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Sperry New Holland 1900, 918 S, 2100 Parts Catalog

I have seen too many guys order the wrong part because they trusted a third-party cross-reference chart. Then they stare at a box of something that doesn’t bolt on, the machine sits, and the customer is pissed. A factory parts catalog stops that. This Sperry New Holland 918 S sickle bar attachment parts catalog covers the 1900 and 2100 forage harvesters. 51 pages of OEM part numbers, exploded diagrams, and group breakdowns. If you are restoring or maintaining one of these machines, you need the exact numbers – not guesses from some online forum.

The catalog lists the feed table auger and feed table auger drive on page 2. Knife and knife drive on pages 3-4. Reel and reel drive, reel vari-drive, electric variable control for reel, guards, common guards – it’s all there. The index on page 98 gets you to the right spot fast. And page 99 gives you the recommended initial parts stock, which is handy for a shop that keeps spares on hand.

7 Sections That Cover the Whole Sickle Bar

Group 1 and Group 2 are the header and feed table auger. Group 3-4 is the knife drive – that’s where most wear happens. Group 5 is the reel and its drive. Group 6 is the reel vari-drive. Group 7 is the electric variable control for reel. Group 8 and 9 are guards and common guards. Each group has its own figure numbers and part lists. No guessing which bushing fits the reel support – the old part number 425067 was superseded by 442710. That change is listed right in the errata on page 2 of the original issue 496980.

Every technician working on forage harvesters ought to have this manual open when ordering parts. The serial number of your base unit and attachment model determines which version you need. The general information on page 4 reminds you about left/right orientation (facing direction of travel) and that the code column references serial numbers. That kind of detail saves returns and restocking fees.

Does This Catalog Cover the 1900 and 2100 Base Units?

Yes. The catalog is specifically for the Sperry New Holland Model 918 S sickle bar attachment used on the 1900 and 2100 forage harvesters. Do not confuse it with the 1900 S – that is a different attachment, and we carry that too. If you need the base unit parts, you will want a separate manual for the harvester itself. But for the sickle bar – the knife sections, guards, reel components, feed table auger – this is the factory source.

The 918 S attachment was built by Sperry New Holland (division of Sperry N.V., Belgium). The catalog is bilingual English/French/German/Italian/Dutch. That is typical for European-origin New Holland gear. The part numbers are universal. I always tell my guys: use the genuine part number from this catalog, not some universal aftermarket number. Aftermarket sickle sections may vary in hardness and fit. The factory spec matters when you are cutting at full speed.

3 Reasons to Choose OEM Documentation Over Aftermarket

First, the diagrams. Factory exploded views show the exact stack-up of every bolt, washer, and shim. Aftermarket manuals sometimes redraw the illustration and drop a fastener. Second, the supersession data. The errata page lists old-to-new part number changes. That is gold for a repair shop trying to match a leftover part bin. Third, the torque specs are not listed in a parts catalog – this is a parts catalog, not a service manual – but the part numbers are the only way to get the correct hardware. Order a bolt from the number in this book, and it will have the right thread pitch and grade.

I have burned time on the phone with parts suppliers reading off numbers from a photocopy of a photocopy. With the factory PDF you can zoom in on the figure and verify the quantity. The quantity column in each group table tells you exactly how many you need. That is not a suggestion; it is the bill of materials for the assembly.

Find the Right Part Number Fast

The index on page 98 lists all groups and figure numbers alphabetically. The recommended initial parts stock on page 99 is a list of high-wear items you should keep on the shelf – knife sections, guards, reel bearings. If you are running a fleet of 1900 or 2100 harvesters, buy that stock list and keep it in the parts room. I have a copy taped to my toolbox. When a sickle bar comes in with a bent guard, I grab the number from this catalog and order it.

For shops that also service the OM 352 engine, check our related catalogs: Sperry New Holland 1900 S Sickle Bar Attachment Parts Catalog, Sperry New Holland OM 352 Parts Catalog – 48 Pages of Factory Parts Data, and Sperry New Holland OM 352 Parts Catalog – 66 Pages. Those cover the power unit side.

What Torque Values Are Listed? (None – It’s a Parts Catalog)

This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. You will not find torque specs or repair procedures. What you get are part numbers, descriptions, quantities, and figure references. If you need torque values for the knife drive bolts or reel bearings, you need the factory service manual. But you cannot order the correct bolt without this parts catalog. They work together. I always tell a junior tech: get the parts catalog first, then the service manual. If you order the wrong bolt, torque spec doesn’t matter because the bolt is already wrong.

The manual is 51 pages, original issue 496980 from 1978 (based on copyright). Sperry New Holland, Division of Sperry NV Belgium. The binding is a scanned PDF – you get the exact pages as printed. No reprints, no generic redraws. The Automotive Industry Overview gives context on why OEM documentation matters for long-term machinery preservation, and Automotive Industry Overview covers the broader standards for part numbering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this catalog include the base harvester parts for the 1900 or 2100?

No. This is only for the 918 S sickle bar attachment. For base unit parts, you need the separate harvester parts catalog. The attachment serial number is printed on a tag near the drive input.

What language is the manual in?

Multilingual: English, French, German, Italian, Dutch. All part numbers are numeric and universal. The text is minimal – mostly headings and footnotes. The diagrams are the main tool.

Can I use this to rebuild the reel vari-drive?

You can order the parts from it, but the rebuild procedure requires the service manual. The parts catalog gives you the part numbers for the vari-drive pulley, belt, and control linkage. That is all. No instructions.

How do I know if my serial number matches the manual issue?

Check the footnotes on each group page – they list serial number ranges under the “CODE” column. If your machine serial falls outside, you may need a later supplement. The manual is issue 496980; later revisions exist. This catalog covers models up to that issue date.

This is the kind of documentation you keep on a tablet in the shop. When a customer brings in a 918 S that has been sitting in a fence row for twenty years, you flip through these 51 pages, ID every worn part, order by the factory number, and get the machine cutting again. Stop guessing. Access the Factory Manual.