The Model 1459 uses a single sickle for a 9-foot cut and the Models 1474 and 1476 both feature dual sickles to achieve 14-and 16-foot cuts respectively.
The sickle drives are simple and reliable, the sway bar reduces the side to side or up and down movement of the sickle that occurs with wobble box designs.
Decreasing the unwanted movement reduces maintenance and repair costs as well as increases the life of the sickle.
All three mowers feature an adjustable lean-bar. Adjusting the bar to 1/3 crop height starts butt-first feeding which helps keep leaves on the stem as well as promotes more uniform and thorough conditioning.
