Triumph66 1,256 #1 Posted October 24, 2014 I have just bought a Haban sickle mower for my Bolens tractor; it looks in really good condition and is complete including the original instruction leaflet. All being well it should be delivered here by the end of next week. I will post photos of it when it's here. 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #2 Posted October 24, 2014 You keep doing this to us Andrew... We need photo's Seriously though a sickle mower is a very nice find, I bet you can't wait to try it out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #3 Posted October 24, 2014 You managed to sort delivery then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #4 Posted October 24, 2014 I promised there will be photos of the following: Bolens 800 tractor to be collected by moi on Wednesday from Crewkerne viva the Borders country Haben sickle bar cutter to be delivered by end of next week Howard's Bolens cylinder mower to delivered next week from Gwynedd, Wales It's like waiting for a bus for ages and all three arrives in the space of a few days! I ain't buying anything else for the time being until the missus calms down....... In the end I paid for a pallet company to collect the cutter bar from Yorkshire and it's beast to packaged up as well the sellers/ was really helpful in sorting out all the details to arrange for it to be pelleted down to Devon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #5 Posted October 24, 2014 I am sorry for the appalling grammar; it's my Apple IPad autocue. I must sort that out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robins 55 #6 Posted October 25, 2014 Cool cant wait to see all these photos. So what you buying next, im sure the missus wont mind I know what you mean though, ive been waiting for a spread out brick delivery for about a month or more, and then get a phone call, all 17,000 bricks will be coming at once 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #7 Posted October 27, 2014 You lucky so & so Andrew. You should have brought Ians shack to keep it all in ! 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #8 Posted October 27, 2014 You lucky so & so Andrew. You should have brought Ians shack to keep it all in ! I just bought an aircraft hanger to store my collection........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #9 Posted October 28, 2014 Here are several shots of the sickle mower that arrived this afternoon. It wa very well secured and well packaged. I took them in the dark so will get better ones in due course. It one of those things you have to buy quickly as these don't come up that often and I am pleased I didn't have to go through the uncertainty of eBay. Tomorrow I am collecting the 800 at long last. 2 slf-uk and paul reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #10 Posted October 29, 2014 Brilliant find mate well done 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #11 Posted October 29, 2014 Brilliant find mate well done Yes I am really pleased with it. I moved it into my garage this morning ( it weighs a tonne!). I read the instructions manual last night for bedtime reading! It going to be interesting to get it hitch up. It's going to go on the 1254 I got earlier this year but I need to get that going again with some help from a mate of mine ((Robins). It's a beast of a machine and already I have a healthy respect for it when I read that the blades can take your fingers off even when it's not on as the movement will jolt it.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #12 Posted October 29, 2014 That looks like a well built bit of kit Andrew, I bet you can't wait to try it out 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #13 Posted October 29, 2014 I can confirm that it's a hefty bit of kit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #14 Posted November 4, 2014 This arrived today from the States, an original sales brochure of the Haban sickle bar. What great periodic literature and check out the lack of H&S! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #15 Posted November 4, 2014 The sickle mower looks in great condition. My one is not in as good condition. They are fun to fit due to the weight but do a great job. As you mentioned, nobody thought of health and safety when designing these. You have to be so careful when fitting and using. I have only used mine once in the vertical position and it frightened the life out of me. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #16 Posted November 4, 2014 Looks like the chap on the brochure feels the same. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #17 Posted November 4, 2014 In the vertical position, the debris that is cut off lands on the steering wheel and you need to resist the temptation to brush it off with your right hand. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #18 Posted November 4, 2014 In the vertical position, the debris that is cut off lands on the steering wheel and you need to resist the temptation to brush it off with your right hand. Iain That's a frightening thought..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #19 Posted November 4, 2014 Well another name for them is finger bar. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #20 Posted November 4, 2014 I have just found a couple of pictures of mine attached to one of my H16's. I am sure the tractor had two headlights before I started cutting... Iain 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robins 55 #21 Posted November 5, 2014 That does look a hefty, scary bit of kit Looks in very nice condition though! Help with the tractor is here when you want it mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #22 Posted November 5, 2014 That does look a hefty, scary bit of kit Looks in very nice condition though! Help with the tractor is here when you want it mate I will certainly take up your offer; much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
