John Deere H61954 Forged Knife Guard

OEM Double Finger Forged Sickle Guard for John Deere Grain Headers

Product Overview

The John Deere H61954 Forged Knife Guard is a heavy-duty double-finger sickle guard (2-prong guard) used on John Deere grain headers and harvesting platforms. It is designed to support the reciprocating sickle knife while providing the stationary cutting edge required for efficient crop cutting. Industry references identify H61954 as a forged and heat-treated double knife guard, also replacing part numbers such as H75386, H145791, H153719, H171031, and Z11228.

The forged construction provides superior strength compared to standard cast guards, making it suitable for demanding harvesting conditions involving grain, wheat, barley, oats, soybeans, and other crops.

At Dawopu, we manufacture OEM-quality forged knife guards using high-strength alloy steel and precision heat-treatment processes to ensure maximum durability and cutting performance.

Product Functions

The H61954 Forged Knife Guard is designed to:

• Support reciprocating sickle knife sections
• Provide a fixed cutting surface
• Protect knife sections from ground impact
• Improve cutting efficiency
• Reduce cutterbar vibration
• Maintain accurate knife alignment
• Extend cutterbar service life

Knife guards are essential cutterbar components that protect the knife while allowing crops to be sheared cleanly between the knife section and guard ledger surface.