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I've got a JD 1219 MOCO that needs the reel rebuilt (bushings, caps, pins) and I just don't think it will be worth the cost. I only have about $600 in the machine and I've heard of people modifying these to run just like sickle mowers. I would have to remove the reel and cut the ramp out right above the cutter bar. I would also take the rollers off and sell them and probably get my money back (hopefully). I would probably have to add some bracing. Anybody else done this type of thing?

http://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/farm-equipment/for-sale/list/category/1132/hay-and-forage-equipment-mower-conditioners-windrowers?Manu=JOHN+DEERE&Mdltxt=1219&pdcl=1

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I'm only cutting about 20 acres maybe twice a year so speed isn't really a concern. Getting the grass down is the main concern

Edited by thendrix - 07 Sep 2016 at 4:31pm

I had a 1207, and it was a good mower, better'n a New holland 469, could cut wetter, better.  When It came time to get a new one, though, I went with a drum mower, through what was then carter and carter, in tenn.  About 3 grand, with shipping, about 10 years ago, Haymaxx brand copy of a reese.  Has fewer moving parts, blades are cheap.  only real complaint is that it will golf slice a rock, right at you, if it's the right size rock.

I'm curious on how much you will make on selling the parts. Have you tested the market on any of the items?

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