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Thanks KEH for the compliment on my tractors and mowers. 
The two foot lifts are both OEM John Deere; somewhat rare but can still be found. You are correct that the pull-type mowers with two wheels are 'scarce'. The #5 works best for me in my small operation. The knife, sections, guards, knife clips, wear plates, pitman, and plow bolt fasteners are available at TSC. 
I also have a JD 39N sickle mower that is a 3point mower that is a backup. I would recommend to The Bachelor to set up the JD B with a #5 mower and use it exclusively as the mowing tractor. If the hydraulics work on the B, take a look at the setup below that was on my 43B. 
I was told it is a cultivator hook. One of the previous owners used a chain from this hook to 'lift' the cutter bar. I would suggest that the Farmall Super C be used to pull the rake. I spent many hours as a kid on my dad's Farmall Super C mowing the same pastures I do today. I will use several different tractors to rake hay. 
I would recommend to The Bachelor to use your "Big"(5203) tractor for baling. Don't know the horsepower requirements of your baler, but since you bought the 5203 for baling, use it for baling and spare the Super C and JD B the 'heavier' work. 'Big John' our 55 Model 70 diesel runs the Krone 260 baler with little or no effort. 
Good luck with your hay operation. Hope this helps.
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