Sickle bar cutter information

[redleg105]

Some time back there was a post showing a sickle bar cutter that mounts to the tractor bucket.
Does anyone remember that post and if so can you please reply with the information.
Thank you

 

[woody]

was it a Sabre Samurai or the one that is made for a skid steer

 

[redleg105]

I'm not sure of the make but it was made for a tractor bucket

 

[tacticalturnip]

Is this the one?

DIY ssqa hydraulic sickle bar mower conversion, 120 degree pivot

A local guy on craigslist sells "Miva" brand 58" sickle mowers intended for 1-2 ton mini excavators for $450. I couldn't resist. I bought one. I had leftover parts from my post hole digger conversion project that worked out nice to make a pivot mount for this on a ssqa plate. the storage...

www.tractorbynet.com

It was a DIY thing, real nicely done I think.

 

[Torvy]

I just checked out the Samurai online. Looks like it was designed for tractors. Only needs 3.5 gpm. Will work on a skid loader but "may" need a valve to limit flow.

Cool idea. I could definitely use one...just have to figure out a way to get the boss to agree she needs one.