I recently bought an older Jacobsen flail mower, (like this one, but with a flail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx2a85d_z1U) Kubota powered, used. The near zero turn mower maneuverability of the thing is what attracted me. All hydraulically powered, with a 62" flail mower. It came with a additional, spare, wider mower, 78", that, as I understand it, was bought new the same time as the tractor, but never used. I gave the serial number of the tractor to the Jacobsen company asking for any info on the T528D, how old it is, maybe who bought it etc., and am waiting to hear back. I don't need the larger unit, the smaller one is just right for my use. It occurred to me that rather then keep it around just in case something went wrong with the smaller one, I'd be better off selling it cheap.
My mower engine is a 28 HP 3 banger, big enough to provide it's motive power plus run the mower, making me think a engine of around 20 hp or less would be about right to run just the mower. I can envision this thing secured to a universal skid steer type QA FEL mount, so a mid sized tractor could easily pick it up, start the gas engine (or other means of powering it) and then proceed to flail mow. It would be something I'd consider doing myself, but I have no need of it now. I have it listed on Ebay, and am in no hurry to sell it, but thought I'd bring it to the attention of you guys here who are into modifying and fabricating. Though it looks rough, having sat outside for who knows how long, everything is freed up, nothing seized. It's a simple piece of equipment, with readily obtainable parts, built like a piece of farm equipment. The mount bracket for the hydraulic motor could be adapted to fit a small gas engine, or of course the appropriate gas engine. Getting the required RPM correct would be the trick, it may be simpler to have a gas "pony" motor run a hydraulic power pak, and then the hydraulic motor, it would be easy to find out what size and type it was originally specced out for. Of course, a tractor with enough aux hydraulic flow to run it direct would be even simple.
My mower has been worked pretty hard, a quick glance at the cutters/flails shows they could use a sharpening or replacement, I'd use any money from selling this old one to do that, or otherwise fix up the tractor. I'm thinking around $450.00 for it. There is a data plate on the unit, and as this was made for heavy commercial use, golf course etc., I'd assume tracking down how it was originally supposed to be setup would be pretty easy. I'd be interested in any thoughts on what to do with the thing, it'd be a shame to just scrap it, or to let it continue to sit outside. Shipping via Fastenal, my zip is 83245, in case anyone wants to get an idea of cost to ship it. Probably weight 500 lbs.
My mower engine is a 28 HP 3 banger, big enough to provide it's motive power plus run the mower, making me think a engine of around 20 hp or less would be about right to run just the mower. I can envision this thing secured to a universal skid steer type QA FEL mount, so a mid sized tractor could easily pick it up, start the gas engine (or other means of powering it) and then proceed to flail mow. It would be something I'd consider doing myself, but I have no need of it now. I have it listed on Ebay, and am in no hurry to sell it, but thought I'd bring it to the attention of you guys here who are into modifying and fabricating. Though it looks rough, having sat outside for who knows how long, everything is freed up, nothing seized. It's a simple piece of equipment, with readily obtainable parts, built like a piece of farm equipment. The mount bracket for the hydraulic motor could be adapted to fit a small gas engine, or of course the appropriate gas engine. Getting the required RPM correct would be the trick, it may be simpler to have a gas "pony" motor run a hydraulic power pak, and then the hydraulic motor, it would be easy to find out what size and type it was originally specced out for. Of course, a tractor with enough aux hydraulic flow to run it direct would be even simple.
My mower has been worked pretty hard, a quick glance at the cutters/flails shows they could use a sharpening or replacement, I'd use any money from selling this old one to do that, or otherwise fix up the tractor. I'm thinking around $450.00 for it. There is a data plate on the unit, and as this was made for heavy commercial use, golf course etc., I'd assume tracking down how it was originally supposed to be setup would be pretty easy. I'd be interested in any thoughts on what to do with the thing, it'd be a shame to just scrap it, or to let it continue to sit outside. Shipping via Fastenal, my zip is 83245, in case anyone wants to get an idea of cost to ship it. Probably weight 500 lbs.
n my own place, only. I can't see bending that roller but if I did I'd make another one out of sch. 40 pipe. As for the cutters, the flails, I have yet to get a real good eyeball on them as I will need to hoist the entire machine, or take the mower off, I'm talking about the mower on the tractor currently. It's cutting well enough right now for my needs, my runway and a firebreak around the house, I'm not looking for a lawn type surface. But I'm thinking some judicious use of the 4 inch grinder and some patience (a good winter project) would touch them up plenty good enough. Like a rotary mower, they don't need to be razor sharp, just kinda sharp. Any bearings are readily available locally, same with the one belt, so no need to involve Jorgensen.