A mechanical grass-cutting implement utilizes a rotating drum with hinged blades (flails) to shred vegetation. This implement derives its power from a tractor’s power take-off (PTO) shaft, enabling operation in diverse terrains, including fields, pastures, and roadsides. A common application involves maintaining vegetation along ditches and fence lines.
The flexible cutting action offers advantages over rotary mowers, especially when encountering obstacles like rocks or debris. The flails yield a finer mulch and effectively control dense brush and small saplings. This method has evolved from simpler manual tools, reflecting advancements in agricultural mechanization and land management practices.
