- Does it need a riding mower to use?
- Yes. It is tow-behind only and hitches to a riding mower, garden tractor or ATV with a tow bar. There is no walk-behind option.
- How deep does it aerate?
- The tines reach up to 3 inches, depending on soil moisture and how much weight you add to the tray.
- Do I need to add weight?
- On soft ground it often works as shipped. On hard or clay soil, adding sand or concrete blocks to the tray helps the tines penetrate.
- What comes in the box?
- The aerator assembly, 24 galvanized plug tines, flat-free tires and a hitch pin. A tow bar for your mower is not included.
- Is it better than a spike aerator?
- For compaction, yes. Plug tines remove soil cores and open the ground, while spike aerators only push holes and can compact further.
- When should I aerate?
- Early fall suits cool-season grasses and late spring suits warm-season lawns, when the soil is moist enough for the tines to pull clean plugs.
- Where is the Agri-Fab 45-0544 Tow-Behind Plug Aerator cheapest?
- At C-A-L Ranch Stores, for $260.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Agri-Fab 45-0544 Tow-Behind Plug Aerator?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including C-A-L Ranch Stores, Coastal Farm & Ranch, Fleet Farm, Country Home Products, The Home Depot.