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Tools&Equipment | Aeration Soil remediation tool from Earth & Turf The one-pass design of the Earth & Turf Linear aerator changes and improves the structure of soils for healthier turf. Soil and thatch restriction are permanently modified. Used after the area has been topdressed with calcined clay, compost or sand, the Linear Aerator conditions a 58-inch swath by cutting grooves in the turf 3" deep, approximately one half inch wide and 3.5" apart. Aggressive, reverse-spiral-mounted teeth cut the grooves and bring both soil and topdressing material up over the rotor. The blended materials are then brushed back into the grooves by steel fingers on a filler bar, which reciprocates side to side. The 1,035 Lb. Linear Aerator is designed to fit the Category I 3-point hitches of tractors with 35 to 45 PTO horsepower. Standard, 540 RPM power take off drives the unit's rotor at 168 RPM through a strong, 100H chain. Earth & Turf Products, LLC Broyhill's AccuAire Broyhill's AccuAire core aerator is one of the most flexible aerators on the market, able to penetrate the toughest terrain. The FlexWin design allows the AccuAire to follow the contour of the ground, providing even penetration. Solid steel frame and extra-wide racks add weight to maximize core depth. Core spoons rotate on new sealed roller ball bearings for years of heavy-duty service. Water tanks are optional for extra weight on compact turf. Available in 3 point and trailered. Equipped to use slicer blades or core spoons, widths 69 inches or 93 inches. The trailered AccuAire is equipped with a hydraulic cylinder or electric actuator lift. Broyhill Millcreek core aerators Millcreek's simple, rugged core plug aerators give turf roots the air and water they need, especially in high traffic areas such as around soccer goals and other heavily used areas on natural grass fields. Millcreek aerators feature independently mounted spoon wheels with rear discharge, enclosed in a heavy gauge steel safety cage. Millcreek aerators are tractor mounted on a three-point hitch (500 pound capacity). Weights are added to tow behind units for penetrating dry or compacted soil. Millcreek Manufacturing Core aerators from Land Pride Land Pride's 25 Series Core Aerators are available in 60" and 72" widths to relieve soil compaction and allow air circulation in sports turf. These aerators use replaceable case hardened closed spoons mounted on weighted rotating discs, and the spoons pull cores up to 3" in length from the soil profile every 7" of forward travel. Pulled cores are deposited on the surface for subsequent drying, pulverization, or removal. Optional poly water tanks fit in the top mounted weight trays in order to achieve maximum penetration. When filled with water, these tanks provide significantly increased down pressure on the spoons. Land Pride Exmark 30-inch stand-on aerator Designed to deliver maximum productivity and durability turf professionals demand, the Exmark 30-inch standon aerator features a split-tine design to allow easier turning with tines engaged. The compact design heightens maneuverability while the 30-inch aeration width and 7.5-mph top speed deliver maximum productivity. Mass is centralized directly over the tines for maximum core depth consistency, and core depth is adjustable, from 2- to 5inches. The self-cleaning tines are easy-to-replace. Tine down-force is hydraulic-actuated, and adjustable by the operator. An electric-start Kawasaki V-Twin powerplant delivers professional-grade power, reliability and durability. The Exmark 30-inch stand-on aerator is covered by a 1-year limited warranty. Exmark Manufacturing Creating a healthier turf Aerate and loosen compacted soil in less time with less labor compared to walk-behind or pull-behind aerators, even in the tightest of spaces, with a Grasshopper AERA-vator coreless lawn aerator. The PTO-driven AERA-vator works without slicing or cutting, improving turf development and water absorption with little surface disruption. The patented vibrating tines deep-fracture soil instead of plugging cores, which means turf areas are immediately available for use. The AERA-vator attaches in place of the out-front mower deck for zero-turn maneuverability. Grasshopper 40 SportsTurf | March 2013 www.sportsturfonline.com