John Deere Sickle Bar Mower Identification (Pict's)

Beatles65 · Dec 12, 2010

I purchased this John Deere Sickle bar mower at auction for $25 a few weeks ago and I finally was able to go and pick it up today. I shouldn"t take much to get this thing back in use.
I was wondering if any one could tell me what model number it is. I cannot find any of the original decals anywhere.

Thanks for the info!
From Nebraska,
Andrew Kean

larry@stinescorner · Dec 12, 2010

got a spot in the new shed for that one too? lol

RwEny · Dec 12, 2010

It's a N0. 5. I have one like it .

bill mart · Dec 12, 2010

go to jdparts.com and look at the parts catalog for a #5 mower.Thats what it looks like to me. bill m.

Beatles65 · Dec 12, 2010

Hahaha, I will if I get it built!!

730d se · Dec 12, 2010

That is indeed a JD No 5 sickle mower. It is the older of two basic versions. Can be ID'ed by the kick stand (versus later jack stand) and the older style PTO shaft.
When set up properly, they will do a great job.
Basic wear parts such as new knives and pitman sticks are readily available.
Yours has the clamps that fit the round bar attachments. If these were not with it, I have two originals that you can purchase if interested.
Email me if interested.

Ed the wine farmer · Dec 12, 2010

I have one that I use on my 1948 M - Same mower. It works very well

55 50 Ron · Dec 12, 2010

Wow, you are one lucky guy. You will have a "complete set" of old John Deere stuff from the 30s, 40s, and 50s. I have a no. 5 also and according to the Parts Catalog, they were made from 1934 to 1957. A very good and popular mower in their day. With proper maintenance they are still a good mower.

flying belgian · Dec 12, 2010

That tire and tube are worth 25.00. You got the mower for nothing.

Big M · Dec 13, 2010

It is a JD #5, I have 3 of them for parts. Plus a JD #8 that is for sale that could be fixed up and used.
Took the gear case cover off, sand blasted it, painted it and it is hanging on my wall for wall art. Gear case covers are selling on ebay for $50.00 so you got a bargin.

James Howell · Dec 13, 2010

You've got a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnH8n4KOYoU">JD #5</a> at a good price.

kylew01 · Dec 21, 2012

I have a number 5 that I received from my grandfather. It does not have the clamp arms on it. Do you still have some available that you'd be willing to sell?

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