- 40-inch plug aerator
- Aerates hard-packed soil and clay in 40-inch swathes; 24 heavy gauge galvanized points reach 3-inches into soil
- Heat-treated steel construction
- Includes aerator and tractor hitch pin
- 42 by 13 by 10-1/2 inches; 81 pounds; 3-year warranty
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Dislodge hard-packed dirt for enhanced irrigation and pliability with this effective plug aerator from Illinois-based Agri-Fab. Ideal for use with compact soil, clay, drought-damaged plots, and surfaces prone to heavy traffic like a soccer field, the aerator extracts plugs of dirt from the earth in 40-inch wide swathes. By pulling out these small plugs, water and oxygen gain more immediate access to plant roots and soil and creates a healthier environment for growing without disease and pest dilemmas. The disposed plugs can be broken up and added to compose for later use. A tractor tows the aerator, allowing users to cover large spans of land in little time.
The plug aerator cores with twenty-four heavy gauge galvanized points, heat-treated for greater durability. Six rustproof spools hold the points, with four points on each spool. The points reach 3 inches into the earth, removing 3/4-inch diameter plugs. Spools are affixed to a heavy-duty, 48-inch wide steel tray. Users engage the aerator with an upright lever on top of the tray. The long lever is easily accessible from the tractor seat. Two 10-by-4-inch pneumatic wheels transport the aerator most any terrain. A hitch pin accompanies the aerator for easy tractor hook-up. For the best results, aerate in the spring and late fall. The aerator was manufactured in the USA. A limited one-year warranty may be available for this item. Upon shipping, the aerator measures 42 by 13 by 10-1/2 inches and weighs 81 pounds.
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40" Tow Behind Plug Aerator, Coring Aerator For Optimum Performance, 24 Heat Treated Coring Points (4 Coring Points Per Spool), Up To 3" Depth, 10" x 4" Transport Wheels With Easy Lift Transport Lever, Weight Tray To Help Coring Penetration, 48" Overall Width, Made In USA.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sturdy, does the job.,
This review is from: Agri-Fab 40-Inch Plug Aerator 45-0298 (Lawn & Patio)
I purchase the Agri-fab 40 inch plug aerator from Amazon. It did require assembly. The instruction were not bad but it did take some time to put all of the plug spools together. Assembly around one and a half hours.
It is easy to use. The long handle that the Amazon review mentions is helpful but the handle still moves too far away when the points are down to easily reach it from the seat. I just put a rope on it to pull it back up and solved the problem. For my soil, it did require the maximum weight on the tray to drive the points into the ground. Also, I had to drive slowly to get the points well into the ground. So, if you have a very large area to aerate, I suggest that you get the largest aerator that you can. (I think they make a 48 in model also). Overall I am happy. Only used it once but it seems sturdy. One star off for the handle issue and the slightly tedious assembly.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
overall happy,
By maxud "Max" (Cheshire, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Agri-Fab 40-Inch Plug Aerator 45-0298 (Lawn & Patio)
Overall I am pretty happy with the product.
It arrived in a beat up box, with lots of loose parts inside. Thankfully, nothing managed to fall out during shipping. The box is very heavy, and does not take well to the shipping abuse. Putting it together was a chore. I am handy with tools, but it took me over 2 hours to put it together, and few bloody knuckles. Never the less, it came together nicely. I got four 8 by 8 by 16 cement blocks for it. It hooks up to the tractor with a pin. Last week I had a chance to do the plugging of my yard. I am very happy with the results. I have 1/2 acre lot and spent about 1.5 hours going around the yard. I experimented with tractor speed and decided that going fast is not good, you end up tearing up the ground more than plugging. Then I set tractor on cruise control and took it nice and slow. Originally I was debating if I should go with 48" model, I am glad I did not. My yard has lots of obstacles, so 40" is a better choice. Its about as wide as my tractor. Going backwards is a pain, as well as engaging and disengaging the lever from a tractor seat. After using it for the first time, I inspected the machine, and everything looked good. Nothing bent or broke. There was one small stone stuck in one of the plug makers, so I had to knock it out with a hammer.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Customer Service at Agri-Fab,
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This review is from: Agri-Fab 40-Inch Plug Aerator 45-0298 (Lawn & Patio)
Thank God for good customer service at Agri-Fab because out of the box one of the bolts did not have thread. Agri-Fab customer service sent a new one next day (free of charge). During my second use the weld on one of the double spindles that hold the knives came loose but again customer service came through and sent a replacement (no questions asked). All in all things happen but good customer service goes a long way to keep a customer happy when stuff breaks.
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