- Does it pull cores or just spike holes?
- It uses solid spike tines, so it punches holes and lifts some soil rather than pulling clean cores like a plug aerator. That relieves compaction but leaves rougher surface holes.
- How much weight should I put in the tray?
- The tray holds up to 100 lbs. Start with a partial load on moist soil and add more on dry, hard ground until the tines reach depth.
- What can tow it?
- A riding mower or ATV with a hitch pin works. The unit weighs about 27.5 lbs empty, so a garden tractor handles it easily.
- How deep does it aerate?
- Up to 2 inches with the tray loaded. Depth drops on hard, dry lawns unless you water first or add ballast.
- When should I aerate?
- Early fall is best for cool-season grass, with spring as a second window. Aerate when soil is moist but not muddy, then overseed if you are renovating.
- Does it work on slopes?
- It follows the tow vehicle on gentle slopes, but the tines drag on tight turns. Avoid steep grades where the weighted tray could slide.
- Where is the VEVOR Tow Behind Plug Aerator 32 in Lawn Spike cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $75.90, as of our latest check.