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Joe Hajda

12-26-2001 04:59:54




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Hello, I'm researching the possibilities of using a mule/horse/oxen drawn sicklebar mower to manage some haying on some acreage we just purchased. Any advice on types/makes to look for, ones to avoid, frequent problems, finding parts, knives, etc. Also, the going price would be helpful. Also, are there any online resources available? And one more question, any books that would be especially helpful in restoring drawn implements you guys might recommend? Thanks!

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B.C.

12-27-2001 16:31:11




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 Re: sickle-bar mower in reply to Joe Hajda, 12-26-2001 04:59:54  
Up in Wis it always seemed like there were more McCormick Deering mowers around than any others. They worked fine and it was fairly easy to get sickle parts for them.

The problems we had was catching rocks with the bars. Despite our best efforts we trashed a couple of them behind our 9N. A team of horses or mules would probably not have this problem.

We did use a Deere for a while but it just didn't seem as well built as the McCormicks.

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kraig in WY

12-27-2001 08:48:40




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 Re: sickle-bar mower in reply to Joe Hajda, 12-26-2001 04:59:54  
Try "Small Farmer's Journal" 541-549-2064 or SFJ
PO Box 1627 - Sisters, OR 97759

www.smallfarmersjournal.com

You want to find out about horse farming and implements that's the place to go.



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John Healey ( Maine )

12-26-2001 15:16:33




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 Re: sickle-bar mower in reply to Joe Hajda, 12-26-2001 04:59:54  
I don't pull them with horses but I have several mowers. I would recommend going with the later enclosed-gear, Zurk fitted units. Because the gears run in a bath of oil they were better lubricated and thus are usually in better shape.These units have Zurk grease fittings that are weather tight. Earlier mowers required regular oiling of the gears and bearings; this may or may not have been done. I would stay with a common brand IH, JD, etc. as most parts are readily available. The "Small Farmers Journal " has manuals and parts catalog reprints for many models. I have a No.9 McCormick-Deering mower that I really like. It's an enclosed gear mower with the High Lift option. McCormick-Deering made a No.7 which was also enclosed gear. All others were open gear. I also have a No, 3 JD which is enclosed gear. I don't know what other JD mowers were enclosed, however, assume all No. 3 and above ( No, 4 ) are. Actually, I think the JD No. 4 was the last JD horse drawn mower. I think the No. 5 JD is a PTO mower. I know for sure that the No. 6 and older ( 4, 2,etc ) McCormick and McCormick-Deering mowers are open gear units. It makes sense that many of the parts of the early tractor mowers are the same parts used on the horse drawn mowers. I have mowers for my Cubs and my Super A ( Farmalls ) and can see many parts used on my McCormick_Deering N0. 9 and No. 6 mowers. John

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Lewis

12-26-2001 16:49:11




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 Re: Re: sickle-bar mower in reply to John Healey ( Maine ), 12-26-2001 15:16:33  
Hi Joe,
Do you have any pictures you can post or e-mail of the sickle mower for the Super A? I have been looking for as much information as I can find. I have been given one, but am not absolutely sure it is for the A or Super A. Thanks in advance!



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Bigdog

12-26-2001 13:26:23




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 Re: sickle-bar mower in reply to Joe Hajda, 12-26-2001 04:59:54  
Is there a draft horse club in your area? Those fellows would probably have a good take on what is available locally. Or some recommendations as to what to avoid or what is best.



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