Can anyone identify this hay rake?
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Shaneard
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I’m going with New Idea. May have been one of the ones they made for Ford early on.
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Woops...like this one FORD HAY RAKE
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Definitely built by New Idea. Could have been badged as that or Ford. I’m thinking it could have been sold under another brand but which has escaped me.
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If that is the original paint is it definitely a ford branded unit. I had the 3pt version. Ropes hay bad. Some parts (bearings and tines) are available, otherwise good luck on parts.
Twin - https://www.auctiontime.com/listings/farm-equipment/auctions/online/33606991/new-idea-402?gtmlt=1
This web site can help give you information on it too. Red Power Magazine
Manual New Idea 4 2 and 4 3 Parallel Bar Side Rakes Manual | Farm Manuals Fast
Twin - https://www.auctiontime.com/listings/farm-equipment/auctions/online/33606991/new-idea-402?gtmlt=1
This web site can help give you information on it too. Red Power Magazine
Manual New Idea 4 2 and 4 3 Parallel Bar Side Rakes Manual | Farm Manuals Fast
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That’s hardly original paint. The color is wrong to be Ford and the left tire shows paint running down the sidewall.
These rakes run slower than a NH rollabar and work as well or better IMHO.
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Except for the belt drive and the paint it looks identical to my IH 16. I wonder if during that time frame if a lot of parts were interchangeable.
Meant to update everyone a long time ago, but it turns out it is an Allis-Chalmers model 77g. I have restored it (for the most part) but I still have some of the blue-painted areas to deal with. Getting it functional was my first priority. I will attach some pics when completed.
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Thanks for the update. Original posters don't always do that.