In this post we detail the various types of Flail Mowers available to consumers including a breakdown by capabilities, HP requirements, Mowing Width, Price Range, and the Pros/Cons of each.
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EMSD
Standard Duty Embankment Flail Mower
EMID
Intermediate Duty Embankment Flail Mower
EMHD
Heavy Duty Embankment Flail Mower
FMHD
Heavy Duty Flail Mower
FMHDH
Heavy Duty Flail Mower with Hydraulic Side Shift
FMM
Flail Mower Mulcher with Hydraulic Side Shift
MATV
Motorized / Gas Powered Heavy Duty Flail Mower
Victory Tractor 2022 Flail Mower Buyer’s Guide
EMSD – Standard Duty Embankment Flail Mower
2022 EMSD Standard Duty Embankment Flail Mower
Description
Standard Duty Embankment Flail Mower best suited for subcompact and compact farm tractors. Supports a wide range of HP requirements and mowing widths. Able to extend from a -55 degree angle (ditches) to a maximum of +90 degrees (hedges). Typically used for mowing around hard to reach places such as fence lines, perimeters, tree wells, etc.
Pros: Cost, Maneuverability, Low HP requirement
Cons: Low tractor HP may limit performance
Horsepower required: 15-50 HP
Mowing Width (by model): 40” – 64” swath
Price Range: $1995 – $2595
40″ Mowing Width, Min 15HP | EMSD-40
48″ Mowing Width, Min 20HP | EMSD-48
56″ Mowing Width, Min 25HP | EMSD-56
64″ Mowing Width, Min 30HP | EMSD-64
EMID – Standard Duty Embankment Flail Mower
2022 EMID Intermediate Duty Embankment Flail Mower
Description
Perfectly filling the gap between Standard Duty and Heavy Duty Embankment Flail Mowers, the EMID is designed to meet the HP requirements of compact and mid-sized tractors. Offering the same extension and vertical rotation functionality as the EMSD and EMHD models in a medium sized package. This mower comes equipped with 800g. flails making it the ideal option for professional and residential land maintenance alike.
Pros: Supports a wide range of HP requirements
Cons: Not well suited for subcompact tractors
Horsepower required: 35-70 HP
Mowing Width (by model): 56” – 70” swath
Price Range: $2945 – $3345
56″ Mowing Width, Min 35HP | EMID-64
64″ Mowing Width, Min 40HP | EMID-64
70″ Mowing Width, Min 45HP | EMID-70
EMHD – Heavy Duty Embankment Flail Mower
2022 EMHD Heavy Duty Embankment Flail Mower
Description
Heavy Duty Embankment Flail Mower best suited for mid-sized and heavy duty farm tractors. Supports a wide range of HP requirements and mowing widths. Able to extend from a -55 degree angle (ditches) to a maximum of +90 degrees (hedges). Typically used for mowing around hard to reach places such as fence lines, perimeters, tree wells, etc.
Pros: Supports large scale jobs, Higher HP threshold, Heavy duty flails
Cons: Higher cost than Standard Duty models, Large HP requirement
Horsepower required: 50-90 HP
Mowing Width (by model): 64” to 86” swath
Price Range: $3745 – $4495
64″ Mowing Width, Min 50HP | EMHD-64
70″ Mowing Width, Min 55HP | EMHD-70
78″ Mowing Width, Min 60HP | EMHD-78
86″ Mowing Width, Min 65HP | EMHD-86
FMHD – Heavy Duty Flail Mower
2022 FMHD Heavy Duty Flail Mower
Description
Heavy Duty Flail Mower suited for large scale application. The FMHD is the traditional tow-behind flail mower model that does not include hydraulic extensions for reaching beyond the stated swath width. Typically used for mowing large fields and grasslands.
Pros: Cost Effective, Basic Mechanics, Lower HP Threshold Required
Cons: Cannot extend beyond width of mower
Horsepower required: 40-90 HP
Mowing Width (by model): 70” to 86” swath
Price Range: $2145 – $2445
70″ Mowing Width, Min 40HP | FMHD-70
78″ Mowing Width, Min 45HP | FMHD-78
86″ Mowing Width, Min 50HP | FMHD-86
FMHDH – Heavy Duty Flail Mower with Hydraulic Side Shift
2022 FMHDH Heavy Duty Flail Mower with Hydraulic Side Shift
Description
Heavy Duty Flail Mower with Hydraulic Side Shift arm suited for large scale application. The FMHDH is the traditional tow-behind flail mower model with the added benefit of an 18” hydraulic shift that supports reaching beyond the stated swath width. Typically used for mowing large fields, grasslands, fence lines, and perimeters.
Pros: Cost Effective, Suited for a variety of applications
Cons: Bank mowing not supported
Horsepower required: 30-70 HP
Mowing Width (by model): 64” to 78” swath
Price Range: $2195 – $2695
64″ Mowing Width, Min 30HP | FMHDH-64
70″ Mowing Width, Min 40HP | FMHDH-70
78″ Mowing Width, Min 45HP | FMHDH-78
FMM – Flail Mower Mulcher with Hydraulic Side Shift
2022 FMM Flail Mower Mulcher with Hydraulic Side Shift
Description
Heavy Duty Flail Mower Mulcher with Hydraulic Side Shift arm suited for large scale application. This mower is similar to the FMHDH model with the added benefit of mulching capabilities. The hydraulic shift arm is able to extend up to 20” allowing the operator to mow around trees, fence lines, perimeters, etc. Mulches branches and saplings up to 2 inches into smaller chips. Ideal for orchards, vineyards, or other similar types of properties.
Pros: Consolidates machinery required to perform a variety of tasks
Cons: Cost threshold higher than alternatives
Horsepower required: 25-65 HP
Mowing Width (by model): 62” to 78” swath
Price Range: $2445 – $2745
62″ Mowing Width, Min 25HP | FMM-62
70″ Mowing Width, Min 30HP | FMM-70
78″ Mowing Width, Min 45HP | FMM-78
MATV – Motorized / Gas Powered Heavy Duty Flail Mower
2022 MATV Motorized / Gas Powered Heavy Duty Flail Mower
Description
Heavy Duty Flail Mower designed to be towed behind vehicle with trailer hitch. Commonly used in conjunction with motorized vehicles including ATVs and light duty trucks. 420cc Gas Powered Briggs & Stratton engine eliminates the need for external PTO power. Operates at 15 HP providing enough power to mow large areas with options supporting both 48″ and 60″ mowing widths based on model.
Pros: Tractor independent – no PTO or external power source required
Cons: Requires occasional refueling
Horsepower required: none (self-contained power source)
Mowing Width (by model): 48” to 60” swath
Price Range: $2745 – $2895
48″ Mowing Width, 15HP | MATV-120
60″ Mowing Width, 15HP | MATV-150
