Combine header reel tine replacement

The reel tine is the primary crop-engaging component of a combine harvester header, responsible for sweeping the grain or crop into the cutter bar. These tines are arranged in rows (bats) around the header’s reel, and their design is crucial for ensuring a consistent flow of material, reducing grain loss, and maintaining a high harvest speed.

Modern reel tines are manufactured from various durable materials to withstand harsh field conditions. High-grade spring steel tines provide excellent strength and flexibility for heavy crop and bean applications. High-UV rated, impact-resistant plastic tines offer a lightweight, gentle handling option for specialty crops like canola and edible beans. Rubber tines are also available for specific applications to provide an extra-gentle crop feel and to aid in feeding fragile crops.

Reel tines are available in a wide variety of designs and as direct OEM replacements or high-performance aftermarket upgrades.

• Traditional/Standard Tines are the original slim, spiked plastic or steel tines.

• Paddle Tines feature a wider footprint for better crop coverage and can be an upgrade that slips over the existing standard tine.

• Duck Foot™ style paddle tines are an award-winning, field-tested innovation with a unique design that clears the cutter bar, creates an even feed, and significantly reduces header loss.

For many modern applications, aftermarket paddle-style tines have become a popular choice. When upgrading, the wider footprint and unique design of paddle tines allows operators to run the reel at a slower speed without sacrificing performance, which is gentler on the crop and can increase average ground speed by 0.5 to 1 mph. For equipment repair, seasonal maintenance, or performance restoration, quality reel tines ensure a clean harvest, reduced downtime, and a superior feed into the combine.