Why do you suppose this done..?

[AC808]

This is the point at which the sickle mower attaches to the front axle. It had been modified to be set back about 1,5". Why would this have been done?

[UCD]

To be installed on newer tractor.

[AC808]

Im assuming the length difference of a 'newer' tractor is made up for by the new length of the hitch. Where different hitches made for the different tractors?(im guessing not) Or would leaving it shorter necessitate using a longer belt? Whats the reasoning behind this??? :-)

[UCD]

Someone else just a few weeks ago posted (with pictures) that they had to lengthen the hitch on there sicle bar mower to get it to clear the wider tires and to use the correct belt. In the belt book for years 1967/70 they list 3 different belts simplicity 990623 belt# 101137 68.1" long type HA W/cable lift belt# 1700059 64.1" long type ha W/O cable lift belt# 156120 63.1" long type HA

[shanhamm]

i remeber that post maynard, i think it was the sickle bar was made for a smaller tractor, but he put it on a larger tractor so it rubbed on the front tire or somting like that, if we are thinking about the same post.

[lboy1971]

Your cable lift pulley bracket almost looks new,and is also black. Did you have to buy that? I need one for my Allis cable lift sickle mower.

[AC808]

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Originally posted by lboy1971
Your cable lift pulley bracket almost looks new,and is also black. Did you have to buy that? I need one for my Allis cable lift sickle mower.

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The guy i got it from had purchased that part new a few yrs ago...he said he paid $30 for it! I dont know if theyre still available or not...It looks easy to fabricate if you hvae to...

[Jonnysac]

I had to move my sicklebar back to keep it from hitting the front tiers

[johnmonkey]

Hey Johnny nice fab job on those "extenders". JH

[RayS]

John, nice clean fab work you did there!

[Roy]

Think those HD extenders will outlast the mower, tractor, and you. Nice work. ^