Mowing Sickle mower

danboy · Jun 1, 2004

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 slight,but still I can feel it. I have watched it travel down the paved road from behind and the tires do wobble some. The lug bolts are extremely tight. Is this just the way it is made or is there a potential problem?

Wannafish · Jun 1, 2004

Can't answer about the wobble, but I purchased a Ford 501 Sickle bar mower at an auction last year and used it on my 4010 Cut. Had NO problem cutting 10 acres of grass hay last summer. If I was going to use it this year, I'd put a hydraulic cylinder on the cutting arm so I didn't have to get off the tractor to raise it.

I bought a 12' haybine this spring so I won't (hopefully) need the 501...but it is good to have for a backup unit.

Good luck.

danboy · Jun 1, 2004

How long is the sicklebar?

JDgreen227 · Jun 1, 2004

Danboy,

Does your JD have R1 (bar tread) tires? I think those deep lugs might cause a slight wobble on hard surfaces. At one time in my working career I drove a forktruck that had deep lugged tires and on paved surfaces they created a motion as you describe.

danboy · Jun 1, 2004

Yes, it does have industrials.

Wannafish · Jun 1, 2004

I THINK it is 6', but not sure...it might have been 7ft. I was in the local TSC this past winter and bought a new knife bar for it. I'll measure when I get home and post tomorrow, unless someone beats me to it.

RWEST · Jun 2, 2004

A second on the wobble coming from the tires. My 955 does the same thing on hard surfaced roads with the industrial type tires, as does my 310D loader/backhoe. Kinda' like an amusement park ride, without having to deal with all the people /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

The spacing of the tread lugs is such that one tire may be on "top" of the lug, while another is in the "valley" between them, so one side is a bit higher or lower than the other.

danboy · Jun 2, 2004

That explanation makes sense about the tread. Still looking for an older sickle mower. Would an older New Holland hook up to my 4110.

Glenn9643 · Jun 2, 2004

Your bio isn't filled out and we have NO idea where you're located. The MS Market Bulletin has a IH sicklebar listed for $700. I placed a "wanted" ad in the LA Market Bulletin last month and had several calls. Bought a NH 451 Monday for $300 that was apparently a great price. Had two calls since then with a IH wobblebox type sicklebar for $300 and a JD. In this area the market bulletins are usually published by the state depts of agriculture to help the agricultural community. They are available on line free, but the on-line edition is usually a week or so later than the release of the hard copy. See if you can't find a publication similar to that in your area and post an ad asking for one... Good luck with it.

Ledgemere Farm · Jun 2, 2004

My Cub wobbles a little bit. I reversed the wheels and may have not put them back on exactly perpendicular. I only notice it in 9th gear on the highway, so I am not overly concerned. My Farmall has ag tires too, and holds the road like a vette...almost. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

HayDR · Jun 2, 2004

The CCM Super 65 is designed for compact tractors. $995

JDgreen227 · Jun 2, 2004

What's the PTO hp recommendation for this model? Thanks.

HayDR · Jun 3, 2004

Minimum PTO HP needed for the Super 65 is 12 HP.

Kyle_in_Tex · Jun 4, 2004

CCI,
Do they make a 7 footer?
How much are new blades?
Are they sectioned?
How hard are they to get(imported I guess)?
Will they cut through "bunch grass" around a tank?

HayDR · Jun 5, 2004

These Sickle bar mowers are made for compact tractors. The main duty is trimming around and mowing ditch banks. Sickle bar mowers are not intended to be used as bush hogs but can handle 1/2" stuff on a limited basis. We do not make a 7' because many of the CUT's could not accommodate that size.

rlk · Jun 6, 2004

CCI, when the sickle mower is mounted, does the cutting edge start at the outside edge of the wheel, or is it inbound of that. I'm trying to figure how far it will actually cut beyond the outside edge of the rear tire on a BX 2200.

Also, approximately what angle can the bar be used? If you are riding beside the ditch (or in my case the pond) will the cutter angle downward? If yes, do you know the angle?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

Bob

DK_Farms · Jun 6, 2004

Glenn9643, I saw an ad in the "wanted" column in the LA Market bulletin. Didn't realize it was yours. When I read it, I said "Good Luck, I've been trying to find one myself". Guess the jokes on me. I didn't think anyone responded to the "wanted" ads. If you got a NH 451 for $300, you got a helluva deal. Did he have another one by chance? /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

HayDR · Jun 7, 2004

The Super 65 will start cutting at the outside of the rear tire. It will mow 70 degree vertical and 20 degree below horizontal. The cutterbar cuts 5'5". This mower is designed for compact tractors.

Glenn9643 · Jun 7, 2004

DK_Farms,
The owner wasn't a dealer and had nothing else to sell that I'm aware of. I had two or three other calls of interest other than the one I bought. While I was driving south to get the mower I had a call from someone in N Louisiana with a IH 1300 for $300 and another guy (I think near Jonesville) with a JD 350. If you're looking I would recommend the "wanted" ad because it seems like by the time you call after seeing the ad in the bulletin someone else has bought it. If it's a deal the first caller is going to buy it! I've noticed the the MS market bulletin has listed several in the past few months and would recommend posting a wanted ad there if you're willing to drive a little.