Betstco Flail Mower Action!!!

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  • Опубліковано 23 лип 2022
  • In this video we show how to tighten the belts on the Betsco brand FH-EFGC125 #b2601 #betstco #flailmower #trail
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  • @MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors
    @MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors Рік тому +3

    I have been actually debating between a bush hog or flail mower, this video sold me on the flail mower.

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      Thats great 👍 it saves a lot of room on the trailer too. Have a great weekend😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @DIYMyWay
    @DIYMyWay Рік тому +5

    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!

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому +3

      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😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @marquette36
    @marquette36 Рік тому

    I learned about flail mowers, you learned to never leave home without the saw. Not boring at all Mitch, great job!

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      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. 😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @ObiWanBockobi
    @ObiWanBockobi Рік тому +1

    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.

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      Glad to help😁👍 And thanks for checking out the video 🚜💨🍳

  • @alfilkemper9240
    @alfilkemper9240 Рік тому

    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.

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому +1

      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 😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @BuildALotAcres
    @BuildALotAcres Рік тому +2

    Great looking property Mitch! The flail mower did a very nice job on those trails.

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому +1

      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😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @RossOnTheLand
    @RossOnTheLand Рік тому +4

    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.

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Ross glad you can tell the difference between metric and standard adjustable wrenches Ha!!😂👍🚜💨🍳

  • @6DOutdoors
    @6DOutdoors Рік тому +3

    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 👋

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому +1

      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😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @morrismonet3554
    @morrismonet3554 Рік тому

    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.

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      Thanks 😁👍 I am glad you enjoyed the video. Enjoy your new flail mower.🚜💨🍳

  • @PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead
    @PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead Рік тому

    The flail mower does nice work! I’ve never used one. Enjoyed the video, Mitch!

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      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😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @solarute5486
    @solarute5486 Рік тому +3

    Great video. But please don't add the music, I actually prefer to listen to the mulcher in action 🙂

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      Thanks for your input 😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @tractortalkwithgary1271
    @tractortalkwithgary1271 Рік тому +1

    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 👏

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому +1

      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😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @sameaston1301
    @sameaston1301 Рік тому +2

    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!

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому +1

      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😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @PineyGroveHomestead
    @PineyGroveHomestead Рік тому

    That's some thick stuff you were getting into Mitch. Good thing you had your Japanese socket set with you to tighten the belt!

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому +1

      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.😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @HuserHelpers
    @HuserHelpers Рік тому

    Yep, you have done it Mitch, I want a flail mower now.

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      Ha!😂 sorry I had to do it. Everyone keeps doing the same to me 😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @russbowman6801
    @russbowman6801 9 місяців тому

    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.

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  9 місяців тому

      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.😁👍🚜💨🍳

    • @2015_Rubicnn
      @2015_Rubicnn 9 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, they are awesome for 100k investment.

  • @MowersFamilyFarm
    @MowersFamilyFarm Рік тому

    Great video buddy, awesome footage as always ! 🍳🍳🍳 Scrambled eggs! 🤣

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      Thanks Pete keep it on the scrambled side!!!!😂👍🚜💨🍳

  • @jeffpeters1014
    @jeffpeters1014 Рік тому +1

    I filmed my D R brush mower this week, like watching paint dry!

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      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😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @69firey
    @69firey Рік тому

    cheers for the vid

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      Anytime😁thank you for checking out the video 😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @davidmartin7660
    @davidmartin7660 Рік тому +1

    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.

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      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😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @jifi-0178
    @jifi-0178 Рік тому

    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. 🙂

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      Morning got lots of summer activities coming just a little busy with work the pole barn and life😂 thanks for checking out the video 😁👍🚜🍳💨

  • @RickyVentures
    @RickyVentures Рік тому

    Hello from Our local Minnesota UA-cam Channel!

  • @prank213
    @prank213 8 місяців тому

    We need more Flail mower videos!

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  8 місяців тому +1

      I agree with you on that 😁 I am currently healing from ACDF surgery be back soon. have a good weekend.😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @geezerindawoods
    @geezerindawoods Рік тому

    Cool Beans!

  • @watershedoverlook
    @watershedoverlook Рік тому

    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!

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому +1

      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😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @TimeAfterTym
    @TimeAfterTym Рік тому +1

    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.

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      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😁👍🚜💨🍳

    • @TimeAfterTym
      @TimeAfterTym Рік тому +1

      @@MJADoingStuff Thank you for your response, Mitch. Keep up the good work.

  • @snickypicky5273
    @snickypicky5273 5 місяців тому

    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?

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  5 місяців тому +1

      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 😁👍🚜💨☀️

  • @danielrapoza8468
    @danielrapoza8468 Рік тому

    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

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      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.😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @bj.roberts6410
    @bj.roberts6410 Рік тому

    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

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      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😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @sambarker1324
    @sambarker1324 Рік тому

    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.

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      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 😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @billharris2556
    @billharris2556 Рік тому

    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.

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      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. 🚜💨🍳

  • @ItsaboutMakingnotBuying
    @ItsaboutMakingnotBuying Рік тому

    Hey Mitch. Will it cut when driving in reverse? Have a safe and fun summer. Later

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      Hey Mech it will but it works better going forward chops it up more fine in forward. Thanks for checking out the video😁👍

  • @davec.3198
    @davec.3198 4 місяці тому

    I have rocky trails. How does it handle the occassional 4-6" rock?

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  4 місяці тому +1

      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 😁👍🚜💨☀️

  • @JustCaidsDayFarm
    @JustCaidsDayFarm Рік тому

    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

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      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 😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @josephlull956
    @josephlull956 Рік тому

    Do you have the heavy flail hammers or "Y" hammers on in this video.

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому +1

      I am using the 27 ounce chisel hammers. 😁👍🚜💨🍳

    • @josephlull956
      @josephlull956 Рік тому +1

      @@MJADoingStuff what is the purchasing source for 27 ounce chisel hammers. BETSCO only calls them "hammers" or "Grass" flails when ordering

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому +1

      @@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.😁👍

  • @MAFsoldier
    @MAFsoldier 5 місяців тому

    Would this work for the b2301?

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  5 місяців тому

      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.😁👍🚜💨☀️

  • @FabbedFun
    @FabbedFun Рік тому

    Great. Now I want a flail mower. Why did you have to do that???

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому +1

      🤣👍 I want a bigger tractor so right back at ya!!!😁👍🚜💨🍳have a great week Logan

  • @genegreear4183
    @genegreear4183 Рік тому

    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

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      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 🚜💨🍳

  • @jjacres129
    @jjacres129 Рік тому

    Time to get a sawhaul from ITC

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      No need here I made my one already😂👍thanks for checking out the video.😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @bhall7997
    @bhall7997 Рік тому

    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 😂

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      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!!!

  • @user-bo6hp1of7z
    @user-bo6hp1of7z 6 місяців тому

    Gary Chapman

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching 😁👍🚜💨🍳

  • @mikepurkey6070
    @mikepurkey6070 Рік тому

    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.

    • @MJADoingStuff
      @MJADoingStuff  Рік тому

      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.😁👍🚜💨

    • @mikepurkey6070
      @mikepurkey6070 Рік тому

      @@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.