BSB
Sickle bar mowers
20-75 HP (15-56 KW)
540 rpm - Cat. 1 & 2
The BEFCO BSB Sickle Bar Mower is a versatile and efficient solution for a range of mowing tasks. While ideal for cutting hay, it also excels in maintaining areas around lakes, ponds, set-aside lands, conservation acreage, and ditch banks. Designed for adaptability, it operates at angles of up to 90° upward and 55° downward, effortlessly tackling varied terrain.
Powered by your tractor’s PTO, the mower conveniently mounts on a Category I or II three-point hitch. Its double-action mechanism ensures that the sickle blades and teeth move in opposite directions, preventing material from jamming and allowing for a maximum working speed of up to 9 mph. Additionally, the standard cylinder stop mechanism enables the operator to raise the cutting bar using only the tractor’s hydraulic system, enhancing ease of operation and making end of field maneuvers in a breeze.
Whether you need to maintain expansive fields or navigate tighter spaces, the BEFCO BSB Sickle Bar Mower delivers reliable, high-performance cutting for any mowing challenge.
Main Features
- 3 point linkage, cat. 1 & 2.
- Double action sickle bar.
- Single action hydraulic cylinder with restrictor.
- Safety release standard on all units.
- Transport lock bar secures cutting bar for
transportation to and from field. - Transport blade guard standard.
- Equipped with cylinder stop to raise cutting bar using tractor’s
hydraulic system. - Ideal for mowing around lakes, ponds, set-aside, conservation
acreage and ditch banks. - Delivered with extra cutting blade.
- Heavy duty shielded pto shaft (1 3/8″ ASAE cat. 4).
- Will mow 90° up and 55° down.
| Model | HP | Hitch | Working width | Overall width | Weight lbs | Ship lbs | Working speed mph | Lift | Driveline 1 3/8" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSB-272 | 20-75 | Cat. 1 & 2 | 72" | 130" | 628 | 717 | 9 | Hydraulic | ASAE cat. 4 |
| BSB-284 | 20-75 | Cat. 1 & 2 | 84" | 142" | 650 | 750 | 9 | Hydraulic | ASAE cat. 4 |
| BSB-296 | 20-75 | Cat. 1 & 2 | 96" | 154" | 672 | 782 | 9 | Hydraulic | ASAE cat. 4 |
WARNING: When using a quick hitch on a PTO driven implement, always ensure there is proper overlap prior to use. If there is not the minimum 6″ overlap, do not use. Contact your dealer to purchase a longer driveline.
90° up and 55° down mowing angles
BEFCO sickle bar mowers are designed to mow 90° up and 55° down and anywhere in between, making them ideal solutions for mowing around ponds, mowing ditch banks or even trimming small hedgerows.
Spring loaded upper blade guides
Spring loaded upper blade guides help prevent blades from overheating and allow for quick and easy blade replacement.
Heavy duty bolt-on serrated tooth sections
BEFCO is the only manufacturer to use heavy duty bolt-on serrated tooth sections. These sections are not only stronger that the competition but also feature 2″ spacing between each tooth (most competitors have 3″ spacing). The reduced spacing makes it harder for rocks to get wedged between the blades resulting in fewer failures to the cutting bar.
Evenly spaced skids
Unlike most competitors who only have skids at the ends of the cutting bars, BEFCO sickle bars have evenly placed skids throughout the cutting bar. This allows for less bowing of the cutting bar and therefore less metal stress related failures.
Cast aluminum connecting rods with cooling fins
Cast aluminum rods lowers the weight of moving parts, dissipate heat faster also with the help of the cooling fins. Rods are assembled with sealed bearings that never require greasing.
Hydraulic cylinder with cutting bar raise lock.
All BEFCO sickle bars are delivered with a single action hydraulic cylinder to raise and lower the cutting bar. Cylinders are equipped with a flow adjustment valve that allows operator to adjust the speed at which the cutting bar is lowered. Cutting bar raise lock at the end of cylinder allows operator to raise the cutting bar, using the tractor hydraulic remote and turn around so that end of field maneuvers can be carried out without ever having to raise the three point hitch.
Easy belt inspection and tensionning
Sickle bar mowers are equipped with our unique belt tensionning system that allows operator to verify the correct belt tension without even having to remove the belt shield.
ASAE Cat. 1 quick hitch compatible
Compatible with ASAE Cat. 1 quick hitches.
Operator’s & Parts manual
