sickle bar mower

I took my new old NH 450 out for a spin today and the belt broke. I'm pretty sure the part should be readily available but how to replace it doesn't look intuitive. Has anyone replace a belt on the 450? Any tips on how it's done would be most appreciated. Thanks! Chris K.

howdy.. I'm interested in the farm king sicklebar mowers....does anyone on here own the duel action mower ? thinking of getting a 9 footer for my little TN60A thanks. peabody

Good day all! I recently purchased a New Idea Model 251 Sickle mower in working condition. This one is a trail behind with 2 wheels, PTO powered of course. Upon giving it a try (I have NEVER operated one before), I noticed that with the raise/lower mechanism, the sickle comes up nicely to...

I want to use my B2320 to mow a couple of feet over the bank (straight out, not down the bank) to cut back briars and other fast growing brush that can hang over my mowing area and make seeing the edge difficult. I only need a couple of feet - anything longer and I'll be mowing from the road and...

I'm looking at buying a older sickle mower to use around some pond banks and slopes on some property we just bought. Looking at john deere 350, Massey ferguson 41 , and new holland 451 style of cutters, I want one I can add hydraulic lift to the cutter bar if I don't find one already set up that...

Hi, Anyone have luck finding/using a sickle bar mower with the Beaver? I have a Case 10 3PT PTO mower that's just too big for my little guy. Thanks Dani

where do you get parts for 1941 idea sickle mower model 30a ?

I'm in eastern Washington. I have a 30 in BCS sickle bar for sale. What's a fair price? Thanks!

Can anyone tell me if the 9 and 7 foot bars on the 350 are interchangeable. Thanks Merwin

Getting down to the last few details to get my MF 31 sickle mower rebuilt. If you ignore all the problems, it's in real nice condition! My hinge bushing is no good, and the only replacement I can find is $80 on eBay. The bigger hinge bearing uses a split journal bearing, like on a connecting...

Bought this sickle some months back, trying to put it to use, and running into an install problem. The mechanism that raises and lowers the blade is an attachment to the sickle, that attaches to the top link on the tractor. I had multiple holes on the tractor and put in the lowest one, and left...

Had a rear plate break along the bearning shaft. Replace (basically a rebuild) all bearing and broken or worn parts. Hand cranked to check for any clearance problems and had none at the time. When I hooked up to the tractor and got it up to operating speed I noticed a knocking sound and found...

I purchased an old Massey Ferguson 31 sickle mower. I did some cleaning, adjusting, and lubricating on it and took it out for a test run. After 2 or 3 rounds I noticed some smoke coming out of the gearbox cover. Something was hot enough to cook the grease! Back at the shop I disconnected the...

I need a crank and sheave for this Massey Ferguson MF 31 sickle mower. The crank is no longer available, looking for used parts. I have the AGCO partsbooks, the crank (part#24) is red, = NLA. I'm pretty sure the fwd crank bearing zerk was never discovered thus never got greased, then the...

I did not have much luck with the search feature, can you tell me about the quality, efficiency, of the Bush Hog PT5 sickle bar mower. I have quite a bit of road bank and ditch line that I currently hand clear with commercial grade string trimmers. Getting a little too old and lazy, I guess. prs

I have two sickle mowers, a New Idea (NI) 30 that had sometime in its past been modified from pulled to 3-point, and a Massey Ferguson (MF) 31. I used the NI until the cast connection between the Pittman and the cutter bar broke, then bought the MF 31 to replace it. I was not experienced enough...

I'm looking to sell dad's IH 200 Sickle bar mower. It is in like new condition but have new idea how much to list for since there are very few if any mowers with all the guarding still in place. It was purchased in new the 1970's. Dad used it one season to mow 20 acres. Always stored in the...

Hello Can anybody give me information about a Ford 515 3 point sickle bar mower. Are these able to mow at angle's or only flat? What would one of these be worth?

Found a 1978 New Holland 451 w/ two tooth bars for $1000. Based on pictures seems to be in OK shape (other than some fairly significant rust on the bars & cutters). Is this a decent price? I see newer ones for allot more than $1000 (which is the upper limit on what I want to spend). What...

Hi, I picked up this sickle bar mower a while back.. It didn't run. The carburetor was all gummed up & rusty. I found a good deal on a new Chinese copy of a Honda 6.5 hp engine. I put the engine on yesterday, and ran it for about 5 minutes. it runs good, and works like it should. Can somebody...

I'm looking to buy a sickle mower to use on my Kubota M6800. There are a couple advertised in my area. One is a Ford 515 for $450 and the other is a NH 461 for $1200. The NH looks much newer just looking at the pictures. Both claim they were used last year to cut. The guy who is selling the...

Hi. Does anyone know there is a sickle bar mower attachment for the JD 2305. Thanks.

I am interested in buying a used sickle bar mower for the 1997 BCS 850 I just got. I've been checking Craigslist but no luck so far. Anybody got one for sale? Any recommendations - oil bath versus grease zerk? Single versus double? I'm planning on mowing under my high tensile fence a...

I am in need of the pto shaft that goes from the tractor to the second shaft on the sickle. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

I'm picking up a used NH 450 sickle bar mower in a week or so. I looked it over and it looks pretty good but I'm not all that familiar with this mower. Any tips on what to look for before I do the deed?

I'm picking up a NH 450 sickle bar mower ...price $1200. It looks to be in pretty good shape. How'd I do?

Does anyone have experience hanging a 7' sickle mower off the back (and side) of a Kubota BX24? The MF31 has a heavy cast iron wobble box hanging out there. I would test it but the mower is a bucket case at the moment. The MF 31 cutter bar starts cutting 2 feet out from the tire edge, and the...

Got this sickle bar mower today. Seller said "its the leading cause of 3-legged dogs". I can see that. or :loser: This one is safe for dogs (for now) because the main drive pulley shaft is broken off the wobbler crank. Does anybody know whats the proper searchable name of this part? I will...

Can I safely handle a JD 350 with 7' blade on my 3320? I would use it to mow some difficult to reach areas around my driveway etc. Found a used one on CL that I am considering. Any experience would be helpful. Thank You!

I found what appears to be a good used 9 foot IH 1300 sickle mower. I think it is overpriced as it is missing the end grass guard assembly and rear safety shield for the drive belt. They are asking $1750 It appears to be a mid model production with a serial number 312XX series. Grass guards are...

I have just got into the sickle mower business paid too much you tell me ? 200.00 for a looks like no. 9 John Deere without the drive pto shaft anyone have one or can I make one it going on 285 Massey Ferguson . I did get a box of new blades but the guards look like some of them will need...

On a three point hitch sickle mower, how is the sickle bar raise and lowered? I don't see a hydraulic cylinders on pictures I have looked at.

Ok folks in my quest to find a good used sickle mower I have run across numerous brands. I then started looking at parts availability in my area. For the NH 451 it痴 a piece of cake. I found the same for the John Deere as wall as Case IH. Frontier is also available through JD. However the off...

Well....just made a deal on a used Kubota M7040....NOW attachments. And I'm not going to get in a hurry on this do to $$$$ and winter coming on. Over this winter I'll be searching for a buy on the right sickle mower. I've got multiple pond banks I want to mow....one of many reasons I...

I am looking to get a new or used sickle bar mower and rake for small hay production. The guy I currently use for my 3 acres has an old 6ft IH brand, but it wont fit my Bobcat CT235 due to the PTO adapter being different. He is getting out of the small acreage cutting, but if I cut and rake he...

I purchased a Ford 501 sickle mower. I was lucky enough to find a parts one as well that somebody gave me for free. So, I have been cobbling them together to make a good, working mower. I feel like I am at that point now but when I went to attach the PTO shaft, I found that it will not...

I rebuilt a # 22 or 24 int sickle mower. It works great and cuts faster than a kauhn mower I have. Except I get a lot of build up of grass at the last section on the outer toe. I am almost to the conclusion that my sickle bar is to short by 1 section. On my kauhn mower there is a section that...

I think it is a Massey Ferguson mower but don't know the model number and I need some parts. Anyone know what this might be or where I might find the model number stamped on it? Thanks,

I'm quite frustrated to find so little information on these devices ..other than an Owners Manual and parts list there seems to be nothing available on line about special tools or detailed service information that would normally be readily available to dealers and owners. I have a Befco BSB...

Bicyclist nearly loses leg in freak accident | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram Not a freak accident IMO, careless load securing. Last night coming home from the grocery store past dark, I was dodging bales of hay that fell off a trailer. Double check those loads!

I'm looking for a sickle bar for my BX2670... I am wanting one that will cut at about a 45 degree angle, so I guess it has to be driven by a belt?... Is there a good place to look for one or to attempt to purchase one?... Brand names?... Do they run off of the rear or mid PTO...

So I just bought an old Massey Fergusson sickle mower. 25 acres needs to be cut and maintained. I need some help identifying the model. It is a 7'er, pull type, pitman arm mower. The 3ph pitman was model 32 I believe. I have a manual for that. I can't find mention of a pull type though. I...

My dad bought this old Massey Dyna Balance 7' sickle mower. The tag is torn off, so we can't identify what model it is. Any help would be appreciated!

I am in dire need of parts for the above mower, I was able to fix some but one part I dont' know if fixing is possible. It's the shoe support (part No: 36912) It will be #41 in the attached picture. Mine is bent and I don't know if I will get the original back straight again. I will be happy...

Here's a video I made of some progress of cutting down a massive jungle of Johnson grass. A special thanks to Earthtools for the parts to get this old 715 going again. This is where the sickle bar mower excels for anyone who has ever wondered what kinds of jobs it could tackle. The only...

I know a lot of you aren't big fans of the sickle bar mower but right now it's all I have and I'm trying to make the best of it. I cut probably 30 acres with it so far....mostly timothy but there's some weeds and some fescue and a variety of smaller trees and shrubs, particularly nearer the...

I have a 1950 Ford 8N. I want to purchase a sickle bar mower for it. I found an International 7 ft. sickle bar mower. Will that fit and will the tractor be able to run it?

Looking at buying one for trimming around the pond and property edges. Anyone have info on this model.... years available and if the wobble system was a good working system ?

Have a broken bellcrank piece. We broke the rod that thread into the main arm. Would like to buy a new piece. We lost the threaded rod, if we had dimension, we would try to machine one.

Anyone ID this sickle mower Listed as a massey ferguson and in good operating condition. I have been looking for a decent sickle off and on for awhile. Just cannot justify spending 1000-2000 for a used one. About the only thing I care about is that parts are still available and it is NOT a...

My friend had one of these for the longest time in his garage, kept telling me he was gonna scrap it, I eventually convinced him to give it to me. The engine was a Briggs but the whole carb and gas tank assembly were totally destroyed, it was cost ineffective to fix, I could never get all the...

i have a kubota l3800 hst i grew up in the city, this is the first tractor i have owned, luckily i have a neighbor who taught me the ropes i recently picked up an old sickle bar mower from my internet research its an a-21 international sickle bar mower we are adapting it to fit my 3 point hitch...

I'm finding the brush mower (30' brush hog) is having troubles in waist high grass. Will I have better luck trying the sickle mower attachment? Scotty

I have a new idea sickle bar mower number 254 I have never been around or ran a sickle mower what is the best way to get out old rivets and put new rivets in?

Trying to rebuild the wobble box on grandmas old wheelhorse. Its a SMS-425 mower. I need some internals of the wobble box. Having a hard time finding parts. I found some exploded diagrams of it on toro's website, but the PN's are 4-digit and googling turns up nothing. Any good sources for parts??

Hi all, total newbie here. I'm first-time using a Dearborn 14 15 sickle mower on a Ford 640, just trying to mow a pasture. The far end of the mower seems too low and keeps sticking, and that trips the release (which I figure is a safety feature?). There's no swath board, but from what I can read...

Are there any sources any one knows of for a #240893 6' Cutter Bar. I have looked on Ebay and found one very rusty one with old rusty blades. MIne had been welded in the past and it broke and I would like to just replace the bar.

Have 1 1/2 acres of rough grass land on a 30o slope, needs to be cut once a year to prevent tree saplings from growing. I leave the cut grass on the ground as food for subsequent generations of grass growth. Currently I use an old Troy bilt sickle bar mower tractor but it bends over as much of...

I have a chance to buy an old used 3pt sickle mower that fits an 8N. My brother found it and was telling me about it. I don't know anything about a sickle mower. I have not seen it, it is 45 minutes from here and my brother said it was heavy. I was wondering if it was worth having one? I can get...

This is my first time posting in the two wheeled tractors section. so here goes. About two months ago I bought a Jari Monarch 44" cut sickle mower with dual wheels at a farm auction. I never had to time to mess with it till this weekend But I did get it running good after a extensive fuel...

I recently purchased a BCS 853 and have been using a duplex sickle bar to cut some over-grown fields. In the process, I've broken one of the teeth. I spoke with my dealer and he said the best way to replace is to grind off the heads of the rivets that held it and punch the center through to...

I have about 50 acres of hayfield that I want to keep cut. Last year I bought a Massey Ferguson Dynabalance 41 with a 7' cutting bar. Everything was in working order. Yesterday, for the first time, I attached the mower to the tractor and took it out for a field trial. Besides a few test drives...

Trying to figure out my new sickle mower. My old 350 Deere the hay would always fall backwards no matter how it was adjusted.. This Sitrex double action seems to be a little more finicky about this. Are you suppose to angle your bar upwards towards the sky to get it to fall backwards? thanks in...

I have a john deere 350 9' sickle mower and I put a new belt on it. The is loose and I need to know how to ajust it. Also the spring that levels the blade when the blade is down it will not lay flat on the graund the end is up about 4" how can this be ajusted down ? Any help would be...

Just picked up a 6' sickle mower. I believe it is an Oliver. All castings have numbers starting wit a "Z". The gear box (chain case?) housing is marked Z-340. It has a single tail wheel. Model # would helpful, age/year would be cool too. Any ideas?

I have a Massey Ferguson model 238 sickle bar mower. can anyone tell me how many degrees up and down from flat out that I could operate this mower without causing damage to it. will be trimming the edges of ponds, and would like to trim vines hanging down from trees and light brush that is...

I have the opportunity to pickup a decent MF model 41 sickle bar mower for a decent price. However, what info I have found to read about this mower talks about the different rear wheel spacing adjustments, with a minimum of around 52". My 2310's total rear wheel spacing (outside to outside) is...

I found an old Ferguson sickle mower in the back pasture. It has two ID plates on it but all I can get out of them is the word Ferguson. Its a three-point sickle. However, I cannot figure out what the bar does that sticks out in front of the mower, and what the two attached chains are. By the...

I have a MF 31 sickle mower and the bearing behind the pulley on the wobble box is shot. I may have access to a parts mower with a good wobble box. How hard is it to change out the wobble box versus changing the bearing if the bearing is even available? I haven't had a chance to look at it...

Can someone tell me what the adjustment on a # 24 int. Mower should look like at the guard in relation to the section?

any body out there know what a new kuhn FA392 sickle bar mower is worth. also what size cutting bar comes with a 392? would like to know

Any information on the above model anyone could provide is appreciated. The sickle is being sold near me and from the pics it looks decent. Would I be able to use this on a Mahindra 3215? I have a small 10 acre hay field I will be cutting with it. Thank you for any and all replies.

Good Morning, I purchased this 5' sickle bar for $250.00 but have no idea what brand it is. The plate on the belly of it is a home made add on, but the rest seems pretty much original. It works great, just looking for a brand name in case I need to get parts. Thank you in advance, Scott

I am rebuilding a # 24 int. mower started on the sickle bar. Found the pitman strap was broke. I looked at the other one I have and found it had been broke too. Must be a weak point. My question is when I started to put the sections back I found there are thick ones and thin ones. Does the thin...

I have been wanting a sickle bar mower for a few years and found one - a NH 455. Got it for $300. It has not been used for at least 20 years and the sickle is rusted bad and stuck maybe due to corrosion. It also has a busted lift spring and cable and needs a little paint. Otherwise...

Last winter I used my new sickle to cut the growth around my ponds. Worked great. Cut everything it came up against. This week I went out to do it again, but this time the results were awful. Clippings would pile up on top of the sickle bar so high and thick that it would push over the oncoming...

I posted some pics of an international mower in the attachments part of the forums. Would you PLEASE go there and look at them and let me know your thoughts on what model it is. I have a real hard time posting pics so please go to the attachment thread and have a look.

Can someone help me find out what model an international sickle mower is? Having a hard time with this.

Does any one know if JD ever made a sickle mower that works on side hills?

Well decided on a very little used one. Made in Italy by Sitrex. This morning I thought I would give her a test drive. Took her over to the timothy field and it was still very WET and perfect conditions for plugging up a sickle mower. Even when this field is dry it is so thick it would...

Smoked my old MF sickle mower. 7 ft bar 3 pt hitch belt driven - not sure of model. Is there much to replacing the bearings. Hay season getting close. Is it worth messing with? Are parts available? It was smoking bad where the balancing weights are and things are pretty sloppy in there. I...

Have a chance to buy either of the above. The NH450 being a bit more expensive, but not much. The Massey Ferguson is three-point mount, belt driven, cast head, so that makes me think it a 238. They look about the same to my untrained eye. Is one greatly preferable to the other? Are spare...

I'm looking to find a Sickle mower for my '52 Farmall Super C with 3 pt hitch. Most of the mowers I find say that you need 30hp min. Does anyone have a recommendation ? Tommy-

I recently bought a used sickle/cutter bar mower. I ran it for a while today on my BCS tractor. (I believe it is a 715). The results were only so-so, so I wanted some advice. What I saw was that not all grass was cut. Some was just pushed down. Also, a lot of grass got trapped between the...

I have a DT 190 Sickle Bar Mower and can't find parts. Does this mower enterchange with any other mowers, like Gribaldi & Salvia.Maybe pictures will help.

I just bought a model 30 (tag intact) sickle bar mower. Its in great shape but would like to know pros and cons and what to look out for. Must not have been too many made because there's not any info out there. I've got a parts book inroute, but could additional info. Thanks for any and all info.

Here is a video I just made of a Rossi sickle mower on my BX25, mowing around ponds and cutting cedar saplings on a steep hill. It was my first use of this thing so I'm slow and still getting used to it. It does an excellent job around the ponds, better than anything else I've tried, by far. I...

I picked up some old MF haying gear, and part of it is this MF42 sickle bar mower(or finger mower as they call them down here in Australia). I cant find much info on this model - I managed to get a manual for an MF32 which is similar but not quite the same. These style of mowers appear to be...

need picture of a 2 pt sickle mower:confused2:

Was wondering if anyone knows who might have parts and info about these neat little mowers.Seriously thing about mounting the one we have on our 855 JD.We have river property that could use a good haircut.Used this mower near 20 yrs ago hooked up on a 400 JD leaves a nice looking job.

OK, new to tractors here, and have a very basic understanding of hydraulics, and none when it comes to the way it's used in the BX25. I'm thinking of buying an Enorossi BFT135 5'ft sickle mower from my dealer. The BFT135 that he has in stock (rare find!) does not have the hydraulic bar lift but...

Hello all. I really enjoy this forum. Has anybody put an older model sickle mower on a JD 2210 or 2305? What are my limitations, HP, weight, width? I am contemplating buying one but don't want to waste the money. I used to run a No 3 on a JD G growing up but that is a significantly larger...

I have been reading and learning from this sight for years. I just finished this build and thought it may help other members who may be thinking of building the same thing. I have about $ 350.00 in it and more time than I care to think about. I built it for some property I own that has a 1 ac...

Just picked up this mower for my farm and want some help in identifying so I can get a manual and some extra parts...anyone with a idea?

I have a Massey Ferguson rear dynabalance sickle bar mower model 41. How do you adjust the bar to cut on a bank below plane? I have read that it will cut to a 70 degree angle below plane. I have not figured out yet how to adjust the bar. Also has anyone found a place to order parts for this...

I saw a hydraulic sickle bar on the internet made in Canada, it was a Samuari. It mounted vertically to the front end loader, and trimmed small tree limbs, etc. Has anyone had experience with these? Is this the only brand made? How expensive are they, the website didn't say? Thanks for the...

In the past I've seen a few people ask questions about their sickle bar mowers and today I came across this manual. Even though it is printed by IH, the information in it should be applicable to many other brands of mowers as well. GSS-1053 Mower Cutter Bars - All Models

Greetings Can anyone tell me what model of International Harvester mower sickle would use a wobbler? I have one and would like to get the right model for it. I have 5 acres with fields that need to be mowed. Thanks for any information. Jonno

I would like to mow hay at a height of 4 inches. Is there a sickle mower sold that allows height adjustment rather than just sliding on the ground and cutting the hay really short? Boerherder

Hey, Farmall folks, My mechanic is looking for a particular sickle bar. He is a great mechanic, but not so good on the computer (though he's learning), so I told him I'd do some research. What he is looking for is a mid-mount sickle bar for a 140. Doesn't have to be a Farmall sickle bar...

I have a 40" sickle bar mower on a BCS 725. The grass, weeds, what ever I'm cutting seems to pile up on the bar instead of flowing over the bar. I can't imagine how you could cut hay, so I have to assume I'm doing something wrong. Blades are sharp, seems to be cutting fine. Throttle is fairly...

Found a New Idea model 256 sickle bar mower at a very good price. Anyone know where parts can be gotten for this?

I purchased a JD 350 mower for a small patch of hay next year. I will be using a ID 955 utility tractor with it. In the operators manual it shows a triangle shaped adaptor plate bolting to the drawbar to offset the mounting of the pickup clevis. 855 & 955 models only. Part number is E62199. NLS...

What type of wood for the hitch on a horse drawn mower would you all recommend. I was thinking of using Birch, Maple or Oak as these are available around here. Hickory or Ash would be ideal but are hard to get up here. Any input/ recommendations.

How do I prevent the "elbow" from dragging when the blade is secured in upright position? I'm planning to seel it and am hoping to avoid investing in a manual.

Does anyone know what/how to adjust the mower so that the "elbow" doesn't drag when the blade is vertical?

I have an older McCormick Deering probably early 50 or late 40s. The thing mechanically operates ok. Problem is the bar is not cutting. I have replace the guards and sharpen the sickle but grass/alfalfa doesn't seem to cut clean. It also want to hang up on the bar. I am thinking it may be...

Hi Folks, I'm just new here. I acquired an older IH sickle bar mower and could only find this number on the casting. 451491 R or 451491 RM It is hard to see in the sun and not real clear in my pix. Anyone help me with this info as I want to restore the old girl and keep her in shape. I've...

I am in the process of making a vertical sickle cutter attachment for my tractor by using a modified transmission and a 42" bar from a Gravely walk-behind tractor. This bar will be mounted in front of the loader arms and driven by a hydraulic motor. Since I recently modified the tractor with a...

I am in the process of making a vertical sickle cutter attachment for my tractor. I am using a modified transmission and a 42" bar from a Gravely walk-behind tractor. This bar will be mounted in front of the loader arms and driven by a hydraulic motor. Since I recently modified the tractor with...

"IF" a guy wanted a Sickle Bar Cutter, is there a rule of thumb one might wish to employ sizing it? Maybe something like 1 Foot of Sickle Bar length for every 5HP etc???????

Hi, I found a MF model 30 sickle bar mower in good-excellent condition. Does anyone have any experience with this? Can you venture a guess on a price? TIA

I just purchased an older Superior Sickle Bar mower at an auction and i'm trying to figure out how old it is and what model. It has been stored inside and in very good shape. It has a white outside cover on the belt and pully housing with red lettering that says Superior. Very little rust...

[RIGHT]I am interested in replacing some cutter sections on a BCS sickle bar mower. I purchased a Hershel Adams rivet tool and the correct rivets and cutter sections. I would like to replace the cutters without removing the sickle bar. My question is; How well does the Hershel Adams rivet...

New member here. We have a 3-acre pond. I want to mow the most level and shallow edges of the pond--not the dam--with a sickle bar mower. This includes mowing the reeds, etc., that grow in the edge of the water. We have a Kubota L3800 tractor. I have done some research on the Internet and...

I have a Kubota with a bucket and digger. I bought an old ford 501 sickle bar. Is it possible to add a cylinder to lift the bar. How difficult and expensive? I modified the sickle bar to work on my Kabota.

I really didn't expect that this would be such a challange but it is. So, if anyond has any experience with the JD 350 sickle mower, please let me know. First, I have to change (reverse) the two bars that attach to the draw bar. They each sleeve over a 3/4 to 1 inch pin with two washers and a...

I recently became the owner of the mid-mounted, hydraulically powered mower shown in the attached pix. It was last mounted on a 1960s Case industrial backhoe/loader but the frame had been substantially modified so I am not sure that it came with the loader. I have never used a sickle mower and...

I'm really new to this whole farming thing and I'm having some "growing pains." I'm attempting to bale the alfalfa in the field out back of the farm, and my mower cuts great for a few feet and then it clogs up. I've tried adjusting the bar angle up and down, but it still clogs. I'm using an AC...

I know there is a machine to install revits in sickle bar blades. But can you do it by hand, if you just need a few

I would like to find a sickle bar mower for my 3010 Kubota. I'm guessing that a 5 to 6 ft sickle bar would be the right size based on HP at the pto. I have come across a few John Deere 350 sickle bars that are 7 ft and the suggested minimum hp is 30 or 35. I told the John Deere dealer that I...

:oI have to replace the 2nd and third tooth sections on my First Choice sickle bar. I have removed the blade bar and the tooth bar. The third tooth section will be easy - drill out the old rivets, replace the section and install a new section with new rivets. The second section is mounted in the...

Where can I buy a seal for a ford series 500 14-92 ? Won't hold grease, seal is wasted. Also does it requirem two bearings or one. Haven't taken apaart yet, want to replace any thing questionable. thanks

I read where someone wanted to shorten their sickle bar! And the answer was to just cut it off! Is that just that simple?

I am new to tractor ownership. But I read recently where someone was going shorten a 7' sickle to 4'! Is it really that simple? Just cutm it off!

Hi All New to the site and looking for sickle bar info. I am in the process of rebuilding a 30" and I was able to successfully disassemble. My big problem is how to reassemble it. I can see how to put the bottum end together, my problem in assembling the u-joint and the upper casting. Does any...

First off, I am new to this so please bare with me. I went to an auction the other day and bought a John Deere 350 sickle bar mower (7ft). I am trying to put some equipment together to cut and bale my hay. So, today I get it off of the trailer and hook it up to my JD 4005 tractor. Here's the...

Wow!...doing some searching there seems to be alot of manufacturers building these...who makes the best one? what brands are the ones to watch out for? anyone here own one or have experiance cutting hay with a double action type... good/bad with these?...I found a used Gaspardo on Craigslist...

Does anyone know if a Ford 501 sickle will fit on my 3510? I'm going to look at one on Sunday and being new to Sickle bars I'm really confused. Hope someone can help, Thanks Carol K

I've got a lot of creek bank to mow and can't safely get to it with a 4-foot Haban sickle or rotary cutter. Am thinking of getting something like a Ford 451 seven-foot sickle bar, but don't know if it's a good fit for my 2011 Kubota L3450 tractor. Anyone tried to match those two?

I just moved into my new place, While out exploring the back 40 I found a John Deere #5 sickle mower in a bush(bush was growing through/around the sickle Mower) A quick investigation found that all the parts are there and its not rotted out. I've been looking for a sickle mower for a while...

Hi Folks, I've had this sickle bar attachment kicking around for years now, it came with my '65 IH Cub Lo-Boy, but I doubt it is for the cub. The mounting arrangement looks like it's more for a garden tractor - maybe a Cub Cadet? The bar is about 4' long. Here are some pictures: The drive...

I recently purchased my first sickle bar mower. I have a problem adjusting the chain for the lift bar. The triangle piece that goes to the draw bar has a Cat II pin where my tractor has a Cat I size hole in the drawbar. The JD dealer said to use an I bolt instead of the triangle piece, is...

Hi fellows, does anyone own or have owned a Ferguson Model F-EO-20 sickle mower, I have ran across one that's in really good shape and was wanting to know if these were dependable mowers and if they will cut above & below horizontal position and to what degrees? Thanks for any help, Phillip

I just got a 9 ft sickle mower. Ive used a 7 ft for the last 2 years but its very old. The 9 ft is quite new its a case 1100.1989 is the year. Is there anything i should watchout for that might be different from my old 7 ft. I plan to do the ditches this year with it. Also for longterm storage...

Anyone ever used Van Sickle paint to paint a Kubota tractor? Local place near me sells it along with the hardener. Looks like pretty good paint and the reviews online seem pretty favorable. Any thoughts?

I'm having problems with my Ford 501 sickle bar - two problems. 1. I can't get it to cut very low. It doesn't cut the lower "undergrowth" grass very well - just pushes it down, resulting in a cut that is about 4 in high and a bit ragged. Is this normal? I'm used to seeing disc mower cuts, which...

I have an old Masey sickle bar mower that I would like to convert to a belt drive. My question is 1 is it worth trying and 2 how hard will it be?? Thanks in advance

I have a Troybilt walk behind sickle bar mower that runs and cuts great. I am thinking of selling but do not know what the value of these are. Can anyone help?

Does it lift at all or just ride along behind on the wheel.

I hay using on old school 7 ft sickle mower. Its a jd model 11 pull behind. Ive cut a lot of acres in my field which is nice and flat. Today i tried to cut along the road for some extra hay and broke the pitman arm. I suspect it was the somewhat steep embankment to the ditch. Two years ago it...

I have a John Deere no 5 sickle bar mower and for some reason it isn't lifting right at the end of the bar... was wondering what the issue could be????

HI, I am having difficulties identifying the sickle bar mower with wooden pitman. It is McMormick/International. I do not know what year, but I believe it is decades old. Please look at the attached pictures, there might be parts missing. Any info would help. Thanks

I have a 6ft massey furguson sickle bar mower its an old wooden arm pitman drive #32. I am new to farming and have some questions on if I am using it correctly. Every time I use it it breaks something or something comes loose and this usually happens at least several times in the course of...

I just acquired a IH 1000 sickle mower. After 1 hour of mowing it seems mostly functional but it certainly has seen some hard life. Any way to estimate the age of this implement? I can not find any kind of tag on it. How about determining what parts may be missing or modified? Is there a...

I found a John Deere 350 sickle bar mower with a 7' bar for sale locally. The seller wants $1500 obo. Is this a good sickle? I want something that can do extreme angles as I have this fantasy of using it to prune the brush along the side of my driveway. Is this size acceptable for my L39? ac

I was going to cut down some hay today and put the sickle bar on, it's a dual action and has the spring fingers that hold the bar down. While I was oiling it I noticed that one(middle on left) spring was shorter. ie end was about an 1" from where the pin hole. Then I noticed the middle one on...

Hi everyone, this is my first post on TBN. I've lurked around and got lots of useful info here before and decided I should finally sign up. So I'm about to get my second Ariens, another S-16, and it's coming with a 4 foot sickle mower. Has anyone used a set up like this before? Or have any...

I have the chance to buy a IH 1300 sickle mower, seller states new sickle and 2 extra, at $450 is this worth a 4 hr drive and are parts readily available? Thanks

Where can I find Kuhn FA 372 sickle bar?

I purchased a used Grillo 107d with a BCS 47" sickle bar on it on Sat. The machine supposedly had less than ten hours total on it. Brought it home and used it for about 5 hours and then another two today. Was working a steep hill using forward and reverse when the sickle bar just seized up on...

Anyone use a sickle bar on a DK-40 or similar Kioti model? Where might I find a good used one? Any particular brand loyalty? Would like to run a PTO driven one if possible. Don't really want to go with a mid-mount- too much hassle, I think- plus I've got a subframe mount hoe which might be a...

I have an old JD 350 Sickle I want to dismantle to ship overseas. I've got the blade bar off and have removed the 4 bolts that seem to be the all that holds it on. However, the bar won't rotate about the pin in the middle and I can't seem to get it to pop loose. It will "work" on the pin but it...

Bought a new idea 256, 3 pt sickle mower obviously well used, well today the bar broke where it attaches to main assembly, anybody know where I might find one? Also would other makes fit or are there universal ones? Thanks

Checked with a dealer this morning MSRP almost $9,400 on a new 451. I was expecting around $6,000. Ken Sweet

... will it work on my tractor? NH's website says it weighs ~628 lbs, so it seems like it would work ... ? Does it require rear remotes? (I have none) It's about an hour & a half away. Is it worth a 3-hr round-trip to look at? Used 9 ft New Holland 451 Sickle Bar Mower Thank ya'll.

items in Sweetfarmequipment store on eBay! Above is a link to some sickle bar mowers that we have ready to go. Ken Sweet

Hi, I am trying to help my neighbor find replacement rock guards for an older sickle bar mower. I can't find any part numbers on the unit. I've found several sites that sell the replacement rock guards but I'm not sure which ones to get. Any help identifying would be very appreciated. Attached...

I am looking for a 540 rpm pull type sickle mower for mowing steep fence line / ditches. I am in NE Iowa.

I'm in the middle of cutting hay and my sickle bar broke down. (Of course, I didn't expect it to happen any other time :) ) I'm not sure what it's called, but the long flat bar that the sections bolt to broke. It's not exactly something easy to weld but I tried anyway and it broke again. I tried...

Ok need some help here guys and gals, for those of you who have sickle mowers and specifically (new idea) for John Deere, could you please post some detailed pics of the mower hooked up to the tractor?? I'm having all kinds of. Issues figuring this thing out??? Thanks so much

Does anyone have this unit? Any major complaints? Also where could I possibly find a manual for this thing? Thanks

I have a 501 sickle mower. Already used it this year to cut three acres of coastal hay. Sometime during the process i broke one of the blades. Never fixed one so started to read the forums. I was able to figure out how to get blade out. Pretty easy. Ground down the rivets and was able to get the...

I came across this pull behind,PTO driven mower. It is in good condition. Seems to work good but I would like to Identify it for parts issues. It was painted red. I have found an Oliver that looks just like it but is green of course. Thanks for any help!

I've searched the forums, I've done some homework, now I'm looking for some more opinions on a specific setup. I'm looking to mow some steep embankments with a B7500 and a sickle mower. It seems to me that a belt drive is the only way for me to go since I want to mow below vertical. I also...

I am looking for a part#43868 (lock washer, Latch Overload) for a New Holland Sickle Bar Mower, Model 44. Can anyone give me information where I might find this part? Thanks

I found the model or part number of the rock guard MC2041 and it comes back to a few different models, the pit-man number is 5M 0-337 , there is some green remnants paint with red over it all except the pto pulley and pit-man- very clearly green. here is his original posting : Any help for...

I have read others but did not want to hijack them with my questions. I am looking to put up hay on about 80 acres alfalfa with some grass mix. I will be getting a 9ft pull behind sickle mower. I am looking for a rake that will sweep all of the alfalfa into a windrow/swath. Also a rake where I...

Does anybody make one to fit our tractors?

Howdy, My JD only has about 25 HP is that enough to operate a small sickle mower. Thanks

I need the parts that connect the pittman stick to the sickle bar

I just bought a sickle bar 7' and didn't notice the bar was cracked..I have looked all over for a replacement bar with no luck. The mower is a JD 350 thats all I know, the serial number plate is missing.can someone help me locate a new bar thanks..

Will this mower fit a compact tractor like a John Deere 870 with cat one 3 pt hitch? Thanks!

I'm looking for retainer bearing part #1766664 for a troy bilt sickle mower model #3406401 and I was wanting to know if u had them thanks

Looking to do my own hay next year and just picked up this Ford 501 7ft sickle bar for $75 - pretty good deal in my area. The seller said it he used it last year and it worked well. Looks like it needs a couple of teeth, but otherwise in decent shape. Got it home and unloaded and can't seem to...

I got a old Massey - Harris sickle mower from my neighbor today. I have been looking for some information on it on the internet but have found nothing. The model is a No.23. It has a 6 foot sickle on it. Any info on this mower or similar mowers would be appreciated.

I have rigged a hydro cylinder to my Oliver SMower to raise and lower the bar. It was a learning experience, to say the least. The first setup to hold the cylinder end was done with 3/8' x 1.5", braced; needless to say, the first test, bent that all to H. The second try is 6x20x3/4" (in a...

I am trying to find rock guards for my 350 with snap in ledger plates. Deere keeps sending guards with the riveted style plates. These are two completely different parts. Anyone had a problem like this or a good suggestion. Thanks

A pair of these came up for sale locally. One is in decent shape (according to the ad) and the other is "for parts". Is this a good setup? Will it cut depression and close to vertical? ac

i need info on my big-6 mb1475 McCormick deering sickle bar mower

I am looking for the take off end of the pitman stick on a Case #10 3 point sickle bar mower. It is the piece that holds the 2 bearings and a grease cap and has 2 extensions welded to it with 4 bolt holes that attach to the pitman wood. Phone Toll Free 1-866-528-3323 or email sweet@scrtc.com...

I have a model 9 JD mower and would like to mount it on my 4110 Mahindra, the only lift arm mounts I have are for an 8N Ford which is what my uncle and dad used it on. Anyone have an idea of the correct mounts to use? I have looked in a #9 manual and there are a number listed, or has someone...

A guy down the road from me gave me a 450 sickle mower. On the back of the drive pulley, instead of having the standard belt guard, it has a drum with a 6 spline shaft for running another implement. Anyone know what kind of attachment is supposed to be used? I can't find any info and no one I've...

I have an out-of-state friend with an early Kubota B6000 4WD 2 cylinder diesel compact tractor. He has a hydraulic sicklebar mower attachment that has never been mounted or used and is willing to give it to me if I can use it on my B7200 Kubota 4WD 3 cylinder diesel compact tractor. I haven't...

I've searched but can't find info on how to modify an old 7ft Oliver Sickle Mower so that the sickle bar can be moved up and down by hydraulic cylinder. I will post pics (as soon as it stops raining) of the mower. I'm thinking the cylinder would be attached where the holding rod (holding the...

This mower just came in Monday. We did not do anything to it. It is fresh out of the 1 owner farmers barn. $2995 + shipping, for someone who wants the best. Ken Sweet

Here is a Link to several that we have on Ebay. Ken Sweet Used Massey Ferguson 7 Ft Sickle Bar Mower, SHIP CHEAP items in Sweetfarmequipment store on eBay!

can any one give me any advice on theses please!

im trying to find out just what kind and model theses are any help would be great thanks

hi, im trying to figure out excatly what kind of mowers these are. any help would be great thanks!

hey, my name is sequoyah and i don't know much about tractors but i have a old ihc number 9 sickle mower i am trying to found out about!

Does anyone have pictures of their Dearborn Model 14-59? I am trying to put one together but concerned I may have just a bunch of metal and not worth the attempt. Thanks in advance Keith

i have recently latched on to an old as in really old MH sickle mower. It has dual rear steel wheels and about a 4 foot sickle. There is a foot pedal on the right side behind the axle. the lady who owned it said they pulled it behind a couple of horses before it was converted (the yoke cut...

I am trying identify a sickle bar. Labels are pretty much worn off. I don't think it is a john deer. Here is a picture of it. Please help. I need a spacer for it. Thanks Joe

We are parting out a NH 451 and a New Holland 450 and also a International 1300, Ford 505, New Idea 522 and International/McCormick 100 sickle mower. We sell good used parts 1/2 of new using Messick's | Dealer for New Holland, Case IH, Kubota, Cub Cadet and More | Online Parts, Sales & Service...

The mower is a JD 350 just sold my JD No. 39 pittman. Need hints on setting the sickle mower up to cut that fine, thick sub-irrigated grass that plugs it. What knifes to use or what else etc should I be doing to get it to cut fine thick grass. Thanks!

I've got a BCS 725, 8hp kohler Magnum, with a 40" sicklebar mower. Have a 6" extension in addition to the quick hitch. Right now the mower is too light for mowing in rough, steep hillsides. Got by today by wrapping a fairly heavy log chain around the extension. I'm guessing the chain is about 20...

I am new to sickle mowers and have been wanting one to mow around the pond and some various other areas. I picked up this Ford 501 at an auction for $300. I didn't get a chance to look it over before bidding, but it seems in decent shape for the price. I greased everything up and it works fine...

So far, all I have found are too expensive or not big enough to handle a 3/16 diameter steelrivet. I have been watching Ebay with no luck. I have googled this tool and all I come up with are $400 Plus. More than I want to spend. Any leads on Used or new? Ken Sweet

I have been looking for a better mower to mow my hobby and mulching hay. Ive been using an old 5 foot rotary cutter with a hay side in it. PI just bale with my mini round baler and an old JD rake. I was ok with the mower but if it was out of level it would double cut the stems...