sickle bar mower

Just getting started in small acreage coastal haying. I've heard that drum/rotary mowers shred the hay unless you go fast while mowing. I've been advised that the sickle mower is the way to go for small acreage. Any opinions are welcome.

I am on 3.5 acres with about 2.5 or so cleared. There are woods on 3 sides of my property. It is composed of honeysuckle etc. It requires that I trim it back continously to keep my driveway open, keep the wooded area from infringing upon what is already cleared etc. It takes the better part of a...

Looking around for an older used sickle mower for my BX2230, and there seems to be so much difference in mounting I think I should ask just what will fit. Been shopping around for a while, and there just aren't many that come up in Georgia so I will most likely have to buy one and have it...

First off, thanks to everyone for all of the data in this forum! Really good stuff! I have been considering the puchase of a small tractor but have had a lot of reservations, mainly in the area of fuel usage and also just trying to maintain a smaller footprint here on planet earth...I think you...

Does anyone still make a walk behind sickle mower??? Troy-Bilt and Gravely used to but I can't find where either still does. I'm looking for one and the used ones are so high I thought about looking for a new one. Thanks

my only experience is sickle mower for cutting hay, and they are next to impossible to find these days, how are drum mowers for cutting hay? How do they compare to disc? Cost is an issue, I see Sweets price for the Superior sickle mower. Thanks.

Can someone identify this sickle bar mower for me? My brother in law bought it locally for $50. He is hoping I can restore it to working condition simply to mow the tall weeds around his pond. The tab on the end of one of the axles sheered off while trying to loosen the axle to take the...

I am looking for Parts and User manuals for John Deere #5 sickle bar mower. I found some at SSBTractor.com, but at 53 bucks a pop. I've had good luck with eBay and will continue to watch them, but any other suggestions on where to look? This site John Deere No.5 Mower has some nice info...

Looking for some advice on sickle mowers. I have found 2 old Deere sickle mowers, both are "semi mounted", a No.5(6') and a No.8(5'). Both are apparently working although I haven't seen it. Has anyone converted one to 3pth mount? Or is it simple to fabricate a mounting system to a new style...

I got a sicklebar mower about four years ago which I use mostly for road side mowing. The machine hangs off of a yoke or squareish inverted "U" which mounts to the 3PH. One lift arm on each side at the bottom of the inverted "U" and the top link at the center of the top of the "U". There is also...

I need to keep cut 12 acres which was a hay field. Not used for hay anymore. What will do the best job? What do you recommend & the best brand to buy? I'm looking for quality & something that will last. Will be using a 30HP tractor. Thanks

i had a chance to grab an old jd sickle mower. its a jd#8w, which i think is the next step up from my dads jd#8, they look the same except that 8w has a longer pitman stick. anyway its a bit rough and needs some help, so thats my next restore project after we finish up the 50. it also came w/ a...

I have a Ford 515 sickle mower with an 8 ft bar that appears to be in pretty good shape. It even has a new New Holland belt. However, I'm not sure if it's all there and an even bigger concern is, can it hook up to my tractor? I have a Mihindra 6520 which has a category II 3 PTH. It looks like...

I have a Deere 2520 CUT and I would like to get a sickle bar mower to mow along the edges of a farm pond. Any recommendations or leads in finding one would be appreciated.

I will be cutting 3 acres of field this summer with a Kubota 3030. I would like some input on whether to use a sickle bar or brush hog. Which would do a better job, pros & cons? What size cutter would you recommend for the HP. of the 3030? Thanks

I'm trying this thread here hoping for some insight. I've had some experience, mostly bad, over the years with sickle bar mowers. Last weekend was the most recent, with an almost-new Kuhn 6' basic unit. What can be done to prevent the just-cut grass from clogging the guards and pushing to-be-cut...

I'm in need of some advice. 35 years ago I got my first tractor, a Farmall A. No lift, no hydraulics. Found a horse-drawn iron-wheeled, ground-driven sickle mower, IH I think. Used it by myself, even though it had a seat, and ran back and lifted the lever when needed. Total PITA, decided I...

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...

Who makes a good 3 pt. sickle bar mower? You don't see many around anymore. I've checked alot of places and no one has them.

Recently purchased a IH 1300 to mow steep banks (terraces ), from level ground top and bottom. I hope the 7' bar won't leave a strip in the middle to hand cut. My question, is there any disadvantage to leaving the 2-3' plus grass and weeds cut with a sickle mower on the hay field rather than...

I asked my dealer about a sickle bar mower to maintain the side of the road on the mountain. His comment was that a new one was well over $1400 and that he hadn't had a used one in ages. He doesn't stock new ones. I don't want to pay $1400 for a mower that will get used about 4-6 hours per year...

Has anyone run a sickle bar mower on their 4110? What models work the best, and which ones have trouble?

I need a belt drive sickle mower to hook up to a NH TC35A. I want to cut around a pond and drop the arm below horizontal, so I do not want a pitman arm. What models should I look at that are belt drive? What models do I need to steer clear from that are pitman arm (not belt drive)? Also, I...

I just purchased a sickle bar a 1960's sickle bar mower, the cutter is only about a year old and the machine seems to be in pretty good shape overall. My question is, is there any rule of thumb on HP to size like there is for rotary cutters. I know its a little late to ask since I have already...

I have found a #39 John Deere Sickle Mower. Listed for $450. Some guy bought it from the ad in the paper and found out it wouldn't work on his tractor. He called the guy he bought it from and told them if anyone calls about it (by seeing the ad) to give them his name and he would resell it...

14-67 Dearborn Sickle Bar Mower Manufactured in 1954. I need parts 24, 25, and 26 in this picture. They each go on part 22 in the picture. Are these parts available or a reasonable substitute. Thanks. Pooh Bear

This is my first post, so I thought I would just post a picture of my Massey Ferguson 1533 and Massey Harris sickle mower to try things out.

Well I went to auction and the sickel bar went for over $1000 and I could not even turn the pto with a screw drive. But I did come home with a 10 foot rotary cutter Brush Hog not a batwing. It is a pull type but runs off PTO with Hydralic. Paid $1600, but seems to be in ok shape.

Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 31 JD 990 + NH 451 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need help! Does anyone know how to hook up a NH 451 sicklebar mower to a JD 990 tractor?? I tried to do it today and found that the JD's three point...

There is an auction around here on Saturday and I want a sickle bar mower. Here are the jobs I want to tackle with sickle bar 3 pt hitch. 1) I wish to mow the ditches by my driveway which would reguire I lower the bar by 10 to 25 degrees. 2) I wish to mow close by my ponds and control...

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I have no experience with the "disc" type mowers out there, but they seem to be a lot of them. Could anyone tell me what the difference is in cut or use of disc mowers compared to sickle bar mowers. Best I can tell from the little info I have come across is that the disc type are heavier and...

The farmer I work for is willing to give me one and since I have no experience with operation and maintanace of one I turn to you guys. if you could tell me how to use it, and how hard parts are to come by, he said it needed a couple. I just want to cut a couple of banks around the property and...

So I have never used bolts on a sickle mower, but think it would be nice. Do they make special bolts for this application? I would think they would have to be made of soft material so the bolts would give instead of breaking something else. Thanks Jarrod

I want to connect my Deere #5 sickle mower hydraulic cylinder to my Deere 4300 so I can raise and lower the bar. The cylinder on the sickle bar has 2 hose connections, but one is plugged and the other has a 1/2" hose connected. I was thinking about just connecting the hose to the FEL. I would...

I'm rebuilding a Deere #5 Caster Wheel Sickle Bar Mower and I'm trying to figure out what to do about the PTO shaft. I'm having a mount welded to the mower so I can pick it up with my 3pt hitch, however this will make it too far away for the PTO shaft to reach. One option is to find a 1"x1"...

Please, help ne identify this sicklebar mower. I need manual and parts. Thank you all.

Guys, I have a MF sickle bar mower that is a 7 footer. it has no tag or identifying marks that i can tell to determine the model #. I am needing to get some parts for this machine and I don't know what to order. Any help here? it is a belt drive mower BTW. Also are there any good online...

I recently picked up pile of metal that used to be a Ford 515 sickle mower...a kind TBN'r sent me a manual so the wife and I spent some quality time yesterday seeing what we have and what we don't... Can anyone provide info on where to purchase parts for one of these beasts?...I'm reluctant to...

SICKLE BAR MOWER ?\'S I am thinking of purchasing a sickle bar mower to control growth along my drive rather than a rotary cutter as the terrin is not suitable to drive with a rotary and the bar being offset would do the trick. How much power is needed? My CUT is a 20hp. How much unstability...

Any input would be appreciated. One of my neighbors tells me if I have none of the above, I need to buy a sickle bar mower first as it mows hay and is good for trimming. Another tells me forget it, buy a disk. Less hassle and just as flexible. Another tells me if I don't buy a drum, I'm...

I am thinking about getting a "new" mower and I would like some opinions. I currently have one double 7' Kosch sickle and one 9' JD sickle mower. I am possibly haying by myself this year, so speed is important, and here is what I was thinking about as far as choices. I have varying types of...

First, Thanks to all on this forum for helping me to decide which tractor to buy. Been lurking for about two years now. I know you folks have an answer to this. Which size sickle bar mower would you recommend for my 1601D? I've got a loader on the front and can add wheel weights if needed...

anyone know if a Ford Sickle Bar Mower (belt drive) will cut at any angle or just flat? I think i read that belt drive models were able to do this...

Brian, I think you already own a dedicated sickle mower, but look at this hydraulic skid steer attachment. The seven foot long sickle mower can be operated vertically or horizontally. Check out the video on this website that shows the mower being used vertically at the top of the skid steer...

Hello all, I'm new to sicklebar mowers, but I bougth a used Ford 501 one several weeks ago, for a Kubota L3400, and I have a couple of questions, 1) Are they normally really difficult to attach, 'cause its taking me 2 persons and about 25 min. + attack tools to attach it to the tractor. 2)...

Does anyone on the TBN know anything about Rowse Rakes sickle mowers made in Burwell, Nebraska? Their website states that they make a pull type sickle mower. I was wondering if this mower operates off of the tractor PTO, or does the mower operator off of the wheels of the mower. Also, if this...

I have a older NH sickle bar mower and would like to add a hydraulic cylinder so I can raise and lower the blade assembly. Has anyone done this and if so it would really be helpful if they would post some pics. Any advice would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!!

I was wondering if there is any company that makes pull type sickle mowers now days. Most farmers don't even use sickle mowers anymore on their farms. I know that the sickle mower is a thing of the past like a team of mules is to farmers now days, but I would like to have a sickle mower...

I think I have seen this discussion before, but does anyone know of a sickle mower attachment for PTs? I have been using a PT rotary mower, but keep breaking it on stumps and rocks hidden in high grass. The dust kicked up by the rotary mower is also a big problem since I have as much exposed...

There have got to be some antiques enthusiasts in this forum... I just rescued a Dearborn Sicklebar mower from the scrap heap. Now I have to figure out how it works. I can see that it's set up for a 3 point hitch, but when I hook it all up, the sickle bar part is pointing straight up in the...

i need want a manual for my 515 mower im in west australia.. ive seen in old posts can be gotten from newholland i visited there site,, to no avail...if some one knows exact url or has on for sale,,...be a great help.. dan

I saw a post from 2004 about manual for a ford 515 sickle mower id like the url to newholland to get one too,, i visited new holland with no luck all modern stuff there,,,,,if any one has one or knows where i can get one id be very thankful,, dan in west australia,

I borrowed my fathers NH sickle bar mower that has been setting around for about 10 years outside. Hooked it up and was unable to latch down the 2 handles that attach to the round bars. Not sure what they are called. Tried it out and noticed those round bars were making contact and scratching...

I've been trying to locate a used sickle bar mower to trim the edges of my fields and cut the low-lying branches of trees. Being in the central Pennsylvania area, I'm finding it almost impossible to locate one. If there is one...it is so badly worn or beat it wouldn't be worth it; or the...

What are the pros and cons of the major mower types? I have about 6 acres to mow. 1 is newly established warm season grass, where we need to knock off competing weeds at about 8-12" before they go to seed. Weeds can include tough stuff, and we do not want to leave heavy windrows that will cover...

Need some advice. I would like to keep the weeds and grass down around the edges of my 2 fields and keep the weeds down on both sides of the driveway. I was thinking about a sickle bar mower for doing this. Would I need anything special to attach one to a new tractor? What should I look for and...

Did the Brush Hog just kind of take over the sickle mowers? I thought instead of using my neighbors 4ft brush hog I would get a 5ft for behind my tractor and then my wheels would at least be covered up. Then I was thinking how about an old sickle mower? But you can't find them used for a...

I picked up a 515 sickle in excellent working condition that I am using to cut a canal bank and pond bank. I called my local NH dealer and tried to order a manual. After 4 weeks of back and forth, he told me that the "Manual Department" at NH corporate had moved, and he didn't know when they...

I've got a JD model 39 sickle bar mower that I picked up used and needing a few things. It's a 3pt mount. If I have it running and raise the bar off the ground it gets really noisy and I fear I will break the pitman. Is this normal? Do I have to worry about the pitman breaking under these...

Hey Guys, can anyone out there give me a clue where I might find a small sickle mower that does not cost an arm and leg? Looking for a Cat I five or six foot that I can use to mow some steep banks along the road side. I have even thought about making one out of an old combine sickle but would...

I'll try to attach photos. Previous owner of my property left a lot of junk. I'm desperate for some haying equipment and it costs a lot more than I expected. One thing he left was a sickle bar mower. I'm trying to figure out who makes it and if I'd likely be able to buy parts. It's missing...

I need a sickle bar mower for mowing around trees. The local NH dealer recommended a Rossi BF-210. I'd never heard of Rossi equipment and Googled it up. Google had only 3 or 4 references and only one of those was in English. It's a nice compact 3pt. hitch model that's made in Italy. But...

I've got a NH Mod.44 sickle bar mower. My knife broke and I bought a new one. The ball on the knife is about 1/8 inch larger than the old ball and I can't latch it. How do I get a matching latch? What model do I have to order parts from? None of the local dealers seem old enough to know.

I hooked it up which was kind of a challange the first time because the mower was sitting on a slope. Once I got it on there I lowered the bar, got on the tractor and started the PTO. It clattered allong just like it should. I started by mowing a nasty area with lots of very thick Johnson...

I have the chance to buy a Fast Hitch Sickle Bar Mower for my Farmall 100 and I was wondering if anyone had some opinions about which was better, Fast Hitch rear mounted Sickle bar mowers or belly mounted sickle bar mowers? Comments from personal experiences with either welcomed. Thanks, Ramon

Has anyone ever put a john deere #5 caster wheel power mower (sickle bar )on a 8n?I have access to one.The operators manual shows a setup for an 8n.The ford hook up appears to be a couple of brackets bolted to the drawbar and two braces . Any pictures would help if anyone has this setup.thanks Joe

sickle bar or flail mower for 1/2\" brush/grass? I've got some road-side grass and small brush (blackberry bushes creeping over) that I'd like to trim back. A brushhog alone would do for the stuff on the ground but I'd like to be able to beat back the high stuff as well....the bushes/branches...

I am looking for a parts list or anything really that will help me out on my Gaspardo 7' Sickle bar mower. Thanks.

Just got my MF 41 Dynabalance fixed. Took me nearly a month and near total dissasembly. But, it works great... just needs a lot of fine tuning. Will post pictures soon as I get my digital camera un-borrowed.

Can anyone help identify this mower? I think it is a 9 foot JD 350. The serial #is 247149E. It doesn't have a model number stamped on the badge. I know very little about this thing (I just bought it from a guy who bought it and never used it). No manuals yet. Are these junk or decent as...

I'm in the process of trying to get an old MF 41 Dyna Balance Mower up and running again. I have just about come to the conclusion that these things are pieces of junk. Common problems: Broken balancer arm (part that fits under the lift arm of the tractor) Warped frame (thats whats the...

I finally received an owners manual for my recent purchase but still have questions. Apparently this mower is designed to ride on the inner and outer "skid plates" while cutting. I need to raise or lower the cutterbar while cutting in order to trim ditchbanks and around the pond. Does anyone...

I have an opportunity to purchase a nearly-new Rowe sickle bar mower. I haven't seen the unit, I only heard about from a dealer. I've never heard of Rowe implements...even searched the internet for a website..but no luck. Can anyone provide information about this 3-point hitch, 7 ft sickle...

I have a 4110. Does anyone know of any sicklebar mowers that would work on my tractor? Also, another question I have been wondering about that maybe someone can answer. When I drive the tractor out of the concrete floor garage, it feels like the tractor is wobbling side to side. This is very...

NH 451 7\' sickle mower??? I've been looking for a wobble-box type sickle mower to cut ditchbanks, under trees, and around the pond. I'm going to look at a NH model 451 today and would like input as to particular things to watch for. On the phone the owner said that it's "perfect" condition...

Hope some of you old time farmers reply to this. I have a 7ft sickle bar mower and it cuts fine except that the end keeps clogging up with hay. Only the very end aprox 6 to 8 inches. Am I doing something wrong? Also I am mowing with a B78oo kubota with hydro transmission. What gear should I...

This old sicklebar mower is missing the pittman arm, blade bar, and probably other parts but I would like to identify the model number and see if I can get parts for it. It's got IH stamped all over the castings but no data plate. Any help will be appreciated.

Hmmmm.... let me try this another way.. Does anyone know of a good source for replacement rock guards and knives for a sickle mower? Mine is actually a Gravely, but the parts are the same as for AGCO/Allis. I need about 20 of each.

Has anyone ever purchased replacement rock guards and/or knives from Mid-Continent Manufacturing? The prices sure look good. http://www.sicklesections.com

Ford 7\' Sickle mower Hey folks, I just purchased a used Ford seven foot sickle mower and the belt is broken. I am attempting to buy a new one but there are no visible part numbers on this sickle. The only numers found are B243139 which is on a metal tab hanging from a piece of wire and 60401...

Farmer John is going out of business and has a New Holland 451 sickle mower dirt cheap(less than $400) that he says is 4 or 5 years old. Naturally, he says it's in "great shape" and was unhooked in perfect working condition. I checked with the local NH dealer and the 451 is still a current...

I have a Troy 5 HP sickle mower with a 42" bar. I purchased it new. It has a Briggs Quantum commercial engine. I love this machive for "off lawn" mowing, works great. BUT since Troy was purchased by MTD, what do I do for parts? I think the new MTD "troys" are a JOKE. Not at all like my...

Hey guys, I just acquired a 6' 3PH IH sickle bar mower. This unit has a belt drive attached to the PTO shaft and has a long pittman bar on it...which is obviously rotted out. wondering if any of you old IH guys might know a model number or a group of model numbers that this unit might fit...

How does the price of $1200 sound for a 350 JD sickle bar mower? Appears to be in good condition. comments welcome thanks

Has anyone out there purchased a sickle bar model KD 100 or KD 101 from Agri supply? These two mowers are for compact tractors. I called them and the representive did not know nothing about them, however he was going to contact Corp Hqs for them to mail me some information. Just thought...

Does anyone have any information on one of these. Not sure if 238 is the model for sure. It is a 7ft bar, belt drive, and 3 point. Any information would be appreciated.

I've seen sickle bar mowers in two setups ( mayb be more? but I've seen two types ). 1 is the standard.. mid mount.. like on cub/farmall, etc. 2 is in a tow behind or 3pt? setup for another tractor. Any idea if anyone is still making sickle bar mowers? I currently have a belly mower on my 66'...

I will be looking for a sickle bar within the next two weeks, in fact will probable get one at a upcoming auction. I am in need of recommendations on make to purchase. I do know that i want a belt driven one. Make model no will be appreciated. It will be used on a B7800 30 HP kubota. [/list]...

This was in my local paper last week. The article is in French, but the details are: - gas powered - can be attached to an ATV or lawn tractor - replaceable/extendable cutter blade - 42" swath I had a chance to see it at the Huntingdon fair - looks neat. He's only made one and estimates the...

What would be a fair price for a used 501 mower. It appears to be in good shape. How long has it been since they where replaced with the New Holland brand? Thanks

I am new at this so bear with me! I am a proud owner of a TC 33D. I also have a Ford 515 sickle mower. My PROBLEM is how do you hook the brake away bar on the mower to the tractor. The pin at the housing (on the tractor) that hooks the sway bar is not long enough to hold both. Is there a bracket...

I am new at this so bear with me! I am a proud owner of a TC 33D. I also have a Ford 515 sickle mower. My PROBLEM is how do you hook the brake away bar on the mower to the tractor. The pin at the housing (on the tractor) that hooks the sway bar is not long enough to hold both. Is there a bracket...

Hi all, I need to be able to mow my pastures after rotational grazing by my 50 ewes, now with 75 lambs, and sometimes take down the grass that hasn't been grazed when it is getting too tall and shading out clover. I have a base of tall fescue and want to be able to mow it to 2 inches---this...

anybody using a sickle mower on your yanmar if so how big and what kind thanks jerry

I just purchased a rough 501 sickle bar mower--7 footer. I tore it down and have all the compents working. I have look d locally but havent been able to find knives, guards and guides for the ford 501. Does anyone know where I can order these online? Also looking for a copy of an owners/shop...

This is my first time posting, although I have been lurking for about 2 months, and I must say this is a great site: very helpful. I bought my new TC33D a month a go and am very pleased with it. I have a NH 451 sickle-bar mower that I would like to attach to this tractor. Attaching and...

Anyone using a sickle bar mower on their 3010? Steve

How many kinds of sickle bar mowers are there? Are they pto driven or hydraulic? I'd like to find an old (read cheap) sickle bar I could use on my L210. I have some ditches I could trim, and if I can't find anyone to cut my hay field it might be easier and more attractive to just drop the hay...

Does anyone have any experience with a #5 mower. Was thinking of buying one for my B to mow with. Thanks

Yes these mowers work with or without hydraulics.

Can a sickle bar mower be used at any other angle than parallel to the ground? Example, could it be used in the near verticle position to trim back a hedge row?

Hope someone can help me. Was searching the web and came across a 3 point boom sickle mower . It was compatable with compact tractors , and would be perfect for ditches. The problem is I can't find it again. Hopefully someone here can help. Thanms

I am in the process of developing approx. 13 acres of bermuda grass for square bailing. There are several rocks on the property and this winter I will use a rock rake however I know I will not be able to remove all the rocks. My question is would a sickle mower or a disc mower be better? I have...

Well It seems, if not Christmas, at least my sickle bar mower finally arrived. It mfg tag is clear on the model number. It says, 505. So apparently there is a Ford 505 mower. It has no Pitman arm. I hooked it up in the hay barn for a test. It sure runs smooth and quiet--- B U T--- there is a...

Could I get some recommendations from sicklebar mower owner/users regarding their brand and model or especially the JD #9 or the Ford 501(?). I can get a field ready JD or Ford delivered to my shop for a bit under $600, with freight included but have no way of knowing which is better or more...

Still looking for one. Saw one at an auction today. John Deere, old, modified, and no visible means of raising/lowering the cutter bar. Too hot to hang out for another 2-3 hours or more to find out the price. Found one in the WWW from a dealership, John Deere again $450. While at the...

I have started looking for a sickle bar mower for my TC18. I called a local dealer for a price. That was all well and good but then he told me they were putting 5' sickle bar mowers on BX1800's. Has anyone done this? I only wanted a 4'6" or smaller for my TC18. Solo

Anyone out there seen a pull behind sicklebar mower. I posted here about a month ago about a rear PTO sicklebar mower for my TC21d, and found out weight may be a problem. This week I was driving down the road, and saw a pull behind sicklebar mower connected to a garden tractor. Anyone have any...

I have a BX2200 and love it. I was wanting to know if anyone has tried puting a sickle mower on the BX. I have two creeks on my property and the bush hog can't get too alot of it. I need something so that the tractor can stay on good ground, and am tired of the weedeater. Does anyone have a...

Guys, I was looking a John Deere book on the JD 4000 series tractors and implements,and I was looking at the 350 sickle bar mower,it leasts it as only being used on the JD 4500/4600/4700 series.Is there any reason it would not work on my JD 4400,also what is the going price on these?

I'm in the market for what I call a "sickle mower". They either fit under the tractor, or on the rear PTO. They are about a 8 foot sickle that raises up, and down, and also tilts some. Does anyone know what I'm talking about or where I can find one for the rear of my tractor? And also will my...

sickle mower doesn\'t cut good I recently bought a Ford 515 sickle mower. I gave it a complete lube job and used it for the first time a couple days ago. Everything works good, except it doesn’t cut as well as I had hoped. I’m using it to cut grass that’s about 2’ tall at the edge of a ditch...

I will be getting a JD 4310 this month with a 430 fel and a 48 BH... a must purchase for me is a Bar and Sickle attachment. What do they go for ($) and any recomendations as far as brands go? we (I) have about 3 miles of roadside to "maintain" (both sides) that is very uneven so the capability...

Has any one out there used or own one of the new double acting sickle mowers from sitrex, tonutii, beefco or the other brand from Italy. If you have please post your opinion and evaluation of these mowers.

I have a b7500hst and I would like to use a sickle bar mower on it. I have looked at some used ones but they are all at least 7'. Can my tractor handle that big of a sickle bar? Any help would be much appreciated. JIM

As many of you know, I'm planning on putting up about 50 acres of hay with my friend. He's putting up most of the land, and I'm buying equipment, or paying to have his fixed. I looked at his sicklebar mower yesterday, and it's so rusted, I don't know if it's worth fixing. I was thinking of...

I'm interested in getting a 3pt sickle bar mower (is that spelled right?). About a 5' cut would be plenty. Does anybody still make new ones? What can I expect to pay? What about a used one, are they hard to find and how much could I expect to pay?

In our local paper are two Kuhn 6 foot sickle bar mowers for about $600 - $700 each. Has anybody had any experience with this brand...can you still get parts? Thanks! Pat

Here's the deal. I need a sickle bar mower for my Kubota L2850. They're very expensive new, so I'm looking at used ones. I found a couple JD's. Mower 1 is a "JD 9". The bar is slightly bowed but all the sickles seem to sit pretty close to the tooth guards. This mower has a gear drive between...

The sides of my road are to steep to drive with a Bush Hog and I was wondering if a sickle mower might do the job? Can anyone tell me how well these work for this type of job? Is the bar ajustable up and down to work the side of a slope or down an edge? Any better attachments for this type of...