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Chapman Tractor Flail Mower

The Chapman Tractor Flail Mowers are ideal for smallholdings, estates, and agricultural tasks, offering efficient cutting through dense vegetation, including rushes, brambles, and overgrown grass pastures. These heavy-duty flail mowers are equipped with robust forged flail hammers, compatible with both CAT 1 & CAT 2 hitches, suited for a wide range of compact tractors. Designed for maximum versatility, these mowers are perfect for maintaining sports fields, verge edges, and paddocks, featuring cutting heights of 25-100mm. The standard hydraulic side-shift function of 350mm allows precise manoeuvring around trees, obstacles, and hard-to-reach areas, making it the go-to mower for land management.

Key Features of the Chapman Tractor Flail Mower

Heavy-Duty Flails: The Chapman Compact Tractor Flail Mower’s all-steel construction and durable powder-coated finish ensure longevity and excellent value for your investment.
Reliability: Equipped with high-quality Italian gearboxes, these mowers are perfect for compact tractors rated from 25 to 50 HP, guaranteeing reliability and superior performance.
Flail Mower Cutting Range: Available in 1.5m & 1.8m working widths, the CFM Series accommodates various land management needs. The hydraulic side-shift function enhances manoeuvrability, for mowing around obstacles.
Efficiency: Featuring 22 to 28 large heavy-duty forged flail hammers, the CFM mowers deliver exceptional cutting power for dense vegetation. The triple B belt system maximizes power transfer, whilst the rear roller prevents digging into the ground on undulating surfaces, ensuring a tidy, even finish.
Unique Rotor Design: The innovative rotor design features a solid 45mm diameter drive shaft at its centre and a 115mm diameter outer tube. The flail lugs are welded in a spiral pattern to efficiently transfer power from the tractor’s PTO to the cutting heads, resulting in superior performance in challenging conditions. The rotor also incorporates double-row spherical roller bearings for enhanced reliability.

Chapman Flail Mower Applications and Benefits

The Chapman Tractor Flail Mower is versatile and cost-effective, making it ideal for various applications, including:

Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance: Perfect for maintaining sports fields and landscaped areas.
Agriculture and Farming: Excellent for managing paddocks and promoting healthy grass growth.
Equestrian Facilities: Efficiently clears land and controls invasive plants, improving pasture health.
Conservation and Environmental Management: Supports sustainable land management practices through natural mulching.

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CFM Chapman Tractor Flail Mower

Available in two cutting widths – 1.5M and 1.8M.
CFM150 and CFM180 models.

Chapman Flail Mower Features and Benefits

Chapman build quality and high specification to match.
Automatic G6.3 balanced 45mm diameter rotor with double helix hammer flails - simply ensures an excellent cutting performance.
Hydraulic sideshift - great for cutting around obstacles such as trees.
Suitable for tractor between 25Hp up to 50Hp.
Triple B belt drive maximizes power transfer for efficient cutting.
Rear roller with scraper bar to keep the roller clear of wet grass and debris.
Robust high-quality Italian gearbox for reliability.
Durable 22 to 28 flail hammers for cutting the toughest vegetation.
Cutting widths available in 1.5M (CFM150) and 1.8M (CFM180) models.

Chapman Tractor Flail Mower FAQs

What size tractor do I need to use with these flail mowers?

You should allways refer to your tractors manual for guideance. Both the CFM models are suited to compact to medium sized tractors with a HP ranging between 25HP and 50HP. Regarding physical weight check the manual. NB: Front weights may be needed!

Will the Chapman CFM flail mower cut uneven terrain?

They are designed for mowing tough vegetation over rough ground. They will not do verge mowing or any low level vertical like low hedges. See our verge flail mowers and tractor hedge cutter mowers for these types of mowing.

What is the warranty on these mowers?

Like all Chapman machinery they comes with a manufacturers 2 years warranty.

What maintenance is required for the Chapman Tractor Flail Mower?

Regular maintenance includes checking and tightening bolts, lubricating moving parts, and inspecting the flail hammers for wear. It’s also recommended to clean the mower after use to prevent buildup of debris.

How does the hydraulic side-shift feature work?

The hydraulic side-shift allows the mower to shift laterally up to 350mm, enabling you to cut close to obstacles like trees or fences without needing to reposition your tractor.

Is this tractor flail mower suitable for professional landscaping?

Yes, the Chapman CFM flail mower is ideal for professional landscaping tasks due to its efficient cutting performance and versatility, making it suitable for a variety of applications.

What is the expected lifespan of the Chapman flail mower?

With proper maintenance, the expected lifespan of the CFM flail mower can be several years. Its heavy-duty construction and high-quality components contribute to its durability and longevity.