MechMaxx VAM48 Offset Flail Mower
#14 in Flail mowersFull review
The smallest MechMaxx ditch-bank flail, for banks and fence lines on a compact tractor.
Amazon $2,599$2,599
The MechMaxx VAM48 Offset Flail Mower is the better tractor implement overall, rated 2.8 to 2.7. The MechMaxx VAM48 Offset Flail Mower leads on features and capacity. The MechMaxx 48 in Light-Duty Flail wins on price. The MechMaxx 48 in Light-Duty Flail costs $1,230 less ($1,369 vs $2,599).
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MechMaxx 48 in Light-Duty Flail
#16 in Flail mowersFull review
A cheap hammer flail for the smallest tractors and lawn-and-pasture mowing.
Amazon $1,369$1,369
Which should you buy?
- Choose the MechMaxx VAM48 Offset Flail Mower for features (offset or side-shift mount, forged hammer blades vs forged hammer blades) and capacity (cuts material up to 1.5 in vs cuts material up to 0.8 in).
- Choose the MechMaxx 48 in Light-Duty Flail for price ($1,369, $29 per inch of width vs $2,599, $54 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 | MechMaxx VAM48 Offset Flail Mower | MechMaxx 48 in Light-Duty Flail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Price 30% | 26 $2,599, $54 per inch of width | 69 $1,369, $29 per inch of width |
| Width 15% | 31 48 in working width | 31 48 in working width |
| Capacity 20% | 40 cuts material up to 1.5 in | 10 cuts material up to 0.8 in |
| Features 25% | 55 offset or side-shift mount, forged hammer blades | 30 forged hammer blades |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| MechMaxx VAM48 Offset Flail Mower | MechMaxx 48 in Light-Duty Flail | |
|---|---|---|
| Size and fit | ||
| Working width | 48 in | 48 in |
| Tractor size | 25 to 50 hp | 15 to 35 hp |
| Hitch category | 1 | 1 |
| Quick-hitch compatible | No | No |
| Weight | 613 lb | 673 lb |
| Mowing | ||
| Thickest cut | 1.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Cutting height | 0.7 to 2 in | 0.6 to 1.8 in |
| Blades | Forged hammers | Forged hammers |
| Offset or side-shift mount | Yes | No |
| Driveline and warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | - |