TRENCHERS AND FLAIL HEADS: DIFFERENCES AND AREAS OF USE
Those who work in agriculture or forestry often talk about mulchers and flail heads. These are two implements that are confused because of their similar names, but they actually have important differences in terms of design and applications. Both are used for vegetation care and maintenance, but we understand when to opt for one instead of the other.
In this article we will delve deeper into the topic and understand together what trenchers are and how they differ from flail heads. We will also find out in which tillage operations they can be most efficient and when it pays to choose them.
What are flail heads?
Flail heads are machines that are usually mounted on tractors, excavators or other agricultural equipment. Companies use them with the aim of carrying out the cutting and shredding of light vegetation in a much easier way than normal. Grass and small shrubs are not always easy to remove, which is why in some cases it is worth using a flail header.
Due to their compactness and sturdiness, they are used to cut evenly and accurately. Generally, companies also use them to make work easier when they need to perform reclamation work on grass and shrubs.
QM provides multiple types of headers for companies, including the SR Series with a robust design. This model is usually used by companies operating in the construction or forestry sector, but also by individuals who need to take care of their green spaces.
What are they for?
Flail heads are basic agricultural equipment used mainly in agriculture, construction, or forestry, depending on the work to be done. These are tools used to chop plants and vegetation into smaller pieces so that they can be handled more easily and stored better.
This is an implement that can be mounted on tractors or mini-excavators, precisely so that operators can make an even and precise cut. This clearly makes it possible to reclaim and redevelop land in a shorter time.
Here is how this tool is usually used:
- Soil preparation for planting.
- Improvement of the soil surface.
- Reduction in the volume of plant residues.
- Maintenance of public and private green areas.
- Land redevelopment in general.
- Simplified management of difficult and uneven terrain.
When are flail heads used?
Flail heads, being a very useful and versatile tool, are used in a variety of fields.
In construction, flail heads are used to prepare and clear a construction area, keep a construction site under maintenance, and to clear vegetation before performing renovations.
In the agricultural sector, flail heads are used to prepare a field before planting, keep plantations in excellent condition, and keep vegetation in the field edge area under control.
In gardening, on the other hand, flail heads are used to keep parks in excellent condition and make them aesthetically pleasing, remove certain plants to renew them.
What is a mulcher?
A mulcher is a tool designed and used to shred vegetation, such as grass, brambles and branches, which can be used on excavators and mini-excavators. These tools are especially useful for maintaining land that is difficult to reach with larger machinery.
Trenches can handle various types of materials, including logs and bushes, with diameters up to 30 cm. There are several models, each with technical specifications suitable for excavators of different sizes and powers, ideal for performing various types of work.
What is it for?
The mulcher is mainly used to shred and remove vegetation quickly and accurately, performing clean work. It is especially useful for clearing uncultivated land, managing wooded areas, and maintaining roads and paths. Because of its ability to shred branches and bushes, it reduces the volume of materials to be disposed of, facilitating composting or their subsequent removal.
When is the mulcher used?
The excavator mulcher is used in a variety of situations, mainly during the vegetation growth season when brambles and shrubs need to be removed. This machinery is very useful in preparing land for new planting or construction, as it clears the area of unwanted vegetation. In construction, it is also used in the maintenance of roads, paths and public green areas.
Flail mowers and flail heads: so what are the differences?
We have come to the conclusion of this article, where we have learned in more detail about flail mowers and flail heads. But by way of final conclusion: which one is worth choosing then?
As we have seen, trenchers are equipment that are mainly used to break up plant residues. They are also used for working shrubs and grass in wide areas, such as in fields and forests. On the QM website, it is also possible to request them in customized form to suit the work to be done.
In contrast, flail heads, on the other hand, are specifically for mounting on machines such as excavators or tractors. They are usually used for work where more precision is required, especially in confined spaces where it is more difficult to manage the work. The choice of implement, we can say, therefore depends on the type of work to be done.