Why A Drum Mower

I get a lot of questions about the drum mower. Here is some of my thoughts about it.

[@jamesd2128]

I second your opinion on drum mowers, nothing breaks em, nothing stops em.

[@randyyoder4898]

I agree it's one of the best pieces of machinery I have for the money. One thing you may want to consider is to make sure you own a tedder to work the hay because it does tend to mow the hay in a pile a bit more than some other mowers which means you may have a little harder time getting your hay dry quickly without a tedder.

[@Mtnfarmer]

Yes a tedder is a must with a drum mower

[@tomjones8209]

ya , I got that vary same mower . I think it is awesome , it will cut anything as fast as you can go . But like you said it’s is heavy . My opinion is that you need a bigger tractor than what is recommended .

[@liambyrne591]

I think that farm must be up on the Wicklow mountains

[@garywest8901]

Good vid. Well said good piece solid equipment that works for you. Everbody needs are different , don't mean anybody's right or wrong . All operations are different.

[@pamhaggerty7219]

One reason they wear out blades faster is they use less blades to mow a acre think about it thanks

[@lostsoul9253]

i have one and love it. i can get blades at TSC

[@rocksandoil2241]

They simply are tougher than a disc mower. I own a Reese. One set of belts, no other repairs other than blades. Vetch will pull them down.

[@nikutb6798]

All lawnmowers with drums have an issue of imbalance with the result that they appear damaged. Over time, soil enters the vertical rollers and the cutter begins to break down...........

[@Terryblount]

Why can't you adjust the height of the cut?
If you lengthen the top bar of the 3 point hitch won't the blades cut higher? ...or add spacers to the bottom of the skid plates?

[@PostIdaho]

Look online, they make 1-3" blade lift spacers.

[@Terryblount]

I got one... nightmare... the rod with gears broke and I can't get a new one. Theres at least 50 bolts to get into it
The new rod came but was the wrong size and the company won't take it back. I'm out $90 and still broken.
Do not engage unless tractor is ideling

[@Terryblount]

You can add 3 more blades...6 blades per drum.
You can buy those blades directly from Poland for only 37 cents each.. but they only take international money orders.

[@storminnormanz]

I really want one to replace my sickle bar but I'm afraid it's too heavy for my massey Ferguson 35

[@aarisom]

Is the Farm-Maxx a US version of this mower? Tar River also looks pretty similar.

[@Mtnfarmer]

I don't think so but could be wrong.
Thanks for watching

[@adamspring9275]

How much does a hay cutting more run price wise

[@America-First2024]

Can you use any blade? Or are the blades specific to the mower?

[@Mtnfarmer]

I always buy my blades from the dealer I bought the mower from I really don't know if others will work.

[@America-First2024]

Thank you!

[@adikpl1]

For Samasz drum mower blades are also produced by Waryński, Gerlach, Balmet.

[@dalemcgire39]

Are they good for dense rushes

[@Mtnfarmer]

It has cut everything I have throwed at it so far.

[@danherrmann8755]

Ok. I am lost with your advice. With out have these mowers sided by side. I do not understand what the difference is. Sorry. Later.

[@Nvrskrd]

Exactly what I was looking for real American advice
But that's not what this video is about