A Spring tine is a component used in agricultural machinery to perform tasks such as loosening soil, removing dead grass, and preparing the land for seeding. It is a flexible component that can vibrate up and down to effectively loosen soil without damaging its structure. Spring tines can also be used to cut weed roots.
Spring tines are used as soil loosening components in light-duty tillage equipment such as horticultural plows, bed shapers, and cultivators. The elastic up-and-down vibration can effectively loosen soil and cut weed roots without damaging the soil structure.
Spring tines are mounted on rotors in lawn mowers, rotary rakes, and multifunctional lawn maintenance machines. They are used to comb the grass, remove the dead grass layer, improve lawn ventilation and drainage, and remove stones and debris from the grass.
Some agricultural machinery uses spring tines to break up crop residue on the surface of the soil for easier and more effective seed planting.
Spring tines are commonly used in small, flexible orchard cultivators or dedicated orchard cleaning vehicles to protect tree trunks from damage and remove weeds and fallen leaves.
During the recovery of mulching film in farmland, some equipment also uses spring tine designs to scrape and collect agricultural mulching film on the ground.

The 4F1031 (394353) Spring Tines Combine Harvester can be used in various agricultural machinery and equipment, including but not limited to:
| Brand | Model | Part position |
|---|---|---|
| John Deere | 9650 STS, 9670 STS, 9750 STS, 9770 STS, 9860 STS, 9870 STS, CTS, CTS II, T550, T560, T660, T670 | Grain Tank |
| Case IH | 2188, 2388, 2577, 2588, 5088, 6088, 7088, 7120, 8010, 8120, 9120 | Grain Tank |
| New Holland | CR9040, CR9060, CR9070, CR9080, CR920, CR940, CR960, CR970, CR980 | Grain Tank |
In addition to Spring tines, we also provide a wide range of agricultural machinery parts, including:
Spring tines should be replaced if any of the following signs are observed:
If the metal blades of the Spring tines are significantly thinner, deformed, broken, or rusted, they may be unable to insert into the soil and function effectively.
If the Spring tines lose their elasticity and cannot vibrate up and down freely like new ones, it may be due to fatigue failure.
If the spring component is twisted, fractured, or permanently deformed, it may indicate that they need to be replaced.
If the depth of tillage is insufficient, or the residue removal is not complete, or the work quality is lower than before, it may be due to decreased efficiency of the Spring tines.
If the Spring tines are abnormally sharp due to wear or deformation, they may cut the roots or plants, causing unintended damage to the crops.

When choosing Spring tines, consider the following factors:
Determine the type of Spring tines required based on the specific purpose of the agricultural machinery, such as tillage, weed removal, or residue removal. Different types of work require different shapes and hardness of Spring tines. For example, soil loosening may require wider and more elastic Spring tines, while weed removal may require sharper and harder Spring tines.
The material of Spring tines has a significant impact on their durability and work efficiency. High-quality Spring tines are usually made of wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant metals, such as carbon steel, alloy steel, or stainless steel. Surface treatment processes, such as heat treatment and electroplating, can improve their wear resistance and corrosion resistance.
Determine the length, width, and thickness of Spring tines required, which should match the design of the agricultural machinery to ensure correct installation and effective operation.
The spring force and rebound performance of the Spring tines directly affect their work efficiency. While ensuring effective cutting and soil loosening, it is also necessary to prevent damage to the soil structure or excessive impact on the mechanical system caused by excessive force.
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