{"product_id":"schumacher-macdon-platform-knife-guard-80640","title":"Schumacher | Replaces MacDon 118344 | Knife Guard – Forged Black  | 80640","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Schumacher 80640 |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eforged black platform sickle guard\u003c\/strong\u003e built as a premium replacement for \u003cstrong\u003eMacDon OEM 118344\u003c\/strong\u003e, with additional cross-reference fitment to selected \u003cstrong\u003eCase IH\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNew Holland\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Deere\u003c\/strong\u003e cutting platforms, draper headers, swathers, and mower conditioner applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epoint-style sickle guard\u003c\/strong\u003e is commonly used throughout the \u003cstrong\u003emain section of the sickle\u003c\/strong\u003e and is recommended for \u003cstrong\u003erocky conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eon-ground cutting applications\u003c\/strong\u003e. The forged guard body is built for strength, alignment, and long wear life in demanding platform and header cutting systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy point-style platform guards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoint guards help protect the sickle section while maintaining crop flow and cutting performance in tough field conditions. The tapered guard design helps allow sickle sections to be changed without replacing the guard, reducing downtime during in-season repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant – Match the guard to the cutting system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeader and platform guards must be matched by \u003cstrong\u003eOEM part number\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eguard style\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebolt pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emachine application\u003c\/strong\u003e. Always compare your existing guard and OEM reference before ordering, especially on machines with double-drive sickles, ground-cutting platforms, or mixed header configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSchumacher \u003cstrong\u003e80640\u003c\/strong\u003e is commonly cross-referenced to \u003cstrong\u003eMacDon 118344\u003c\/strong\u003e and related platform sickle guard numbers. It is also listed against selected \u003cstrong\u003eCase IH\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNew Holland\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Deere\u003c\/strong\u003e platform applications where the same guard style is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe guard is \u003cstrong\u003edouble heat treated\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a hardened cutting surface in key wear areas for improved edge retention and service life. Critical dimensions are manufactured to support proper fit, sickle alignment, and quick replacement during harvest or hay cutting season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Application Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUsed throughout the \u003cstrong\u003emain section of the sickle\u003c\/strong\u003e on compatible platforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended for \u003cstrong\u003erocky conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eon-ground applications\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits selected \u003cstrong\u003eMacDon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCase IH\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNew Holland\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Deere\u003c\/strong\u003e platforms using the matching guard reference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlso used on selected mower conditioner and swather platform applications where this guard style is specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfirm fitment by matching the OEM number and existing guard before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; 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border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBrand \/ System\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacDon OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e118344\u003cbr\u003e118484\u003cbr\u003e23064\u003cbr\u003e28013\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePrimary MacDon platform sickle guard references\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase IH OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e47687886\u003cbr\u003e87421451\u003cbr\u003e87560324\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCase IH platform and draper header cross references\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Holland OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e47687886\u003cbr\u003e87421451\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNew Holland platform and mower conditioner cross references\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Deere OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFH318319\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eJohn Deere platform and swather cross reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchumacher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e80640\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGenuine Schumacher forged black platform sickle guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecognized Aftermarket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eG118344\u003cbr\u003eSH344\u003cbr\u003e87560324\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAftermarket cross-reference numbers used for identification only; 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