Description
The Farm-Maxx FDM-165 Drum Mower is a premium 66-inch manual fold hay mower designed for compact and mid-size tractors. Trusted by small farms and professional hay producers alike, this twin-drum mower delivers fast, clean cutting and efficient forage spreading to speed up drying time. Rugged construction and low maintenance requirements make it ideal for consistent hay harvesting season after season.
Assembly Required: Watch Assembly Video
- 66-inch cutting width (5’5” swath)
- Manual fold frame for easy transport and storage, no hydraulics needed
- Twin drums with 3 hardened steel blades each for clean, even cuts
- Runs efficiently on just 28 PTO horsepower
- Category 1 & 2, 3-point hitch compatible
- Adjustable cutting height from 1 1/4" to 1 5/8"
- Durable V-belt drive system minimizes maintenance
- Reinforced steel construction for rough ground and frequent use
- Cutting Width: 66 inches
- Minimum PTO HP Required: 28 HP
- PTO Speed: 540 RPM
- Blades per Drum: 3 (6 total)
- Replacement Blades Part #: 82501-010-454
- V-Belt Set Part #: 82501-020-452 (4 belts)
- Hitch Compatibility: Category 1 & 2, 3-point hitch
- Assembly: Some assembly required
- Manufacturer: Kowalski®
- Delivers fast, even cutting and conditioning for quicker hay drying
- Low power needs make it perfect for compact and mid-size tractors
- Manual fold system offers easy transport and storage without complexity
- Heavy-duty build reduces wear and extends machine life
- Minimal maintenance thanks to fewer moving parts and V-belt drive
Q: What size tractor do I need to operate the FDM-165?
A: A tractor with at least 28 PTO horsepower is recommended, compatible with Category 1 or 2 3-point hitch systems.
Q: How wide is the cutting swath?
A: The mower cuts a 66-inch wide swath, covering a wide area quickly.
Q: Is it compatible with both Cat 1 and Cat 2 hitches?
A: Yes, it works with both hitch categories for versatility.
Q: How many blades come with the mower and can I get replacements?
A: It includes 6 blades total (3 per drum). Replacement blades are available under part number 82501-010-454.
Q: Why is the FDM-165 considered low maintenance?
A: The mower uses a simple V-belt drive system and has fewer moving parts, reducing wear and service needs.
Reviews
9 Reviews
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drum cutter
Great machine. Very quiet and leaves good cut. Customer service was great.
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Dm 165
Mower arrived with all parts , assembly was fairly easy , haven't had a chance to actually cut hay with it but did make a loop around the pasture with it , seems to be just as described , Mat was great to deal with and answered all questions before and after purchase very quickly,
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Heavy, durable mower
Recently switched from a old sickle bar to this drum mower. Its a great machine, clean cut and durable. Assembly is not a one man job. Good customer service. Thank you
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FDM165
very good mower
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Drum Mower
This drum mower works awesome. The delivery was fast and went smooth. Thank you so much!
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Clean cut! Good mower.
Great mower. It leaves a clean high quality swath. Great customer service. Thank you
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Excellent Mower! Shipping was fast
We just got our new drum mower 2 days after placing our order! Excellent customer service. For the price, there is not a better option for mowing. Switched from a sickle and save a ton! We are very pleased with the Fdm-165. Thank you so much for all your help
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Farm-Maxx Drum Mower
We are very happy with our 165 drum mower. By far the best mower we've owned. The best price on the internet.
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Farm-Maxx Drum Mower
Great machine! Matt was very informative and helpful. The shipping process was fast and easy.
