GENERAL TINE INFORMATION
Built For Your Needs
If your job requires it, John Deere’s range of tines has thought about it. Each of our unique tine options has been designed for a distinct situation with all of your needs in mind. Forget about dealing with plugging and breakage. Choose the tine that’s right for you.
Why Are There So Many Different Tines?
- We offer many different tines to give our customers as many aeration options as possible
- every soil situation is unique and our wide range enables you to choose the tine that is best suited to your needs and your turf.
How Can I Prevent My Tines
From Breaking Permanently?
- It is crucial to choose the tine according to the structure of the area – tines designed for greens and tees are not necessarily designed to withstand impact against hidden objects such as stones or tree roots
- Wear around side eject window will eventually weaken the tines, so they should be replaced before they reach this stage
What Can Cause Plugging?
- Hollow tines are more likely to plug than side eject tines
- Heavier soil conditions
- Longer and larger internal diameter tines
- Small rocks in sand can cause both hollow and side eject tines to plug
How To Prevent Plugging?
- side eject tines allow the soil to dry out a bit more – which can benefit especially in heavier soil conditions
- if you use longer tines which might reach deeper than previous aeration depth and pulling the heavier soil below, larger side eject coring tines can minimize plugging
- for soil with obstacles it is recommended to use tines with a larger internal diameter
How To Prevent Cores From Getting Stuck In The Turf
- Solid with higher moisture content can cause a “hydraulic lock” on the core and resists removal
- If possible, wait until the moisture level has decreased or hold off irrigation
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