What kind of vehicle can tow it?

It uses an all-purpose hitch meant for riding mowers, garden tractors and ATVs. The tow vehicle needs enough weight and traction to pull the drum through soil.

Does it pull plugs or just spike holes?

It is a core aerator with 3-inch tines that remove soil plugs. That relieves compaction better than a spike aerator, which only pushes soil aside.

How wide is the working path?

It works a 48-inch swath per pass. That is wide enough to cover a large lawn in relatively few passes.

What do I do with the plugs left behind?

Leave them to dry and break down, or rake them up. They are a normal result of core aeration.

Is it good for a small yard?

It is built for larger lawns and a tow vehicle. A small yard is usually easier with a walk-behind aerator.

Tow-Behind Lawn Plug Aerator 48 in Core Aerator

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$195.60at TargetChecked Nov 2

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Tow-Behind Lawn Plug Aerator 48 in Core Aerator

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Last seen at $195.60 at Target on Nov 2.

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

A tow-behind core aerator that pulls 3-inch soil plugs across a 48-inch swath, so a lawn gets watered and fed deeper in fewer passes. It hitches to a riding mower, garden tractor or ATV and rides on pneumatic wheels. The wide working width and plug-pulling tines put it in the class of ground-driven drum aerators rather than spike or plug shoes. It suits larger lawns and owners with a tow vehicle; small yards are easier served by a walk-behind or a pull-behind spike model.

Best forOwners of large lawns with a riding mower or tractorFall and spring overseeding prepBreaking up compaction on clay-heavy soilHomeowners who want to rent an aerator less often

Pros

48-inch width covers ground quickly
Core tines pull 3-inch plugs instead of just spiking holes
Pneumatic wheels roll well between jobs
All-purpose hitch fits common tractors and mowers
Ground-driven, so no engine or separate power source

Cons

Needs a tow vehicle with enough weight and traction
Plug cores are left on the lawn to break down
Heavier and harder to store than a spike aerator
Less effective on very wet or very hard ground

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Lowest price we've seen: $195.60 on Nov 2 at Target. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 2.

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48 in core aerator
3 in spikes
All-purpose hitch
Pneumatic wheels
Heavy-duty yard soil aeration tool for tractor
Tow-behind design

About the Tow-Behind Lawn Plug Aerator 48 in Core Aerator

This tow-behind lawn plug aerator is a 48 in core aerator for aerating yard soil. It is a heavy-duty tool made to be pulled behind a tractor.

It has 3 in spikes and an all-purpose hitch. Pneumatic wheels support it as it is towed.

Width: 48 in
Type: Tow-behind core (plug) aerator
Spike length: 3 in
Hitch: All-purpose hitch
Wheels: Pneumatic
Use: Yard soil aeration, towed behind a tractor

Specifications

Width: 48 in wide

Questions and answers

What kind of vehicle can tow it?: It uses an all-purpose hitch meant for riding mowers, garden tractors and ATVs. The tow vehicle needs enough weight and traction to pull the drum through soil.
Does it pull plugs or just spike holes?: It is a core aerator with 3-inch tines that remove soil plugs. That relieves compaction better than a spike aerator, which only pushes soil aside.
How wide is the working path?: It works a 48-inch swath per pass. That is wide enough to cover a large lawn in relatively few passes.
What do I do with the plugs left behind?: Leave them to dry and break down, or rake them up. They are a normal result of core aeration.
Is it good for a small yard?: It is built for larger lawns and a tow vehicle. A small yard is usually easier with a walk-behind aerator.
Where is the Tow-Behind Lawn Plug Aerator 48 in Core Aerator cheapest?: At Target, for $195.60, as of our latest check.