#22 Sickle Bar Mower

[BohemianJon]

I've been using my 130 and the #22 mower for quite a few years now and have broken several of the blade cutters...the small little triangle pieces that are riveted to the bar that goes back and forth. So, is there a special size I need to buy??? Where...like at Tractor Supply...or??? How to do the replacing...remove the bar...knock off the old rivet heads and hammer down the new ones...or is there a better way??? First time getting into this...all info appreciated...Thank you.

[tst]

those are ledger plates, they can be replaced, try the ih dealer or webs sickle service

[Don McCombs]

Go to the PDF Manuals section and find the Cub 22/International 22 mower manual. It will explain how to replace knife sections, among other things. I have attached a listing of the common replacement parts and their corresponding TSC numbers.

Cub-22 Mower Parts.pdf

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[Bob McCarty]

those are ledger plates, they can be replaced, try the ih dealer or webs sickle service

I think he's referring to the sections. They can be found at any good ranch/farm supply. Herschel makes one that is marked a B- (serrations on the bottom). I'd suggest going to the PDF Manuals to read how to remove the bar. There is a tool called a Johnson Sickle Servicer that removes the rivets and will set them. You might see if someone on the forum near you has one. Otherwise, once the bar is removed, you can put the edge of the bar on a slightly opened vise, with the point of the section (knife) pointed down. By hitting the top of the section with a hammer, you can shear the rivets. There are multiple ways to set the new rivets; several tools, a hydraulic press, a hammer, etc.

[tmays]

I personally prefer the vise method Bob described. Then I set the rivets with a hammer. Good vise, couple pound hammer, and a solid metal surface to set the rivets and it can be done rather quickly

Caution: blades are sharp, so be careful. Pair of leather gloves might be wise

[Barnyard]

Jon, you are only four hours away from the CubFest near Cincinnati October 18 and 19. Bring that sickle bar and the parts and I will install them with you. We can have it done in an hour and you can spend the rest of the weekend having a good time with many of the forum members who will be here.

[ajhbike]

why not use section bolts and get rid of the rivets?

[Bob McCarty]

why not use section bolts and get rid of the rivets?

I don't think there is enough clearance under the hold downs unless you switch the outer four to the high arch style like the inner one is.

[Don McCombs]

Bolts are for kids!

[mozer71]

Rivets are the only application in a mechanism like this. I think it is wonderful that the rivets are calibrated to hold so tight, yet able to be replaced with hand tools/ compound punch, press.

[Slim140]

Rivets are the only application in a mechanism like this. I think it is wonderful that the rivets are calibrated to hold so tight, yet able to be replaced with hand tools/ compound punch, press.

Not necessarily, when mowing 40+ acres of hay and trying to beat the weather a couple bolts in the middle of a hay field and back running without having to go to the shop is nice. Rivets are awesome.....until you break one in a hay field.

[mozer71]

Yes and 40 acres are awesome to me. Sure there has to be some shoulder bolts and tools. Speaking about tool boxes, so many are worn out and rusted. People walk past them like they never happened . It is curious because these are the ones that Did happen for a long time.