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Eric

03-13-2002 06:00:53




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I have interest in an antique mowing system made up of some make/mod of tractor and a sickle mower. I have looked at various systems. Is it true that there are various mounting brackets depending on the tractor/mower combination? Should I purchase the tractor 1st or do most mowers (with the right mounts) fit most tractors. I am specifically looking at a JD #5 mower. I have read much good about them.

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Green_in MI

03-23-2002 13:19:25




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 Re: mounting brackets in reply to Eric, 03-13-2002 06:00:53  
Let's try the easy way, cut and paste.

www.shaysnet.com



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Green_in_MI

03-23-2002 13:16:49




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 Re: mounting brackets in reply to Eric, 03-13-2002 06:00:53  
Try this site and browse around to find the the page on #5 sickle bar hookups. Hope the link works.



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Jerry D in NC

03-13-2002 09:48:37




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 Re: mounting brackets in reply to Eric, 03-13-2002 06:00:53  
Eric, Get the tractor first. If the tractor turns out to be a 3pt hitch you have many more options for mowers and if not then you have quite few options and these brackets are not made anymore for most applications so I would be leary of trying to buy a mower without knowing what tractor it will need to fit. For example the No 5 using two stationary mounting points can be made to work on an 8N but if it needs a Hydraulic cylinder to raise and lower the mower then you are looking at a very expensive option for your 8N in adding external hydralics. However an old Dearborn mower sells for <$200 at most sales and is fairly well supported with parts and will mow like the devil on an 8N. I am sure there are other similar stories with other brands but that would be my advice.

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Jerry S

03-13-2002 06:55:43




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 Re: mounting brackets in reply to Eric, 03-13-2002 06:00:53  
A #5 mower hooks up by bolting to two stationary points on the back of the tractor. JD had brackets for this purpose but I dont know how many other brands do. I have one that was converted to go into 3 point arms but all that does is pull the mower. You still have no way to lift it so you have to have either the hand lift or the foot clutch lift or a hydraulic lift. I would say if your mower didn't cost you too much and was a good one, you don't have much to loose by getting it and then find a tractor. If your tractor won't fit the mower, sell it and get one that will.

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Jerry S

03-13-2002 06:55:13




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 Re: mounting brackets in reply to Eric, 03-13-2002 06:00:53  
A #5 mower hooks up by bolting to two stationary points on the back of the tractor. JD had brackets for this purpose but I dont know how many other brands do. I have one that was converted to go into 3 point arms but all that does is pull the mower. You still have no way to lift it so you have to have either the hand lift or the foot clutch lift or a hydraulic lift. I would say if your mower didn't cost you too much and was a good one, you don't have much to loose by getting it and then find a tractor. If your tractor won't fit the mower, sell it and get one that will.

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Jerry S

03-13-2002 06:50:10




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 Re: mounting brackets in reply to Eric, 03-13-2002 06:00:53  
A #5 mower hooks up by bolting to two stationary points on the back of the tractor. JD had brackets for this purpose but I dont know how many other brands do. I have one that was converted to go into 3 point arms but all that does is pull the mower. You still have no way to lift it so you have to have either the hand lift or the foot clutch lift or a hydraulic lift. I would say if your mower didn't cost you too much and was a good one, you don't have much to loose by getting it and then find a tractor. If your tractor won't fit the mower, sell it and get one that will.

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