Does it pull real soil plugs?

Yes. It is a plug (core) aerator, so it removes small cores of soil and thatch rather than punching closed holes like a spike aerator.

How much weight should go in the tray?

The tray holds up to 150 lb. Start light on soft ground and add weight when the tines barely penetrate hard or dry soil.

Will it fit my lawn tractor or ATV?

It uses an all-purpose hitch meant for common lawn tractors and ATVs. Check your hitch type and towing height before you buy.

How wide is it, and how many passes will I need?

It works 13 inches wide. A 10,000 sq ft lawn takes many overlapping passes, so plan on a long session or a smaller area per run.

When is the best time to aerate?

Aerate when the soil is moist but not muddy, typically in fall for cool-season grass and late spring for warm-season grass, ideally before overseeding.

Does it come with weights?

No. The tray is empty; you supply sandbags, bricks or similar ballast yourself.

Tow-Behind Plug Aerator for Lawn Tractor & ATV

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Tow-Behind Plug Aerator for Lawn Tractor & ATV

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Last seen at $161.37 at Target on Nov 1.

Our take on the Tow-Behind Plug Aerator for Lawn Tractor & ATV

This is a tow-behind core aerator that pulls behind a lawn tractor or ATV and pulls plugs of soil out of the lawn instead of just slicing it. It has a 13-inch working width, a 150 lb weight tray, an all-purpose hitch and inflatable wheels. The narrow width and light build suit small yards and spot work; larger lawns need many passes, and the tray needs ballast to bite into hard ground. It competes with wider, heavier tow-behind aerators that cover ground faster and pull deeper cores.

Best forSmall and mid-size lawnsHomeowners with a lawn tractor or ATVSpot aeration of compacted or high-traffic areasOverseeding and lawn renovation prep

Pros

Pulls actual soil cores, not just spikes
150 lb weight tray adds penetration on hard ground
All-purpose hitch fits common lawn tractors and ATVs
Inflatable wheels roll easily between jobs
Compact 13-inch width fits through gates and tight lawns

Cons

13-inch width means many passes on large lawns
Needs added weight to pull good cores in dry, hard soil
Light build compared with wider, heavier tow-behind units
Core plugs left on the surface need raking or mowing in

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Tow-behind plug aerator for lawn tractors and ATVs
Deep core aeration
150 lb weight tray
All-purpose hitch
Inflatable wheels
For lawn and garden use

About the Tow-Behind Plug Aerator for Lawn Tractor & ATV

This tow-behind plug aerator attaches to a lawn tractor or ATV. It pulls plugs of soil from the ground for deep core aeration of lawns and gardens.

A weight tray holds up to 150 lb. An all-purpose hitch connects it to the towing vehicle, and it rolls on inflatable wheels.

Width: 13 in
Type: Tow-behind plug (core) aerator
Weight tray: 150 lb
Hitch: All-purpose hitch
Wheels: Inflatable
Use with: Lawn tractors and ATVs
Use: Lawn and garden

Specifications

Width: 13 in wide

Questions and answers

Does it pull real soil plugs?: Yes. It is a plug (core) aerator, so it removes small cores of soil and thatch rather than punching closed holes like a spike aerator.
How much weight should go in the tray?: The tray holds up to 150 lb. Start light on soft ground and add weight when the tines barely penetrate hard or dry soil.
Will it fit my lawn tractor or ATV?: It uses an all-purpose hitch meant for common lawn tractors and ATVs. Check your hitch type and towing height before you buy.
How wide is it, and how many passes will I need?: It works 13 inches wide. A 10,000 sq ft lawn takes many overlapping passes, so plan on a long session or a smaller area per run.
When is the best time to aerate?: Aerate when the soil is moist but not muddy, typically in fall for cool-season grass and late spring for warm-season grass, ideally before overseeding.
Does it come with weights?: No. The tray is empty; you supply sandbags, bricks or similar ballast yourself.
Where is the Tow-Behind Plug Aerator for Lawn Tractor & ATV cheapest?: At Target, for $161.37, as of our latest check.

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