Do I need to add weight for it to work?

On soft spring soil it can pull cores on its own. On dry, hard or clay ground, add weight to the tray, up to 150 lb, so the spoons penetrate to full depth.

Will it fit my riding mower or zero-turn?

It hitches to a standard rear tow bar with the included universal hitch pin. Most lawn tractors and zero-turn mowers can pull it; check that your hitch point is low and sturdy.

How deep does it aerate?

The spoons pull cores up to 3 inches deep. That reaches below the thatch layer where water, seed and fertilizer need to go.

Can I drive it across my driveway?

Yes. Engage the transport wheels to raise the tines, cross pavement, then lower them on the lawn.

How fast can I tow it?

Keep it around 5 mph or slower. Faster speeds reduce core quality and put stress on the tines.

Do the spoons wear out or break?

They are heat-treated 16-gauge steel and individually replaceable, so a damaged spoon can be swapped without replacing the whole tine section.

Where is the Brinly PA-40BH Tow-Behind Plug Aerator cheapest?

At eBay, for $116.33, 61% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Brinly PA-40BH Tow-Behind Plug Aerator?

Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1,051 ratings.

Where can I buy the Brinly PA-40BH Tow-Behind Plug Aerator?

3 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, The Home Depot, Amazon.

Brinly PA-40BH Tow-Behind Plug Aerator

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What reviewers say

4.3 / 51,051 ratings

Owners rate it well and mostly praise how effectively it pulls cores once weighted, and how the independent sections track uneven lawns. Complaints center on the weight needed for hard soil and on the bulk of hitching and storage.

What people mention

Core pullingPraisedOwners say it lifts real 3-inch plugs and the lawn responds within a season.
Weight trayMixedThe tray is useful, but many say it takes a lot of ballast to work in dry or clay soil.
ManeuverabilityPraisedIndependent tine sections are said to handle turns and uneven ground without gouging.
BuildPraisedBuyers describe the steel frame and spoons as sturdy and durable across seasons.
HandlingCriticisedIt is heavy and awkward to hitch, move and store between uses.
CleanupCriticisedThe soil cores left on top of the lawn need raking or breaking up afterward.

About the Brinly PA-40BH Tow-Behind Plug Aerator

Brinly's high-performance 40″ Tow-Behind Plug Aerators are the best method for helping your lawn breathe! The 24 heat-treated 16-gauge steel plug spoons pull 3″ soil plugs from the lawn, decompressing the soil and allowing water, seed, and fertilizer to reach the root system.The fully enclosed all-steel weight tray offers flexibility for adding additional weight; up to 150 lbs. may be added for aerating heavily compacted soil or hard clay. Each plugging spoon is individually replaceable, allowing for quick and inexpensive servicing. And the easy-to-engage transport wheels make crossing driveways and sidewalks a breeze. Don't settle for a less than perfect lawn! Let Brinly help you get the lawn of your dreams.