How Does Aerating With a Pull Aerator or a Tow Behind Aerator benefit my lawn?

The advantages Tow Behind Aerators or Pull Aerators

When compared to regular aerators,a tow behind aerator has two major advantages. The first advantage is that a tow behind aerator can typically aerate a lot of ground at the same time. The other advantage is that if your already owner the tractor or riding mower, they are a lot less then buy a gas power aerator.

There are several advantages to aerating you lawn on a regular basis with a pull behind aerator. Some of the most common advantages are listed as follows:

  1. Increase water absorption and reduce run off. This can lower your watering costs and keep your lawn greener even with fewer times watering.

  2. Reduces soil compaction and root stress. The overall effect is that this also helps to create a thinker turf. Often as the thickness of the turf below improves, you will see the results above as the grass gets thicker and the lawn gets healthier.

  3. Aerating your lawn on a regular basis can help to aerify the soil, allowing air water and nutrients better access to the soil and the plant root system.

  4. Oxygen help to decompose thatch layers that can build up on lawns. This process is helped out a little when you aerate.

  5. Aerating helps to increase the effectiveness of overseeding and fertilizing campaigns and this improves the overall effectiveness of the soil.

tow behind aerator

tow behind aerator

In the long run, buying a tow aerator or a pull behind lawn aerator is a lot better deal then renting one. This is because you can buy them for only a few hundred dollars. A really good pull behind aerator should last you for many years. If you can save $50 to $70 per year on rental fees, it wont take you very long to have your tow behind aerator you bought paid for.

 

Pacer Industries Aerator 36-IN Spike Tow Behind #SC0-3600

  • Width: 36″

Easy water-fill for extra weight; Holds 25 Gallons; Welded spikes and drum for durability ; Full thirty six inches of aerating width; Sealed ball bearings for longer life; Suitable for rental use; Solid through shaft for strength and rigidity

List Price: $ 433.00

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Agri-Fab 45-0299 48-Inch Tow Plug Aerator

  • 48″ weight tray holds up to 175 lb. for increased soil penetration.
  • Eight spools of aerator knives, galvanized for rustproof durability.
  • 10″ x 4″ pneumatic tires allow for smooth transport.
  • Simple-to-use cantilever transport handle for easy raising and lowering.

Transport wheels pneumatic 14″ x 4″; Overall width 49″; 21 H.T. core points; Aeration depth up to 3″

List Price: $ 304.68

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Brinly-Hardy Spike Aerator – 30in., Model# SA-30BH

  • Features a steel weight tray to increase soil penetration (50-lb. capacity)
  • Includes hitch pin
  • Assembly required

30 tow-behind aerator uses 64 galvanized steel tines to pierce the soil up to 2 creating perforations that allow water, air and nutrients to reach the soil and help keep grass vibrant and healthy. U.S.A. Aerator Type: Spike, Working Width (in.): 30, Spikes (qty.): 64, Weight Capacity (lbs.): 50

List Price: $ 62.99

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