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*Draw bar has a ball hitch, so this can be pulled by a truck or tractor | *Draw bar has a ball hitch, so this can be pulled by a truck or tractor | ||
*10' wide, 8' working width | *10' wide, 8' working width | ||
*Depth of cut down to 6" | *Depth of cut down to -6" | ||
*Structure can be used for other implements, such as Keyline Plow | *Structure can be used for other implements, such as Keyline Plow | ||
*Hydraulic cylinders can serve as a pressure release in keyline plowing | *Hydraulic cylinders can serve as a pressure release in keyline plowing | ||
Revision as of 08:07, 5 June 2016
Download: File:Flailmower.fcstd
Design Rationale
- Flails consist of a chain, not shown
- Different rotors and flails are interchangeable
- A 3rd bearing can be added in the middle
- Guards are not shown above
- Height control via 2 wheels, lifted by hydraulic cylinder
- Wheels are on idlers, made from 2 1-7/8" bearings and donut car wheels
- Modular tubing
- Draw bar has a ball hitch, so this can be pulled by a truck or tractor
- 10' wide, 8' working width
- Depth of cut down to -6"
- Structure can be used for other implements, such as Keyline Plow
- Hydraulic cylinders can serve as a pressure release in keyline plowing
- Platform can be used to carry up to 3 totes for watering, 250 gallons each.
- Box blade for hilling is intended to go behind this
Flail Sections
See slide 7 for chain flail design: