Flail Mower
Many landowners choose a flail mower over a rotary cutter or brush hog when they want a cleaner finish, better material control, and a more refined cut along fence lines, orchard rows, roadsides, and uneven ground. They are a popular step up from rough-cut mowing for owners who want their property to look maintained without giving up the ability to handle heavier vegetation.
We prefer hammer blades over Y blades because they are better suited to the heavier grass, weeds, and brush that many property owners actually need to cut, while still delivering an excellent finish. That is why all of our flail mowers come equipped with hammer blades. Start by matching your tractor’s PTO HP (15–150) to the right cutting width (40–114″), then choose fixed, manual offset, hydraulic side-shift, or ditch-bank capability based on your terrain and the way you mow.
Need help choosing the right flail mower? Check out our detailed Victory 2026 Flail Mower Buyer’s Guide to find your ideal mower.
Flail Mower Reviews – What Our Customers Are Saying
Very good heavy duty flail at a significantly better price than competing m
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Show Moreodels. Here are my thoughts after about 30 hours of use.
Pros:
1. Arrived in great condition with no missing parts and was easy to assemble.
2. Hydraulic shift works well and I didn't need a flow reducer valve.
3. On a 65 HP tractor it easily powers through 6' tall grass. Unless you are cutting large areas of heavy brush, you should be safe at the minimum HP rating for this flail.
Cons:
1. The frame the top-link connects to could use more reinforcement. There is a lot of torque on it when you lift the implement, and you can see in the photo it gets canted to the front. The bolts are tightened as much as they will go without bending the tube.
2. The design of the knives traps clumps of grass on the sides which seem to throw off the balance of the rotor slightly and introduce some minor vibration in the PTO shaft.
3. The steel angle used as a roller scraper on the rear is too thin and positioned too close to the ground, so it bends easily. You MUST lift the unit up when reversing. Be especially careful reversing on steep hills. I hit the ground even at full lift height and badly bent the scraper. Because the top-link attachment point is a slot to allow movement with ground contour and due to the issue in #1 above, even at full lift height the rear end sags quite a bit.
Overall I am happy with the unit, especially considering the price. None of the cons stop me from getting the job done. It's well suited for a rough cut field maintaining machine and is more compact than a rotary cutter. When cutting very tall grass with thick-stem weeds that get laid over, you will likely need a second pass in the opposite direction to get everything, but I think that would be true of any flail. Just don't expect to make a single pass and have a perfect finish cut, no matter how slowly you go.
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6 days ago
I've had mine for a year and I absolutely love it! High quality, heavy duty
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Show More and at a fraction of the cost of name brands. It was delivered right to my door and I assemble it easily. Victory ROCK!
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2 weeks ago
Check out the review vid on YT by Redneck Tech...he shows you what this can
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3 weeks ago
Tough little machine. Perfect for scrub, brush and and small saplings. Had
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Show Morea couple of teething problems during run in but exemplary support from Ryan got me running again. I also added a trailer jack to make it more maneuverable when unhitched as it's heavy! Would purchase again.
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2 months ago
First off….this 86 inch offset ditch flail mower is nothing short of AMAZIN
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Show MoreG. The build quality is outstanding. It is heavy duty, and I need that with our terrain here in middle Tennessee. We have sloping hills, limestone outcroppings and loose shale limestone rocks. Even though I try my best to get all loose rock, they still seem to manufacture themselves. So, the hammer flails hit rocks. And….no issues with either the hammers or the roller bar. Incredible. Easy to work on and put together. Watch some of the unboxing videos. You’ll learn from their mistakes as I did. Especially the skid plates on each end and the roller bar. Ryan is fantastic to work with. Easy to get ahold of and returns calls and emails in a very short time. My tractor is a John Deere 5083E and it maneuvers and works with this mower with ease. No issues. Thank you Ryan, Victory and etractorimplements.
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2 months ago
Knight’s Family Farm
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Quite pleased with this little mower! It does all that we need. Victory ha
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2 months ago
Does what it's built to do... Bit of a chore around trees. Difficult at bes
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2 months ago
Good mower and good support. Thanks
2 months ago
Used my new flail mower this weekend, and it did great. the only problem i
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Show More had was a flat tire. Cutting in thick brush, I think I ran over a stick and puncher the tire. Looking to replace it with a solid tire.
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2 months ago
Find the Right Flail Mower for Your Tractor
Compare Flail Mowers by Tractor HP
This table provides a quick starting point for matching mower families to tractor PTO horsepower. Use it as a first filter, then confirm lift capacity, hitch category, mower weight, and hydraulic requirements before choosing a specific model.
| HP Range |
FMHD CAT I/II |
FMHDH CAT I/II |
FMHDX CAT II |
BCRL CAT I |
BCRM CAT I/II |
BCRI CAT II |
EMHD CAT II |
| 20-35 HP |
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| 35-45 HP |
✔️ |
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| 50-60 HP |
✔️ |
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| 65-75 HP |
✔️ |
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| 80+ HP |
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Need more help comparing mower types, widths, and tractor fit? Start with our Flail Mower Buyer’s Guide and use our Compatibility Tool to narrow down the best option for your tractor, terrain, and mowing conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions (Flail Mower FAQ)
Below are answers to common questions about choosing the right flail mower, including how they work, what size you need, and which model offers the best value.
What is the Cheapest Flail Mower?
Looking for the cheapest flail mower without compromising on quality? Our BCRL Series is the most affordable option, perfect for small to medium landowners looking for a reliable, cost-effective solution.
How High Can a Flail Mower Cut?
Our flail mowers are designed to offer precise cutting heights, with most models allowing adjustments from as low as 1 inch to up to 3 inches, ideal for managing overgrown fields and maintaining a consistent grass height.
When to Use a Flail Mower?
Flail mowers are ideal for handling dense vegetation, such as overgrown grass, bushes, and vines. If you need a versatile machine to maintain rough, uneven terrain or clear roadside ditches, a flail mower is the best choice.
What is the Best 3-Point Flail Mower?
Victory’s best-selling 3-point flail mower is the BCRM-175 model, designed to handle large fields, ditches, banks, and rough terrain with ease. Its robust design ensures efficiency, even in the toughest mowing conditions.
What Size Flail Mower Do I Need?
Choosing the right size flail mower depends on your tractor’s horsepower, gross weight, width of tires (outside-to-outside), lift capacity, and the area you need to mow.
Ensure your tractor’s 3-point lift capacity is sufficient to support the weight of the mower and that you have enough hydraulic ports to accommodate horizontal and vertical movement of the mower (when applicable).
For ditch bank mowers, the general rule of thumb is that the mower should weigh no more than 30% of the total weight of the tractor, including front end loader and ballast.
Finally, make sure to note whether your 3 point hitch is suited for category 1 (CAT I) or category 2 (CAT II) implements.
What are the Benefits of a Flail Mower?
Flail mowers offer many advantages, including their ability to cut dense vegetation, provide a fine, even cut, and minimize debris throw—making them safer for roadside and residential use. Most prefer the quality of the flail mower cut compared to a brush hog, which tends to leave large clumps of material.
What is the Best Flail Mower for the Money?
For those looking for the best flail mower for the money, our BCRM Series strikes the perfect balance between performance and price, offering robust features at a competitive cost.
Are Hammer Blades or Y-Blades Better?
Ultimately, this comes down to personal preference, but at Victory, we prefer hammer blades due to their ability to cut a wide range of grasses, brush types, and woody materials without requiring multiple passes. All Victory flail mowers are equipped with hammer blades.
At Victory Tractor Implements, we source all of our equipment directly from the manufacturer and pass the savings on to our customers. As always, the team is standing by to answer any questions to assist with your decision. Victory Support can be reached directly at (562) 534-8182 or sales@etractorimplements.com