Wessex Heavy-Duty Tractor Flail Mowers
Wessex WFX and WFR Heavy Duty Tractor Flail Mower Range
The Wessex WFX and WFR flail mower range has been developed for efficient management of grass, scrub and dense vegetation. Built with robust construction and heavy-duty components throughout, these rear-mounted tractor flail mowers are designed to deliver reliable performance across agricultural, estate and commercial applications.
Available in 2.5m and 2.8m working widths, both ranges feature hydraulic side shift, cast hammer flails and a versatile four-position rear door, allowing the mower to be adapted to different working conditions and vegetation types.
The WFX range is suitable for tractors up to 140HP, while the heavier-duty WFR range is designed for tractors up to 200HP and can process vegetation up to 100mm (10cm) in diameter.
Built for Strength and Reliability
Every WFX and WFR heavy-duty tractor flail mower is engineered to withstand demanding working conditions while providing straightforward operation and maintenance.
Heavy-Duty Construction and Durable Components
Features:
• Heavy-duty double skin deck.
• Durable powder-coated finish
• Category 2 three-point linkage.
• Heavy-duty gearbox with freewheel clutch.
• Rear-mounted design.
Hydraulic Side Shift and Adjustable Mowing Control
Features:
• Hydraulic side shift operating on chrome-plated slides.
• Adjustable rear roller.
• Adjustable replaceable side skids.
• Remote belt adjustment without removing safety guards.
Superior Mulching Performance
These flail mowers cut and mulch vegetation, facilitating decomposition.
Hammer Flails and Counter Knife System for Fine Mulching
Features:
• Cast hammer flails.
• Counter knives.
• Shredding fins.
• Adjustable rear roller for consistent cutting height.
Four Rear Door Positions for Flexible Operation
The WFX and WFR feature a rear door with four operating positions, allowing the mower to be configured for different applications.
Fully Closed Position – Maximum Mulching
The fully closed position retains material within the cutting chamber for longer, producing a finer mulch.
Standard Operating Position – General Mowing
The standard setting allows cut material to discharge behind the rear roller for everyday mowing applications.
Wide Opening Position – Heavy Vegetation
Opening the rear door further increases the discharge opening, making it easier to process larger volumes of vegetation.
Inspection & Service Position – Easy Maintenance Access
The rear door opens fully to provide clear access for inspection, cleaning and routine maintenance.
Typical Applications for Wessex Flail Mowers
The WFX and WFR flail mowers are suitable for a wide range of vegetation management tasks, including:
- Grassland maintenance.
- Pasture management.
- Set-aside land.
- Estate maintenance.
- Parks and open spaces.
- Field margins.
- Heavy undergrowth.
- Dense scrub.
- General agricultural vegetation management.
View the WFX and WFR models in the Models section below.
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Wessex WFX & WFR Heavy-Duty Tractor Flail Mower Models
WFX Tractor Flail Mower Models
The WFX range offers a combination of strength, cutting performance and versatility for general vegetation management.
• Available in 2.5m and 2.8m working widths.
• Suitable for tractors up to 140HP.
• Hydraulic side shift.
• Category 2 linkage.
• 4-belt drive system.
• 165mm rotor tube diameter.
• 173mm rear roller diameter.
• Cast hammer flails.
• Counter knife system.
• Maximum vegetation diameter: 80mm (8cm)
WFR Series Heavy-Duty Tractor Flail Mower Model
The WFR range has been designed for more demanding applications that require greater machine mass and increased power transmission.
Compared with the WFX range, the WFR offers:
• Approximately 40% heavier construction.
• Suitable for tractors up to 200HP.
• Heavy-duty 5-belt transmission.
• 205mm rotor tube diameter.
• 205mm rear roller diameter.
• Maximum vegetation diameter: 100mm (10cm).
The larger rotor increases rotational inertia (flywheel effect), helping maintain rotor momentum when working in dense vegetation.
Wessex Heavy-Duty Tractor Flail Mower Features and Benefits
- Hydraulic side shift allows the mower to be positioned more accurately for improved working flexibility.
- Cast hammer flails deliver high-impact cutting performance and excellent cut quality.
- Four-position rear door allows the mower to be configured for mulching, material discharge or maintenance access.
- Counter knives and shredding fins help produce a finer mulch, promoting faster decomposition of cut vegetation.
- Heavy-duty gearbox with freewheel clutch is designed for long operating hours and dependable performance.
- Adjustable rear roller allows the mower to be set for different operating conditions and applications.
- Replaceable side skids protect the mower and help minimise the possibility of ground scalping.
- Four-belt (WFX) and five-belt (WFR) drive systems provide efficient power transfer for demanding applications.
- The larger rotor on WFR models creates greater flywheel effect, helping maintain rotor momentum in dense vegetation.
- Heavy-duty double skin deck provides increased structural strength and durability.
WFX Wessex Heavy-Duty Tractor Flail Mower Series Specifications
WFX-250
- Cutting width: 2500mm.
- Dimensions: 2693 × 1200 × 900mm.
- Weight: 890kg.
- Maximum tractor power: 140HP.
- Three-point linkage: Category 2.
- Hammer flails: 24.
- Hydraulic Side Shift: Yes.
- PTO Speed: 540rpm.
- Belt Drive System: 4 Belts.
- Rotor Tube Diameter: 165mm.
- Rear Roller Diameter: 173mm.
- Adjustable Rear Door: Yes.
- Counter Knife System: Yes.
- Maximum Vegetation Diameter: 80mm (8cm).
- Mounting: Rear.
WFX-280
- Dimensions: 2993 × 1200 × 900mm.
- Weight: 1050kg.
- Maximum tractor power: 140HP.
- Three-point linkage: Category 2.
- Hammer flails: 28.
- Hydraulic Side Shift: Yes.
- PTO Speed: 540rpm.
- Belt Drive System: 4 Belts.
- Rotor Tube Diameter: 165mm.
- Rear Roller Diameter: 173mm.
- Adjustable Rear Door: Yes.
- Counter Knife System: Yes.
- Maximum Vegetation Diameter: 80mm (8cm).
- Mounting: Rear.
Specifications of the WFR Tractor Flail Mower Series
WFR-250
- Cutting width: 2500mm.
- Dimensions: 2699 × 1200 × 900mm.
- Weight: 1280kg.
- Maximum tractor power: 200HP.
- Three-point linkage: Category 2.
- Hammer flails: 22.
- Hydraulic Side Shift: Yes.
- PTO Speed: 540rpm.
- Belt Drive System: 5 Belts.
- Rotor Tube Diameter: 205mm.
- Rear Roller Diameter: 205mm.
- Adjustable Rear Door: Yes.
- Counter Knife System: Yes.
- Maximum Vegetation Diameter: 100mm (10cm).
- Mounting: Rear.
WFR-280
- Cutting width: 2800mm.
- Dimensions: 2999 × 1200 × 900mm.
- Weight: 1350kg.
- Maximum tractor power: 200HP.
- Three-point linkage: Category 2.
- Hammer flails: 26.
- Hydraulic Side Shift: Yes.
- PTO Speed: 540rpm.
- Belt Drive System: 5 Belts.
- Rotor Tube Diameter: 205mm.
- Rear Roller Diameter: 205mm.
- Adjustable Rear Door: Yes.
- Counter Knife System: Yes.
- Maximum Vegetation Diameter: 100mm (10cm).
- Mounting: Rear.
Cast hammer flails deliver high-impact cutting performance and excellent cut quality, making them suitable for demanding vegetation management.
The adjustable rear roller allows the mower to be configured for different operating conditions and applications.
The WFR features a heavier overall construction, a larger rotor and rear roller, a 5-belt drive system, and is designed for tractors up to 200HP, making it ideal for more demanding vegetation management tasks.
These flail mowers are available in 2.5m and 2.8m working widths.
Hydraulic side shift allows the mower to be repositioned from the tractor seat, making it easier to work alongside hedgerows, fences, field boundaries and other obstacles.
The adjustable rear door allows you to optimise the mower for different tasks, whether producing a finer mulch, increasing material throughput or providing easy access for cleaning and servicing.