Fence Mowers

Married2Allis · Feb 10, 2017

Been thinking about getting a fence mower something like below. Have no experience with them and it seems like there are several types. I have some road frontage I'd like to keep tidy and would sure like to spend less time mowing around fence posts. Does anybody use one or what would you recommend? - thanks

farmerwithmutt · Feb 10, 2017

I think i would try the pull behind on an
atv . it looks like it would be tough to see
where its at behind the tires i like the
knife concept versus the string . thinking
of that it might explain why the highway
crews have got away from the extended behind
to more in front. A second question would be
that if you swing the tractor away from the
fence the mower would actually swing into
the fence .

gtractorfan · Feb 10, 2017

Interesting mower, the deck looks shallow and no spindle bearings showing. What does it use for blades? What brand? Also looks like the pto shaft would do a lot of telescoping back and forth.

Married2Allis · Feb 10, 2017

The add says Wright Manufacturing Co., but no other details.

JMS/.MN · Feb 10, 2017

Farm Show has had some ideas about hyd driven units that are spring loaded, to swing back when hitting the post, then swing back into position. Can be mounted on a FEL arm for excellent visibility and height control.

johndeere720GA · Feb 10, 2017

Found a shipping photo with the belt cover off. It shows why you don't see a spindle.

markct · Feb 10, 2017

Never saw an atv with pto

farmerwithmutt · Feb 10, 2017

Swisher mowers they have there own motor . Seen a used one on Craigslist a while back. I was thinking it would be light enough that it does have a spring but it would still slide out of the road

gtractorfan · Feb 10, 2017

In the late 80's Yamaha made the Terrapro with a pto. I think it wouldn't turn well with no differential and extra weight on the back.

jeffcat · Feb 10, 2017

Beleive it or not many years ago I trash picked an old snapper rider.
Repaired the engine and raised the mower deck up really high and
rewelded the brackets. Even put a two gallon gas tank on it. Used to
mow almost all of the fence rows right up to the posts and wires. Then
just walk 5he fence rows with a string trimmer to finish. Take a good
part of a day but when done they stayed clean and clear for several
weeks.,

Bill in IL · Feb 10, 2017

I would be real curious to know what you find out after you buy it and try it out. DR makes a PTO version too it uses heavy sting trimmer line
and only about 900 bucks. It could be a nice tool but not sure if I would use in enough.

jim buford · Feb 10, 2017

I use generic roundup or pramitol works pretty good.

Jon Erickson · Feb 10, 2017

Yes, jeffcat, an old Snapper rider is great for use like that. They are durable, and cheap and easy to repair if needed. I use one for fence line mowing around here and it gets alot done. For some people the fence situation may be different I suppose. Regardless. the Snapper is a cost-effective tool for some situations.

WI Dan · Feb 10, 2017

any pictures Jeffcat?
I'm trying to imagine what you described and my mental canvas is blank...
my aging parents have too much fenceline to take care of. I would really like to come up with something for them to use, make it easier.

farmerwithmutt · Feb 10, 2017

I like his idea i wonder if a hydraulic
motor could be put on similar to a motor
driving a fertilizer auger . that would be
handy if placed on the front of a tractor.

Bob NY · Feb 11, 2017

Is this what you are looking for?

http://www.drpower.com/power-equipment/trimmer-mowers/tow-behind/ft2-3pt-fence-line-trimmer-pro-xl-speedhead-new.axd

Bret4207 · Feb 11, 2017

I've been "Gonna Build" a fence mower for years. I need something that will cut brush up to 1/2-3/4 inch. I'm thinking a 10-12" circular saw blade on an arbor mounted on an arm about 5 foot long, powered by a gas engine. Spring loaded of course. Have a pic in my mind, just haven't got "a round toit".

GordoSD · Feb 11, 2017

Problem with that method is that the RU kills all the grass Then the weeds invade so you have weeds under thefence instead of grass. Usually thistle and tumbleweeds.

jim buford · Feb 11, 2017

Mine kills all the weeds. I use a lot of electric fencing for my horses and once I spray I have 2 months before I need to spray again.

Married2Allis · Feb 13, 2017

(quoted from post at 07:16:45 02/11/17) Is this what you are looking for?

I had not seen one of these DR 3pt string mowers yet. Interesting. I wonder how long the string trimmer spool holds out.

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