(701) CBR-327 sickle bar group photos

[chompinthebit 269]

Well we were able to put together an interesting group at the big show on Friday. @Lane Ranger, Chris Frock , Josh Aungst, and myself got our tractors together for some pictures with our extremely uncommon CBR-327 front mount sickle bar mowers. It was very cool to get 4 of these together in one place considering how uncommon they are. Thank you guys for bringing them along. 
 

For those of you that may not know, these sickle bars were made/sold in 1961 and early 1962 based off of paperwork I have found. They were similar to the prior CBR-32 sickle bars used on rj/suburban tractors but used a floating chain drive system and different hitch to be mounted on the front engine round hood tractors. I know of around 8 to exist personally. I’m sure there are more but still very uncommon.

[Pullstart 62,812]

Awesome pics!  Thanks for sharing the info too!

[953 nut 55,123]

Thanks to all!

[Lane Ranger 10,947]

Video of my CBR-327 cutting on my 1961 Wheel Horse 701 tractor.   This chain drive sickle works a little better cutting than an RJ/Suburban front cutter bar ( and I own both types)!

[kpinnc 11,940]

12 hours ago, Lane Ranger said:

Video of my CBR-327 cutting on my 1961 Wheel Horse 701 tractor.

 

Always wanted a sickle bar. And one day I'm gonna get my 701 restored. One of my favorites! 

 

Nice video! You don't see those in NC anymore.

[peter lena 8,589]

@Lane Ranger  like the idea of a sickle bar , would love to spend some time ,  detailing one of those ,  that shuttle box looks like it could really gain from operational function.  from pto drive  thru pulleys , just thinking , pete    

[Lane Ranger 10,947]

6 hours ago, peter lena said:

@Lane Ranger  like the idea of a sickle bar , would love to spend some time ,  detailing one of those ,  that shuttle box looks like it could really gain from operational function.  from pto drive  thru pulleys , just thinking , pete    

pete: the wobble box on the 42/50 inch sickles really have a lot of action going on! 

[peter lena 8,589]

 

@Lane Ranger  yes thats the area, and obvious related connections that I  would love to , set up on a bench with a slow pulley drive set up , just to see what can be improved . that power flow hand off is the issue , sure that improved lubrication , would be part  of that .looking  for a  slow motion view of that , to find a gain spot . now i,m on the hunt , let you know , pete 

[Lane Ranger 10,947]

3 hours ago, peter lena said:

 

@Lane Ranger  yes thats the area, and obvious related connections that I  would love to , set up on a bench with a slow pulley drive set up , just to see what can be improved . that power flow hand off is the issue , sure that improved lubrication , would be part  of that .looking  for a  slow motion view of that , to find a gain spot . now i,m on the hunt , let you know , pete 

 

 

 

Pete:  Here you go this is one of two youtube videos i did (one with my brother David)  of the inside working of the Wheel Horse 42 and 50 inch sickle bar mower wobble box!

 

There is a lot of thinks going on inside this.   Bearings, e rings, brass bushings, and heat!   30 weight oil was what was the original fluid recommendation from Wheel Horse.

 

 

[peter lena 8,589]

@Lane Ranger  yes  thats what I  wanted to see , how much detail did you do to the bearing set up ? did you re grease it ?  did you go 30 wt synthetic oil ? what could work easier / better ? looks like you did it right , thanks for the  link , pete

[davem1111 2,030]

@Lane Ranger - I sent you a PM, wondering if you have a side sickle bar you might want to sell or trade for?  I will be in your area Friday afternoon....

[Lane Ranger 10,947]

No Dave nothing right now!