Flail Topper Recommendations

[jamesfalky]

+1 for Muthing, although my opinion may be slightly biased as we are agents for Muthing, they are very well built, I used one a few years ago in NZ and it could take anything that was thrown at it, I even watched another operator use it pretty much like a rotovator across some ruts and it was fine. If you are in Yorkshire give me a shout, if not speak to Simon Richard Ltd as they are importers for them http://www.slopemower.co.uk/

 

[Dave W]

Environment agency generally use mouthing which speaks volumes.

 

[Tractorstant]

Votex Landmaster. if you want a proper machine.

 

[toquark]

Thanks folks, given me something to go at!

 

[Flat 10]

I have used old taarup (crap), major (bit lightweight but good enough for the price), 2 different spearhead which are ok but I think possibly do a slightly worse job than my Major. My favourite was a Vogel and Noot, a superb machine that got quite a bit of abuse. They were badge engineered Italian ones which you can still get but I forget who the manufacturer is. Someone will say. Of ones I have not used Kuhn look good.

I think the V + N ones were rebadged Muratori.

 

[john432]

I'd have the odd look at what turns up on Adam Hewitt's insurance salvage sales! Usually a couple of flail toppers, and avoid those models for a start!

 

[YELROM]

Anyone running an mdl powerup flail, if so what do you think of it?
https://www.mdlpowerup.com/product/the-executioner-300/
@MDL POWERUP

 

[icanshootwell]

Anyone running an mdl powerup flail, if so what do you think of it?
https://www.mdlpowerup.com/product/the-executioner-300/
@MDL POWERUP

Half the price to a kuhn, very tempting.

 

[Warren.Alpego]

Hi Guys, not been on here for a while; get sorted?

 

[ollie989898]

Check the cost of replacement flails first before buying as I doubt you can replace just a few as the rotor will then be put out of balance?

And make sure you have the ability to push/pull it IE double input for PTO and linkage attachments for front or rear.

 

[Old Codger]

We have a Teagle/Berti Dual 285, we generally use in on the front of our TM155, when chopping waist high margin grass etc it will make the tractor work, but we love it, never ceases to amaze me with just what it will chew up!

We have exactly the same model here, you'll have a job finding a better machine!

 

[icanshootwell]

We have exactly the same model here, you'll have a job finding a better machine!

Is there belts on them?
I find the kuhn flail is strong but belts do stretch a lot when working in heavy crops.

 

[sahara]

Yes, its belt driven from the top shaft down to the flail rotor at the bottom, there are 3 belts from memory, ive had to tighten them only once when some other bolts came loose. The flails are available from Spalding's, not cheap though.

 

[Willow man]

We also run a berti tfh 285 on the front of a puma 165 never had any problems with it what so ever considering what we do with it always get fails from fails direct they are all ways in stock

 

[toquark]

Still looking to be honest, it was put on the back burner a while back as these jobs tend to be. Got a pile of prices for various machines but now its a toss up between a Maschio Bisonte and Spearhead XRHD, liking the look of the Maschio and it seems a bit more robust also has the better name, but there's local support and service with the spearhead plus its a good bit cheaper. On paper they are very similar specs, but that doesn't mean much when the chips are down. Hopefully make a decision in the next fortnight and let you know.

 

[RhysT]

Bought our first flail topper last week. 10 yr old Muthing 250
Done a few hours on it so far. Very pleased. Taken on new ground and it made light work of a bunch of 9” hollow blocks we found buried in the brambles!

 

[agrotron]

Had a Kuhn vkm which was good and just swapped it for another Kuhn bpr 280 which seems good. Ideally want a front pro as still leaves slight wheel marks

 

[Pheasant Surprise]

Still looking to be honest, it was put on the back burner a while back as these jobs tend to be. Got a pile of prices for various machines but now its a toss up between a Maschio Bisonte and Spearhead XRHD, liking the look of the Maschio and it seems a bit more robust also has the better name, but there's local support and service with the spearhead plus its a good bit cheaper. On paper they are very similar specs, but that doesn't mean much when the chips are down. Hopefully make a decision in the next fortnight and let you know.

Have a Bisonte (and a Girafona) here as well as Spearhead kit (not a flail), I would strongly advise you to check on some common parts prices, and availability/lead times especially on the Spearhead.

 

[essexpete]

I notice no one mentions Bomford/McConnell?

 

[-chris-]

I have just taken delivery of a 2.8m Tehnos flail mower imported by @Guy
Seems really well built and does a great job at sensible money. http://en.tehnos.si/universal-flail-mower-mu-profi-lw