Toro just made it easier for equipment technicians to install new replacement reels in the company's mowers with its new Reels+ and EdgeSeries Reels+ systems.
Instead of mechanics having to install reels, bearings, seals and spacers separately, the Reels+ and EdgeSeries Reels+ provide everything a technician will need in a single, complete assembly.
These new reel systems are in direct response, Toro says, to customer feedback. The self-contained assembly will help streamline operations and reduce the time technicians spend replacing reel units. With the bearings already pressed on with required low-drag flock seals and spacers, technicians can save about 15-20 minutes per reel in installation time, Toro says.
The system also is an economical solution to making needed repairs as bearings, seals and spacers are sold at a discount from the individual part retail price for each component. Integrating the reels and components together also eliminates the guesswork for technicians and ensures the recommended bearings are utilized, which can contribute to the overall longevity of the cutting unit.
"With this launch, anytime Toro customers see the plus symbol (+) next to reels or EdgeSeries reels, they know theyre getting a fully integrated reel assembly, complete with bearings, seals and spacers," said Grant Adams, marketing manager at Toro. "We are confident that this new solution is going to simplify and streamline the maintenance processes in the long run, ultimately making a positive contribution to the bottom line of the operation."
In most cases, Reels+ assemblies will replace all Toro reels. In instances where reels do not require bearings, such as gang units, singular reel units will be available.