Compare Tow-Behind Aerators
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| Power Tractor-mounted |
Power Tractor-draw |
Power Tractor-draw |
Power Tractor-mounted |
| Hitch 36-inch Model Category "0" or "1" 48-inch Model Category "0" or "1" |
Hitch Clevis and pin type |
Hitch Clevis and pin type |
Hitch Standard three-point tractor hitch; category "1" |
| Tines 8 per wheel (48 on 36-inch; 64 on 48-inch). One set of 0.75 in. (19 mm) diameter coring tines standard. |
Tines 8 per wheel (48 total). One set of 0.75 in. (19 mm) diameter coring tines standard. |
Tines 8 per wheel (96 total). One set of 0.75 in. (19 mm) diameter coring tines standard. |
Tines 8 per wheel (96 total). One set of 0.75 in. (19 mm) diameter coring tines standard. |
| Optional Tines 0.5 in. (13 mm) diameter coring, 6 in. (152 mm) open-spoon or 7.5 in. (191 mm) slicing. Wheels can be mounted with double tines; 16 per wheel (96 on 36-inch; 128 on 48-inch). |
Optional Tines 0.5 in. (13 mm) diameter coring, 7.5 in. (191 mm) slicing or 6 in. (152 mm) open-spoon; tines are formed from austemper-hardened alloy steel; wheels can be mounted with double tines; 16 per wheel (96 total) |
Optional Tines 0.5 in. (13 mm) coring, 6 in. (152 mm) open-spoon or 7.5 in. (191 mm) slicing. Wheels can be mounted with double set of tines; 16 per wheel (192 total) |
Optional Tines 0.5 in. (13 mm) coring, 6 in. (152 mm) open-spoon or 7.5 in. (191 mm) slicing. Wheels can be mounted with double set of tines; 16 per wheel (192 total) |
| Aerating Width 36-inch Model - 36 in. (914 mm) 48-inch Model - 48 in. (1.2 m) |
Aerating Width 36 in. (914 mm) |
Aerating Width 72 in. (1.8 m) |
Aerating Width 72 in. (1.8 m) |
| Coring Depth Up to 4 in. (102 mm) |
Coring Depth Up to 4 in. (102 mm) |
Coring Depth Up to 4 in. (102 mm) |
Coring Depth Up to 4 in. (102 mm) |
| Aeration Pattern 6 in. x 6 in. (152 mm x 152 mm) with single tines; 3 in. x 3 in. (76 mm x 76 mm) with double tines |
Aeration Pattern 6 in. x 6 in. (152 mm x 152 mm) with single tines; 3 in. x 3 in. (76 mm x 76 mm) with double tines |
Aeration Pattern 6 in. x 6 in. (152 mm x 152 mm) with single tines; 3 in. x 3 in. (76 mm x 76 mm) with double tines |
Aeration Pattern 6 in. x 6 in. (152 mm x 152 mm) with single tines; 3 in. x 3 in. (76 mm x 76 mm) with double tines |
| Holes per Square Foot Up to 9 with single tines; up to 18 with double tines |
Holes per Square Foot Up to 9 with single tines; up to 18 with double tines |
Holes per Square Foot Up to 9 with single tines; up to 18 with double tines |
Holes per Square Foot Up to 9 with single tines; up to 18 with double tines |
| Productivity 36-inch Model – 1.5 acres/hr. (0.6 ha/h) at 4 mph (6.4 km/h); 48-inch Model – 2.0 acres/hr. (0.8 ha/h) at 4 mph (6.4 km/h) |
Productivity 1.5 acres/hr. (0.6 ha/h) at 4 mph (6.4 km/h) |
Productivity 3 acres/hr. (1.2 ha/h) at 4 mph (6.4 km/h) |
Productivity 3 acres/hr. (1.2 ha/h) at 4 mph (6.4 km/h) |
| Towing Speed up to 10 mph (16 km/h) |
Towing Speed 10 mph (16 km/h) maximum |
Towing Speed Up to 10 mph (16 km/h) |
Towing Speed up to 10 mph (16 km/h) |
| Transport Tires n/a |
Transport Tires 4.10/3.50-4, 2-ply, pneumatic tires with ball bearings |
Transport Tires 16 x 4.80-8, 6-ply |
Transport Tires n/a |
| Weight 36-inch Model – 510 lb (231 kg) 48-inch Model – 710 lb (322 kg) |
Weight 500 lbs. (227 kg) |
Weight 1,518 lbs. (689 kg) |
Weight 1,052 lbs. (477 kg) |
| Width 36-inch Model – 35 in. (889 mm) 48-inch Model – 47 in. (1,194 mm) |
Width 46 in. (1,168 mm) |
Width 96 in. (2,438 mm) |
Width 78 in. (1,981 mm) |
| Length 36-inch model: 31 in. (787 mm) 48-inch model: 31 in. (787 mm) |
Length 68.5 in. (1,740 mm) |
Length 60 in. (1,524 mm) |
Length 48 in. (1,219 mm) |
| Height 34.5 in. (876 mm) |
Height 31 in. (787 mm) |
Height 36 in. (914 mm) |
Height 24 in. (610 mm) |
