A flail mower is a type of powered garden/agricultural equipment used to cut and manage heavier grass and shrub areas where a normal lawn mower cannot cope. Unlike a standard garden mower, these machines operate by a horizontal drum spinning parallel to the ground with numerous amounts of blades (knives) attached, known as flails. The rows of flails are usually staggered to give a continuous cut for reduced wear on the machine. The flails are attached to the drum using chain links or brackets, depending on the manufacturer. The rotating drum is parallel to the axle of the tractor. If a flail strikes an immovable object, it simply bounces off, making it best suited for areas where thrown objects would cause damage. Flail mowers may also be used in a more or less upright position for trimming the sides of hedges, and they are often called hedge cutters or hedge trimmers.

Flail mowers come in two types of flails: hammer blades and knife blades. Hammer blades are shaped like a T, whereas knife blades are shaped like the letter Y. Flail mowers cut grass very short and fine and can handle rough uneven surfaces, where a topper is mostly used to top off growth such as weeds. Flail mowers are the perfect tool if you are looking to undergo any large-scale grass or ground keeping, and their cutting diameter is far greater than a standard lawnmower, allowing you to do larger areas at once.

Flail mowers are typically powered by a PTO drive or hydraulically driven. They are a popular choice of groundskeepers, landscapers, agricultural and smallholdings, and they help speed up projects and are an effective way to keep areas well maintained throughout the year. Flail mowers are also considered far safer over rough terrain because of the rolling rotation of the flails axle, which avoids any debris flying out of the side of the machine and causing accidents.

In conclusion, a flail mower is a type of powered garden/agricultural equipment used to cut and manage heavier grass and shrub areas where a normal lawn mower cannot cope. They operate by a horizontal drum spinning parallel to the ground with numerous amounts of blades (knives) attached, known as flails. Flail mowers come in two types of flails: hammer blades and knife blades. They are a popular choice of groundskeepers, landscapers, agricultural and smallholdings, and they help speed up projects and are an effective way to keep areas well maintained throughout the year.