Table of Contents
Section 6: Features and Benefits
| FM31 & FM41 Series Flail Mowers |
Features | Benefits |
88” Cutting width | A good cutting width for many applications. |
Gearbox HP Rating | 35 - 80 HP |
7 3/4” Left & | Easily offset the hitch for roadsides or getting under tree limbs. |
offset hitch |
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ACME threads on offset | ACME threads are deeper allowing for easy screwing adjustment. |
Gearbox Warranty | One year on all components. |
540 RPM cast iron gearbox with | Enables the rotor to free swing to a stop when the tractor PTO has been turned off. |
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1/2” – 6” Cutting height | Variable cutting heights for many uses. |
1” Cutting capacity (31 Series) | Cut saplings when used in a rough setting. |
2” Cutting capacity (41 Series) | 41 Series is good for chopping up tree trimmings. |
Fine cutting knives (31 Series) | Heavy enough to cut 1” material, yet fine enough to groom a yard. |
Forged hammer knives (41 Series) | Forged hammers are just right for chopping up prunings up to 2” thick, but will also |
| groom grass in a very acceptable manner. |
Brush rake teeth (41 Series Only) | The adjustable brush rake teeth continually push prunings into the knife path for |
| repeated chopping action. |
5 1/2” Rotor diameter | Large rotor is able to take rough conditions. |
Reverse rotor rotation | Brings the cut material up and over which allows it to be dispersed more evenly. |
Cat. 4 driveline | |
3 - “C” Section belts | “C” Section belts have more surface to pulley contact and fits deeper in the groove. |
3/16” Deck thickness | Allows the mower to handle rough conditions. |
Baffles on top inside of deck | Keeps cut material from clumping together, ensuring an even distribution of clippings. |
Hinged rear gate | Can be opened for easier discharge in heavy conditions, or left closed for greater |
| mulching capabilities. |
Height adjusting roller | Rear height adjusting roller with greaseable bearings and tapered ends to prevent |
| gouging during turns. |
Scrapers | Standard scrapers on rear height adjusting roller, keeps roller clean for consistent |
| cutting height |
High knife tip speed | Knife tip speed of 9,805 fpm for cleaner cut. |
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22 FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers | 3/21/07 |
