FORD LGT 165 (sickle bar)

Rshelton · Jul 28, 2015

I am trying to find a sickle bar for my 165...does anyone know of one that will fit on my mower? I believe the year is 1978, I restored it about 12 years ago and still use it to mow.

Rshelton · Jul 28, 2015

Brian G. NY · Jul 28, 2015

(quoted from post at 20:25:24 07/28/15)

I bought an LGT-165 about 12-15 yrs ago that had a sicklebar attachment. The engine was blown and I put the mower on my 1972 LGT-125. Same tractor design and it fit perfectly.
It mows very well and will operate up to 90 deg vertical and 45 deg below horizontal.
Sickle bars use MUCH less HP than rotary mowers and easily cut 3 ft tall grass and brush.
I haven't used it in 3 or 4 years but I plan to keep it.
It was built specifically for the "tube-frame Jacobsen/Fords but I have never been able to determine the manufacturer; I do not believe it is a Haban.
I found a second one a couple of years after I got the first one but I sold it. They are quite rare and if you find one be prepared to pay a good price for it.

jlewis457 · Jul 28, 2015

I am in southeastern Ohio if you are close I have one and also a tiller for the same tractor if you are close also have a jacobson that is the twin to yours email is open

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