FM-62 / FM-62H Flail Mower Hammer Blade Complete Set, Inc-(18) H-Blades, M14x70 Bolts, Nuts) (2015 -Current)
$202.50
Product Details
NSK BRAND SHAFT BEARINGS
NSK is a leading bearing and motion control manufacturing company founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1916. Today NSK has several plants around the world including England, Germany, USA and Switzerland and by far one the best quality bearings available on the market today. Although these bearings are very costly, we feel that in an application with high load and dynamic forces such as a flail mower that such high quality bearings are required. These bearings are noticeably smoother, quieter, and cooler running than any competitor and far superior to any no-name brand. Some inferior bearings contain plastic interior ball cages that are susceptible to breakage from shock loads. Poor material and tolerances generate excessive heat that translates into premature bearing failure and even belt wear as the heat travel to the pulleys and the belts. All bearings are not created equal, and this is a feature that should not be overlooked when shopping for a flail mower.
OVERALL WIDTH
65″
CUTTING WIDTH
59″
WEIGHT
641 lbs. (mower weight only) PTO shaft weighs an additional 39 lbs.
HP REQUIREMENTS
20-45 PTO horse power
CUTTING HEIGHT
3/4″ – 3-3/4″ Adjustable to meet various height requirements
DECK PLATE MATERIAL THICKNESS
4 gauge .250″ Structural Q235 roll formed steel for durability.
SIDE PLATE THICKNESS
1/4″ .250″ Structural Q235 roll formed steel for durability.
BLADE TYPE
Hammer or reversible Y-blades. Our hammer blades are 40cr, alloy structural steel. (American standard, AISI/SAE/ASTM steel no: 5140) and forged to a tapered wedge shape to avoid material buildup on the blades. Each blade weighs 1.85 lb. (cast steel is much more durable than cast iron) competitors use flat face blades. Side by side comparison of WoodMaxx exclusive hammer blade design: The reversible Y-blades are made from .33″ 60si2mn, spring steel, (American standard: A29m) formed, heat treated, and quenched in oil and weigh 1.75 lb. each. Use the hammer blades for clearing saplings (1″ diameter or less), and the Y-blades for grasses.
NUMBER OF BLADES
18 Hammer or 36 Y-blades.
PRECISION BLADE OVERLAP
The blades are staggered precisely with no gap in the mowing area. Blade overlap is important to achieve an even cutting result.
HINGED REAR GATE
This allows for easy inspection, cleaning, blade changing, and maintenance of your machine. The rear gate can also be left open for easier discharge in heavy conditions, or you can close the gate to greater mulching.
ROTOR ROTATION
Reverse – the rotor spins in the opposite direction as the wheels of the tractor when traveling forward. This allows the blades to shear the material as it is folded forward by the mowers. The material is then thrown up and over the rotor.
ROTOR TUBE DIAMETER
4.25″- Heavy duty 5/16″ wall tubing for long life.
BALANCED ROTOR TUBE
The rotor tube is balance to reduce vibration and ensures that the mower runs smooth, and reduces wear on the bearings.
BALANCED CAST IRON PULLEYS
The V-belt pulleys are heavy duty cast iron and balance to eliminate vibration, and run smooth.
ROTOR SWING DIAMETER – 13.5″
Large swing so that the blades build required inertia.
ROTOR SHAFT SPEED
2160 RPM
BLADE SPEED
128 Ft. /sec – high tip speed = Efficiency to cleanly cut material
SHREDDER BAR
An internal steel tooth shredder bar is welded to the underside of the housing allows for mulching of material.
HITCH TYPE
Category 1 standard 3 point or category 1 quick hitch – will attach to any cat 1- 3 point hitch and will also work with cat 1 quick hitch. ***Not I-Match Compatible.
OFFSET FROM PTO CENTER
This feature allows for offset from center to the right of the tractor. This feature is helpful for mowing around fences, buildings; walkways exc. From the center of the PTO the mower extends 36″ to the right and 29″ to the left.
DRIVE BELTS
3 Total B-series USA gates “truflex” – we use only USA made gates belts on our flail mowers for long life. (easy to find standard SAE belt size BX39)
DRIVE BELT TENSIONER
Solid state automatic – this feature automatically adjust the belt tension so you don’t have to worry about slippage or overworking the belts. This feature greatly increases the belt life.
PTO SPEED
540 ONLY
GEARBOX RATING
Up to 45 hp. Heavy duty proven oil bath gearbox for long life.
GEARBOX TYPE
Cast iron 540 RPM with internal over-running clutch – when the PTO shaft is disengaged the built in over running clutch allows the PTO shaft to stop turning while the gearbox and rotor shaft slow down gradually. This is an important feature, without it, the gearbox will slam to a halt when the PTO is disengaged, causing stress to the gearbox and your tractor. This feature should not be overlooked when shopping for a mower.
REPLACEABLE SKID SHOES
The skid shoes reduce gouging are bolt on so you can adjust or replace them easily when the time comes.
DRIVELINE / PTO SHAFT
1-3/8″ 6 spline w/slip clutch.
GREASEABLE SHIELDED BEARINGS
Accessible greasable bearings for easy maintenance.
REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTING ROLLER DIAMETER
5.25″ With tapered ends – this roller contacts the ground to ensure even cutting height. The ends of this roller are rounded to eliminate gouging when turning corners. A scraper bar ensures that mud and debris buildup is cleaned off as you go.
FINISH-POWDER COAT
The rust resistant baked on powder coat finish is more durable than conventional paint to keep your machine looking good for years.
WARRANTY- 2 YEARS
A robust machine with an equally robust warranty.
SERVICE
At WoodMaxx our service department is staffed with professional certified technicians that inspect each machine before it is shipped. This ensures that you get a trouble free machine from the get go. When you need technical help or parts, our courteous staff can help you get what you need from our fully stocked warehouse.
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10 reviews for WoodMaxx FM-62
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Scott C –
I purchased the FM-62 in the spring of 2021 with blades and ordered a set of hammers to go along with it. I have a Kubota 3100 HST and the FM-62 attaches quickly. The FM-62 works very great on shrubs, grass, and 3″ dia. saplings with ease. The reason I waited until fall to leave this review is because I wanted to put it through the test and it has exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended.
Darrin B –
I got the FM-62 and I use it with my Kubota B2601. It has approximately 19 pto hp. Wow this combination of flail and this tractor work fantastic. I know that this mower is rated for much more power and I believe it. It is built incredibly stout. I spent the whole day mowing grass that was up to 5 feet tall. Very pleased with my purchase.
Harrison T –
I purchased the FM-62 last year for use with my Kioti CK4010. This size seems like a great match for this tractor. I use it to maintain a 5+ acre property and it has performed flawlessly. I had previously been using a 6ft Woods brush mower. The flail is a definite step up. No more concerns of launching debris across the field as before. The fabrication, design and engineering of the mower are excellent. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone considering purchasing a flail mower.
Thomas Cangemi –
Ordered on-line Feb 5th mower arrived Feb 14th.
Easy Set-up. It hooked up EASILY to my Land Pride QH-15 quick hitch.
Following the excellent instructions – I was up and running – mowing within a day of it arriving.
James Gardner –
Received my FM-62 in a timely matter and was very impressed by the packing to begin with! No damage! Instructions to assemble and manual very impressive too! After assembly and gear box fill up, noticed a hitch opin was missing, sent an email, and another one showed up in the mail. Attached to my JD790, hit the field, knew this was the right decision! Did a GREAT job and no “2nd passes”
Overall, very impressed!!
Steve –
Spring has arrived and I uncrated, assembled and operated my new FM62. Delivery was delayed for several months but it was worth the wait. The unit came in an extremely sturdy angle iron frame crate. The unit itself was completely unblemished. Assembly was easy and quick with a full color manual and good pictures. Fit and finish on the unit was excellent . Engineering on the unit appears to be well thought out. Operation is smooth and quiet. Pay attention to the 15 degree operating angle requirement and keep the front of the shoes that much higher than the rears, letting the roller do the bulk of the work. All in all a great tool that I think will provide many years of good service. I will be turning to Woodmaxx again when my PTO snowblower needs replacement.
Paul Rowland –
I got my FM-62 this Spring. Mowing over 10 acres. Used to mow grass and tidying up waterways and trim edges around the bean and corn fields Usually mow twice a week April thru June and once a week till frost. I have had no problems yet. This is my second flail mower since I quit finish mowers. This is my first Woodmaxx flail mower and I’m satisfied with the quality and strength of this mower. I’m going with Woodmaxx’s instructions for greasing all bearings. In the past, I have always greased every day or every 8 hours. I’m glad I picked the Woodmaxx FM-62.
WoodMaxx response- Please do not grease bearings every day or in 8 hour intervals, but follow the recommended interval outlined in the user manual. One way to destroy a bearing is to “over grease” it which actually caused friction and metal fatigue that will lead to failure. We use very high quality NSK brand bearings that require minimal maintenance.
Dean Lail –
I purchased the mower with the Y blades for mowing grass. Have only had the flail for a week and have only mowed six (6) acres. Does an excellent job and runs quiet. Seems well built.
The only issue i’ve noticed is access to the level and drain plugs behind the PTO shield. Those bolts are 5/8 not 1/2 as the manual states.( Royal pain to get to ) Over all a good purchase and well satisfied.
Chuck Hendricks –
I got this for my Kubota tractor to use as an addition to my finishing mower for my lawn. I ordered it and picked it right up from Woodmaxx. They were very friendly (offered me snacks to eat and gave me a nice Woodmaxx ball cap) while they finished up my order. I ordered the flail mower with their exclusive “Y” grass blades and it cuts extremely well. I like the fact I can give my lawn stripes or do the infamous “checkboard” pattern like baseball fields have. Even if I let my grass grow out a little more than usual, there are NO clumps! It’s amazing! I’ve been using it for a couple months now, and absolutely no problems with it. I have gotten compliments from a lot of people as to it’s performance cut and it’s design. It’s like a work of art. I am 100% satisfied with Woodmaxx, and I will likely purchased a rotary tiller and/or a wood chipper from them in the coming years.
James Perz –
Very well made. Also great customer service.