machine is able to cut and chop bushes, shrubs, undergrowth, fallen branches and reeds without any difficulty.

Compared to lawnmower however , the flail mower is running a less precise: it can safely be used only to cut the grass, but the camera is not suitable for machining processes that require extreme care and attention as the gardening monumental, because the quality of the cut, although more powerful, it is much smaller than the level of accuracy.

The flail mower BFM: quality and reliability

considering the work of a flail mower is called to carry out, it is essential to focus on quality: a machine is performing poorly, it would be useless, if not dangerous, since the cutter is very stressed by situations that you will face, including any failure of the soil.

An excellent guarantee of quality, you can offer it to the manufacturer. BFM, an Italian company that deals with designing and producing the agricultural machinery, has a catalog of two different models of flail mower hydraulic , which guarantee reliability and excellent performance over time. They are suitable for maintaining order in orchards and vineyards and – in particular for the preparation of the cuttings of the vine and the pruning of orchards also very thick – for the maintenance of small wooded areas, and for the mowing of the grass.

The flail mower BTP is an enhanced model for tractors between 50-90 Hp, available with 8 frames, weighing between 240 and 560 kg, for a working width from 1.05 to 2.60 m.

The flail mower BTM instead, it is a medium model, for tractors from 26-60 Hp, available with 7 frames weighing between 150 and 415 kg, which guarantee a working width from 0.90 to 1.80 m.

Both models have the same equipment and accessories.

Feature:

• universal coupling to three points;
• a gearbox with free-wheel internal oil-bath 540 rpm;
• double attacks for lateral displacement of 15-20 cm;
• safety protection CE;
• rear roller.

Accessories:

• cardano protected a6;
• pair slides;
• kit rakes rear;
• wheel kit front;
• attack at three points in front of the tractor;
• carter chilling powder steel;
• three-point linkage is reversible.

Conclusions

The flail mower is an indispensable tool for agricultural works because it guarantees a thorough cleaning of the soil, chopping, even bushes, undergrowth, fallen branches, roots and small stones. In the choice of a flail mower is good to rely on, a fact known and established, that knows how to offer the right guarantees in terms of safety, reliability and durability.

Do you need help in choosing the best to your requirements? BFM will allow you to receive the right assistance in the purchase and post-sales, including routine maintenance or replacement of any parts in case of malfunction. Contact us for a personalized consultation and no commitment.