Ih farmall sickle mower

G1355 · Dec 7, 2014

My uncle has a ih sickle mower, has one wheel on back mounts on hitch, was mounted on the back of a M farmall. Would like to know the model number as it was buried in snow, and can you still get most of the parts? He wants a $100 I was gonna restore it and put it on my brothers M.

Tom in Ga · Dec 7, 2014

Possibly a No. 31 mower. Not sure about the. No, but I still have one ,but don't use it any more. Tommy

Duner Wi · Dec 7, 2014

Possibly 27V also.

Dave H (MI) · Dec 7, 2014

If it has (or should have) a wood pitman stick it would have to be ready to mow at $100 IMHO. If it were one of the balanced head mowers that would be a deal. A good clear picture is the only way to know what you have.

Leroy · Dec 7, 2014

was also a 25

Leroy · Dec 7, 2014

What is it you have against bar bowers and pitman type bar mowers? There is nothing wrong with them and if I was still farming I would not be without one. Need to get one of mine fixed up from the way I got them, have 5 here now, to just mow the lane with. Only problem is I now only have one running tractor and cannot keep it tied up all summer withmower on it. Balanced head, what good is it?

GeneMO · Dec 7, 2014

Need a picture

If it is a balanced head it could be a 120. I have the owners manual for my dads first mower, bought during WWII

It is a 25-V The give away is the wooden pitman arm that drives the sickle. The newer ones did not have a pitman.

Gene

G1355 · Dec 7, 2014

I was planing on getting it by the end of the week and then will post pictures. Was in a snow bank today and could only see sickle and pto shaft and top of hitch but I will post pictures end of week.

60 acre hillside · Dec 7, 2014

Also 27-V if it has tail wheel with axle supported from one side instead of a fork for the wheel

G1355 · Dec 7, 2014

I will get pictures by end of week

JMS/.MN · Dec 7, 2014

Big selling point for a balanced head mower is the ability to mow 90 degrees above, to 45 degrees below horizontal, without tearing the machine apart. If tried with the pitman mower, gets really noisy and hard on the sickle and drive. Like on steep ditch banks. On flat ground, it doesn"t matter much.

Dave H (MI) · Dec 7, 2014

Leroy, I don't have anything against bar mowers. I own at least 5 of them currently...IH 100, 120, 115, Cub L-??, and a Ford 3 pt. The last two use pitmans. The first three are balanced head mowers. The mowers without a pitman are far superior. I also owned a New Idea trailer mower and two JD #5 mowers. Those three have already found new homes. The Ford is next. Then I will only have IHC mowers. Over the years I have cut a LOT of hay with bar mowers. I still use them for a lot of things...edge trimming, ditches, lanes. Lots of uses. Haybine style mower is just better for heavier hay and the thicker the hay, the more bales and the more $$$$. When the haybine goes down, the sickles back me up.

Dave H (MI) · Dec 7, 2014

If it turns out to be a balanced head mower, snap it up at $100. Get a book and learn how to lube it right. Good mowers.

37chief · Dec 7, 2014

I would like to see that mower. My Dad's F12 has one still attached from when he stopped farming. May be the same? Stan

Leroy · Dec 8, 2014

There were newer model;s that still had the pitman.

Leroy · Dec 8, 2014

They made a fully mounted mower for the F-12. Someplace in all my manuals I have the information on it.

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