Pilgrim 27 #1 Posted April 29, 2017 Today I had made plans to go and look at a 1995 520-H rolling chassis. When I showed up to the gentleman's house, he opened the garage door and showed me the tractor. It had numerous parts pulled off of it and stacked in a pile. He had pulled the Onan P220 (736 hours) of off it to put on his Cub Cadet pulling tractor. He claimed it was a running, working tractor up until he yanked the engine last year. The only thing missing was the wiring harness. He told me to make him an offer, so I did. I then asked if he had any other Wheel Horse tractors or implements for sale. At first he said no, but a few seconds later he changed his mind, "Yes, actually I do!". So I followed him out back behind his shed and there sat a pretty rough C-85. He said the tractor isn't for sale, but he pointed and said, "I'd sell that." As I walked around the tractor and I see a sickle bar mower laying in the weeds, somewhat attached to the C-85. He had bought it, along with the tractor, a few years ago and didn't know much about. I made an offer and brought it home. Here are a few pictures. I think this is a SMS-425, but I'm not sure. I don't know too much about these sickle bar mower, but it's obvious there are some parts missing. Besides the front mounting bracket/"mule drive" and travel hook, is there anything else that is missing? 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,032 #2 Posted April 29, 2017 Is that a serial number decal on it? Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,268 #3 Posted April 29, 2017 Good find, missing the front mounting box and belt cover 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #4 Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) I don't think it is an SMS425, looks to be an earlier version @wheelhorseman1000 will chime in, as this looks just like his. It appears to have a serial sticker on it and no belt cover yours does not appear to have the holes for the belt cover. My SMS425 has a metal serial tag and a belt cover. Nice find Edited April 30, 2017 by Shynon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,268 #5 Posted April 30, 2017 Oh, good eye, I didn't notice that there weren't any holes drilled for the belt cover 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pilgrim 27 #6 Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) Yes, it is a serial number decal. Would this be a SMS-42 then? Edited April 30, 2017 by Pilgrim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorseman 3,211 #7 Posted April 30, 2017 Here is a couple pictures of mine you will notice mine does not have holes for the guard either and did not have a hole for the lift rod until I got the measurements from Tom and drilled one in. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #8 Posted April 30, 2017 14 minutes ago, Pilgrim said: Yes, it is a serial number decal. Would this be a SMS-42 then? I have a parts list for a SMS-42A that does not show a belt cover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,679 #9 Posted April 30, 2017 1 hour ago, wheelhorseman1000 said: Here is a couple pictures of mine you will notice mine does not have holes for the guard either and did not have a hole for the lift rod until I got the measurements from Tom and drilled one in. Lowell yours must be tiring to run 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorseman 3,211 #10 Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, buckrancher said: Lowell yours must be tiring to run The motor is in the machine shop as we speak @Shynon is rebuilding the motor for me, we did a little (horse trading). Edited April 30, 2017 by wheelhorseman1000 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,945 #11 Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) Pilgrim : You have the lift rod which is in the first photo and that would have been the way the early sickles were lifted up by the rockshaft on the tractor. Looks like you need to go back and check if the C-85 had the front plate and pulley set up on it. This is a pretty early looking sickle mower you have. Edited April 30, 2017 by Lane Ranger 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,032 #12 Posted April 30, 2017 Sorry - can't get a good look at the numbers. A-3915? Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pilgrim 27 #13 Posted April 30, 2017 44 minutes ago, Lane Ranger said: Pilgrim : You have the lift rod which is in the first photo and that would have been the way the early sickles were lifted up by the rockshaft on the tractor. Looks like you need to go back and check if the C-85 had the front plate and pulley set up on it. This is a pretty early looking sickle mower you have. I searched high and low for the front mount while I was there, but no avail. I'm sure it won't be easy to find one either. Will any Wheel Horse 42" sickle bar front mount work with this model, or are they model specific? 3 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: Sorry - can't get a good look at the numbers. A-3915? Garry Garry, thanks for the manual. The number is A-40113. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,032 #14 Posted April 30, 2017 A-40113 looks like a 1963 serial number Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,945 #15 Posted April 30, 2017 Any of the plate pulley boxes should work. I know of quite a few folks without the plate/pulley parts. I sold one separate set about three or four years ago that I bought but I have seldom seen any at swap meets , etc. I think people left them on the tractor and removed the blade and wobble box from the rear as it was easiest to do in removng from the tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
