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I have been pondering a sickle bar mower but I wasn't sure how much I would use it. I have been looking at them right along but I have been in no hurry to get one. Recently, I stumbled upon one and it seemed too good to pass up.
Used 1998 Enorossi (Enoagricola Rossi) Model BF-210 7' Sickle Bar Mower with Mechanical Lift and Spare Parts
It is a double action sickle bar mower with a safety release mechanism to protect the unit from obstructions in the field. The blade inclination is 90 degrees upward and 75 degrees downward. It weighs 530 lbs. and the HP required is 20-30 HP. It can handle a maximum working speed of 10 MPH.
It must have been stored inside because there was very little corrosion. The 4 arm bearings were recently replaced in late 2005. According to the paperwork, these bearings cost a total of around $200. This seems expensive for these bearings.
Question #1:
Could the bearings really be this expensive? Does anyone out there have any experience with Enorossi parts?
It also included several spare parts. Among the spare parts ... a second nearly-complete BF-210 sickle bar mower! It was like a DoubleMint commercial. He said it was for parts only. I will need to look at it more closely but it seems like it is in nearly working condition "as is". I'm not sure what to do with it at this point. Assuming I can find parts for it, I may get it working and sell it.
This leads me to my other post-purchase questions.
Question #2:
Does anyone happen to know of an Enorossi dealer in Maine?
Question #3
Does anyone know of a good mail-order source for Enorossi parts?
Question #4
The picture of the hydraulic lift kit in the manual only shows one inlet into the hydraulic cylinder (see attached). It also only shows it attaching to a single port on the 3rd SCV. Can someone explain how this would control both up and down with only 1 inlet?
I definitely want to add the Hydraulic Lift kit since I have a 3rd SCV and it makes attachment easier. Assuming it's still available, I plan on ordering this as soon as I find a good source.
Question #5:
I paid $800 for the set. Was this an OK deal?
I will try to post some pictures tomorrow.
In the mean-time, here is the company's link.
Enorossi Sickle Bar Mowers
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Used 1998 Enorossi (Enoagricola Rossi) Model BF-210 7' Sickle Bar Mower with Mechanical Lift and Spare Parts
It is a double action sickle bar mower with a safety release mechanism to protect the unit from obstructions in the field. The blade inclination is 90 degrees upward and 75 degrees downward. It weighs 530 lbs. and the HP required is 20-30 HP. It can handle a maximum working speed of 10 MPH.
It must have been stored inside because there was very little corrosion. The 4 arm bearings were recently replaced in late 2005. According to the paperwork, these bearings cost a total of around $200. This seems expensive for these bearings.
Question #1:
Could the bearings really be this expensive? Does anyone out there have any experience with Enorossi parts?
It also included several spare parts. Among the spare parts ... a second nearly-complete BF-210 sickle bar mower! It was like a DoubleMint commercial. He said it was for parts only. I will need to look at it more closely but it seems like it is in nearly working condition "as is". I'm not sure what to do with it at this point. Assuming I can find parts for it, I may get it working and sell it.
This leads me to my other post-purchase questions.
Question #2:
Does anyone happen to know of an Enorossi dealer in Maine?
Question #3
Does anyone know of a good mail-order source for Enorossi parts?
Question #4
The picture of the hydraulic lift kit in the manual only shows one inlet into the hydraulic cylinder (see attached). It also only shows it attaching to a single port on the 3rd SCV. Can someone explain how this would control both up and down with only 1 inlet?
I definitely want to add the Hydraulic Lift kit since I have a 3rd SCV and it makes attachment easier. Assuming it's still available, I plan on ordering this as soon as I find a good source.
Question #5:
I paid $800 for the set. Was this an OK deal?
I will try to post some pictures tomorrow.
In the mean-time, here is the company's link.
Enorossi Sickle Bar Mowers
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