Model 51 Mower Pitman

RLA · Jul 30, 2012

Does anyone know a supplier for this Pitman.
Deere # Z 8869 H, unvailable from Deere.
I haven't found a alt source & I don't have
the dimension's or I'd build one. I only know
it's Longer the a #5 Pitman. If I had the
dimensions I'd Make one.

old · Jul 30, 2012

This is how I figure out how long a pitman needs to be. I first take the end from the PTO and bring it full in and the sickle bar also full in centered in the guards. and measure the distance center of the ball. Then I slide it full out both of them and measure again. Doing that gets you real close. Years past I had to do that because the web was not something I had

Mike Aylward · Jul 30, 2012

If the pitman is longer than a No. 5 would it be possible to get one from a No. 8W or 39 (NOT 39N) mower? They are several inches longer and should be available. You may have to do some adjusting but I would think it would be easier than just starting from scratch. Mike

MSD · Jul 30, 2012

Last pitman I made cost me $186. I made it out of oak and when I tightened it down it compressed the wood. I didn't pay attention to the part that fits on the drive wheel and found out the 2 cast pieces cracked because the wood had compressed enough to put to much stress on them.

Hotflashjr · Jul 31, 2012

Did you try Webb's Sickle Service? I have had good luck with them on some parts for my No.5.
Webbs Sickle Service

Tech 7 · Jul 31, 2012

I will try to remember to measure mine when I get home tonight and post back what I find, Bob

Tech 7 · Jul 31, 2012

Measured the one here tonight...38-1/2" overall length

Model 51 Mower Pitman

RLA

Well-known Member

old

Well-known Member

Mike Aylward

Well-known Member

MSD

Well-known Member

Hotflashjr

Well-known Member

Tech 7

Well-known Member

Tech 7

Well-known Member

Similar threads