Flail mowers vs. rotary mowers, most people think that flail mowers/brush cutters and rotary mowers handle the same tasks, but this is not the case. Therefore, it's important to consider your needs and the advantages of the two different machines.

Flail mower vs. rotary mower: what should you choose?

To better understand the difference between flail mowers and rotary mowers, you first need to understand how each machine works and where the differences lie. One difference is the size of the blades. Rotary mowers have larger blades and are more precise than flail mowers. This is because flail mowers are often used for somewhat more demanding tasks, whereas most rotary mowers are designed for mowing lawns.

Both types of machines can cut bushes or grass, but they are designed differently, leading to differences in their cutting performance. Rotary mowers have horizontally rotating blades, while flail mowers have side-to-side oscillating blades. These two types of designs give each machine a different cutting strength, making them better suited for certain types of jobs.

The rotary mower has blades that move in a circular motion, while the flail mower's blades are Y- or T-shaped and rotate around the shaft. The blades on a flail mower work together to cut grass evenly, leaving a complete look.

When choosing between a flail mower and a rotary mower.

One of the first things you should consider is the type of tasks/conditions you'll be working on. Both types of lawn mowers can be used on brush and grass with different results.

The flail mower is well-suited for tougher tasks in forests, meadows, or similar areas where there may be small branches, stumps, stones, uneven ground, etc. Generally, a flail mower can be considered more robust than a rotary mower.

The rotary mower excels on lawns or similar areas where a visually pleasing result is desired. Another advantage of the rotary mower is that you can typically drive it faster than a flail mower.

A flail mower would therefore be a sensible choice for you who need to use it versatile and in different terrain, whereas the rotary mower is for you who need to cut large even areas at higher speed.

The choice fell on the flail mower.

Now you can make an even more specific choice based on your needs, namely Y or hammer flails. Y flails are used in areas with a lot of grass, as they cut the grass better, and you can therefore also increase speed, compared to a setup with hammer flails. On the other hand, hammer flails are an all-round solution if you can compromise a little on speed.

At Faunamaster, approximately 80% of our flail mowers with hammer flails are sold, as this setup handles all jobs and tasks.