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Toro's made things reel hard; again

Details: Category: Equipment; Published: Saturday, 09 April 2016 20:38; Written by Steve Spuhler; Hits: 3870

I was very happy with the improved hardness of the DPA reels compared to the SPA reels; now Toro's bumped it up a notch again.

Called the EdgeSeries, these reels are even harder than the DPA reels we're familiar with. These will soon be available on all Greensmaster & Reelmaster units as well as replacement reels for older units, like SPA. For certain Greensmaster & Reelmaster cutting units, low drag bearings & seals will be available to improve fuel efficiency (as well as electric efficiency); as well as help us guys out checking the blades for cut. Trying to turn a reel by hand to check cut when the cutting unit has groomers & rear brushes is a challenge in itself. I used to grind my SPA units for the range tee mid-season; 'til I switched to DPA units. With the DPA's I can make it through the season. It will be interesting to see the longevity of the EdgeSeries units vs the DPA reels.