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
The MechMaxx 48 in Light-Duty Flail rates 2.7 among flail mowers tractor implements; the TMG TBS48 48 in Snow Blower rates 2.6 among snow blowers ones. The MechMaxx 48 in Light-Duty Flail costs $930 less ($1,369 vs $2,299).
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TMG TBS48 48 in Snow Blower
#5 in Snow blowersFull review
The small TMG blower: the only one here that suits a 20 hp compact tractor.
Amazon $2,299$2,299
Scores side by side
These two sit in different implement classes (flail mowers and snow blowers), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own implement peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | MechMaxx 48 in Light-Duty Flail | TMG TBS48 48 in Snow Blower |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Price 30% | 69 $1,369, $29 per inch of width | 33 $2,299, $48 per inch of width |
| Width 15% | 31 48 in working width | 0 48 in working width |
| Capacity 20% | 10 cuts material up to 0.8 in | 0 20 in impeller |
| Features 25% | 30 forged hammer blades | 75 quick-hitch compatible, adjustable skid shoes, chute turns from the seat |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| MechMaxx 48 in Light-Duty Flail | TMG TBS48 48 in Snow Blower | |
|---|---|---|
| Size and fit | ||
| Working width | 48 in | 48 in |
| Tractor size | 15 to 35 hp | 20 to 40 hp |
| Hitch category | 1 | 1 |
| Quick-hitch compatible | No | Yes |
| Weight | 673 lb | 850 lb |
| Mowing | ||
| Thickest cut | 0.8 in | - |
| Cutting height | 0.6 to 1.8 in | - |
| Blades | Forged hammers | - |
| Offset or side-shift mount | No | - |
| Snow clearing | ||
| Impeller | - | 20 in |
| Adjustable skid shoes | - | Yes |
| Chute turns from the seat | - | Yes |
| Driveline and warranty | ||
| Warranty | - | 1 year |