Posted 8/20/2012 22:45 (#2550191 - in reply to #2549767) Subject: RE: Purchasing a sickle bar mower...
Having had a NH 7', and still have a CIH 9' and a Rowse double 9 with NH heads, get something with a CIH head. The NH heads are higher maintenance and they run slower.
Look for cracks on the cutter bar and if it's bent.