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Tim

08-09-2000 09:43:50




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I am in the process of restoring a farmall cub and several implements for it to put it back to use hobby farming. I was at my local dealer today checking on new sections for my sickle bar mower. The original sections are smooth, but the replacements are either top or bottom serrated she asked me what I wanted and I wasn't sure both types will fit but,I was wondering about the advantages of one type over the other. Thanks Tim

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Tim(nj)

08-09-2000 19:16:31




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 Re: Sickle bar sections in reply to Tim , 08-09-2000 09:43:50  
I have one complete knife bar of underserrated sections and one bar of Super7 topserrated sections for my mower-conditioner. The Super7 sections work great for heavy, stemmy crops like oats and rye, and in heavy grass hays. However, in lighter stuff like 3rd cut alfalfa, 2nd cut orchardgrass, etc., the Super7 sections tend to clog more easily than the underserrated sections. On your sickle mower, it might not be that big of a difference, because you've probably got ledger plates in your finger guards. My mower-conditioner was designed without ledger plates, which I believe does make a difference.

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paul

08-09-2000 23:49:47




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 Re: Re: Sickle bar sections in reply to Tim(nj), 08-09-2000 19:16:31  
Doesn't matter much on a mower conditioner with a reel, the reel will pull the stuff away.

Top-serrated sections are best for dead crops, like you get on a combine or swather in beans or small grains.

For many types of grass & alfalfa, you want smooth or bottom serrated sections. The top-serrated can bunch up & clump the green stuff on a sickle bar.

If in doubt or you get into different situations, bottom-serrated is the best compromise.

--->Paul

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B.C.

08-09-2000 18:42:45




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 Re: Sickle bar sections in reply to Tim , 08-09-2000 09:43:50  
It has seemed to me that bottom serrated sections are more common. They seem to work fine.

I grew up around smooth sections and it seems like you either had to keep sharpening them or replacing them to keep the mower working right. Serrated ones seem less troublesome.



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TomH

08-09-2000 16:51:48




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 Re: Sickle bar sections in reply to Tim , 08-09-2000 09:43:50  
Some people say the top serrated ones cut better and stay sharp longer. I prefer the bottom serrated ones because you can sharpen them with a grinder.



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Kermit

08-09-2000 11:36:12




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 Re: Sickle bar sections in reply to Tim , 08-09-2000 09:43:50  
I've used both types depending on what was available at the farm supply store. I personally can't tell any difference. Usually they stock the serrated type and I use them. The most important thing is to keep the sections sharp. I my opinion that is the secret to good operation.



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