Sickle mower for fine thick grass??

[blaze 57]

My guards are also all smooth,, actually rounded over:laughing:. How do the ledger plates fit on? I guess you have to order special guards for ledger plates. I have heard of them but never used them or seen one. Where would I order them?.. thanks

 

[blaze 57]

We sell them and use them. My Operations manager has ran a double action for years and says he had rather run it that his 8 ft disc mower. Ours are the 394-7 Superior for $3695 with hydraulic lift. Ken Sweet

Thanks Ken. I'll look at your site and those mowers!

 

[sweettractors]

Thanks Ken. I'll look at your site and those mowers!

Call Toll Free 1-866-528-3323 and ask to talk to Kenny. Ken Sweet

 

[HayDR]

I think some of my problems is the rock guards are a little worn. Those drum mowers look trick. I was also looking at the "double action" type sickle mowers made by Befco and another company. I was wondering if the double action type sickle is better for thick grass?? Does anyone here own a double action type sickle mower? thanks for the previous replies!

The double action sicklebar mowers do not like fire ants, sticks & rocks. They must be used in pristine conditions. We have sold the double action G&S Superior mowers since the 1980's. They are higher maintenance than a drum mower. You can do $$$ hundreds damage in a second if you catch a rock or stick in the guards. The repairs on the double action mowers are time consuming & expensive. With the drum mower the blades are $1.25, only 6 and you can replace them all in 2 minutes. The drum mower will mow any crop as fast as you can ride.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

The double action sicklebar mowers do not like fire ants, sticks & rocks. They must be used in pristine conditions. We have sold the double action G&S Superior mowers since the 1980's. They are higher maintenance than a drum mower. You can do $$$ hundreds damage in a second if you catch a rock or stick in the guards. The repairs on the double action mowers are time consuming & expensive. With the drum mower the blades are $1.25, only 6 and you can replace them all in 2 minutes. The drum mower will mow any crop as fast as you can ride.

All true, but you can't run a drum mower down into the water to trim a pond.

 

[HayDR]

All true, but you can't run a drum mower down into the water to trim a pond.

If you want to run one in the water, a single action sicklebar mower like a NH 451 would be better and more durable.

 

[rdbigfarmboy]

Ive got drum mowers and disc and a double action sickle mower. I wish drum mowers were wider more than 7 ft. Disc mowers are expensive when you chew rocks and chunks. Double action sickle cuts good but can be expensive and time consuming to repair.

 

[HayDR]

Ive got drum mowers and disc and a double action sickle mower. I wish drum mowers were wider more than 7 ft. Disc mowers are expensive when you chew rocks and chunks. Double action sickle cuts good but can be expensive and time consuming to repair.

Most drum mowers above 7' are usually in a pull-type configuration.

 

[flusher]

Couldn't find a pull-type drum mower but found this 10-footer side mounted unit

JF CM 305 for sale in Courtmacsherry , Bandon Cork Munster Ireland FarmAndPlant.ie

 

[cornshucker]

Look on S.I. Distributing website for SCH System. I have them, best money I ever spent on hay equipment. Also check your sickle register no matter how good your sections, guards, and hold downs are if the register is not right it will not cut good.