The invention relates to a support bar (5) of a crop lifter (10) for harvested crops, having a main direction of extension (X). A portion (12) designed as a sliding skid is arranged between a first end (8) and a second end (9) of the support bar (5). The invention also relates to a crop lifter (10) for a cutter bar of a harvesting machine, comprising a stalk lifter and a support bar (5) carrying said stalk lifter.
