Description
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Part Number / Series | Tines Bushing series |
| Size / Range | Various |
| SKU Count | See series |
| Material | Hardened steel |
| Surface Finish | Surface treated |
| Heat Treatment | Hardened |
| OE Reference | – |
| Compatible Brands | Maschio, Kuhn, Kverneland, Lely rotary implements |
Part No: Tines Bushing series | Size: Various | Finish: Surface treated
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Product Overview
The Tines Bushing is a hardened steel pivot bushing for the tine arm pivot points on rotary tiller, tedder, rake, and similar rotary implement tine carriers. It is a consumable wear component that is replaced at regular service intervals to maintain the articulation accuracy and tine travel geometry specified by the implement manufacturer.
Tine pivot bushings operate under high-cycle loading in abrasive soil and crop debris conditions. Each tine arm articulates through its full travel range at the rotor speed of the implement, which means the pivot bushing completes many thousands of cycles per hour of operation. As the bushing wears, tine arm clearance increases, which affects the cutting or tedding geometry and can lead to increased vibration and accelerated wear on the tine arm and carrier frame.
Material Specification and Technical Detail
The Tines Bushing is produced from hardened steel with surface treatment applied to the bore and outer diameter contact surfaces. Hardening is applied to provide wear resistance at the articulation interface, extending the service interval compared to unhardened equivalents. The surface treatment provides corrosion resistance during storage and in the field.
Tines bushings are designed as consumable components with a defined replacement interval rather than a service life matched to the implement frame. Replacing bushings at the correct interval before they wear through to metal-to-metal contact between the tine arm and carrier is significantly less costly than replacing tine arm assemblies or carrier frames damaged by running on worn-out bushings.
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Application and Operating Environment
The primary application is the tine arm pivot on rotary tillers, tedders, rakes, and similar implements where individual tine arms articulate on a central carrier. Compatible with Maschio, Kuhn, Kverneland, and Lely rotary implements, covering the most commonly used pivot dimensions across these brands. Fitment to other brands may be possible depending on pivot dimensions; contact us with your implement model for confirmation.
The bushing is also used as a replacement wear component in tedder and rake tine holders where the tine wire pivot point has worn. In these applications the bushing restores the correct tine wire engagement geometry and reduces rattling and vibration during operation. Regular replacement as part of a seasonal service programme keeps the implement operating within its designed performance parameters.
OEM Compatibility and Cross-Reference
The Tines Bushing is dimensionally referenced against the pivot specifications used by Maschio, Kuhn, Kverneland, and Lely in their current and recent model ranges. Compatibility is verified by direct measurement against OEM components. For implement brands not listed, contact us with the pivot outer diameter, bore diameter, and length and we will advise on availability.
Stocking tines bushings as a regular service consumable alongside tine wires and tine bolts provides a complete seasonal service kit for rotary implements, reducing the number of separate orders required during the maintenance season. Our 3-point hitch kit consolidates the most frequently replaced linkage components into a single order.
Installation Procedure
Follow the steps below for correct installation of the Tines Bushing in standard agricultural coupling applications.
Identify the Correct Bushing Size
Note the pivot outer diameter, bore diameter, and length from the worn bushing or the implement service manual before ordering. An incorrect size will not fit the carrier bore or tine arm pivot.
Remove the Worn Bushing
Drive out the worn bushing using a suitable drift. Inspect the tine arm bore and carrier pivot for wear or scoring. If the bore is worn oversize, the arm or carrier should be replaced before fitting a new bushing.
Press or Drive in the New Bushing
Insert the new bushing squarely into the tine arm bore. Press or drive it in until fully seated. Ensure the bushing is flush with or below the face of the tine arm to avoid interference with the carrier.
Check Articulation and Lubricate
After fitting, check that the tine arm articulates freely through its full travel range without binding. Apply grease to the pivot if a grease nipple is provided. Binding after fitting indicates an incorrectly sized bushing or insufficient bore clearance.
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Why Choose This Supplier
Direct Manufacturer Supply
All products sourced directly from controlled manufacturing facilities. Consistent quality batch to batch without distributor markup layers.
Verified Dimensional Conformance
Critical dimensions verified against OEM samples and published standards before catalogue listing. Data available on request.
Mixed-SKU Order Capability
Different part numbers and sizes combined in a single shipment. No per-SKU minimum quantities for standard stock items.
Technical Support
Part number cross-referencing and compatibility verification on request. Contact [email protected] for product-specific enquiries.
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Related Products
The following products are frequently ordered alongside the Tines Bushing for complete linkage system maintenance and service kits.
Conversion Bushing
28 sizes, Cat I/II/III bore adaptation, press-fit
Tines Bushing
Hardened steel, rotary tiller and rake pivot
Linch Pins Standard Wire
23 sizes, OA 4.5-12 mm, 65Mn spring steel
Hair Pins
35 sizes, OA 1.8-8 mm, universal pin retention
Hitch Pins H-Type
32 sizes, OA 9.5-32 mm, pre-fitted hair pin
Top Link Assembly
S355 steel, Cat I/II/III, ISO 730 compliant
Customer Feedback
“The Tines Bushing fitted our Category I to II conversion requirement exactly. We service a mixed fleet of compact and mid-range tractors for our dealer network, and stocking this range has eliminated the need to hold OEM-coded bushings for each brand separately.”
Sven L. – Sweden
“Good dimensional accuracy on the Tines Bushing. Press fit was correct without any reworking. We have fitted these to Kubota and Massey Ferguson equipment over two seasons and have had no issues with fit or wear at the bore interface.”
Antti K. – Finland
“Reliable supply and consistent quality. The Tines Bushing arrived well-labelled by size, which matters when you are managing a large parts inventory across multiple product lines. Lead time from order to delivery was within the stated window.”
Willem D. – Netherlands
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