Agri-Fab 45-0544 Tow Behind Spike Aerator vs Brinly PA-40BH Tow-Behind Plug Aerator

The Brinly PA-40BH is the better aerator for most lawns. Its plug spoons pull real soil cores up to 3 in deep, which relieves compaction more effectively than spikes, and the 150 lb weight tray plus individually replaceable spoons make it a longer-term tool. The Agri-Fab 45-0544 is simpler and lighter, with a 40 in spike width, 60 spikes and a 100 lb tray, and owners rate it well for quick touch-ups. Reviewers favor the Brinly on results and durability; the Agri-Fab wins on ease of use and less soil mess.

• Choose the Agri-Fab 45-0544 if you want a light, simple spike aerator for a small or already-healthy lawn and prefer no soil cores left on the grass.
• Choose the Brinly PA-40BH if your soil is compacted or clay-heavy and you want deeper plug aeration with replaceable spoons and a heavier weight tray.