What to consider when buying a Walk Behind Flail Mower

As we enter Spring, now is the best time to ensure you’re ready for the next mowing season if not already done so.

Pedestrian Flail Mowers are the chosen piece of machinery for many. In the spring season, walk behind flail mowers have become increasingly popular as they offer a solution for varying terrain like embankments, ditches & verges which a normal mower will not be able to do.

With the need for Pedestrian Flail Mowers likely to increase in demand as we move through the season, we wanted to put together the go-to guide for those in the market for them. So, what do you need to know about Walk Behind Flail Mowers and how do they play up against other types of machinery used in Spring like ride on Brushcutters and other types of Flail Mowers.

Thankfully, there is a wide range of these types of mowers with major manufacturers such as AS Motor and Koppl offering several different types of Walk Behind Flail Mowers This is a positive for those in the market to purchase as you have a number of different types to compare between, for example you could compare the AS 701 from AS Motor to the Koppl Compact Comfort , both quality pieces of machinery but you should always take time to read the specifications and when you can speaking with a trusted dealer to see what machine will suit your needs the best.

There are many benefits to using a pedestrian flail mower for mowing, one of these is the grass strength, when your grass is cut to an appropriate, measured length then in time this will increase the amount of new healthy grass appearing leading it to grow stronger.

What you need to consider before choosing you Walk Behind Flail Mower

We advise firstly speaking with a dealership before purchasing a new machine.

One factor you need to consider is what kind of grass you have; this influences your purchase decision as whatever your type of grass is will determine the type and power of the machine you need. It’s always beneficial to learn as many types of mowers as you can as it may result in realising one type is slightly better for your needs it’s still better to know or you might need a different type completely.

Our Top Tips for using a Walk Behind Flail Mowers

• Safety first, always use the machine as designed and keep hands/feet away from moving parts.
• Scan your area for debris and make sure it’s all removed before mowing.
• Always wear the appropriate gear, utilise ear guards and safety glasses when needed.

Before deciding on a Walk Behind Flail Mower you must consider the terrain of your land, Walk Behind’s are the more durable option to a standard mower. Many buyers forget to bear in mind what terrain the machine is going to be tackling, make a point of noting the shrubs, inclines, verges etc that are on your land, these details will be very important in ensuring you get the best machine for you.

What’s the alternative?

The usual alternative to a Walk Behind Flail Mower or Flail Mowers in general is a walk behind or ride on Brush Cutter, the Ride on Brush Cutter has become popular recently and this is because it cuts differently to a Flail Mower.

The two machines serve a similar purpose but have different blades, the Walk Behind Flail Mower has a series of smaller blades which cuts your grass vertically and the brush cutter cuts grass horizontally as it has a large rotary blade and it most cases a mulching blade will be mounted above to help reduce the discharge levels.

How to choose between the two, ask yourself whether you’re familiar with the land you’re planning to cut? Is there debris, rocks, or anything else hidden away which will get in your way – for those that aren’t sure then the pedestrian Flail Mower is probably the better option as the individual blades of a Flail Mower are more durable on impact than a Brush Cutter. A Brush Cutter may still be usable however it is better to choose one when you’re familiar with the land you operate on.

In conclusion, the main factors to consider when considering purchasing a pedestrian Flail Mower are as follows:

• Outline your needs
• Research all available models
• Speak with a dealer
• Study the specifications
• Compare the front runners
• Read user reviews.

As always, here at PSD Groundscare we are determined to make to process of purchasing machinery as easy as possible. If you cannot find what you’re looking for on our website or would like more information please do get in touch and our team will be happy to help.