Schumacher | Knife Guard – Forged 215 RS/DH | Replaces New Holland 86615982 | A0391
Genuine Schumacher A0391 | forged 215 RS/DH knife guard built as a premium replacement for New Holland OEM 86615982, with additional cross-reference fitment to selected Massey Ferguson, Hesston, MacDon, and Case IH conventional sickle cutterbar applications.
This forged knife guard, also commonly searched as a sickle guard, is a conventional 2-prong 215-style guard used on compatible header, platform, windrower, and mower conditioner cutterbars. The forged guard body is built for strength, section support, and long wear life in demanding hay and harvest cutting systems.
Why forged 215-style guards?
Forged 2-prong guards help protect and guide the sickle section while providing a durable wear surface at the front of the cutterbar. The forged guard body helps maintain alignment, crop flow, and dependable cutting performance in conventional sickle systems.
Important – Match the guard to the cutting system:
This is a conventional forged knife guard, not an Easy Cut II guard. Header, platform, windrower, and mower conditioner guards must be matched by OEM part number, guard style, bolt pattern, prong style, and machine application. Always compare your existing guard and OEM reference before ordering.
Schumacher A0391 is commonly cross-referenced to New Holland 86615982, New Holland 87042356, Massey Ferguson 683476M1, Massey Ferguson 683994M1, MacDon WP215M, and related BU215A, FQ215, and 215DH forged guard numbers.
The forged steel guard body is designed to support proper sickle section alignment and withstand field wear in conventional cutterbar systems. Critical fit points should be confirmed against the original guard before replacement, especially on mixed-platform machines, hay cutting applications, and older cutterbar systems.
Compatibility & Application Notes
- Built as a replacement for New Holland 86615982 and related 215-style forged guards.
- Additional cross references include Massey Ferguson 683476M1, Massey Ferguson 683994M1, and MacDon WP215M.
- Used on selected New Holland, Massey Ferguson, Hesston, MacDon, and Case IH cutterbar applications.
- Also commonly searched as a sickle guard, 2-prong guard, forged guard, or 215 guard.
- Do not confuse with SCH Easy Cut II, 12mm, 14mm, or 17mm guard systems.
- Confirm fitment by matching the OEM number, bolt pattern, guard shape, and existing guard before ordering.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | A0391 |
| Primary OEM Reference | New Holland 86615982 |
| Additional OEM References |
New Holland 87042356 Massey Ferguson 683476M1 Massey Ferguson 683994M1 MacDon WP215M |
| Brand | Schumacher |
| Part Type | Header Knife Guard Sickle Guard |
| Guard Style | Forged 215 RS/DH Guard |
| Guard Type | 2-Prong Forged Guard |
| Construction | Forged Steel |
| Cutting System | Conventional Sickle Cutterbar Not Easy Cut II |
| Common Use | Compatible headers, platforms, windrowers, and mower conditioner cutterbars |
| Primary Fitment Brands | New Holland Massey Ferguson Hesston MacDon Case IH |
| Fitment Verification | Verify OEM number, guard style, bolt pattern, prong style, knife clearance, and cutterbar setup |
Fits Machines
| Brand | Machine Type | Models / Applications |
|---|---|---|
| New Holland | Hay Cutting Windrower Mower Conditioner |
1100, 1495, 1496, 1499, 2550 Additional references include: 114, 116, 472, 474, 477, 478, 479 488, 489, 490, 492, 495, 499, 903 Confirm 215-style forged guard fit |
| Massey Ferguson / Hesston | Hay Cutting Windrower Mower Conditioner |
Massey Ferguson 775, 785, 885, 925 Selected Hesston applications using 215-style forged guards Verify OEM guard number before ordering |
| MacDon | Mower Conditioner Header Cutterbar |
4000, 5000, 5010, 7000, 9000 Common MacDon reference: WP215M Confirm existing guard shape and mounting |
| Case IH | Hay Cutting Header Cutterbar |
Selected Case IH applications using the matching 2-prong forged 215-style guard Verify OEM number and cutterbar setup |
| Conventional Cutterbar Systems | Sicklebar Header Platform |
Use where a 215 RS/DH forged guard is required Not for SCH Easy Cut II 12mm / 14mm / 17mm systems Match by existing guard number |
Cross Reference
| Brand / System | Part Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Holland / CNH OEM |
86615982 87042356 NH219191 NH858778 |
Primary New Holland and CNH forged guard cross references |
| Massey Ferguson / Hesston OEM |
683476M1 683181M1 683994M1 |
Massey Ferguson and Hesston forged 215-style guard references |
| MacDon OEM | WP215M | MacDon 215-style forged guard reference |
| Schumacher | A0391 | Genuine Schumacher forged 215 RS/DH knife guard |
| Guard Style References |
BU215A BU215 FQ215 215DH |
Common 2-prong forged 215 guard references used for identification |
| Additional References |
G81-0097 FS81-2 |
Additional cross-reference numbers used for identification only |
| Do Not Confuse With |
Easy Cut II Guards 17744.01 17745.01 71443947 |
This is a conventional forged guard Not a 12mm, 14mm, or 17mm SCH Easy Cut II guard |