Introduction to Walk Behind Flail Mowers

A walk behind flail mower, sometimes referred to as a “pedestrian flail mower” is an incredibly efficient and versatile machine. Designed to mow rough and overgrown areas of vegetation, it utilises a flail cutter head which both cuts and mulches vegetation. Walk behind flail mowers are ideal for path maintenance and landscaping in areas that are hard for vehicles to access. 

Advantages of Walk Behind Flail Mowers

Walk behind flail mower operators have the advantage of being able to access difficult to reach areas. You can use walk behind flail mowers to work in areas where other mower types simply could not reach, their manoeuvrability helps enormously to improve efficiency and work rates, and they are also able to offer superior cutting performance on challenging terrain.

Features of Commercial Walk Behind Flail Mowers

Walk behind flail mowers offer a formidably robust cutting mechanism that is tough enough to handle even the toughest vegetation while being nimble enough to manoeuvre into tight spaces and light enough to control easily on rough terrain.

Applications of Walk Behind Flail Mowers

Walk behind flail mowers are the ideal tool for a range of applications in landscaping, grounds maintenance and agricultural field management. Robust enough to clear the toughest overgrowth a walk behind flail mower can handle all kinds of rough terrain bringing banks, ditches, orchards and other hard to reach areas of land under control quickly and easily.

Maintenance Tips for Walk Behind Flail Mowers

Walk behind flail mowers are as easy to maintain as a conventional mower. You should always clean a walk behind flail mower carefully after each use, ensuring all moving parts are properly lubricated. The flail arms are much tougher than the blades of a conventional mower but you should still check them regularly to make sure that they are undamaged. Beyond that all you need to do is get your machine regularly serviced on the schedule set down by the manufacturer.

FAQs

How does a walk behind flail mower work?

Like larger, ride on flail mowers, walk behind flail mowers also use rapidly rotating arms to cut vegetation rather than blades. This enables a walk behind flail mower to take on much tougher, woodier stems than a blade can handle, enabling you to deal with much heavier overgrowth than you could with a conventional mower.

What types of vegetation can walk behind flail mowers handle?

As with all flail mowers a walk behind flail mower has the capacity to deal with all kinds of vegetation, from thickly tangled grass and brambles through woody shrubs and scrub all the way up to small saplings. 

Are walk behind flail mowers suitable for residential use?

Because they are small, manoeuvrable and relatively light, walk behind flail mowers can be used in a residential setting, so if you have a particularly overgrown garden to deal with a walk behind flail mower might be the ideal solution.

Can walk behind flail mowers be used on slopes and rough terrain?

Slopes and rough terrain are exactly what walk behind flail mowers are built for. Because they are much more robust than conventional mowers they are better able to handle rough ground. Care must still be taken on slopes and operators should remain within the manufacturer's specifications.

Are there different cutting widths available for walk behind flail mowers?

As with conventional mowers, walk behind flail mowers are available in different cutting widths. All walk behind flail mowers will have narrower cutting decks than larger ride on or tractor models, making them more manageable in small spaces, so think carefully about the area you will be maintaining when you make your selection.

What safety precautions should I take when using a walk behind flail mower?

Walk behind flail mowers are fitted with a range safety features which you should always ensure are fully functional before commencing operation. It is also important to wear appropriate personal protective equipment – especially heavy gloves, strong footwear and good eye protection. You should also be aware of your surroundings when using a walk behind flail mower.