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Post by badbrad on Oct 9, 2019 12:08:34 GMT -6
Saw this at fleet farm today and looked it over. Looks way better built than the swishers. I actually may think about getting one at some point. Just to mow in places I can't with the tractor or like SD says it is two wet. This is coming from a guy that has had both the swisher rough cut and and finish mower at various times. Model # 108000 The Dirty Hand Tools 44 in Rough Cut Mower features a powerful 344cc Briggs & Stratton 11.5HP engine with electric start and recoil backup 44 in cutting width Chain debris guards front and back Adjustable cutting height of 4.5, 5.75, 7 or 8 in Breakaway blades Push and pull bars Cutting capacity of 4 ft grass height Cuts up to 1.5 in thick saplings 18 in diameter all-terrain wheels Key switch remote controls Weight: Approximately: 635 pounds Shipping Dimensions: Approximately 56 x 47 x 31.5 inches. (LTL truck) This product cannot be shipped to: CA www.fleetfarm.com/detail/dirty-hand-tools-44-in-rough-cut-mower/0000000302257?Ntt=pull%20behind%20mower
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Post by Tooln on Oct 9, 2019 12:23:17 GMT -6
All you need is a dozen Amish kids in a harness to pull that sucker.
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Post by honker on Oct 12, 2019 13:08:08 GMT -6
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Post by Foggy on Oct 12, 2019 17:34:22 GMT -6
That is interesting.....but I think the one below is more of SD's style. If anyone sees a flail mower powered by solar panels.......mum's the word or he will buy that sucker.
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Post by kooch on Oct 12, 2019 17:51:26 GMT -6
That is interesting.....but I think the one below is more of SD's style. If anyone sees a flail mower powered by solar panels....... mum's the word or he will buy that sucker. Not without six months of debate and a dozen spreadsheets.
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Post by sd51555 on Oct 12, 2019 18:15:05 GMT -6
That is interesting.....but I think the one below is more of SD's style. If anyone sees a flail mower powered by solar panels....... mum's the word or he will buy that sucker. Not without six months of debate and a dozen spreadsheets. Back when research and science were a thing, game changers were required to stand up to intense scrutiny.
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Post by Sandbur on Oct 19, 2019 4:17:11 GMT -6
That is interesting.....but I think the one below is more of SD's style. If anyone sees a flail mower powered by solar panels....... mum's the word or he will buy that sucker. Not without six months of debate and a dozen spreadsheets. I just read this thread and am sitting here scratching my head. Why go through all of this, just plant apple trees!
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Location: Hunting north of Staples, MN
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Post by Coda1 on Oct 25, 2019 22:01:47 GMT -6
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Post by sd51555 on Oct 25, 2019 22:12:25 GMT -6
Would need a second tractor to pull the first tractor outta the mud. Would have to keep the disc and blade to fix the ruts.
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Post by nhmountains on Oct 26, 2019 2:21:17 GMT -6
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Post by Freeborn on Oct 26, 2019 6:23:47 GMT -6
To bad they don't have a flail mower attachment to go along with all their other attachments. SD would consider it then.
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Post by sd51555 on Oct 26, 2019 7:08:03 GMT -6
Hey guys, I'm looking for some help. If you got to start from scratch, what would you suggest for maintaining plots, trails, and lawn at your hunting camp?
What would be the:
Lightest Most versatile (eliminates other implements) Enjoyable (driveable vs walk-behind) Best quality cut Wide range of cutting heights Doesn't require a tractor Takes up the least space Doesn't run over vegetation pre-cut
Go.
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Post by biglakebass on Oct 26, 2019 7:56:50 GMT -6
Since this isnt golf course maint.
I vote atv and swisher rough cut.
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Post by sd51555 on Oct 26, 2019 8:05:35 GMT -6
Since this isnt golf course maint. I vote atv and swisher rough cut. Great suggestion! Let's score it... Yes - Lightest No - Most versatile (eliminates other implements) Yes - Enjoyable (driveable vs walk-behind) No - Best quality cut Yes - Wide range of cutting heights Yes - Doesn't require a tractor No - Takes up the least space No - Doesn't run over vegetation pre-cut 4/8
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Post by terrifictom on Oct 26, 2019 8:40:29 GMT -6
Hey guys, I'm looking for some help. If you got to start from scratch, what would you suggest for maintaining plots, trails, and lawn at your hunting camp? What would be the: Lightest Most versatile (eliminates other implements) Enjoyable (driveable vs walk-behind) Best quality cut Wide range of cutting heights Doesn't require a tractor Takes up the least space Doesn't run over vegetation pre-cut Go. Ok here goes, I have owned my land for 15 years. Get your self an ATV, a disc that your ATV can pull and a cultipacker. The cultipacker and disc can be stored outside. You may need a solo spreader if your leaf blower breaks down. Screw getting a cutter, I have one that has been collecting dust for 10 years. If you have grass to cut get yourself a lawn mower. Oh forgot, get yourself a sprayer. I also have a pull behind funnel spreader.I do 6 to 8 acres a year with this stuff. Minimum stuff that has to be kept inside and probably all the ATV accessories can be bought for what that flail mower costs.
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