In two words, passion and innovation!
The Ryan family has a long history as cultivator tine manufacturers and suppliers.
For some 50 years, the Ryan Tyne assembly has been through a process of continuous improvement to keep pace with the evolving agricultural industry. In those early days, founder, Austin Ryan OAM, developed it to suit the first green and yellow model known as the “Ryan Scaravator”.
Austin actually began working with tyne systems in the 1950s when he saw a need for a wide-line spring release tyne cultivator to suit local planting conditions and the need for a self-cleaning shank.
In those days he made a toolbar with various shaped shanks to find the one that cleaned best. The best design finally chosen for the Ryan Tyne was the well-recognised edge-on-curve at the bottom, with a 35-degree lean forward. This particular shape allowed trash to be cleared from the bottom and drop off if it gets around the bend.
This system differed from the all-other spring tyne models in use at the time also incorporating Mitchell straight tynes with single bolt hole 45-degree foot with a 7/16 bolt hole.
The unique design allows for easy replacement of worn tines, can fit most standard frames and has a large breakout range. And we have now added another benefit – you can quickly change from a tyne shank to a double disc assembly.
The secret to any tyne mechanism is not only its trash handling ability but its longevity. This is where the Ryan Tyne wins hands-down having always been recognised for its wide and strong pivot.
Today it is undoubtedly the most sort after tyne for no-till direct drill farming.