Good to see you got a flail mower. I've been using one for the last 15 years. I do not have a fancy one with the tilt and slide like yours. I could sure use it for around the ponds and road ditches. One thing I learned was that the majority of the weight of the mower should be on the rear roller. Don't try to carry the weight with the 3 pt lift arms and don't run it on the "Skid rails".) I adjust the height of the cut by adjusting the top link and pivoting the mower up and down on the roller. The side "skid rails" I call them are for protecting the knives from digging into the landscape if you go over uneven terrain. Good luck, you'll figure it out and probably decide that the flail mower is the way to go. I have 2 now a 71" Ford 918H (800#+) and a 60" Woodmaxx FM62 (650#). Paul-Ohio 🤠🍻👍

@tractorrookie

2 жыл бұрын

👍💪 Hi Prow! Great! I appreciate the advice! That all makes sense! The dealership folks are great, but I’m not sure they have ever actually used one. Definitely liking its capabilities! I appreciate you checking out the video. I’ll give your pointers a try!👍😎 Take care!🇺🇸🚜🍺

Nice mower! I think it not only cuts nicely, it also is so compact compared to a rotary brush hog.

@tractorrookie

2 жыл бұрын

😎👍 Hi buddy! Yes! It is a little easier to maneuver and very versatile. Thanks for stopping by and checking it out! Take care pal!!🇺🇸🚜🍺

Awesome mower! The ability to offset and change the angle of the cutter is really nice. Gotta have one of those.

@tractorrookie

2 жыл бұрын

👍👊 Hi BCL! Right! I think I will really love it when I get good at it!😂😊 I appreciate you checking out the video! Thanks 🚜🇺🇸🍺

Man that thing is COOL!!! Can’t wait to watch more videos on this thing! Great video buddy. 😁👍🏼👊🏼

@tractorrookie

2 жыл бұрын

😎 Thanks Joe!!! I was thinking about you when I was filming. You did all that fancy filming of your mower, it was so cool!! I just didn’t have it in me today!😂👍 More videos for sure!! Take care buddy 🚜🇺🇸💪

Hi Mike, every new attachment has that learning curve. You will be a master at all the different angles vet soon. Take care my friend.

@tractorrookie

2 жыл бұрын

👊👍Thank Bill! Hoping so! I appreciate you stopping by and commenting! 🇺🇸🚜🍺

Yea, easy to see there’s a huge learning curve to that!! But what a beautiful implement!!👍🏻

@tractorrookie

2 жыл бұрын

😊👍Hi Keith! Yes! That is my hope, that I get it dialed in and become a master!😂😜 thanks for checking it out!🚜🍺🇺🇸

the hammers work well on twigs, briars and such. it might be worth considering the Y like knives, they are real good in grass.

@tractorrookie

2 жыл бұрын

👍😊Hi Philip! Definitely something to consider! Thanks for stopping by!! Take care!!🚜🍺🇺🇸

@andyackley1985

5 ай бұрын

I've used my Peruzzo flail mower with the hammers on grass many times. It cuts almost as good as my zero turn and much cleaner cut than a brush hog.

Very useful tool Mike. You made a good trade.

@tractorrookie

2 жыл бұрын

💪 👊 thank you! Yea! Once I get trained, it should be very handy! Take care! 🚜🇺🇸🍺

Congratulations Mike on your new flail mower that is sweet I can see where that would be so much safer in ditches be a lot better on the seat pucker factor when mowin a ditch I mow ditch line for prolly 2 miles just make neighborhood lookin better that would really be nice. Enjoy can't wait to see more on it. Thanks for sharing

@tractorrookie

2 жыл бұрын

👍👊Hi Mike! Thanks! I am learning how to use it. Yes! Mowing the banks and ditches with the right mower does feel safer. That’s cool that you do that for the neighborhood! Nice job! What a good neighbor you are!!😊 I appreciate you checking out the video and commenting!🍺🇺🇸🚜Take care!!

Looking good V! That looks confusing!!!!

@tractorrookie

2 жыл бұрын

💙👍Hi Tracy! Thanks buddy! Yes! You can also hook up the hydraulic lines different ways and get different actions from the controls 😊😂😎🍺🇺🇸Take care pal!!

Hi Mike, great new mower! 🤩 i like the hydraulic arms. I have a similar italian made flail mower but without the hydraulic arms. I am very happy with it. It is a very good mower for tall grass with little bushes in it. By the way: I bought a new old tractor 🤩 will send you some pictures. Have a good time on your property 🚜 🌱 🍻 Greetings Christian

@tractorrookie

2 жыл бұрын

👍👊 Hi Christian! Nice! I have seen videos on the Italian Flail it looks like a very good mower! A new old tractor?! That’s exciting! I will be anxious to hear about it! Sounds like fun! Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Take care friend!🚜🍺🌲🤠

Well done sir!! Have a great day ❤️ 🇺🇸

@tractorrookie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!💙👍🇺🇸😎

Nice flailmower, I just sold my 68'' offset flailmower from palletforks so I could order an articulating flail mower like this. I ordered it from Betstco in Oregon. It is 65'', so 3 inches shorter than my fixed position flail. But it's going to be so much better and cover areas to mow.

@tractorrookie

Жыл бұрын

👍👊💪Awesome!! Good call! That will be fun! Thanks for watching!🇺🇸🚜🍺

Hey Mike, that's really cool. I wish I had bought a flail mower instead of my brush hog. I think it would be excellent for cutting new trails and I also have a lot of steep hills to maintain. I hope it works out for you.

@tractorrookie

2 жыл бұрын

😊👍 Hey Buddy! Yes! I definitely think it will be a good fit. I bought my brush hog for $2400, used it three years and sold it for $1950. Not a bad return. Something to consider 😜 Thanks for stopping by!!!take care 🍺🇺🇸🚜

@PaleHorseOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Hey I just realized you are in Oregon. What area?

@tractorrookie

2 жыл бұрын

We are in Columbia county near the Longview bridge.

@PaleHorseOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, we love that area. We're just a couple hours north in Mason County, WA

That's exactly what I want for my ck3510. Still saving up for it. I have 3 miles of camp road to mow on each side and much of it is ditches so this would be perfect for it. I currently have a 5' bush hog and it is hairy in places on the road. Keep up the great videos. 👍

@tractorrookie

2 жыл бұрын

👊👍Hi Geremy, Wow! That’s a lot of mowing! After three years of use, I nearly recovered all my investment in the brush hog. I appreciate you checking out the video. Good luck with your purchase!🚜🍺🇺🇸

Mike I have a general question about your tractor. I’m looking at the exact same one and people keep telling me you will wish you had gotten a bigger one. After having yours for a few years have you ever wished that you had gotten a bigger tractor? Love your videos. You show real life uses and not waiting until your an expert to show. Beautiful farm you have there too!

@tractorrookie

Жыл бұрын

😊 Hi Wesley, I understand your concern about getting the right one. I’m sure you already know that “they” say you should get the biggest you can afford. I get the reasoning, but in most cases a smaller tractor can do the same job, it just takes longer. I personally have not had any regrets. For me, maneuverability is a big factor. I am able to get into tight areas and park in both of my shops. I can also transport it with a light trailer and truck. It has good lift capacity and I have been able to do everything I have wanted to do. That being said, if I were offered a bigger tractor it would be hard to turn down.😂 thanks for checking out my videos. Hope this helps.🚜🇺🇸🍺

You look like Santa 🎅😊

@tractorrookie

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂 I’m working on it! Thanks for checking out the beard! 😜🍺🚜🇺🇸

Great content! What is the recommended PTO HP for that flail mower? Do you find that your tractor bogs down at all when using it?

@tractorrookie

8 ай бұрын

Hi @M3rwin6 The PTO HP recommendation is 20-40. My Kioti CK3510 hits about in the middle. I do not find the mower bogging down. Here’s the specs on the mower; www.brabereq.com/3pt-offset-boom-mower-be-agl125f Thanks for checking out the video!🇺🇸🚜🌲

@M3rwin6

8 ай бұрын

@@tractorrookie great thanks! do you have any concerns with the DPF system? How has the filter Regen been working for you? I'm torn between purchasing the 25 or 35 hp model :)

@tractorrookie

8 ай бұрын

@@M3rwin6 I’m at 750 hours. It has worked well. Lasts about 20 minutes e every 50 hours or so. I did have the tractor at the shop once because I thought it would not go into regen. Turned out they got it to go and I did not follow the instructions for a manual regen like I should have. I’m sure you already know that the CK26 and the Ck35 are basically the same except for that HP difference. Depending on what you are doing, that would be the deciding factor for me. Loader work would probably not be much different. Work off the PTO could be a factor. Best wishes on your shopping decision. Take care!🚜🇺🇸

Nice set up. Mind if I ask how much that mower was? Prices seem to be all over the place when I google that model #.

@tractorrookie

2 жыл бұрын

👍👊 Hi Angryman71, I hear what are you saying! I did some research also, I ended up going with what the dealer had in stock. This unit was priced at $4100. The dealership generally takes good care of me when they can. I also looked at Betstco made here in Oregon, I decided to keep it local. Good luck with your shopping!!!take care!🇺🇸🍺🚜

Random dumb question. How are you able to start your tractor without being on the seat? I have a CK2610 that’s all sorts of picky about the engine running while outside the operators station.

@tractorrookie

2 жыл бұрын

😊👊 Hi Dustin, I have the last model year without a seat safety switch. Of course, most guys buy a kit to bypass them either way. Thanks for checking out the video! Take care🇺🇸🍺🚜

What size tractor and what size mower ?

@tractorrookie

2 ай бұрын

Hi Damon, My tractor is a Kioti tractor CK3510SE H. The mower is a 50” , 125 model. Thanks for checking out the video! 🚜🇺🇸

Curious what size for the ck3510se. 145, 165, 185?

@tractorrookie

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stubblejumper!!😊 I bought the 125F. It was the one the dealership had in stock. I suspect I could have gone bigger for more $$ and a bit of a wait! Thanks for checking out the video! Take care!🚜🇺🇸🍺

After seeing how bad that thing cuts (or doesn't cut) I'll have to say no thanks. I hope it didn't cost much.

@tractorrookie

Жыл бұрын

Hi Handsupbud, I opted for the non-finish mowing blades. These blades have a blunt cut like a brush hog. If you want a finish clean mow you can switch to the finish blades. I have a Scag zero for the finish mowing. Thanks for checking out the video.🚜🍺🇺🇸

@handsupbud

Жыл бұрын

@@tractorrookie Well, I'm close to purchasing my first Tractor and am looking for the best finish type mower. I barrowed a friends tractor and bushog and didn't like how it kinda just beat the grass down mostly. I have a Gravely Zero turn which does a great job but I have 7 acres and it takes some time to get it all mowed.

@tractorrookie

Жыл бұрын

Understood. It’s likely your friend does not have a finish blade on his brush hog which are available. Most people that use mowing machine attachments for large areas don’t do a finish cut. From my limited experience it will likely come down to the blade no matter what mowing system you decide on. Good luck with your purchase. Take care!!