Single-pass paddock and orchard mowing for 30-55 HP tractors
Reach under fence lines and hedge bases with the deck offset from centre. The Winton W‑FL175 covers rank paddock and orchard growth in fewer laps than the smaller siblings - built for smallholders and estate managers on a compact tractor.
OverviewEssential Winton W‑FL175 Flail Mower info
Mower Position Fixed Offset
Tractor HP30 - 55 hp
Cutting Width 175 cm
Weight 309 kg
Free PTO Shaft Included
Free Delivery Included
DescriptionWhy buy the Winton W‑FL175 Flail Mower?
When a smaller flail still leaves you doing too many passes, this is the step up. The W-FL175 is the largest and heaviest mower in Winton's W-FL range, with a 1.75m cut and a 309 kg frame that asks for a tractor in the 30–55 HP bracket on a Cat 1 three-point linkage.
Offset cut for awkward boundaries
The mower sits offset from centre, so you can run the rotor under fence lines, hedge bases and tree skirts without driving the tractor over them. Useful on paddock edges and orchard rows where a centred topper forces you to leave a strip.
Tough growth, fine finish
28 hammer-style flails sit on a spiral-pattern rotor, biting through overgrown grass, nettles and light scrub. Drop the height when growth is back under control and the same machine finishes paddocks and lawn-grade turf cleanly. PTO driven through three belts to the rotor shaft.
Anti-scalp on uneven ground
Cutting height runs 3–8 cm, set by the rear roller working with the top link, plus two height-adjustable skids underneath. The roller rides over humps and dips that would have a rotary topper scalping out bare patches.
- 1.75m working width — the widest in the W-FL family
- 309 kg weight, 30–55 HP tractor range — confirm your tractor is up to it
- 28 hammer flails on a spiral-pattern rotor for tough growth
- Offset from centre to reach under fences and hedge lines
- 3–8 cm cutting height via adjustable rear roller and twin skids
- Cat 1 three-point linkage, PTO driven, 60 cm lower linkage width
- Belt drive to the rotor shaft (3 belts)
SpecificationsWinton W‑FL175 Flail Mower technical details
Brand
Winton Machinery
Reference (SKU)
W‑FL175
Weight
309kg
Dimensions
190 x 85 x 95 cm
Tractor HP Required (range)
30-55HP
Working Width
175cm
Number of Blades
28
Linkage Type
Category 1
Lower Linkage Width
60cm
Oil Type
Gear 80W90
PTO Shaft
Included FREE of charge
Warranty
12 months manufacturer's warranty
FeaturesWinton W‑FL175 Flail Mower features & benefits
High Density Vegetation
Winton flail mowers are designed to power through thick brambles, dense weeds, saplings and long grass. They can also leave a neat finish on regularly cut grass.
Professional Use
Professional-grade machines are built tough and use premium components. In additional to being exceptionally reliable, they achieve great results and are very efficient.
Strong & Simple to Maintain
The chassis is constructed from thick steel and is built to be easy to maintain and repair. They feature higher quality bearings, blades and gearboxes over many rival models.
Heavy Duty Gearbox
Winton gearboxes are heavy-duty and robustly made. They are highly reliable and significantly larger than other machines in their price bracket, allowing more power to be transferred through them.
Heavy Hammer Flails
The heavy hammer blades are arranged spirally for an efficient cut. These blades will smash through dense vegetation and brambles and also give you a neat finish on fine grass when used regularly.
Tractor CompatibilityCheck tractor fit for the Winton WFL series
Compatibility is based on standard tractor specifications, such as a 540RPM clockwise PTO, Type 1 or 2 linkage, and hydraulic spools where required.
ReviewsVerified Winton W‑FL175 Flail Mower reviews
24 reviews for the Winton W‑FL175 Flail Mower
64 reviews for all WFL Flail Mower models
Review Your Winton W‑FL175
I have been very happy with my Winton flail mower. It has done everything I wanted with no problems. I would give it a five star rating and can confidently recommend it to anybody.
Just reply to say that fail mower is best I have brought have not had any problems with it
very good efficient service
very good efficient service
excellent product
Very good product
Customer Service
I purchased a Winton Flail Mower from Zaros last year, a smooth and efficient transaction, and an effective and sturdy piece of machinery. I've recently needed to order some additional parts and also needed consumable items for the mower (drive belts). The service I've had from Annie at Zaros has been absolutely superb. Very quick turn around, excellent and prompt communication and customer service delivery matching what we would hope for. Brilliant and highly recommended.
Good service from zaros and good communication through buying process. Product works well.
Good service from zaros and good communication through buying process. Product works well.
Good service - on time delivery
Good service, delivered on time with good communication throughout the purchase process. Winton 1.75 flail mower working well. Will use Zaros again.
Great service, good advice and delivered when agreed
Great service, good advice and delivered when agreed. Mower is perfect for what I need (8 acres of paddock) and has been trouble-free.
It is much more effective than my finishing mower
The WFL175 mower is working well - I am not a heavy user but I have had no issues with it at all. It works on fairly thick paddock and longish field grass (some had not been cut for over a year). It is much more effective than my finishing mower that struggled with longer field grass and brushwood. I am using the mower with a vintage MF35X and it has no problem running it.
I bought the flail mower last year and it’s been great, already mowed 6 acres ready for the horses to move in this year.
Worked faultlessly and leaves a very clean smooth finish to the grass
We have ran a full season flail mowing our paddock. The machine is excellent, has worked faultlessly and leaves a very clean smooth finish to the grass. We are very pleased with it.
Great mower with no issues
Great mower with no issues. 5 out of 5.
It cuts my field with ease and leaves a nice finish
I have had the flail mower on the back of an old ford 3000. It cuts my field with ease and leaves a nice finish. I no longer have to rely on others to cut my grass. Great piece of machinery.
It has helped turn overgrown fields into nice green pastures
I would highly recommend this machine to others, it has helped turn overgrown fields into nice green pastures.
Well made product
Well made product. No problems.
Build quality is excellent, it does the job brilliantly
I was hesitant in purchasing our Winton topper as it was an unknown make to me and the price seemed too good. But there was no need, from the moment we unpacked it we were pleased, build quality is excellent, it does the job brilliantly, I have abused it and done some tough jobs, scrub clearance and it has copped well. Was also very please to find that parts are available, something which I think we should be made more aware of as it gives confidence in the product, if there is a parts manual included I always feel better about a product. 5 star topper - Thank you
It gives a great cut and smashes down brambles and overgrowth very well
I have been very pleased with my Winton WFL175 1.75m PTO Flail Mower, it gives a great cut and smashes down brambles and overgrowth very well. It also gives me a nice finish on the field grass. My original tractor I think was slightly underpowered for it if I was going uphill with longer grass - Very Old Fordson Major :) I now have a slightly bigger tractor with suitable HP and it is great.
I know it has been a while since purchase but I must say the WFL175 is a very good flail! I have used it for a few years now and it is still in as new condition working faultlessly! I’m very pleased with the machine.
5 out of 5 for the value for money and quality of finish
The Winton flail WFL175 has performed very well for me and coped with the job I bought it for. I would rate the machine 5 out of 5 for the value for money and quality of finish.
Does a great job even if wet or dry
Very pleased with the mower Does a great job even if wet or dry I will give it 5 out of 5
It has done the job of topping my 6 acre paddock several times a year
Yes, the Winton WFL175 has been a success, it has done the job of topping my 6 acre paddock several times a year. I would certainly recommend it. It still looks as good as new, with no rust or paint chipping. I would rate it 4 out of 5. My main criticism is that the gearbox oil filler plug can only be accessed after removing the PTO guard, and the topper has to be unhitched to do so. This does not encourage checking of the oil level! The machine would also be better still if it could be set a bit higher for long grass. I use a Kubota L3200 tractor but would probably not recommend anything much less than that for a paddock.
Good customer service
Good customer service, helped recommend a compatible mower for my tractor. Would recommend.
Ive only used both items maybe 3 or 4 times since buying them just over a year agp. I jusy use them occasionally. I have been delighted with the products, especially the Winton flail mower. As a comparison, I bought a brand new Bomford Bandit flail in 1988 which I used for 36 years. I loved it, but I like the Winton better; itjust has the edge. Maybe not as robust as the bandit and doubt it will go for 30+ years. But I'll let my grandson worry about that, lol. And as a comoarison, my Winton has just cost me almost the same as the Bandit did. In a nutshell. I'm really happy and would (already have) recommended this to several friends.
we are very pleased with the Winton WFL125 flail mower we purchase from you in 2024. This is a well built & robust machine, easy to set up & use with clear instructions in the operators manual. In addition I found your service & delivery to be excellent, thank you for that. We are looking forward to getting many years of service out of this machine which I am sure we will.
Well made machine, does the job it’s designed for
Excellent service & easy to use web…
Excellent service & easy to use web site. Competitive pricing which included free delivery. Very pleased with my purchase which was a Winton WFL125 flail mower.
Excellent service
Very good service arrived on time Would use again
Just to thank you for your efficient service on my purchase of a Winton WFL125 flail mower. All now set up & working well, very pleased with this machine.
Purchased to replace damaged items easy to install and works perfectly
Looks very smart, but I have not used it yet
Quality build happy with performance. Great delivery all set up.
Very helpful from 1st call through to…
Very helpful from 1st call through to ordering and delivery. I feel I would definitely use again
I purchased a Winton WFL125 flail mower…
I purchased a Winton WFL125 flail mower in August of 2021. It works perfectly with my 30hp Kubota tractor and tackles everything I throw at it. It has compared very well to my 180cm Del Morini flail that I also use. I prefer the Winton when it comes to servicing such as gear box oil changes and greasing the bearings. Zaros delivered the mower ready to use with everything checkout over. I would recommend Zaros & Winton to anyone.
I purchased a Winton WFL125 flail mower…
I purchased a Winton WFL125 flail mower in August of 2021. It works perfectly with my 30hp Kubota tractor and tackles everything I throw at it. It has compared very well to my 180cm Del Morini flail that I also use. I prefer the Winton when it comes to servicing such as gear box oil changes and greasing the bearings. Zaros delivered the mower ready to use with everything checkout over. I would recommend Zaros & Winton to anyone.
Value for money is excellent
Very pleased with the machine. The flail has been an great purchase, cutting through some very long and thick meadows and grass areas. Flail munches up the cuttings well so not too much debris left to collect. Value for money is excellent.
The Flail Mower has been excellent
The Flail Mower has been excellent and rates a 5. Your service and attention also rates a 5 .
Quality product and professional service. Definitely recommend
Flail mower has been excellent
Flail mower has been excellent. We use it all regularly to cut paddocks and to help cut up hedge trimmings. I give it 5/5. I guess I would now buy the version which allows for offset but its not limiting my use.
Thank you for your feedback, Geoff. The hydraulic offset WHF version of your flail mower will give you roughly 30cm more cut on the right-hand side. Fortunately for those with the fixed-position WFL model, it has a built-in offset as standard. This is due to the mower being central behind your tractor while having the belt drive on the left-hand side.
Just had our Flail Topper delivered. I used it for approximately 2.5 hours chomping through heavy grass & thistles some higher than the tractor! The expression "Knife through butter" comes to mind explaining the new Topper. Money well spent too, and it goes with the Massey Ferguson Red too.
I would highly recommend the Winton flail mower
I’ve been very impressed with this Winton flail mower. It was very easy to attach to my old Fordson tractor, there was enough adjustment of mountings on the mower body to accommodate the wider hydraulic lift arms. The cutting blades are very robust and easily cut the toughest brambles and weeds as well as the grass in the 3 acre apple orchard and 6 acre adjacent field. It’s also very easy to clean and maintain. I used a rotary topper before this machine and was always having issues with it. I would highly recommend the Winton flail mower to anyone cutting a large area of grass that’s too long for a standard “ride-on”. I would rate this machine 5 out of 5!
Very well built
Very well built and already taken a lot of hammer on our rough land. Would pay a bit more for a spare set of sharp blade cutters for alternative grass types.
Thank you for the feedback. I recommend caution if buying Y-Blades for a machine originally fitted with Hammers (and vice-versa). Some machines can be supplied with either blade style, but they aren't recommended to be interchanged. This is due to the rotor being balanced with one type of blade, which may cause vibration when fitted with a different blade style with a significantly higher or lower mass. Replacement hammer blades are readily available for your machine. Replacing worn, blunt blades with new ones will help improve the finish of your grass.
Overall a nice piece of heavy duty kit
Overall a nice piece of heavy duty kit with a few minor limitations. Can cut virtually any length** or type of grass / pasture. Ideal for tidying up woodland floor, removing brambles, generating paths. Can produce a near bowling green finish on lawns if required. Works best in dry conditions. Damp or wet grass cuttings will wrap around roller bearings and seize roller if not removed frequently. Scraper bar attached to roller largely ineffective. Always worth checking and cleaning roller and hammer blades after each use. ** a 2 foot cut easily achieved in two or three stages using tractor hydraulic lift. I would presently rate this machine 4 out of 5 but please note if the irritating problem with damp grass build up around roller bearings during operation can be solved I would give the Flail a 5 out of 5 rating.
Hi Gerald, thank you for your detailed feedback. While the WFL series of mowers can tackle pretty much any vegetation (wet or dry), exceedingly long, wet grass is the most difficult for it. The 2-foot grass you've been cutting is challenging for any machine, especially in the wet. We're glad you've tackled this by occasionally removing trapped grass. It is always easiest on a mower to cut in the dry. But for anything woodier than grass, or for grass that's regularly cut, wet conditions should not be a problem.
I am pleased with the WFL145 as it works well and seems good value
I am pleased with the WFL145 as it works well and seems good value. On the last outing however the drive belt burnt out which took me by surprise. Oil levels were fine so I'm not sure if it's down to me checking tension etc or something that I could expect. If that had not happened I would have given it a 5, since it did happen it's a 4.
Thank you for your feedback. The tension of the belts should be checked over time as they slowly stretch. After over a year of use, they will become looser and may burn out if not adjusted accordingly. The adjustment is simple and is performed via a single bolt that can be tightened/loosened with an everyday spanner. To check the tightness of the belts is within the correct range, hold the belt between the two pulleys and try to twist the belt. It should turn roughly 90 degrees. If you cannot twist it, it's too tight, and if you can exceed 90 degrees, it's too loose.
It is a super bit of kit that cuts through the roughest of grass
I bought my Winton Flail Mower about 2 years ago and can say it is a super bit of kit that cuts through the roughest of grass, bramble and other such vegetation with ease. However, it is also suitable for use on grass where a lighter cut and finish is required.
Would highly recommend both product and supplier
5 star rating. Very happy with machine. Would highly recommend both product and supplier.
I would recommend it to others
I have been using the WFL105 for annually cutting back brambles, thorn and nettles which are trying to encroach on my wildflower meadows. I also cut back long tussocky grass in the wrong place and cut paths through the meadows. I drive it with a 17HP Yanmar tractor and , at times, I could do with more HP in the more dense growth ! I have the hammer flails rather than the Y flails and they work well on most things but sometimes get clogged with the longer tussocky grass. Overall the machine does what I wanted it to do and I would recommend it to others.
Thank you for the feedback, David. Tussock grass is always difficult, but a few things can help with this. 1) Cut the grass in two passes, one high and one at the final height. 2) Reduce your tractor's forward speed, allowing the mower more time to cut through the grass. 3) Cut the grass mounds more regularly
The Rotovator, harrows and Aerator all work perfectly thank you, and am very happy with them!
It is a well-built and solid bit of kit
I have used the flail mower for two seasons now, more through 2021 than last season, as I initially needed to get quite a lot of long grass and weeds under control (I was cutting about three acres of fairly rough ground with it). The machine performed well, although I was towing it behind a rather underpowered Kubota Diesel tractor generating about 18hp. The cut was quite short and even, which meant that I could follow up with a quick mow and tidy up using my John Deere ride-on mower subsequently. The only problem I encountered was having to lift the flail at the end of each run because the turning circle was quite tight and the flails tended to get jammed on the turn by the grass and stall the tractor engine. No doubt a more powerful tractor would have overcome this issue. Overall I have been pleased with the machine. It is a well-built and solid bit of kit and has solved my problem of dealing with areas of ground that have not been mowed for a number of years. I can recommend it to anyone having to tackle a similar situation. Based on my personal circumstances I would rate it at four out of five.
Excellent service
Excellent service, answered my questions promptly and arranged good well packaged delivery. Will be using Zaros again!!
Brilliant little mower for my Iseki TGX237. Well built and possibly over engineered for a 23hp tractor but better that than having something that will brake!!
Two years of faultless service already.
I’m really pleased with my Winton flail. I’m not a large scale farmer but have about 3 acres which is meadow and beehives. It’s a small scale machine but built to full scale standards and suits my Kubota compact mower very well. Five out of Five for me from two years of faultless service already.