Troy-Bilt Sickle Bar Mower - Off the truck Introduction and Test!

[@JAleksandr]

My dad bought one from Troy-bilt new a VERY long time ago...I still have and use it but the teeth and bar itself cannot be purchased anymore from them. I did find an "aftermarket" replacement but it was extremely expensive-currently working with a machinist to to make a top and bottom bar that uses a more standard "tooth" size where each tooth is removable (like standard tractor sickle bars and the old Jari style mower) that is readliy avail so I can replace teeth as needed...

[@RedBarnHomestead]

Yes. I think teeth are available but a pain to install. Support for these is internet only as it is a fairly dangerous consumer machine.

[@ronbeck201]

I got one of these off of marketplace and some of the sickles are broke and seems pretty dull . I've seen these double sickle sections before at farm and home stores. I was going to replace all of the sections.

[@RedBarnHomestead]

Yeah, a bit of digging can net you the correct style of blades required

[@ronbeck201]

@@RedBarnHomestead I think I found replacements on eBay. Kinda pricy though.

[@lorandandahazy]

I found another one on Kijiji and would appreciate info on any problems encountered bringing it from Canada into the USA. Please and thank you!

[@RedBarnHomestead]

I purchased it and use mine in Canada. 😂 Unless there is some rule about it, I would think just taxes due at the border.

[@erikacellar8679]

Hi Ben😊 Is it good idea lubricate the teeth? Oil and grease collecting dirt and Sand Than stuck between the base and upper teeth. What is your opinion? 😂

[@RedBarnHomestead]

Well, mostly cutting grass and hay, so I'm not overly worried about sand...dirt, maybe a bit, but it being oily makes it much better than dry blades, even with no sand or dirt, rubbing together...that's a sure bet way to wear it out. I'd keep the oil to it and service it often.

[@NavyCWO]

I've had one for 30+ years and lube the blades with Micro Mist.

[@davianmorle775]

Where can I get one to buy

[@RedBarnHomestead]

You can’t really buy them new anymore so your best bet is somewhere used like CL, Kijiji, or FB Marketplace.

[@mkshffr4936]

A couple things. Do you think this is better than a string mower for haying? Is the walking speed adjustable?

[@RedBarnHomestead]

It totally is better for string mowing for haying, and I don’t think you can adjust the speed, but it’s the middle of winter and I might not be remembering right.

[@mkshffr4936]

@@RedBarnHomestead thx

[@wayneessar7489]

There will be stooking in Stettler!

[@RedBarnHomestead]

Yes, kinda, but I’ll be building a small square bale box to pack these in.

[@wayneessar7489]

@@RedBarnHomestead I could not rhyme anything with bale box.

[@timgoodliffe]

Id like to see a video on building the bale box@@RedBarnHomestead

[@wtcmedic911]

Just bought one yesterday. Same idea in mind. To old to scythe

[@RedBarnHomestead]

Its a gateway device....will be releasing a video on a self bailing box...and soon a hay rake. It just keeps going.

[@billybobs841]

Its not cutin right man

[@RedBarnHomestead]

This one? Seems to be doing fine on this end but I haven’t seen a different one run.

[@cuivre2004]

@@RedBarnHomestead If it is cutting- it is cutting right. Mine operates and cuts the same as yours. billybobs post is too cryptic to know WTH he is even talking about.