FLAIL MOWER BETTER THAN A BRUSH HOG? (watch and find out)
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- Is it worth the extra money for a flail mower? This Betsco Flail mower has impressed me and I can't believe I haven't broke it yet. Kubota BX23S with a Curtis cab and Artillian accessories.
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Wow! capable little tractor and mower! I’m impressed!
Love it, Jon! I’d really love a flail mower. I’m sure your dad would be happy that you’re taking care of the property.
Yukon Acres is a special place to me as I can almost feel dad with me and working beside me. I enjoy every minute up there. 😊
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Thanks for your recommendation for your flail mower a few videos ago. They are out of stock... like everything else these days but it helped me settle in for the one I want to get. Great videos, love the channel.
I should have mentioned that in the summer time they are rarely in stock. Around November they are usually available. Keep checking.
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Good day eh!!! Wow Jon, that flail mower is a beast. You were right in there and the mower and the tractor handled it no problem!! Nice. The property looks real nice. Take care!!!
That looks like to much fun, very cool!
I love flail mowers. I have used one on my property. Unfortunately, I ran over a stake in the ground and the clutch had to be replaced. Thank God fo KTAC insurance. After watching you with the BX and a flail I may get one for my BX. I like having the mower behind me and not under me, while on the tractor.
Flailmowers are awesome, I just used my Titan Attachment 175 Flail for my 1st side job to make my tractor earn its keep. Worked perfect.
Looks like fun Jon! I feel your pain with the Deerflys. Thankfully, down here they are mostly gone by July 4th.
Jon that flail mower did a fantastic job mulching up smaller brush! Iv been wanting to get one for maintaining/opening up land in the woods behind my house.. when you started plowing over those large bushes I said “this guy is a maniac!” Haha! Excellent demonstration of the Kubota BX and its versatility, you got a ton of work done 👍🏻
I did end up tearing both boots of the steering linkage. So that will be another video coming. I think that's a pretty easy job though. I'm really surprise I haven't torn those in the past. That flail mower though, I can't believe what it's capable of! I figure if it breaks it breaks. 🤷♂️
Thanks for the comments!
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@@ritterjon well that’s gonna be a great video to watch! Yes I totally agree, for what it is you might as well run it how you wanna run it, I think it makes a great mulcher. Keep up the great work 👍🏻
When you tackled those large bushes, I thought “I surely hope he put his skid plate on!” 🤦🏻♂️ great video Jon!
Oh yes for sure. That skid plate from BXpanded has saved me many repairs. I wouldn't dare attempt this without it.
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Hey Jon👍I went with a stihl kombi system for my pole saw because it has different attachments and you can use it when it’s short or long if you get the extension piece. You are giving me courage to go for the big stuff up until now I wasn’t running over stuff that big. The Betsco flail mower is a solid attachment I mean implement😂👍
That's right, it's definitely an implement! Just be sure you've got some under armor to protect your tractor. I have the BXpanded plate under the tractor and it works great. Go slow over the big stuff and it will work great!
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Impressive what that mower will do. I'm a brush hog guy and can't believe what that thing is cutting through. Props to your wife on the sticker, hope she made one for your other flail mower too. :)
I really can't believe I haven't broke it yet. I throw every thing I can at it and it just keeps cutting. My wife's decal making talents are gaining some popularity. I'm trying to convince her to create some other decals maybe to sell or give away. Not really sure yet.
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My pole saw suggestion would be the 21' NOTCH SENTEI TELESCOPIC POLE SAW WITH SILKY HAYAUCHI BLADE. It rocks!
That flail mower is amazing!
I can't believe what it's capable of and I really can't believe I haven't broke it yet. It's well built.
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My BX2680 is being delivered on Monday afternoon WOOHOO!!! Finally, after about a month of waiting. Won't be delivered with the mower unfortunately as it had to be ordered, as did the pallet forks. Oh well. It'll give me time to get some other chores done with it while waiting for the mower and pallet forks.
I have been thinking about ordering that flail mower, not with the hammer blades as I don't really have brush to cut, I think the flail mower would work great out in my pasture area that's nice and wide open. Mostly pasture grass if I ever get water on it again, just weeds right now though unfortunately....hoping to get an irrigation pump here soon.
My Messick's 3 point adjustable stabilizer kit showed up today...so it'll get installed pretty quickly after I get the tractor.
I see there's a 4" wood chipper available from BETSTCO as well for about $1900....thinking of ordering one, I think between the flail mower, wood chipper, roto tiller, box blade, loader, and mower deck I could keep myself quite busy throughout the summer and fall, and probably get enough side money to buy the snow blower or snow blade for the winter...may have to just go into the side business altogether, I think I'd enjoy it much more than my current job.
I finally ordered efg125 like yours,, will b here next thursday :) thanks for the vids. Your makin it very clear that yer a Echo power equipment kinda guy. Hope they listening to ya ;)
I do like my Echo stuff! It’s all been great! You’ll really love that flail mower. Have fun.
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Jon, that was impressive, a relative small tractor and flail mower and you did so me serious damage to the underbrush, nice job.
Thanks, it just keep surprising me what it can do.
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All those grinding noised - I thought for sure your hydrostat fan was toast. I love the doing stuff and explaining stuff videos. And I'm still waiting for the "how I jumped from a cub cadet to a bx25" video. Best to you.
I can do that but not in a video. I need a tractor that can do things my Cub Cadet XT1 42" lawn tractor cannot do...oh like running a front end loader, roto-tilling, running a box blade, that type of stuff that a lawn tractor built in the past what about 20 years can't manage because they're nothing more than a lawn mower you sit on, they can't handle the tractor tasks like some of the old Cub Cadet lawn/garden tractors from the 60's and 70's could do. Hell they don't even make attachment for these new ones for that very reason, they can't handle anything other than mowing duties...and they're owned by MTD so even worse.
All good. Jon's lot is less than an acre and had lawn tractor before upgrading. His bx does more, sure - but that's not the interesting part to me. It is how he made the leap to justify the expense, and how he got everyone else onboard with that decision, and his process of finding the deal that put had him finally pull the trigger - those are interesting details to me.
@@brianr1812 Prior to the Cub Cadet I had a Craftsman YT4000 lawn tractor. I babied that thing for 7 years just to get it to last that long before the engine threw a rod. Wasn't impressed with that thing. So after it died I had thought well I'd go look at a John Deere X700 series garden tractor. Something larger, and maybe something that would last. What sent me over the edge into BX territory was the price they want for one of those X700's. For that kind of money for a couple thousand bucks more I could get the BX2680 and a loader and be able to do more with it than the garden tractor ever would. So here 4 years later I'm taking delivery on my BX2680 with loader, 60 inch mid mount mower, roto tiller, box blade and pallet forks. Yep about $24k worth of tractor, and implements but it's going to save me a lot of time and effort over the next several years on the property, yeah I only have an acre, but when you are by yourself and work all the time it gets out of hand pretty quickly and I needed something I could count on to get the work done that my lawn tractor cannot do.
I have the same one, works great
Good evening Jon you should check your tie rod boots because I destroyed both of my doing the same thing.
Cheers
Nice job
Just ordered a Greenworks 60V pole saw/hedge trimmer combo. Seems Greenworks makes most of the pole saw brands. Keep on Tractoring!
I've heard good things about their products!
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nice buddy!
Thank you sir! Tell homestead the need to manufacture a flail mower.
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Yes on the pole saw.
That does a very nice job on that brush
Thanks Larry, it just keeps cutting and cutting.
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Jon again you did a great video, I miss your star though
Thank you, I've got a video featuring both kids and a wild critter coming eventually. Stay tuned. 😁
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Lols 1:56 Jon says he needs a pole saw, bro you're literally a giant!!! I'm 5'7" (and a half ;) ) I NEED A POLE SAW!!!
Haha! For anyone looking for a poor saw as I know John mentioned in the video.. I highly recommend a Milwaukee m18 cordless pullsaw.. I have their string trimmer but plan to buy the pole saw attachment very soon for it, my buddy has it and it works amazing for anyone who is obsessed with cordless tools like I am.. I also use a Stihl gas powered one at work which works really well for you guys who like gas.
@@BiffsEquipment Nice, ya I've worked with the Stihl combi gas trimmer and I've used the stihl pole saw with an extended arm before. I highly recommend it. The battery operated Stihl is getting big so I'm curious about that. I think anything under a foot or half a foot could easily be done by a battery operated saw.
@@Vaessen13 I totally agree! The stihl cordless tools are also great, Iv seen them used professionally as well as Milwaukee and both work great.. that’s gonna more come down to what eco system your already into.. if you already have power tools by Milwaukee I suggest Milwaukee but if not and you don’t plan to have Milwaukee power tools then stihl would be my next best bet when it comes to a cordless saw or pole saw.
I've been looking at the Echo PAS system they have. I'd like the paddle wheel for clearing snow off of sidewalks also. I'd find many uses for it. The 2520 power head is what I think I need.
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@@ritterjon I've used the rubber paddle wheel on a stihl bicycle combi trimmer. I swept out a steep ditch full of gravel from the snow plough that my BX power broom couldn't do because of the steep angle. It works great, just be mindful that the connectors are plastic so the core of the paddle wheel is meant to break before your trimmer pto. Buy a couple of spare cores if you get the plastic paddle
my flail mower on my bcs 853l walk behind tractor, does a super job on buck brush up to 1 inch in diameter, thick dense weeds etc much closer to the ground than a brush hog.
Jon thanks enjoyed this the flail mower is great would like one probly use it once a year been thinking about getting finish mower my belly mower can't get under or close to anything got 10 hours on it
God Bless All
PaK
It sure helps keep the brush down. A rear mounted finish mower would be perfect for you. Those things can handle some tall grass and even light brush also. You're a great subscriber Peter! Thanks for all the comments. God bless.
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You are getting that back area really opened up. Looks good. You should put in a strawberry patch.
I know nothing about growing strawberries, do they requite a lot of maintenance because I wouldn't be able to do that. I do have that tiller however. I could definitely get something started. Wonder what would grow best.
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@@ritterjon That is the best thing about strawberries. They don't require anything. They will choke out any weeds, and grow in partial shade, they shoot runners that self propagate. Start with 100 plants and you will have a 1000 by year 2. If you were closer, I would give you 100 plants to start with. Oh they also grow well in poor soil.
KOT&GB, J
@@HuserHelpers Thanks for letting me know. Sounds like strawberries could be the way to go.
Yes, a pole saw is a great tool! I am super happy, with the cheapest one Stihl has. That pole saw separates into 2 pieces, and is easy to store and transport.
I need to see if my Stihl dealer has any pole extensions, pretty sure that Stihl offers them, never seen them in the store though.
Ive got a 24.7 hp tractor which translates to 18 hp at the PTO and looked into the flail mowers. The EFG 125 is the 48" medium duty mower that can eat up to 2" diameter material. The heavy duty EFGC eats up to 3" diameter, but my tractor doesn't have enough power to run the 48" heavy duty. The Betstco rep said the EFGC 41" heavy duty model will work, so I ordered it. Should get it in a week or so. Cant wait! I sacrificed 7 inches of width to get the heavy duty model. I think It will pay off. We'll see.
You'll be able to run the 48 medium duty no problem but if it's large brush you want to tackle maybe the 41 heavy duty is best for you. I've never ran it so I don't know its capabilities. I like the 48 because it's the same width as the tractor.
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Just picked up an Echo PB-9010T blower at Olson's. I'm sure they can get you a pole saw.
Hi Jon. I'm late to the game on this video, but I have a few questions if you have a moment. I also have the BX23S and I'm considering the FH-EFG125 medium duty 48"; which I think is the one you have. Did you pay the extra and get the forged hammers or go with the cast hammers than come with it? Also, are the belts hard to find or do you have to order them from Betsco? Thanks!
What portion of MN are you in? I am from SE MN and love my flail mower.
I’m in central MN in the St. Cloud area. SE MN is beautiful, especially near the river.
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Nice work they recommend that you dont backup with it down do you find any problem with that?
Just keep aware of what behind you. I don’t run over brush going backwards unless it’s really light stuff.
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Cool video you mentioned you need a pole saw does echo make a pole saw ?
They actually make a few versions. One dedicated extendable pole saw and another system they call the PAS which can adapt to other tools such as a trimmer, hedger, edger, paddle wheel and much more. Then they have a battery lineup also. I love their products!
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I’d like a flail mower especially for the BX, but you can actually get a 6’ or 7’ for not much more. It’s like that with most attachments which is why I don’t have much to use on my BX. I really like the end results of the flail mower. Good luck on the pole saw, ECHO should definitely help you as much as you’ve promoted their products!
I agree!
That's very true. For what I do however the BX can get into some tight spots and open up our trails. I really do love the Echo power tools I have. I'd love to promote their products! Hope all is well my friend!
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@@ritterjon I have my grandfather's old Echo 302s that's approaching 40 years old. I need to do a carburetor and fuel line replacement on it here pretty soon and get it tuned up and running again, its been a couple years since I've used it and last time it was leaking fuel and the carburetor needed a carb kit, its time to get it out and fired up again. Not sure where to really buy Echo equipment anymore, my grandfather bought his at a hardware store that my uncle used to work at. Seems the box stores have some Echo stuff but how good is it? Well I bought an Echo chainsaw from Home Depot several years back, used it twice, and it would never start again. Wasn't impressed at that point, and went and got my grandfather's old Echo out and finished the job that a brand new saw failed at. Not sure if there are any actual Echo dealers anymore, I'll have to check around, I would love to get a new Echo chainsaw.
I went with a 4 footer to go behind my GC1720, youre correct bout goin bigger for not much more but all i have is woods and it bn about the width of my tractor will make it easier to work in tight places.
I just ordered the BX80 and I love the cab on your tractor. Where would I find it and can you add Heat/AC to the cab with it?
It is a Curtis premium cab and you can get heat and AC but the AC unit is a rather expensive option.
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I really need a pole saw too! I’m 6’3” so I can get pretty high branches but lifting a ms362c saw above your head all day is no fun at all
My arm was getting tired with my Echo CS590 also. I would love a pole saw. I've been looking!
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I've got the commercial version of the Betstco Flail Mower. The one with the optional rear opening for the discharge.The thing is a tank. I noticed in your video that you do not raise the mower when going in reverse. I'm concerned about damaging the rear roller by doing that. Have you had any issues with this?
No issues so far. I’m usually aware of what is behind me. That rear roller is pretty beefy so damaging it would take a lot.
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Great job Jon! What size is this one?
This is a 4 foot flail. Just perfect size for the BX.
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Believe it or not I bought a lynx at harbor freight tool I've cut a bunch of limbs never drained the battery trick is keep the chain tight and oil in it I have 3 acres works extends pretty far it dont like really small branches.
What is the brand name of your flail mower?
I have the Echo pas2620 weed eater with the polesaw attachment and I would recommend it. Company's need to you test equipment because you would find the flaws in it. Lol
That exactly what I've been looking at. I think it would be a great addition to my arsenal of Echo tools. I really love their products!
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Alright, looks nice. Now how about a ditch bank mower?
Tractor Time with Tim has a very nice offset flail mower for ditch work. Check out his channel.
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I use a Stihl combi, works for me. Has a pole saw attachment (which I use).
I’d like to get the Echo version. Not that I don’t like Stihl, I just like My stuff to
match.
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@@ritterjon me too
Watched your video a year ago (approx.) and now I would like to ask how your flail is holing uo, and what maint has been done Parts availability etc. thanks, Bob
Sorry this a really late reply. The flail mower I have has held up remarkably well. I'm actually quite surprised I haven't broke it yet. Did you end up getting one yet?
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May I ask, where did you pick up the cab for your tractor? Please advise. Thanks. Harold.
It’s is a Curtis Premium Cab. It has heat and has an option for AC. FYI, it’s north of 6k. Your dealer should be able to order and install for you.
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18 HP at your tractor’s PTO. Any real problem running that flail mower? Looks like it did a good job. I’ve been trying to decide on the 48” or the 41” for my John Deere 1025r.
That is correct, actually slightly under 18, I think it's 17.8 or something like that. The 48 inch is the perfect size and will work great on your JD 1025R also.
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I can't remember... Do you have some sort of under armor on your tractor? If not do you have any blades left on your hydrostatic drive fan?
Yes I have the BXpanded under armor. It works great!
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I have a BX23S. Looking to buy a flail mower but not sure if the HP at my PTO if I will be strong enough for the 125. It appears you have the same mower as I do just wanted to check?
I wondered the same thing and took a chance that it would work for me and it works very well. Pull the trigger and get it, you won’t be disappointed. I’m not affiliated with Betsco at all. I’m quite surprised it’s held up to everything I’ve been able to throw at it.
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A Ritter Bit Will DO made be BUY a Betsco Flail mower! I told my wife that it's your FAULT. You made me do it! LOL Thanks for the great advise. Choosing the Betsco product was certainly my own decision. Purchasing directly from the US was much, much cheaper than purchasing it from retailers here in Canada. Great video and keep up the great advice as well as that Ritter humor. Be well from Canada.
Hope you'll be very happy with that flail mower. I haven't had any issues and I pretty much abuse the thing. It's a great value that's for sure. Hope your wife understands and isn't too upset with me. 😂😂
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@@ritterjon Thanks again and Be well.
@@ritterjon LOL BE well from Atlantic Canada.
I have flail mower envy,
Get the sthil that extends to like 16 feet. Works great
Yes, but I'm an Echo guy. 😁 They're all good though.
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I'm sure you've covered it before but how does the flail mower in extremely tall grass and weeds ? ( 3'-5' )
It depends on what type of grass and weeds. The only problem I had was with some very fibrous swamp grass. The type you can cut your fingers on when you pull it. I had to go very slow to not bog down the flail. It’s really going to depend on how thick and what type of stuff your cutting.
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Nice Goin to get one 👴👍🐕🚜🤠
I live in New Mexico and have never seen a flail for sale. Where do you get one?
Here is where I got mine. There are other manufactures but this is what I have. betstco.com/flail-mowers/
medium duty EFG125. It works great!
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Do you have to sharpen those hammer blades?
About once a year. I found flipping the entire mower on its back and using an angle grinder is the best way. Doesn't take long at all.
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Stihl pole saw HT135 is the ticket
Do you have an affiliate link for the Betstco Flail Mower?
No, I get absolutely nothing for promoting their flail mower. Just passing along my good experiences with it. There is a link in the description to the flail mower.
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@@ritterjon I looked before I commented and I'm still not seeing the link.
@@michaelaos try this..
betstco.com/flail-mowers/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhYaF8sD18QIVJj2tBh2RIQDGEAAYASAAEgK9p_D_BwE
Now I have to buy a flail mower...
You won’t be disappointed!
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I know that flail mower uses a shear bolt instead of a slip clutch how often do you break shear bolts cutting thru heavy brush?
It’s actually belt driven with 2 parallel belts. The belts work like a slip clutch would. I’ve yet to break a shear pin.
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Flail mower just eats up the underbrush.
The correct spelling is Betstco.
Your just having to much fun to even begin to call that work... LOL... They should sponsor your channel for all the advertising your doing for them... LOL... I would love to be physically able and to have the land to do stuff like that. I use to love doing landscaping work in my large yard before the motorcycle wreck that left me physically broken to the point that only God can fix me now. The doctors did a fine job saving my life and putting me back together the best they could. But when you broadside a pickup at 45MPH that pulled out in front of you on a county road it take a toll on ones body. They said that I was airborne for over 50ft. as my passenger and I flow over the pickup truck. Yes it killed both of us but I wouldn't stay dead they brought me back 3 times then I slipped into a coma for 21 days of pure hell in my mind. That's another long nightmare of a story. As for my rider she was 72yo. she went on to glory without me. I miss her everyday. That was back in September 14th 2012. But besides being stuck in a bed most of the time I still praise God that I can do the outreach work I did before the wreck I just now do it over the internet rather than riding across miles. Well I've rambled on enough no idea why I said all this but I'm just an old physically broken saddle sore biker that loves to ramble I guess.
Much love and prayers be blessed in Jesus name... BBE..
Hey Bobby, it's comments like this that remind me how fortunate I am to be able to do things like I do. Your story of tragedy and perseverance is inspiring. So sorry for the loss of your passenger as I can't imagine how hard that's been on you over the years. God kept you alive for a reason and needs you to continue doing outreach work. I appreciate you sharing your story. God bless.
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