Combine Platform Sickle Guard fits New Holland part# 87702973

• Enhance the efficiency and durability of your combine harvester with our Combine Platform Sickle Guard, specifically designed to replace New Holland OEM part number #87702973.
• Optimal Protection: The black, bident-shaped sickle guard is forged from high-quality steel, serving as a sacrificial part. It safeguards your combine's cutting components, particularly the sickle or knife sections, by breaking or pivoting upon contact with obstacles. This proactive design reduces the risk of damage, minimizing downtime and costly repairs.
• Efficient Harvesting: Installed throughout the main section of the sickle, this spare part features two prongs and a slot that facilitates the precise cutting of plant stems during the translational motion of the knife. It optimizes the harvesting process, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation.
• Durable Construction: Crafted from forged steel, the sickle guard is built to withstand the rigors of the field. Its complex solid shape and two openings at the base provide secure attachment to the finger beam, ensure long-lasting performance.
• Simple Replacement: Over time, wear and tear are inevitable, but our sickle guard is the reliable solution for replacing worn-out or damaged parts during repairs. Please make sure your combine harvester remains in peak condition without the hassle of finding alternative solutions.
• Versatile Compatibility: Designed to replace New Holland OEM part number  87702973, our sickle guard is a perfect fit for your harvester, ensuring seamless integration and compatibility.
• Protecting Critical Components: As a protective component in the combine's header or platform, the sickle guard plays a vital role in preventing damage to your cutting components. Its fundamental purpose is to protect against foreign objects like rocks, sticks, or debris, maintaining the longevity of your harvester.

Compatibility:

• OEM Number is 87702973 FOR CASE IH & NEW HOLLAND 
• Compatible with New Holland Header(s) 740CF, 880CF, 840CD
• Fits Case IH 3162, 3020, 3152

How to Install Sickle Guards?

1. Verify that the combine harvester is powered off, with the engine not in operation.
2. Please lower the cutting platform or header to ground level, giving access to the sickle guard area, and if present, carefully uninstall the existing sickle guard.
3. You can secure the new sickle guard onto the designated attachment points located on the cutting platform or header.
4. Ensure the proper alignment of the sickle guard with the sickle or knife sections, verifying smooth and unhindered movement as intended.
5. Perform any required adjustments to guarantee the effective operation of the sickle guard, ensuring it provides the necessary protective function.