dkg520 509 #1 Posted July 2, 2019 Found this tonight in a old chicken barn in rural Virginia. Under all the chicken mess the paint is like new but I cannot find any identifying numbers. It was sitting next to a wore out C-85. Can anyone tell me what I have and what it may fit? Thank You 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,799 #2 Posted July 2, 2019 You lucky dog.... it’s a mid mount sickle mower! @Lane Ranger could most likely give you better insight on this! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stepney 2,325 #3 Posted July 2, 2019 Long frame WH sickle mower.. dang! Probably a model 7-1311 or 7-1312. Looks just like mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #4 Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) Oh, there he is. must have been lost somehow. let's see how he comes back again 😁 Edited July 2, 2019 by Tractorhead 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkg520 509 #5 Posted July 2, 2019 Can anyone tell me what this will fit? Like I said it laid next to a C-85 in very poor condition but obviously it was not attached. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033 #6 Posted July 2, 2019 Sickle DNA - 42" side mounted 1962 model SMS-42 1962-1964 model SMS-42A 1965-1967 model SMS-425 1968-1979 model 7-1321 Sickle DNA - 50" side mounted 1963-1964 model SMS-50 1965 model SMS-505 1966 model SMS-506 1967 model SML-506 1968 model 7-1311 1969-1973 model 7-1312 Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,946 #7 Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) Count the blades and/or guard ends like Garry posted it is either a 50 or a 42 inch Wheel Horse sickle bar mower. You count can count the carriage bolt heads to determine the length of the sickle bar. There is one carriage bolt head for each two inches of length on the bar frame. Probably mid-1960's. Has the clutch pedal on the frame box and the bearings have been changed. Also missing the skid plate under the frame bearing box and the cover on the rear frame that goes to the wobble box (see the two holes on top of the front of the frame with two pullies). Other than that complete and looks like someone used it ! Should fit any B, C or later 300, 400 model with out much change needed. I sold a 42 and a 50 this last month! Pic s are of a 50. 7-1312 model made around 1971. Edited July 2, 2019 by Lane Ranger 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,583 #8 Posted July 2, 2019 wow ,what a find, thats what i am also looking for , to fit on my 312 series, with modifications. i also noted that this has been fitted with 4 bolt flange bearings, at the drive belt area, great upgrade over original set up. good luck with the fitting to your unit, search out pictures for mounting ideas. you can do it, pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkg520 509 #9 Posted July 2, 2019 I got it cleaned up and put back together. Not sure if I want to keep it though. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,877 #10 Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) I might be out of line but if you decide to sale I would be interested in buy these two parts! Or the whole thing and sale the one I have! Edited July 2, 2019 by Jennifer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,091 #11 Posted July 2, 2019 21 minutes ago, Jennifer said: might be out of line Not out of line, just quicker than the rest of us! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkg520 509 #12 Posted July 2, 2019 Thanks Jennifer. I will think on it. I may try to mount it on my 1975 C160. What are you mounting yours onto? I really have no use for it other than adding it to my already too large collection. I may have a guide rod you are searching for. I really wish I had a manual of some type to help me with mounting it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,877 #13 Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, dkg520 said: Thanks Jennifer. I will think on it. I may try to mount it on my 1975 C160. What are you mounting yours onto? I really have no use for it other than adding it to my already too large collection. I may have a guide rod you are searching for. I really wish I had a manual of some type to help me with mounting it. We mounted ours on the 702 we bought from @Chris G!! We have used it!! Blades need replaced or sharpened but really looking to complete it! We enjoy showing them working!!! Ours has been a real head turner in our small world 😂🤣! I would be interested in the extra guide rod you have! But as stated really would love the cover if you happen to have another one! My offer still stand if you do decide to sale as whole or just the two parts!! Edited July 2, 2019 by Jennifer 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,877 #14 Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) I might have a manual I can copy and send! Or post on here! We cheated as far as learning to mount it! Wild Bill at the show helped us remove it from the 854 of Buzz! Thanks again Bill!!! Edited July 2, 2019 by Jennifer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkg520 509 #15 Posted July 2, 2019 That looks great! Was there any tricks to mounting it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,022 #16 Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Jennifer said: We mounted ours on the 702 we bought from @Chris G!! We have used it!! Blades need replaced or sharpened but really looking to complete it! We enjoy showing them working!!! Ours has been a real head turner in our small world 😂🤣! I would be interested in the extra guide rod you have! But as stated really would love the cover if you happen to have another one! My offer still stand if you do decide to sale as whole or just the two parts!! What is that device just forward of the gas filler? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,350 #17 Posted July 3, 2019 Are you asking about the radio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,877 #18 Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, adsm08 said: What is that device just forward of the gas filler? Radio Edited July 3, 2019 by Jennifer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,022 #19 Posted July 3, 2019 40 minutes ago, rjg854 said: Are you asking about the radio Apparently. 35 minutes ago, Jennifer said: Radio Thanks. I kinda thought that might be it, but I couldn't see it very well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,877 #20 Posted July 3, 2019 2 hours ago, dkg520 said: That looks great! Was there any tricks to mounting it? No not really my husband and I both did it together it’s a bit heavy to get pushed up to line the bolts but it really surprised us both how easy it when on!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildmanC120 613 #21 Posted July 3, 2019 Awesome find. I could really use one of those right now at my new house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkg520 509 #22 Posted July 3, 2019 Is there anyone who can explain to me how I operate a sickle bar off of the PTO bell on my C160? Anyone with some picturesa always helps. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,022 #23 Posted July 3, 2019 8 hours ago, WildmanC120 said: Awesome find. I could really use one of those right now at my new house. You and me both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkg520 509 #24 Posted July 3, 2019 Hopefully someone will chime in! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
