LM Reports: Aerators
1 Apr, 2006 By: Michael Seuffert Landscape ManagementA roundup of the newest and best aerators for spring.
Earthquake
The Earthquake Tremor Rotary Decompactor pull-behind-tractor unit fractures the soil beneath turfgrass through the action of rotary blades, each of the six rows of blades offset from an adjacent row. As the blades on one row displace the soil in one direction, its neighboring row displaces it again, fracturing the soil even more. Three models available in working widths of 30 to 87 in.
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For more information visit Earthquake at www.earthquake-turfcare.com/
Textron/Ryan
Ryan's GreensAire aerators come in four models. The GA-30 riding aerator has 6-mph transport speed and aerates up to a depth of 3.75 in. The GA-60/GA-60 PT aerators are towed behind a 25- to 45-hp tractor with PTO, with 1-2 mph aeration speed and 60-in. wide swath, coring up to a depth of 4 in.; the GA-24-OPC self-propelled aerator is powered by an 8-hp Briggs & Stratton Intek Pro engine. It offers four tine sizes for proper core aeration anytime under varying soil conditions, as it creates 2-in. x 2-in. aeration pattern. The 548 aerator/seeder improves germination with precisely placed seed in aerator slit furrow.
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For more information contact Textron/Ryan at 888/922-TURF or www.textronturf.com/
Wikco Industries
Model 300 or 600 core plug aerators can be pulled by an ATV, garden tractor, turf truck, tractor or commercial mower. Available in 30- and 60-in. widths, they aerate a maximum of four in. Each unit has replaceable tine wheels (four on model 300, eight on model 600); each section has 10 tines. All-steel construction for commercial and professional use.
For more information contact Wicko Industries at 402/464-2070 or www.wikco.biz/
Reist Industries
The Reist AeraSeeder is a two-in-one tool for aerating and overseeding. It comes standard with CAT I and II mounting, for hook up to any size tractor. It features a newly designed sectional cone spike roller, with 72 in. of working width (67 individual spike rollers, cast) with 860 perforations per single roller. A self-adjusting full width brush sweeps fine seed off the top of the grass down into the ground.
For more information contact Reist Industries at 877/467-3478 or www.reistindustries.com/
Agri-Fab
The Turf Shark spike wheels provide the perfect amount of penetration and soil plug removal without mess associated with plug aerators. With a path 40-in. wide, 60 curved spikes penetrate up to 3-in. aeration depth. The enclosed weight tray holds up to 100 lbs., and the single-lever transport handle is easy to reach from operators seat. Spiker and plug aerators are also available.
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For more information contact AGRI-FAB at 217/728-8388 or www.agri-fab.com/
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