Mounting a JD #5 mower to an 8N

Dr. Bert · Oct 14, 2016

60 years ago I used to mow with this setup, now I have forgotten how they were attached. Does anyone have a photo or a schematic showing how the 8N was adapted to the mower?
Thank you.

Bob · Oct 15, 2016

Take a piece of black iron pipe that fits in the mounting clamps of the mower, and weld ends into it with pins that match the holes on the lower 3-point arms.

Bob · Oct 15, 2016

Here's a photo (found on the 'net).

<img src = "http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u125/27Grainfield/Deere/DEERE_Five_zps6h5xouof.jpg">

Dr. Bert · Oct 15, 2016

Bob, Thanks for posting the picture. Exactly what I was hoping for.

Blue Jay · Oct 15, 2016

So how would one raise the cutter bar with this setup?

Bob · Oct 15, 2016

There was a hand lift attachment available for the #5 mower.

Obviously, various remote hydraulic setups have been put together for the "N's", as well.

Many years ago, my late Uncle had an 8N he made a swinging drawbar attachment for it that had a large framework bolted to the rear casting (where the factory swinging drawbar would attach).

He attached a mount to that to attach the mower, leaving the 3-point arms free to operate a cable lift he put together.

Wish I shad a photo of that!

Mounting a JD #5 mower to an 8N

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