Mowing Help identify a Massey Dyna Balance Sickle Mower

[maxpower72]

My dad bought this old Massey Dyna Balance 7' sickle mower. The tag is torn off, so we can't identify what model it is. Any help would be appreciated!

 

[flusher]

MF 31

 

[maxpower72]

I'm not sure it is a 31. The 31 has a three point hitch, this one doesn't. It has a chain that runs up to where the third link attaches to the tractor. Ours also has the stabilizer arm that runs up under the rear axle. It doesn't look like the 31 has that.

 

[flusher]

I'm not sure it is a 31. The 31 has a three point hitch, this one doesn't. It has a chain that runs up to where the third link attaches to the tractor. Ours also has the stabilizer arm that runs up under the rear axle. It doesn't look like the 31 has that.

Could have been a 31 that was modified. I'm going by the look of the Dynabalance head--it sure looks like the one in my MF31 service manual.

 

[jlsteiner]

It is a Ferguson FE020, on that was made shortly after the merge with Massey Harris. I would estimate around 1957, maybe 1956.