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FLAIL VS BUSH HOG! Which One Actually Works Best

FLAIL VS BUSH HOG! Which One Actually Works Best

Joe The Farmer· Feb 2025
Implements & attachments45–55 hpTYM 5520

Overview

A side-by-side field test on Joe's Tennessee farm, running a Bomilite flail mower and a rotary cutter (from Titan/Ironcraft) through thick, wet brier and matted grass on a TYM 5520. Beyond the head-to-head result, he explains slip clutches vs. shear pins, deck rust concerns, and how to size implements to usable PTO horsepower. Best for budget-conscious buyers weighing whether a flail mower's higher cost is justified.

An owner-operator channel run by a family on a 125-acre Tennessee farm, so the perspective is practical and hands-on rather than dealer-driven, though Joe discloses a partnership with Heydon and received the Bomilite flail mower for demonstration.

Spec overview

TYM 5520

PTO horsepower
44 hp
Loader lift capacity
3,660 lb
3-point lift capacity
3,306 lb
Hydraulic flow
11.4 gpm
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