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Choosing the Right Tool for Your Landscaping Needs

TMG Industrial 2025 Week 2 Podcast




Welcome back, folks! Jacob here, and today we’re diving deep into the world of TMG Industrial mowers. Whether you’re a homeowner tackling your weekend yard work or a professional landscaper with bigger projects, we’ve got you covered. We’re breaking down the differences between flail mowers and rotary mowers—two powerhouse tools that can tackle any terrain, from overgrown fields to perfectly manicured lawns. Stick around, because by the end of this deep dive, you’ll know exactly which mower is right for your needs.


Jacob: Alright everybody welcome back for another deep dive. Today we're goanna be digging into TMG industrial mowers

Breanna: okay

Jacob: we got all their marketing materials right here

Breanna: sounds good

Jacob: we're goanna arm you with the knowledge you need to tackle any landscaping challenge

Breanna: right

Jacob: whether you got a big yard or small yard or something in between

Breanna: yep

Jacob: you're goanna know what to do after listening to this deep dive. We're talking about two main types of mowers.

Breanna: okay

Jacob: flail mowers and rotary mowers. So first off let's talk about the flail mower. They talk about it being good for rough terrain in the marketing materials

Breanna: yeah

Jacob: what does it really mean?

Breanna: well rough terrain basically means anything that's not like a perfectly manicured lawn

Jacob: okay

Breanna: so if you got like you know a field that's got some bumps in it yeah, you've got some dips maybe a little bit of a slope maybe a little bit overgrown. That's where a flail mower is really goanna excel now

Jacob: how is a flail mower different from say like a brush hog

Breanna: So a flail mower and a brush hog are similar in that they're both designed for cutting through tough vegetation. But a flail mower uses these little hammer blades

Jacob: okay

Breanna: that are attached to a spinning drum

Jacob: I see

Breanna: And as that drum rotates those blades just pulverize anything in their path

Jacob: this is like a more refined brute force

Breanna: Exactly it's kind of like a controlled chaos

Jacob: okay

Breanna: it can handle things like thick grass weeds even saplings sometimes but it gives you a finer cut than you would get with a brush hog. And it also does a really good job of mulching the clippings

Jacob: oh it was interesting they talk about this mulching action

Breanna: yeah

Jacob: what is that all about

Breanna: so mulching basically means that the mower chops up the clippings into really fine pieces and those pieces then decompose really quickly adding nutrients back into your soil

Jacob: this is like built in composting

Breanna: exactly it's a great way to kind of naturally fertilize your lawn

Jacob: I like that now. I'm looking at this picture of the flail mower here

Breanna: yeah and it's got this thing called hydraulic side shifting

Jacob: yes it looks like an extendable arm

Breanna: so hydraulic side shifting is a really cool feature that allows you to basically move the mowing deck side to side without having to move the tractor itself.

Jacob: So how does that help me?

Breanna: it lets you get really close to obstacles

Jacob: okay

Breanna: like fences, walls

Jacob: yeah

Breanna: trees even those awkward corners that we all have in our yards

Jacob: yeah

Breanna: without having to worry about dinging up your equipment

Jacob: so is this feature more useful for like a homeowner or like a professional landscaper

Breanna: you know it's really helpful for both

Jacob: okay

Breanna: as a homeowner, it makes those tedious edging tasks so much easier

Jacob: yeah I can see that

Breanna: you know you don't have to go back and do a bunch of trimming

Jacob: right

Breanna: for a landscaper it's all about efficiency

Jacob: okay

Breanna: you can mow more properties in less time because you don't have to spend as much time maneuvering around obstacles

Jacob: makes sense now the flail mowers come in these different sizes

Jacob: they give 48, 60, 72 inches

Breanna: yep

Jacob: how do I know which one's right for me

Breanna: the size you need really depends on the size of your property and the type of vegetation you're dealing with

Jacob: okay

Breanna: if you've got a smaller property. You know maybe an acre or less and you're mainly dealing with grass and weeds. The 48 inch models probably gonna be plenty.

Jacob: okay

Breanna: if you've got a larger property, several acres or you're dealing with thicker tougher stuff like really tall weeds or small saplings. Then you might want to step up to the 60 or even the 72 inch model

Jacob: so bigger property bigger mower

Breanna: pretty much

Jacob: are those move on to rotary mowers

Breanna: okay

Jacob: these are kind of the classic mowers that everyone thinks of yeah. They're known for clearing tough overgrowth maintaining large areas

Breanna: that's right

Jacob: and they always advertise those clean precise cuts

Breanna: yep

Jacob: are they really more about power and precision

Breanna: yeah I would say so

Jacob: okay

Breanna: so unlike a flail mower which uses those little hammer blades

Jacob: right

Breanna: a rotary mower uses a single heavy duty blade

Jacob: okay

Breanna: that spins horizontally underneath the deck

Jacob: I see

Breanna: and that design gives it a lot of power, it can really slice through thick grass and weeds, and it can cover a lot of ground very quickly

Jacob: they're always talking about these clean precise cuts. Is that just about making my lawn look pretty or is there a practical benefit to that

Breanna: it's actually both

Jacob: okay a clean cut is healthier for your grass

Jacob: really

Breanna: yeah think about it like a cut on your skin, a jagged tear is more likely to get infected than a clean cut

Jacob: that makes sense

Breanna: Same thing with your lawn. A clean cut will heal faster and it's less susceptible to diseases.

Jacob: wow so it's not just about aesthetics, it's about the health of the lawn

Breanna: exactly. And it's especially important for things like sports fields golf courses where you really need that smooth even surface

Jacob: interesting

Breanna: and rotary mowers come in 60 and 72 inch widths. They do just like the flail mowers.

Jacob: so how do I choose between a rotary mower and a flail mower

Breanna: so if speed and efficiency are your top priorities

Jacob: okay

Breanna: And you really want that perfectly manicured look then rotary mowers probably the way to go. They're designed for maintaining large areas.

Jacob: okay

Breanna: giving you that golf course finish

Jacob: so flail mowers for those tougher uneven areas yeah and rotary mowers for speed and precision on those larger properties

Breanna: exactly

Jacob: it sounds like TMG Industrial really does have a mower for everyone

Breanna: I think they've got all the bases covered

Jacob: So the key takeaway here is know your needs, know your challenges

Breanna: right

Jacob: and match the mower to the task absolutely, you get the best results that way

Breanna: and your yard will thank you for it

Jacob: so there you have it flail mowers, rotary mowers. But you know what is missing

Breanna: what's that

Jacob: I think there should be a hybrid.

Breanna: A hybrid yeah that's an interesting thought

Jacob: Imagine a mower that could do it all handle the rough stuff in the big areas

Breanna: yeah

Jacob: and give you that beautiful clean cut

Breanna: Maybe some day. I mean technology is always advancing you never know

Jacob: all right. Thanks for joining us for another deep dive and happy mowing!


And that’s a wrap for today’s deep dive! Whether you're tackling rugged, uneven terrain with a flail mower or aiming for that crisp, clean cut with a rotary mower, TMG Industrial has the right tool for the job. The key takeaway is simple: understand your property’s needs, and match the mower to the task for the best results. Thanks for tuning in, and we’ll catch you next time with more expert insights!

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