Flail Collector Mower for Tractors
Beyond mowing, scarifying, and sweeping, a tractor flail collector mower is ideal for nurturing and sustaining meadows’ beauty and ecological richness. This specialised equipment focuses on the effective management and upkeep of natural or cultivated areas, where wildflowers thrive, adding both aesthetic appeal and environmental significance.
These machines help keep grounds visually appealing and accessible to the public while playing a crucial role in preserving biodiversity. For sites where debris collection isn’t needed, our range of tractor flail mowers provides an efficient, sustainable mulching alternative that supports natural regeneration and maintains meadow aesthetics.
Benefits of A Flail Collector Mower for Meadow Maintenance
These collector mowers are a popular choice for maintaining wildflower meadows, offering a clean-cut and efficient collection of materials. Their adjustable cutting height ensures that only the top growth is removed, leaving the majority of wildflowers and grasses intact. This preserves vegetation, promotes seed dispersal, maintains a neat appearance, and supports efficient cleanup. Benefits of these machines include:
Promoting biodiversity
Regular mowing of meadows supports a diverse ecosystem, benefiting pollinators, insects, birds, and small mammals.
Aesthetic and Recreational Value
Meadows are appreciated for their natural beauty and are often used for recreational purposes, such as hiking and picnicking.
Timing of cutting
Late summer or early autumn cutting allows plants to disperse seeds, aiding in natural regeneration.
Post-mowing maintenance
Removing collected material prevents nutrient enrichment, favouring certain plants, while monitoring helps manage invasive species. For full debris collection, see our Wessex Tractor Paddock Sweeper.
Environmental considerations
Minimising soil compaction and adopting wildlife-friendly practices are crucial for reducing environmental impact and enhancing ecological value.
STC Wessex Flail Collector Mower
The Wessex STC machine is a versatile attachment for compact or large agricultural tractors. It efficiently handles a variety of lawn and ground maintenance tasks, including:
- Mowing.
- Scarifying.
- Sweeping.
- Collecting.
These functions are performed effectively in a single pass, even under challenging conditions.
This attachment is semi-mounted to a tractor, allowing it to follow the ground contours during operation. It is easy to lift for transportation and doesn’t require lifting from the tractor’s linkage, making it ideal for compact tractors with limited lifting capacity. View all models and features under the corresponding headings on this page, and contact us for pricing of the various models.
Contact Us
Explore our flail mower collector range, including the versatile STC and STX models featured on this page. For more information and pricing, fill out the Contact Form or give us a call on 0333 880 6654
Models
STC120-FC Model
- 1.2M cutting width.
- 1500 litre hopper capacity (1.5m³).
- Requires an 18HP tractor.
STC180-FC Model
- 1.8M cutting width.
- 2250 litre hopper capacity (2.25m³).
- Requires a 25HP tractor.
Wessex STC Flail Collector Features and Benefits
- Multi-purpose – Flail mower, leaf sweeper and scarifier collector all in one machine.
- Large hopper capacity – Improves work rate.
- Semi-mounted to the tractor – This machine works with small tractors with as little as 18 horsepower (HP), reducing costs.
- Hydraulic high discharge tip – For easy emptying and neater composting piles.
- Wide turf tyres – Reduces ground compaction.
- Adjustable drawbar – For use with various size tractors.
- Runs on its own wheels – Follows ground contours accurately.
- Simple height adjustment – Makes the machine easy to operate.
- Premium powder-coat paint finish – Offers lasting durability.
- 3 in 1 multifunctional upgrade options (Flail, Scarifier & Sweeper)
Tractor Flail Collector Specifications
Optional Attachments for Flail Collectors
Enhance the performance and versatility of your flail collector mower with our range of optional attachments. These upgrades allow you to convert your mower into a multifunctional machine for seasonal and task-specific use.
Scarifier Rotor Attachment
The scarifier rotor is designed to break up thatch, moss, and shallow-rooted weeds, making it ideal for turf renovation and maintenance. This rotor is fully interchangeable with your flail collector mower using the trolley changer system, allowing quick and easy switching between cutting and scarifying tasks.
Sweeper Rotor Attachment
The sweeper rotor transforms your flail collector into a powerful turf and debris sweeper. Perfect for collecting grass clippings, leaves, or litter from sports fields, paddocks, or lawns. Like the scarifier rotor, it can be swapped in using the trolley changer, streamlining your workflow.
Trolley Changer System
The trolley changer is an essential accessory for anyone looking to convert their flail collector mower into a multi-functional unit. This system enables quick rotor changes without the need for lifting equipment, reducing downtime and improving productivity.
Scarifier Knives Only Option
If you already have a compatible rotor, you can switch from flail blades to scarifier knives manually. Since the rotor shaft is the same for both setups, there’s no need to invest in a second rotor. This scarifier knife option saves both cost and storage space while giving your flail collector mower added flexibility.
Flail Collector FAQs
- STC120 = minimum of 18HP
- STC180 = minimum of 25HP
However it is worth noting the higher HP (within reason) the better the STC performs, whether it be sweeping, flailing or scarifying.
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