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Old 07-31-2014, 04:08 PM
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Default Need some blade help, will it fit?

In my search to find a blade for either of my machines, I came across this. The guy said it came off an 1863 but I don't know enough about the undercarriage on the blades to know if it'll work. What do you guys think?





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It was for a WF, or SF tractor..... it would fit your cyclops...... BUT, someone "modified" it to work on a NF. You'll have to weld pins back on the spot where the bolts are sticking out and bend the rear braces back straight. But it will work after repairs. I would try and get it for cheap since it's screwed up.
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It was for a WF, or SF tractor..... it would fit your cyclops...... BUT, someone "modified" it to work on a NF. You'll have to weld pins back on the spot where the bolts are sticking out and bend the rear braces back straight. But it will work after repairs. I would try and get it for cheap since it's screwed up.
Ok, thank you. My understanding of the differences in subframes between pre cyclops machines and the cyclops series is that since the cyclops sat up higher thanks to its taller front axle, the subframe QA arms were a couple inches taller to accommodate. Otherwise, the blade would mount but the angle wouldn't be quite right.

That all being said, the one I posted pics to in my OP is a ways away. I have one local to me that is a regular WF blade that is cheaper, I may just get that one instead. Here's a pic of it:

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What happened to your blade? You had a WF blade. Put it on and see if you like the fit.

I just went and checked, the old style is listed as one of the two sub-frames for the cyclops. Looks like they beefed it up a little. I don't know about it hanging differently.
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What happened to your blade? You had a WF blade. Put it on and see if you like the fit.

I just went and checked, the old style is listed as one of the two sub-frames for the cyclops. Looks like they beefed it up a little. I don't know about it hanging differently.
Yeeaahh...that's all gone

I thought the subframe hung about 2 inches lower on the Cyclops, I just wasn't 100% sure. I've read that if you put a regular wide frame blade on a Cyclops, the blade will sit leaning forward slightly.

I did, however, find a brand new in box 42" blade for a Cyclops local tonite. Only problem is it's listed at $550. Oh well, maybe one day.
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You sold your 54" blade?

What da matter with you fool?!?!?
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a regular wide frame blade is about 1 1/2" or 2" shorter on the front arms and it goes inside the frame and on the ones I've tried the vertical plates hit the bolts that are adjustable to limit ft.axle play and won't let the undercarriage latch in without trimming the back side of the vertical plates.the Cyclops mount goes on the outside of the frame and the pins point inwards
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a regular wide frame blade is about 1 1/2" or 2" shorter on the front arms and it goes inside the frame and on the ones I've tried the vertical plates hit the bolts that are adjustable to limit ft.axle play and won't let the undercarriage latch in without trimming the back side of the vertical plates.the Cyclops mount goes on the outside of the frame and the pins point inwards
An incredibly simple fix with a welder and some iron.
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You sold your 54" blade?

What da matter with you fool?!?!?
I know, I know...I'll take my lashings now

At the time I had a lead on another Blade to replace it with right after but of course, that fell through. I guess that's just how she goes...

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a regular wide frame blade is about 1 1/2" or 2" shorter on the front arms and it goes inside the frame and on the ones I've tried the vertical plates hit the bolts that are adjustable to limit ft.axle play and won't let the undercarriage latch in without trimming the back side of the vertical plates.the Cyclops mount goes on the outside of the frame and the pins point inwards
That's what I thought...and I've made a new friend locally with a welder, so that may just be able to happen. New hangers wouldn't be hard at all to fab and weld up. Here's to hoping
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