Hi Mitch! Good flail mower work with some in field maintenance for extra seasoning. When I saw your empty chainsaw scabbard I knew you’d regret not taking it. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Martin I was so anxious to get out there on the trails I came back for it after the first round. I’m glad I did because I had to cut back that tree I ran over😂 thanks for checking out the video😁👍🚜💨🍳
Your welcome 😁 I like your list I have to come up with a good place for a chain. Always something to do. Thanks for checking out the video have a great week 😁👍🚜💨🍳
Nothing can beat a powerful skid steer mulcher. We had a contractor come over. He even took on a 12 inch diameter silk tree and reduced it to mulch in 15 minutes or so. The power is up front before the machine goes through it, and the mulcher can be elevated to work down on trees to the stump. His machine did not go down into the dirt any, so from the roots, the junk came back in two years. I tried the riding mower I had to keep it down, but there were too many snags for it. Your rig would have kept it down enough until it died off. If I had it to do over, I would have bought a used brush hog to fit my old tractor that would have kept it down.
The skid steer mulcher is a dream machine for me. I wish I could afford one 💰💰you’re right about keeping it down doesn’t take long to grow back. Thanks for checking out the video.😁👍🚜💨🍳
This is the exact task I need my B2601 to do, clearing woody UTV trails in the Wisconsin Northwoods. I'm looking at this mower or the Woodmaxx. Great video, made me feel more confident in my direction.
Hey there Mitch, great work with the flail mower. I like how you were able to use the hydraulic top link to adjust the height of the mower. I need to get my tractor set up with a top link. The flail mower seems like it did well I think they are better then a bush hog and way easier to maneuver in the woods. Keep up the great work buddy. 👍 Take care and all the best 👋
Thanks Kyle It take less room on the trailer to. We are a Amazon affiliate now so that will help😂👍 when your ready to buy your top link. Thanks for checking out the video have a great week😁👍🚜💨🍳
Thanks Case I wish I could go there more often but summer is my busy season at work. Working on the trails is my favorite pass time in the summer. It is loud but so relaxing. Thanks for checking out the video have a great week😁👍🚜💨🍳
This was a very good, informative video. I have a Betstco flail mower ordered, just waiting for it to arrive. I have some brush in a field that I think will be easy to knock down while the ground is still frozen, and the leaves are off. Then I will be maintaining trails in the woods like what's shown here.
I have the exact same flail mower EFGC-125, but from a different brand. I did not use it for wood, but tall reed and blackthorn definitely with a 24 HP tractor. Pretty smooth and not so loud stuff (compare to my other flail mower, which is 195cm wide).
@@thomascube1986 Thank for sharing your experience. I have had no issues so far. It is tough I have chopped up rocks and metal with no problems. By accident of course😂 Thanks for watching 😁👍🚜💨☀️
Thanks Brad😁 did you get your stickers yet. My crescent wrenches go with me everywhere they work good as backscratchers too thanks for checking out the video have a great week.😁👍🚜💨🍳
Seems like everyone likes the brush hog but from what I gather the flail takes less PTO HP to run. One day I will have both😂Thanks for checking out the video have a great week😁👍🚜💨🍳
Thanks Lucas I like your trails. It is not easy to make a trail stay open. I know you know all about it. Thanks for checking out the video and have a great week😁👍🚜💨🍳
Flails can do a nice job as a finish mower with the right cutters and maintenance. I suppose trail maintenance too but I’d be cleaning up all the limbs and blow downs to limit wear n tear on the flail. Nice job.
I am happy with how it performs. I usually clean up the blow downs as I go but I forgot to bring the saw thanks for checking out the video have a great week😁👍🚜💨🍳
Nice mower! Super handy for maintaining trails and really mulches stuff into oblivion. Hey, just saw you on "In The Woodyard" talking with Chris about your logging grapple. That should boost your subs! 👍 Great job!
Thanks Sam😁 I am happy with the results. Yeah Chris is a real stand up guy. It was fun talking to him on camera. I have seen a bump in traffic and sub count for sure. It has been great. Thanks for checking out the video😁👍🚜💨🍳
Hey Mitch - actually ... I was just wondering when your next summertime tractor activity video would appear. TADA! Yes, I wanted to see how the flail was doing, too. Perfect timing, sir. 🙂
That’s a great idea 😁👍 I have a long list of projects. I will put it on the list. This UA-cam stuff is distracting when I try to do stuff 😂 Just so much to keep track of. Have a great weekend and thanks for the idea and checking out the video 😁👍🚜💨🍳
Thank you for this video! I’ve got similar woods as this and I don’t think a brush hog is the best approach. I have a challenge however. My bx1880 is under the HP/PTO req’s so I am unsure how well it could run this. How hard did it work your tractor?
They do sell another version that will run on your BX. Check the PTO specs and you can get one to match your HP. It all comes down to speed and the amount of material you wish to cut down. When I run in the thick stuff I go slow. I also suggest making sure your belts are adjusted before you start using plus order spare set of belts. Hope that helps and thanks for watching 😁👍🚜💨☀️
Great video! My Wife Colleen and I always love watching your videos. Do you think that the best o flail mower is reasonably priced? Secondly do you think it’s sturdy enough to use professionally part time? My plan is to do flail mowing when I retire.
Thanks😁 originally I paid 1100 delivered. Haven’t checked the prices lately I do believe the flail mower is sturdy at least the model that I got. I haven’t ordered any parts so I’m not sure about availability on parts. Only time will tell. Thanks for watching have a good week😁👍🚜💨🍳
Hey Mitch would your grapple on the front pushing the loose fallen branches work? What about a brush hog for eating the brush. Maybe it doesn’t go low enough to the ground for you. 🤔good video as always
It would definitely have a longer reach if I put it in the front. I haven’t try to brush hog yet maybe someone will give me one to try out one day😂 thanks for checking out the video have a great week😁👍🚜💨🍳
Hi Mitch, Great video. Was very 😎 cool to watch. Thanks for posting... What is the width and model number of the Bestco Flail Mower you were using? Sorry, I was unable to make out the number on my phone. Do you feel you have good HP to drive it with the B2601? Thanks, Dan
Hey Dan it is the Betstco FH-EFGC125 / 48” inch cut. I will put a link in the description. I feel that the B2601 can handle it fine. I was also worried before I got it but you get used to what it can handle and if anything happens You can just Shut off the PTO or lift it in an emergency. Thanks for checking out the video.😁👍🚜💨🍳
Great video. Impressive use of the flail and your BX. only comment would be, very risky operating the loader without something attached. bucket, forks etc. Very high risk of bending the cross-frame. Ask me how I know.
Thanks 😁👍 I agree! It takes a lot of things to go as planned when make a video😂 That day was last minute I also forgot my chainsaw but not the camera 🎥 🤣 One day I will make a list. Thanks for checking out the video. 🚜💨🍳
@@josephlull956 Should show in the description but the model I have in the video comes with hammers unless you order Grass blades instead. That is how it was when I ordered it back in 2019 Hope that helps.😁👍
I would love to get a flail mower! I ended up getting a brush hog because of budget. How do you like the Bestco Mower? I have a Bestco chipper I think for the price it does a nice job but would like more out of a chipper. I can't believe you went out on the trails without saw.. Shame on you! LOL
Ha!! Your right shame on me cause I needed it twice before I got back to camp 🏕 😂. I would say I would buy the Betstco Flail mower again without hesitation. Very happy with it. Thanks for checking out the video 😁👍🚜💨🍳
It would bog down the motor faster so you would have to go slower or lift the mower up to recover. Maybe look at the lighter duty flail mower’s they have with hammer blades. Hope that helps.😁👍🚜💨☀️
It would have been nice to have your bucket on. Then you could set it one inch above the ground and detect things before you hit it. It’s an old bush hog trick. I would take a battery powered chain saw like the HarborFreight ten inch. It will clear the way for you fast. Now about tics and even worse those darn chickkers. . Watch Farm Craft 101. He sprays Permethrin on his cloths at the beginning of summer. It lasts all year long. I got mine at Tractor Supply. I also spray my dogs for the same reason. Belts are usually tightened to a deflection. Like you showed but that looked awfully tight. I’m really thinking about getting a fail mower. But I would rather it hooked to the front and run off hydraulics. I’m seventy six years old and don’t like links in my neck for looking back all the time. If you carry a loopers. You can get those high branches in the first pass. If not then use that electric chain saw. That does it . Enjoyed the video and hope to see a lot more. Later
Thanks for all of your information and knowledge😁👍 I appreciate you leaving such a detailed comment. I will be trying some of these tips this summer. Have a good one 🚜💨🍳
Nice you had 2 metric wrenches when needed 🤣 Another channel has a flail mower that cuts lower yet then your lowest setting... it cuts in like a tiller does 😂
I know how everyone feels about the adjustable wrenches 🔧 but they are always with the tractor🤪I guess I can take the skids off if I need to go deep🤣👍🚜💨🍳 have a great week!!!
@@jorgeballon5418 Not sure if They are available in Greece but most flail mowers are close to the same construction and will work. Just make sure HP and hammer chisel blades come with it. Thanks for watching 😁👍🚜💨☀️
Good video but do me a favor and never grab the spinning thing while the tractor is running (i know it wasnt spinning but it just takes a small malfunction) same with a rotary cutter. Turn ur tractor off before u mess with something that can eat ur arm.
Thanks Mike for the advice I noticed that to when I was editing the video.😁You are totally Right!!! Sometimes I am not focused on the tractor and more focused on the camera. Thanks for checking out the video. have a great week.😁👍🚜💨
@@MJADoingStuff i can imagine the camera can be a pain sometimes....iseen ya doing camera and driving threw the woods i thought to myself man thatll ware ur arm out fast....hehe keep up the good work.
I have been actually debating between a bush hog or flail mower, this video sold me on the flail mower.
Thats great 👍 it saves a lot of room on the trailer too. Have a great weekend😁👍🚜💨🍳
Hi Mitch! Good flail mower work with some in field maintenance for extra seasoning. When I saw your empty chainsaw scabbard I knew you’d regret not taking it. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Martin I was so anxious to get out there on the trails I came back for it after the first round. I’m glad I did because I had to cut back that tree I ran over😂 thanks for checking out the video😁👍🚜💨🍳
I learned about flail mowers, you learned to never leave home without the saw. Not boring at all Mitch, great job!
Thanks 😁Yep I get anxious to get out on the trails and sometimes forget things😂 I learn by doing. Thanks for watching and have a great week. 😁👍🚜💨🍳
Thanks to you, I have a new my check list when trail blazing; bucket, a chain, chain saw, cresent wrench, bug spray, besides my thermal of water.
Your welcome 😁 I like your list I have to come up with a good place for a chain. Always something to do. Thanks for checking out the video have a great week 😁👍🚜💨🍳
Nothing can beat a powerful skid steer mulcher. We had a contractor come over. He even took on a 12 inch diameter silk tree and reduced it to mulch in 15 minutes or so. The power is up front before the machine goes through it, and the mulcher can be elevated to work down on trees to the stump. His machine did not go down into the dirt any, so from the roots, the junk came back in two years. I tried the riding mower I had to keep it down, but there were too many snags for it. Your rig would have kept it down enough until it died off. If I had it to do over, I would have bought a used brush hog to fit my old tractor that would have kept it down.
The skid steer mulcher is a dream machine for me. I wish I could afford one 💰💰you’re right about keeping it down doesn’t take long to grow back. Thanks for checking out the video.😁👍🚜💨🍳
Yeah, they are awesome for 100k investment.
This is the exact task I need my B2601 to do, clearing woody UTV trails in the Wisconsin Northwoods. I'm looking at this mower or the Woodmaxx. Great video, made me feel more confident in my direction.
Glad to help😁👍 And thanks for checking out the video 🚜💨🍳
Hey there Mitch, great work with the flail mower. I like how you were able to use the hydraulic top link to adjust the height of the mower. I need to get my tractor set up with a top link. The flail mower seems like it did well I think they are better then a bush hog and way easier to maneuver in the woods. Keep up the great work buddy. 👍 Take care and all the best 👋
Thanks Kyle It take less room on the trailer to. We are a Amazon affiliate now so that will help😂👍 when your ready to buy your top link. Thanks for checking out the video have a great week😁👍🚜💨🍳
Great looking property Mitch! The flail mower did a very nice job on those trails.
Thanks Case I wish I could go there more often but summer is my busy season at work. Working on the trails is my favorite pass time in the summer. It is loud but so relaxing. Thanks for checking out the video have a great week😁👍🚜💨🍳
This was a very good, informative video. I have a Betstco flail mower ordered, just waiting for it to arrive. I have some brush in a field that I think will be easy to knock down while the ground is still frozen, and the leaves are off. Then I will be maintaining trails in the woods like what's shown here.
Thanks 😁👍 I am glad you enjoyed the video. Enjoy your new flail mower.🚜💨🍳
That flail mower does great work! And nice that you carry both a metric and imperial adjustable wrench set. Comes in handy eh! 😆 Take care.
Thanks Ross glad you can tell the difference between metric and standard adjustable wrenches Ha!!😂👍🚜💨🍳
I have the exact same flail mower EFGC-125, but from a different brand. I did not use it for wood, but tall reed and blackthorn definitely with a 24 HP tractor. Pretty smooth and not so loud stuff (compare to my other flail mower, which is 195cm wide).
@@thomascube1986 Thank for sharing your experience. I have had no issues so far. It is tough I have chopped up rocks and metal with no problems. By accident of course😂 Thanks for watching 😁👍🚜💨☀️
That's some thick stuff you were getting into Mitch. Good thing you had your Japanese socket set with you to tighten the belt!
Thanks Brad😁 did you get your stickers yet. My crescent wrenches go with me everywhere they work good as backscratchers too thanks for checking out the video have a great week.😁👍🚜💨🍳
I always wanted a flail mower but I have way too much trash on the ground for that.
Enjoyed a full watch Mitch. Great job 👏
Seems like everyone likes the brush hog but from what I gather the flail takes less PTO HP to run. One day I will have both😂Thanks for checking out the video have a great week😁👍🚜💨🍳
Great video. But please don't add the music, I actually prefer to listen to the mulcher in action 🙂
Thanks for your input 😁👍🚜💨🍳
The flail mower does nice work! I’ve never used one. Enjoyed the video, Mitch!
Thanks Lucas I like your trails. It is not easy to make a trail stay open. I know you know all about it. Thanks for checking out the video and have a great week😁👍🚜💨🍳
Flails can do a nice job as a finish mower with the right cutters and maintenance. I suppose trail maintenance too but I’d be cleaning up all the limbs and blow downs to limit wear n tear on the flail. Nice job.
I am happy with how it performs. I usually clean up the blow downs as I go but I forgot to bring the saw thanks for checking out the video have a great week😁👍🚜💨🍳
Nice mower! Super handy for maintaining trails and really mulches stuff into oblivion. Hey, just saw you on "In The Woodyard" talking with Chris about your logging grapple. That should boost your subs! 👍 Great job!
Thanks Sam😁 I am happy with the results. Yeah Chris is a real stand up guy. It was fun talking to him on camera. I have seen a bump in traffic and sub count for sure. It has been great. Thanks for checking out the video😁👍🚜💨🍳
Yep, you have done it Mitch, I want a flail mower now.
Ha!😂 sorry I had to do it. Everyone keeps doing the same to me 😁👍🚜💨🍳
So let me see if I've got this straight..."If life throws you lemons, make scrambled eggs"? 🤔🤔🤔
That's some lush, green terrain Mitch...lookin' good!
Something like that😂👍 would n’t that taste awesome🤮 The bugs were as thick as a brush. Thanks for checking out the video Chris have a great week😁👍🚜💨🍳
Great video buddy, awesome footage as always ! 🍳🍳🍳 Scrambled eggs! 🤣
Thanks Pete keep it on the scrambled side!!!!😂👍🚜💨🍳
Hey Mitch - actually ... I was just wondering when your next summertime tractor activity video would appear. TADA! Yes, I wanted to see how the flail was doing, too. Perfect timing, sir. 🙂
Morning got lots of summer activities coming just a little busy with work the pole barn and life😂 thanks for checking out the video 😁👍🚜🍳💨
I filmed my D R brush mower this week, like watching paint dry!
I know what you mean. But I still like to see what I can do😂👍 thanks for checking out the video have a great week😁👍🚜💨🍳
We need more Flail mower videos!
I agree with you on that 😁 I am currently healing from ACDF surgery be back soon. have a good weekend.😁👍🚜💨🍳
Hello from Our local Minnesota UA-cam Channel!
Hey Ricky 😁👍🚜💨🍳
Leave your loader bucket on when Flail mowing, easy to move logs, rocks, etc. out of the way too.
@@pbc1951 Very good idea 👍 The bucket would have helped for sure. Thanks for watching the video. 😁👍🚜💨☀️
Here’s a idea , have a trailer on the quad and as you go round your tails you can have all your tools in the quad trailer.
That’s a great idea 😁👍 I have a long list of projects. I will put it on the list. This UA-cam stuff is distracting when I try to do stuff 😂 Just so much to keep track of. Have a great weekend and thanks for the idea and checking out the video 😁👍🚜💨🍳
Thank you for this video! I’ve got similar woods as this and I don’t think a brush hog is the best approach. I have a challenge however. My bx1880 is under the HP/PTO req’s so I am unsure how well it could run this. How hard did it work your tractor?
They do sell another version that will run on your BX. Check the PTO specs and you can get one to match your HP. It all comes down to speed and the amount of material you wish to cut down. When I run in the thick stuff I go slow. I also suggest making sure your belts are adjusted before you start using plus order spare set of belts. Hope that helps and thanks for watching 😁👍🚜💨☀️
Great video! My Wife Colleen and I always love watching your videos. Do you think that the best o flail mower is reasonably priced? Secondly do you think it’s sturdy enough to use professionally part time? My plan is to do flail mowing when I retire.
Thanks😁 originally I paid 1100 delivered. Haven’t checked the prices lately I do believe the flail mower is sturdy at least the model that I got. I haven’t ordered any parts so I’m not sure about availability on parts. Only time will tell. Thanks for watching have a good week😁👍🚜💨🍳
@@MJADoingStuff Thank you for your response, Mitch. Keep up the good work.
Hey Mitch would your grapple on the front pushing the loose fallen branches work? What about a brush hog for eating the brush. Maybe it doesn’t go low enough to the ground for you. 🤔good video as always
It would definitely have a longer reach if I put it in the front. I haven’t try to brush hog yet maybe someone will give me one to try out one day😂 thanks for checking out the video have a great week😁👍🚜💨🍳
I have rocky trails. How does it handle the occassional 4-6" rock?
It will chip the hammer blades but it is easy to resharppen them. I have a rock vs flail mower video if interested. Thanks for watching 😁👍🚜💨☀️
Great. Now I want a flail mower. Why did you have to do that???
🤣👍 I want a bigger tractor so right back at ya!!!😁👍🚜💨🍳have a great week Logan
Hi Mitch, Great video. Was very 😎 cool to watch. Thanks for posting...
What is the width and model number of the Bestco Flail Mower you were using? Sorry, I was unable to make out the number on my phone. Do you feel you have good HP to drive it with the B2601?
Thanks, Dan
Hey Dan it is the Betstco FH-EFGC125 / 48” inch cut. I will put a link in the description. I feel that the B2601 can handle it fine. I was also worried before I got it but you get used to what it can handle and if anything happens You can just Shut off the PTO or lift it in an emergency. Thanks for checking out the video.😁👍🚜💨🍳
Hey Mitch. Will it cut when driving in reverse? Have a safe and fun summer. Later
Hey Mech it will but it works better going forward chops it up more fine in forward. Thanks for checking out the video😁👍
Great video. Impressive use of the flail and your BX. only comment would be, very risky operating the loader without something attached. bucket, forks etc. Very high risk of bending the cross-frame. Ask me how I know.
Thanks 😁👍 I agree! It takes a lot of things to go as planned when make a video😂 That day was last minute I also forgot my chainsaw but not the camera 🎥 🤣 One day I will make a list. Thanks for checking out the video. 🚜💨🍳
Cool Beans!
Thanks 😁👍🚜💨🍳
Do you have the heavy flail hammers or "Y" hammers on in this video.
I am using the 27 ounce chisel hammers. 😁👍🚜💨🍳
@@MJADoingStuff what is the purchasing source for 27 ounce chisel hammers. BETSCO only calls them "hammers" or "Grass" flails when ordering
@@josephlull956 Should show in the description but the model I have in the video comes with hammers unless you order Grass blades instead. That is how it was when I ordered it back in 2019 Hope that helps.😁👍
I would love to get a flail mower! I ended up getting a brush hog because of budget. How do you like the Bestco Mower? I have a Bestco chipper I think for the price it does a nice job but would like more out of a chipper. I can't believe you went out on the trails without saw.. Shame on you! LOL
Ha!! Your right shame on me cause I needed it twice before I got back to camp 🏕 😂. I would say I would buy the Betstco Flail mower again without hesitation. Very happy with it. Thanks for checking out the video 😁👍🚜💨🍳
Would this work for the b2301?
It would bog down the motor faster so you would have to go slower or lift the mower up to recover. Maybe look at the lighter duty flail mower’s they have with hammer blades. Hope that helps.😁👍🚜💨☀️
Is that a BX tractor series You are using?
@@michaelmanchor6156 It’s a B2601. Thanks for watching 😁👍🚜💨☀️
cheers for the vid
Anytime😁thank you for checking out the video 😁👍🚜💨🍳
It would have been nice to have your bucket on. Then you could set it one inch above the ground and detect things before you hit it. It’s an old bush hog trick. I would take a battery powered chain saw like the HarborFreight ten inch. It will clear the way for you fast. Now about tics and even worse those darn chickkers. . Watch Farm Craft 101. He sprays Permethrin on his cloths at the beginning of summer. It lasts all year long. I got mine at Tractor Supply. I also spray my dogs for the same reason. Belts are usually tightened to a deflection. Like you showed but that looked awfully tight. I’m really thinking about getting a fail mower. But I would rather it hooked to the front and run off hydraulics. I’m seventy six years old and don’t like links in my neck for looking back all the time. If you carry a loopers. You can get those high branches in the first pass. If not then use that electric chain saw. That does it . Enjoyed the video and hope to see a lot more. Later
Thanks for all of your information and knowledge😁👍 I appreciate you leaving such a detailed comment. I will be trying some of these tips this summer. Have a good one 🚜💨🍳
Nice you had 2 metric wrenches when needed 🤣 Another channel has a flail mower that cuts lower yet then your lowest setting... it cuts in like a tiller does 😂
I know how everyone feels about the adjustable wrenches 🔧 but they are always with the tractor🤪I guess I can take the skids off if I need to go deep🤣👍🚜💨🍳 have a great week!!!
Time to get a sawhaul from ITC
No need here I made my one already😂👍thanks for checking out the video.😁👍🚜💨🍳
Can you send in greece ??
@@jorgeballon5418 Not sure if They are available in Greece but most flail mowers are close to the same construction and will work. Just make sure HP and hammer chisel blades come with it. Thanks for watching 😁👍🚜💨☀️
Should have brought a grapple bucket
I am going to make one!!! Thanks for watching 😁👍🚜💨☀️
Don’t have one yet 😁
@@MJADoingStuff well go buy one
Gary Chapman
Thanks for watching 😁👍🚜💨🍳
Good video but do me a favor and never grab the spinning thing while the tractor is running (i know it wasnt spinning but it just takes a small malfunction) same with a rotary cutter. Turn ur tractor off before u mess with something that can eat ur arm.
Thanks Mike for the advice I noticed that to when I was editing the video.😁You are totally Right!!! Sometimes I am not focused on the tractor and more focused on the camera. Thanks for checking out the video. have a great week.😁👍🚜💨
@@MJADoingStuff i can imagine the camera can be a pain sometimes....iseen ya doing camera and driving threw the woods i thought to myself man thatll ware ur arm out fast....hehe keep up the good work.