Product Round-up | Turf Aerators
Husqvarna AR19 Husqvarna’s handy and efficient hollow-tine aerators are self propelled and feature free-wheeling outer tines for better maneuverability around corners and tight areas with less turf damage. Additional side weights allow for improved soil penetration and are removable for reduced effort when lifting or for altering weight balance on slopes and inclines. A folding operator handle on the AR19, lift handles and semi- pneumatic front tire allow for easy transport and storage. The 5-hp. unit has a 19-inch aerating width and can reach depths up to 3 inches. For more information, visit www.husqvarna.com.
JRCO Hooker soft plug aerator The JRCO Hooker aerator offers zero-turn maneuverability. The tine rotors utilize the forward force of the mower to make holes up to 3 inches deep. The Hooker pulls loose plugs of soil, eliminating messy hard cores and soil compaction. Aerate 1-1/2 acres per hour at 5 mph. For more information, visit www.jrcoinc.com.
Ryan Lawnaire aerator line
The line of Ryan Lawnaire walk-behind aerators are built to deal with the toughest of lawn conditions. From the compact Lawnaire IV Plus to the zero-turn-capable Lawnaire 28, there’s a Ryan for every user and every job. The Lawnaire V Plus self-propelled core aerator is built for superb productivity, reliability and operator comfort. When you need to cover a lot of ground fast with professional results, the high-speed, ultra- productive Lawnaire V Plus is the aerator for the job. The LA V provides reliable stability on slopes with knob wheels that grip, solid-steel axles mounted on construction-grade ball bearings, and single nickel- plated drive chain. For more information, visit www.ryanturf.com.
Land Pride CA25 core aerator
The CA25 core aerator reduces compaction in heavy soil conditions. Available in 4-, 5- and 6-foot units, with case-hardened 3/4-inch spoons, each gang mounted independently. Storage stands on all 4 corners, and water tanks are optional. For more information, visit www.landpride.com.
Mantis aerator attachment
The Mantis tiller/cultivator features 9 attachments suitable for most lawn and garden projects. The Mantis lawn aerator attachment will revitalize lawns easily and with less effort then the old manual way. The aera- tor tines are similar to the Mantis tiller tines, but they’re straight (not curved). The lawn aerator attachment effortlessly cuts row after row of beneficial aerating slits, opening the soil for more effective penetration of air, moisture and nutrients. The result is a healthy, green lawn. For more information, visit www.mantis.com.
Redexim Carrier
The newly introduced “Carrier” prime mover from Redexim North America is powered by a 32-hp. Briggs and Stratton engine, and uses a hydrostatic transmission, with a forward speed of over 3.5 miles per hour. It is 3-wheel drive and has a working capacity of over 12,000 square feet per hour. The “Carrier” is equipped with biodegradable hydraulic oil as standard, and features attachments such as the Verti-Drain 215-013 that works at a 6-inch depth, with either coring or solid tines, and provides the forced heave of all Verti-Drain machines, as well as other popular attachments such as the high-intensity seeder, Verti-Seed 804, and the spiked seeder Speed Seed 1200. Other attachments are planned for the future. For more infor- mation, visit www.redexim.com.
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