I'm amazed that old reciprocating knife mower is still going strong and did a really good job too, but it's a 'John Deere', so that says it all. I LOVE your Channel 🙂
That was great Jordan yes you have done a lot of work on that cutter and yes hydro makes a difference I remember the rope you had on there now it is modern fantastic job thank you.
Tell ya what I am subbed to a dozen small homestead/farm channels and all of them that have a sickle bar mower have nothing but grief you were hauling freight with that mower and it didn't miss a beat nice job!
Seeing how cleaning you are mowing with the #5 gives me hope. I did take advantage of that earlier dry, cooler week here in Wisc. to get my first cutting in. I have shared before how my fledgling operation is a little more Amish than yours. I have a #5 with the manual lift, a MH #11 rake and I have either a '50 8n (which is being refurbed in my shop) and a '54 NAA. I only have a couple of acres I take hay off, so I pick it up with a pitchfork, though I am contemplating a small baler if I can find one cheap that actually works. This is all for our goats, so putting it up loose works for us (and the goats). Mowing is usually where I struggle. Mowing around a few trees, tripping on stumps that I have tried to cut flush, clogging and a lot of getting on and off. This year, I lost a rock guard and did not notice until I found it raking. Left a little mohawk of uncut grass throughout the field. Then, as I was literally finishing up, the rear tire blew. Good times. I am eyeing up the hydraulic lift, but that means adding a remote to the NAA. Doable, but requires some mods to the tractor to accomplish as finding the factory option is not an easy get. I also want to adjust it more, which will require straightening a bent rod underneath it and just better tuning. We're getting there.
I am definitely getting better with the mower and the hydraulic cylinder is a game changer, but with the old Fords I understand the limits and that's why I didn't bother with it when I had mine.
exactly how my dad did it he would cut with a sickle useing the farmall and my mom would rake the hay with th farmall and they also had a john deere like yours to bail with a mcormic bailer and use a shit spreader i was like 8 years old back then
'Looking for this comment...I'm surprised you don't have more reprimanding comments on your safety apparel. There are a lot of sickle horror stories floating out there.
@@HumbleAcres I like your humble and positive attitude, though I 'd sure hate to hear in the future you lost a pinky toe or worse, due to such minimal protection. Don't the ants or mosquito bite you?
I had an old number 5 Years ago I pulled behind a Farmall super M and it was a Mowing fool if it was tuned right. I see you have grass wrapping up on your PTO shaft, you can take an old feed sack and tie underneath of your lift arms and that will stop that. Just an idea.
It is normally hot out during hey season... That's what you want for drying... And I really don't know how you can wear them flip flops why your working outside. No way I could do that.. or shorts as far as that goes
you really bring back some fond memories thks
Great to see that they cylinder makes it much more reliably. And that the linkage fix from way back still holds. The antique equipment still works!
Yes it's all working very well!
I'm amazed that old reciprocating knife mower is still going strong and did a really good job too, but it's a 'John Deere', so that says it all. I LOVE your Channel 🙂
It’s been a good mower for me.
That was great Jordan yes you have done a lot of work on that cutter and yes hydro makes a difference I remember the rope you had on there now it is modern fantastic job thank you.
Thank you for your support!
Good material, the JD machinery. Bud your hat is silly
Cuts like a dream
It was probably the easiest mowing I have had yet.
Tell ya what I am subbed to a dozen small homestead/farm channels and all of them that have a sickle bar mower have nothing but grief you were hauling freight with that mower and it didn't miss a beat nice job!
It's been a good mower. Thanks for watching!
Hope it turns out good. I wouldnt bale up thouse big broad left weeds, not sure what there called. Have a great day great video.
Yes I will be skipping over those.
That would make great crop circles.
Seeing how cleaning you are mowing with the #5 gives me hope. I did take advantage of that earlier dry, cooler week here in Wisc. to get my first cutting in. I have shared before how my fledgling operation is a little more Amish than yours. I have a #5 with the manual lift, a MH #11 rake and I have either a '50 8n (which is being refurbed in my shop) and a '54 NAA. I only have a couple of acres I take hay off, so I pick it up with a pitchfork, though I am contemplating a small baler if I can find one cheap that actually works. This is all for our goats, so putting it up loose works for us (and the goats). Mowing is usually where I struggle. Mowing around a few trees, tripping on stumps that I have tried to cut flush, clogging and a lot of getting on and off. This year, I lost a rock guard and did not notice until I found it raking. Left a little mohawk of uncut grass throughout the field. Then, as I was literally finishing up, the rear tire blew. Good times. I am eyeing up the hydraulic lift, but that means adding a remote to the NAA. Doable, but requires some mods to the tractor to accomplish as finding the factory option is not an easy get. I also want to adjust it more, which will require straightening a bent rod underneath it and just better tuning. We're getting there.
I am definitely getting better with the mower and the hydraulic cylinder is a game changer, but with the old Fords I understand the limits and that's why I didn't bother with it when I had mine.
I’m in the same boat with my naa I ended up buying a electric hydraulic pump and bolting it to my John Deere model 5 works pretty good
@@dakotaswanson5488 That's a good idea! About how much was that?
exactly how my dad did it he would cut with a sickle useing the farmall and my mom would rake the hay with th farmall and they also had a john deere like yours to bail with a mcormic bailer and use a shit spreader i was like 8 years old back then
What remains of your old farmhouse?
Love the work boots. 😉 and that hat.
Safety sandals for the win!
'Looking for this comment...I'm surprised you don't have more reprimanding comments on your safety apparel. There are a lot of sickle horror stories floating out there.
@@lilongge1304 I think most people have ether gotten use to me wearing what I do or have given up trying.
@@HumbleAcres I like your humble and positive attitude, though I 'd sure hate to hear in the future you lost a pinky toe or worse, due to such minimal protection. Don't the ants or mosquito bite you?
@@lilongge1304 I haven't had a problem with it.
Looks good!
I had an old number 5 Years ago I pulled behind a Farmall super M and it was a Mowing fool if it was tuned right. I see you have grass wrapping up on your PTO shaft, you can take an old feed sack and tie underneath of your lift arms and that will stop that. Just an idea.
Great idea thanks!
Sure hope my old sickle bar mower works ax well as yours.
I feel if you maintain it they will last forever.
That's a non-approved tractor starting procedure sir. Maybe the lack of personal protective equipment cancels that out, so carry on.
I am aware. At least I had my safety sandals on.
I was wondering if you use fertilizer and or plant any grass seed in your hay fields?
I have done nothing other then mow them.
It is normally hot out during hey season... That's what you want for drying... And I really don't know how you can wear them flip flops why your working outside. No way I could do that.. or shorts as far as that goes
I got to get my no5 working again
They are a pretty good mower