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Post by Reagan on Jun 16, 2019 6:23:12 GMT -6
SD
I think your mower plan has merit. But I question you choice in TV shows. Touched by an Angel. Really?
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Post by sd51555 on Jun 16, 2019 6:35:50 GMT -6
SD I think your mower plan has merit. But I question you choice in TV shows. Touched by an Angel. Really? It's either that, or the lifestyle drivel on CBS morning news at the cabin. |
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Post by Foggy on Jun 17, 2019 8:02:20 GMT -6
 Here's a solution for SD. I wonder if replacing the pedal bike with a newer E-Bike would be up his alley. No wait.....I dont think you can recharge those bikes with solar. Nevermind. FORE  |
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Post by sd51555 on Jun 17, 2019 9:03:33 GMT -6
That's still a rotary mower. I would be all in if that had been a flail or sickle mower. Maybe I should just get one of those grim reaper grain knives that the amish use. |
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Post by sd51555 on Jun 17, 2019 9:37:58 GMT -6
 Holy bananas! I only counted $600 for category one. |
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Post by Foggy on Jun 17, 2019 9:47:38 GMT -6
Maybe you should be looking for a Yamaha Terapro?  uploadAnd DR has some pull type rotaries that would save you some coin (and work better IMO).  |
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Post by Catscratch on Jun 17, 2019 9:55:39 GMT -6
Do you need thatch with all the moisture you get up there? I would think that you would want things to dry out rather than retain wetness. I get creative with mow paths do distribute wind-rows to where I want them... but in truth I would rather have one of your fancy European mowers or better yet a sicklebar.
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Post by sd51555 on Jun 17, 2019 10:52:24 GMT -6
Maybe you should be looking for a Yamaha Terapro? uploadAnd DR has some pull type rotaries that would save you some coin (and work better IMO). Foggy. I'm going to try using some flash cards I have made to keep the focus on cost, capability, space savings, and multi-functioning. This is my "no-rotary" flash card.  This is my "pro-flail" flash card.  This pushes us 10% over the $3,995 when you also add in the cost of a riding lawn mower ($2500), cause that thing ain't gonna make the tight spots mowing around trees, solar panels, fire pit and the drive way. This would also consume all of my garage space and probably more.  |
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Post by sd51555 on Jun 17, 2019 10:57:20 GMT -6
This will be our space hog flashcard.  |
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Post by sd51555 on Jun 17, 2019 11:00:57 GMT -6
Do you need thatch with all the moisture you get up there? I would think that you would want things to dry out rather than retain wetness. I get creative with mow paths do distribute wind-rows to where I want them... but in truth I would rather have one of your fancy European mowers or better yet a sicklebar. I need the thatch to slow down seed eaters. The plot dries out, thatch or not. It just takes a little while longer in spring. |
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Post by Foggy on Jun 20, 2019 7:58:18 GMT -6
Sense you guys were talking flail mowers here is a unit with an articulating 3 point hitch so you can center or offset the unit. These are at Abra Equipment just south of Cross Lake. Foggy, this would be sweet unit, italian made.     I called this place to get a price on the Flail Mower Shown. It's a 7' wide with the side shift hydraulics.....and is rated up to 3" brush according to the sales guy.....but that seems a bit much IMO. Anyway.....the price was MSRP $8625 and they would sell it for $6625. Still.....waaaay more than I want to spend. According to the guys at TBN....the Woodmaxx is the current good buy out there.....and with hydraulic side shift you can buy one for about $2900 and "free" shipping. I get tempted to do one of these so I can reach out along my trails and not tear up my tractor......as well as other issues......like a nice mulched cut.....not so much scalping, etc. Just seems like too much stuff going on at one time for me now. I think this Seppi M is a good brand.....but they do get paid for them. I think Seppi is big in forestry mulching biz....and high end units for skid steers....etc. |
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Post by batman on Jun 20, 2019 9:58:19 GMT -6
Foggy should buy a tank, not a mower.
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Post by Foggy on Jun 20, 2019 10:40:34 GMT -6
Foggy should buy a tank, not a mower. I think YOU need to buy one of those Bobcats with a forestry mulcher on the the front. You could find a little work and become useful to society again.  . (touche' - grin) |
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Post by sd51555 on Jun 20, 2019 10:40:34 GMT -6
Sense you guys were talking flail mowers here is a unit with an articulating 3 point hitch so you can center or offset the unit. These are at Abra Equipment just south of Cross Lake. Foggy, this would be sweet unit, italian made. I called this place to get a price on the Flail Mower Shown. It's a 7' wide with the side shift hydraulics.....and is rated up to 3" brush according to the sales guy.....but that seems a bit much IMO. Anyway.....the price was MSRP $8625 and they would sell it for $6625. Still.....waaaay more than I want to spend. According to the guys at TBN....the Woodmaxx is the current good buy out there.....and with hydraulic side shift you can buy one for about $2900 and "free" shipping. I get tempted to do one of these so I can reach out along my trails and not tear up my tractor......as well as other issues......like a nice mulched cut.....not so much scalping, etc. Just seems like too much stuff going on at one time for me now. I think this Seppi M is a good brand.....but they do get paid for them. I think Seppi is big in forestry mulching biz....and high end units for skid steers....etc. I've reached him! It took a few years, but I am adding this merit badge to my habitat jacket. I've earned it. Leaf Blower Gypsum Chain saw planting Stabbin' Cabin Pro-pain Solar Barley and now... Flail mower
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Post by sd51555 on Jun 20, 2019 10:46:45 GMT -6
Look at this one? I am dead set about not having a wheeler and tractor simply because I don't have space for them and a tractor would never carry on my mud. But holy nuts does this thing leave your duff nearly vaporized and evenly distributed.
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. (touche' - grin)