MF sickle bar mower ID PLEASE

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Been looking for a decient sickle mower that isnt too expensive.

Found one here locally. He doesnt know a model number. All he knows is that it is a 7 footer and a massey ferguson brand.

Anyone have any ideas??

Good buy @ $600?????or not so good????
 

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It's almost identical to the UK MF 732, built early 60s, they worked ok maybe 4_5 mph, it could have either a steel or a wooden pitman, I still have the operator manual for a 732.
 
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If my old eyes aren't playing tricks on me, that appears to be a #41 DynaBalance. There's a black tag on the frame, visible in the photo, that will clear up any doubt. (model/serial #) Decent mower. (Not a NH 451 though) IIRC, those were made for Massey by Vermeer (????)

5 years ago, they were everywhere for $350---$400. No more. A GOOD sickle bar mower will fetch what they're asking, maybe more. One for sale near me for $1500. Asking and GETTING are two different things.
 
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It does appear to look like the #41 as best as I can tell.

But the 3PH frame also looks similar to the #32, but some of the pics on google look like the #32 are a pitman style, and this one clearly is not??

So IF it is a #41, is it worth $600, or at least making the hour drive to look over for $600???

Anything particular on a #41 to look out for?
 
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Been looking for a decient sickle mower that isnt too expensive.

Found one here locally. He doesnt know a model number. All he knows is that it is a 7 footer and a massey ferguson brand.

Anyone have any ideas??

Good buy @ $600?????or not so good????

Here's my MF31 sicklebar for comparison

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The major differences between the 31 and 41 are in the drive unit. Here's the 31.

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If the head is a welded up drive head, it is a 41 and if it is a cast housing, it is a 31. The belt drives have about a 102 inch C belt on them. If there is no play in the head and no breaks or welds and the driveline is good and the sections and rockguards are till good. $600 is a great price. Ken Sweet
 
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Been looking for a decient sickle mower that isnt too expensive.

Found one here locally. He doesnt know a model number. All he knows is that it is a 7 footer and a massey ferguson brand.

Anyone have any ideas??

Good buy @ $600?????or not so good????
Looks like around a 67 vintage. I have one that looks just like it and parts are almost impossible to find. Great mower in it's day. When the last spare section breaks I believe it will be a parts supply unit for someone. I would not recommend the purchase.
 
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We have no trouble buying new wear parts locally for all the Massey sickle mowers. We have most of the major component parts available used. Ken Sweet
 
 
 
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