Farmer Helper 53 in Flail Mower
#12 in Flail mowersFull review
A light-duty 53 in flail with the shaft included; the same EF135 design is sold under several other names.
Amazon $1,771$1,771
The Farmer Helper 53 in Flail Mower is the better tractor implement overall, rated 2.9 to 2.5. The Farmer Helper 53 in Flail Mower leads on features. The Chery Industrial EF135 53 in Flail wins on price. The Chery Industrial EF135 53 in Flail costs $272 less ($1,499 vs $1,771).
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Chery Industrial EF135 53 in Flail
#18 in Flail mowersFull review
A standard-duty belt-drive flail for grass and orchard rows on a 15 to 35 hp tractor.
Amazon $1,499$1,499
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Farmer Helper 53 in Flail Mower for features (protected PTO shaft vs none of the scored features).
- Choose the Chery Industrial EF135 53 in Flail for price ($1,499, $28 per inch of width vs $1,771, $33 per inch of width).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every flail mowers tractor implement; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Farmer Helper 53 in Flail Mower | Chery Industrial EF135 53 in Flail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Price 30% | 59 $1,771, $33 per inch of width | 70 $1,499, $28 per inch of width |
| Width 15% | 46 53 in working width | 46 53 in working width |
| Capacity 20% | 50 cutting capacity not published (neutral score used) | 0 cuts material up to 0.5 in |
| Features 25% | 20 protected PTO shaft | 0 none of the scored features |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Farmer Helper 53 in Flail Mower | Chery Industrial EF135 53 in Flail | |
|---|---|---|
| Size and fit | ||
| Working width | 53 in | 53 in |
| Tractor size | - | 20 to 30 hp |
| Hitch category | 1 | 1 |
| Quick-hitch compatible | - | No |
| Weight | - | 380 lb |
| Mowing | ||
| Thickest cut | - | 0.5 in |
| Cutting height | - | 0.6 to 2.5 in |
| Blades | Y-blades | Y-blades |
| Offset or side-shift mount | No | No |
| Driveline and warranty | ||
| Protected PTO shaft | Yes | - |