When you’re faced with soil compaction, a soil aerator is yourtool of choice to loosen up a troublesome lawn, and the manufacturerslisted here have what it takes to save your soil. Simply circlethe appropriate number on the reader service card, toss the card inyour mailbox and, in a few weeks, you’ll have everything you needto make an informed decision on buying a new aerator.
 | Billy GoatThe AE401H uses a water weight positioned directly over the tines for better aeration depth. It also features Fold N Go handles and chains that adjust easily. |
 | Earth & Turf ProductsThe Linear Aerator assures maximum turf modification by cutting grooves 3 inches deep. Soil and topdressing are mixed and brushed in by reciprocating fingers. |
 | First ProductsThe Walk-Behind/Ride-On AERA- vator comes in 30 and 40-inch widths with a 21 hp Vanguard engine, 3-foot turning radius, transport wheels and optional seeder. |
 | GrasshopperThe PTO-driven AERA-vator comes in 40 and 60-inch models, with oscillating, forged steel tines that fracture hard, dry soils without slicing or cutting. |
 | HusqvarnaThe AR19 hollow-tine aerator is self-propelled and features free-wheeling outer tines for better maneuverability. The 5 hp unit has a 19-inch aerating width. |
 | JRCOThe Hooker aerator offers tine rotors that utilize the forward force of the mower to make holes up to 3 inches deep. Aerate 1.5 acres per hour at 5 mph. |
 | L.T. Rich ProductsThe Z-Plug is a stand-on, zero-turn aerator with the capability of adding attachments, such as a spreader, sprayer system, slice seeder, snow blade and more. |
 | SourceOne Outdoor Power Eq.The Plugr Tow Pro is a 45-inch, self-contained, reciprocating aerator that attaches to mowers and UTVs. It has an electric-start, 12 hp engine and offset capability. |
 | STEC Equip.The Sandfiller was developed for simultaneous verticutting and sand filling in one pass. It features three rollers and adjustable depth from 0 to 1.5 inches. |
 | TurfcoThe TurnAer XT5 features fingertip controls for easy forward and reverse operation, and optimized weight bar placement for maximum tine penetration. |
 | UTECOThe ZRATOR is a steerable, front-mount core plug aerator designed to allow aeration in all directions without raising the tines. No additional weights needed. |
 | AerWayAeration equipment is available with five different tine options and two frame styles (pull-type and three-point hitch), in widths from 45 inches to 15 feet. |
 | ClassenSplit-drive aerators feature a 4 hp Honda engine, 24 or 36 tines with a coring depth up to 2.75 inches, user-friendly dual controls and all-tine propulsion. |
 | GandyCore and knife aerators in tow and three-point hitch models. The 4-foot model has a built-in weight tray. The 6 and 8-foot models have dual discs on independent arms. |
 | Heying Co.The MG72 Multi Groomer breaks up aeration cores, dethatches, grooms turf and levels topdressings. No tools are needed for adjustments and electric lift is standard. |
 | Land PrideCA15 Series core aerators come in 48, 56, 64 and 72-inch widths, with replaceable .5-inch, 16-gauge hardened steel spoons that penetrate up to 3 inches. |
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 | MantisThe Mantis Tiller/Cultivator can be used with an aerator attachment that has straight tines to cut rows of beneficial aerating slits to open the soil. |
 | RyanThe Ryan LA-28 self-propelled model provides vertical coring action, a speed of up to 24,000 square feet per hour in a single pass and zero-turn capability. |
 | SteinerSteiner 430 Max tractor attachments include a core aerator with a 40.25-inch working width, 3.5-inch aerating depth and independent .75-inch core tine assemblies. |
