Titan™ Tines Product Catalog - Toro

Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where are Titan tines made?
A. All materials and components including packaging of Titan
tines are manufactured in the USA exclusively for Toro.
Q. What is the difference between a Titan Max tip and
the Titan HD Fairway tip?
A. Titan Max tines have a unique carbide blend offering the
greatest longevity of any carbide tipped tine on the market.
Carbide tipped tines provide the best extended wear benefits in
most conditions. While carbide is very durable it can also be
susceptible to breakage in extreme conditions.
The Titan HD Fairway has a hardened tip which provides
extended wear at a much lower cost than carbide and is
much less susceptible to breakage in extreme conditions. A
patent-pending manufacturing process increases wear rates
over standard Titan Fairway tines by 75% in most conditions.
Expected wear rates will be reduced in extreme rocky
conditions but will still offer improvements over standard
Titan Fairway tines and provide a good cost alternative to
carbide tipped tines, which may be susceptible to breakage
in rocky areas.
Q. What is normal wear expectancy for a Titan tine and
Titan Max?
A. Many competitive versions have promoted longevity based on
greens aerated. This is a very difficult measurement
considering wear rates may vary greatly depending on size of
area impacted, application and soil conditions.
Expected longevity of a standard Titan tine should be three
times that of a classic original version. A Titan Max tine will
perform three times or greater than standard Titan Tines.
Testing conducted confirms our Titan Max tine will last 19%
and 24% longer than leading competitive versions.
Q. Why are there so many varieties of tines?
A. We offer such a wide variety of tines to give customers the
greatest flexibility in aeration choice. Every customer has a
unique soil situation and variety provides the opportunity to
choose a tine best suited for your need.
Q. Do Toro Titan tines fit other manufacturers’
aerator models?
A. Yes, Toro Titan tines will fit most John Deere ® , Ryan ® and
Jacobsen ® aerators. Mounting size of the tine should be used
to match dimensions of aerator tine head. We also offer two
sleeves to convert Titan 10 mm (3/8") mount tines to 13 mm
(1/2") and 16 mm (5/8") mounting sizes used on most Ryan
products. Contact your Toro distributor for more information.
Q. What do I do if my tines are plugging?
A. Hollow tines are more prone to plugging than side eject tines.
This situation is more likely in heavier soil conditions with
longer length and smaller ID tines. Switch to side eject tines
and allow the soil to dry out a bit more.
If the tines are pulling the heavier soil below the previous
aeration depths, then switching to a side-eject tine with a larger
ID can minimize the plugging. Small rocks within sand can
cause both hollow and side eject tines to plug. If possible, try
using a larger coring diameter tine.
Q. What do I do if tines seem to be breaking
prematurely?
A. Be sure the tine selected is of appropriate structure for the area.
Tines designed for greens and tees are not necessarily
designed to withstand impacts with hidden objects such as
stones and tree roots. Wear around the side eject window will
eventually weaken the tine and should be replaced prior to
this point.
Q. What do I do if the cores are being left in the turf
(often referred to as the cookie cutter effect)?
A. Soil with higher moisture content can cause a ‘hydraulic lock’
on the core and resist removal. Wait for the moisture level to
decrease or hold off on irrigation.
Other types of tines can make a difference. For example
change from a hollow tine to a side eject tine or even the
coring diameter.
Ryan ® and Jacobsen ® are registered trademarks of TEXTRON Turf Care and
Specialty Products, Racine, WI 53403
John Deere ® is a registered trademark of John Deere Co. Research Triangle Park,
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