Does it pull cores or just spike holes?

It is a plug aerator with 3 in spikes, so it removes small soil cores rather than only poking holes. That makes it more effective at relieving compaction than a spike-only aerator.

It has an all-purpose hitch meant for a riding mower or small tractor. The tow vehicle needs enough weight and traction to pull a 48 in implement through the lawn.

How wide is the working path?

The working width is 48 in, so each pass covers four feet. A large lawn takes noticeably fewer passes than with a 36 in or smaller unit.

When should I aerate?

Aerate when the soil is moist but not soggy, typically in fall or spring. Wet soil lets the spikes pull cleaner cores, while dry, hard ground limits penetration.

What do I do with the cores?

Leave them to break down, or rake and break them up if you want a cleaner surface. Running a mower over dry cores also helps them disappear.

Where is the 48 in Tow-Behind Lawn Plug Aerator cheapest?

At Target, for $195.60, as of our latest check.

48 in Tow-Behind Lawn Plug Aerator

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Our take on the 48 in Tow-Behind Lawn Plug Aerator

This is a tow-behind plug aerator with a 48 in working width and 3 in spikes that pull cores from the soil. It hitches to a riding mower or small tractor and rides on pneumatic wheels. The wide swath and long spikes make it a good match for large lawns that need deep relief from compaction. Compared with smaller spike aerators, it covers more ground per pass and pulls actual cores rather than poking holes, though it needs a machine heavy enough to drag it and a lawn that is not too wet.

Best forOwners of large lawns or acreageRiding mower and small tractor ownersBreaking up compaction before overseedingFall or spring lawn renovation

Pros

48 in width covers big lawns in fewer passes
3 in spikes pull cores for real aeration
Pneumatic wheels roll over rough ground
All-purpose hitch fits common tow vehicles
Heavy-duty build for repeated seasonal use

Cons

Needs a riding mower or tractor to pull it
Cores left on the surface need raking or breaking up
Less effective on wet, soft soil
Heavy to store and move by hand

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Tow-behind lawn plug aerator with 48 in working width
3 in spikes for core aeration
All-purpose hitch
Pneumatic wheels
Heavy-duty yard soil aeration tool for tractor

About the 48 in Tow-Behind Lawn Plug Aerator

This tow-behind lawn plug aerator is a heavy-duty tool for aerating yard soil. It has a 48 in working width and is pulled behind a tractor.

It uses 3 in spikes for core aeration. An all-purpose hitch attaches it to the tractor, and pneumatic wheels support it as it is towed.

Width: 48 in
Spike length: 3 in
Aeration type: Core (plug) aeration
Hitch: All-purpose hitch
Wheels: Pneumatic
Use: Tow-behind, for use with a tractor

Specifications

Width: 48 in wide

Questions and answers

Does it pull cores or just spike holes?: It is a plug aerator with 3 in spikes, so it removes small soil cores rather than only poking holes. That makes it more effective at relieving compaction than a spike-only aerator.
What can tow it?: It has an all-purpose hitch meant for a riding mower or small tractor. The tow vehicle needs enough weight and traction to pull a 48 in implement through the lawn.
How wide is the working path?: The working width is 48 in, so each pass covers four feet. A large lawn takes noticeably fewer passes than with a 36 in or smaller unit.
When should I aerate?: Aerate when the soil is moist but not soggy, typically in fall or spring. Wet soil lets the spikes pull cleaner cores, while dry, hard ground limits penetration.
What do I do with the cores?: Leave them to break down, or rake and break them up if you want a cleaner surface. Running a mower over dry cores also helps them disappear.
Where is the 48 in Tow-Behind Lawn Plug Aerator cheapest?: At Target, for $195.60, as of our latest check.