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Creates A Healthier Lawn •Allows compacted soil to loosen up •Allows moisture and nutrients to reach your lawn’s roots
48-Inch Coring Path •Weight tray holds up to 140 lb for increased soil penetration
8 Spools Of Aerator Knives •Create 32 core points •Remove 3/4" dia. by up to 3" length soil plugs from your lawn •Galvanized for rustproof durability
Simple-To-Use Cantilever Transport Handle •Makes it easy to raise and lower the knives
10" x 4" Pneumatic Tires •For easier maneuvering on all types of terrain
Q: Which tow-behind core aerators will work with a Toro Z42XX zero turn mower? Thank you! by Ross Levin from Maryland on July 01, 2016
A: Ross,
As long as your mower has a hitch included, any of the tow behind aerators will work as the Z42XX is a commercial grade mower. by Jose, Product Expert
Q: Does the agri-fab 48" tow-behind aerator pull out plugs of soil, like on a golf course? by Ed from Indiana on August 29, 2015
A: Ed - the Agri-Fab 45-0299 is a core plug aerator, so it will leave small plugs of soil and grass on your lawn - similar to what you would see on a golf course by Jose, Product Expert
Q: On the Agri-Fab 45-0299 plugger aerator are all of the plugger assemblies on a single rotating shaft or do they turn individually or do they turn in pairs? by Leslie Morgan from South Carolina on April 23, 2014
A: Leslie - all 8 of the aerating knifes on the Agri-Fab 45-0299 are on a single shaft and all 8 will turn at the same time. by Jose, Product Expert
The 45-0299 aerator from Agri-Fab creates a healthier lawn by loosening up compacted soil and allowing moisture and nutrients to reach your lawn’s roots.
The Agri-Fab 45-0299 has replaceable knives which will remove 3/4" diameter by up to 3" length soil plugs from your lawn. This will allow moisture and nutrients to reach your lawn’s roots for better grass growth.
Plan on spending a little time when you first receive your Agri-Fab 45-0299 on the assembly. It's not difficult,... more
The 45-0299 aerator from Agri-Fab creates a healthier lawn by loosening up compacted soil and allowing moisture and nutrients to reach your lawn’s roots.
The Agri-Fab 45-0299 has replaceable knives which will remove 3/4" diameter by up to 3" length soil plugs from your lawn. This will allow moisture and nutrients to reach your lawn’s roots for better grass growth.
Plan on spending a little time when you first receive your Agri-Fab 45-0299 on the assembly. It's not difficult, but there are a lot of pieces that you'll need to assemble before you start aerating your lawn. But that time spent will be worth it, as this aerator works like a champ, and will have your lawn looking great after just one or two uses.
Jose Recommends This Model
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Agri-fab (48") Tow Behind Plug Aerator
Over the course of the summer a lawn starts to become compact because of weekly mowing. Aerating your lawn in the best remedy to de-compact your soil allowing water, nutrients and minerals to reach the roots. The 32 galvanized knives will penetrate the soil and remove a 3 inch plug from the ground to allow your yard to “breathe.” The Agri-Fab 48” Plug aerator is the best tool for the job when trying to create a healthy lawn.
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Greg S South Lyon, MI
Purchased 4/11/17
Most Helpful Positive Review
REVIEWED
MAY.
24
2017
Great Results With The Agri-fab 48" Aerator
The Agri-Fab 48" Aerator arrived quickly and in perfect condition - the box was not torn or damaged despite the heavy weight. See attached photo. I took my time assembling the aerator and didn't run into any problems. All the nuts/bolts/washers were packaged in plastic wrap and nothing was missing. Total time was 2 hours. The instructions were easy to follow.
I put the maximum amount of weight on the tray of the aerator and pulled it with my JD X750 over 2 acres of grass. 2 hours later I had a lawn covered in perfectly shaped grass plugs 3" to 4" long. The plugs broke apart and were mostly gone after 4 to 5 weeks. My lawn was planted 17 years ago and has never been aerated - it now looks better than it ever has and when it rains the water drains quickly into the clay soil. I had great results with the Agri-Fab 48" Aerator.
The Agri-Fab 48" Aerator arrived quickly and in perfect condition - the box was not torn or damaged despite the heavy weight. See attached photo. I took my time assembling the aerator and didn't run into any problems. All the nuts/bolts/washers were packaged in plastic wrap and nothing was missing. Total time was 2 hours. The instructions were easy to follow.
I put the maximum amount of weight on the tray of the aerator and pulled it with my JD X750 over 2 acres of grass. 2 hours... more
Pros:I'd Buy It Again, High Quality, Price, Exceeded Expectations
Greg Recommends This Agri-Fab Product
Greg's Experience With Mowers Direct
Web Site
5/5
Service
5/5
Shipping
5/5
"Your company is fantastic! Excellent experience. Thanks"
I received a used and damaged aerator un-assembled about 2 weeks ago. I was amazed by the huge mistake after reading so many convincing reviews on this product. Long story short when I try to return they aerator, they take away 25% of the cost I paid as it was broken in a weld spot and clearly shown it was a return and used prior to opening the box.
The customer service is fishy and I'm not sure I'll ever get my money back and until I do this remains my 1st experience with this company.
Overall my unprofessional and unleaded as a customer who paid over $250 for, in hopes of a treating working tool in pieces.
I received a used and damaged aerator un-assembled about 2 weeks ago. I was amazed by the huge mistake after reading so many convincing reviews on this product. Long story short when I try to return they aerator, they take away 25% of the cost I paid as it was broken in a weld spot and clearly shown it was a return and used prior to opening the box.
The customer service is fishy and I'm not sure I'll ever get my money back and until I do this remains my 1st experience with this company. more
Pros:Quiet
Cons:Heavy, Unreliable, Packaging, Durability
Product Expert
Tom,
I am very sorry to hear about your aerator. This unit ships in pieces and does require assembly, as stated on our specs tab on the product page. Based on our email communication, we requested that you send images of the damage so that we can begin to process the return, which was sent 5/5/17. We have not received these images as of today, 5/10/17, and are limited in our ability to offer an additional resolution until we receive these images. If you have any questions regarding what we need, please give us a call and we can assist. Thank you very much for your business and I hope to hear from you soon so that this can be resolved.
Please contact Agri-Fab the manufacturer at 800-448-9282 and press 1 for customer care and we can replace what parts may be damaged or missing. We ship parts the same day 99% of the time if the call is made by 1:00 central time.
Good Company Just Wish That Some Of The Packaging Was Better.
Good company just wish that some of the packaging was better.
Pros:Easy To Use, Durable
Cons:Packaging
Donovan Recommends This Agri-Fab Product
Donovan's Experience With Mowers Direct
Web Site
5/5
Service
5/5
Shipping
4/5
"Second purchase from here, shipped quickly and arrived missing all of the blades. Contacted Mowers Direct and had all of the missing parts in 2 days. I would recommend Mowers Direct, but wish that the packaging was a little better for this item."
It was a process to put together, not an event-plan on 1 1/2 to 2 hrs. Be AWARE, the knives are SHARP (I have the butterfly band-aid to prove it!!) but this unit will do the job. The directions were clear and it went together well. Take note: When the instructions say don't tighten something until a certain point--don't. If possible have a helper as it is heavy and a bit unwieldy (it is every bit of 4' wide), but it can be done alone. Enjoy.
Pros:Durable, Exceeded Expectations
Cons:Heavy
Bob Recommends This Agri-Fab Product
Bob's Experience With Mowers Direct
Web Site
5/5
Service
5/5
Shipping
5/5
"Ordered on a Sunday evening and it was sitting outside the garage, ready for assembly Tuesday when I got home from work."
First of all, this company gets things to you fast. I ordered a power washer and this particular aerator, and both were here within 3 days of the order (and both with free shipping). The aerator is a heavy-duty machine.
In most instances, you will need to add weight, but once you put on anywhere from half to the full weight they recommend, it cores about as well as the power aerators and is much easier to use.
It corners alright, with just a bit of drag on a tight turn, but it is 48 inches wide, so I can forgive that. A warning. This is a heavy machine. I put it together by myself on a bench and it was all I could do to get it off without jabbing myself. It wasn't simply the weight (about 100 pounds or more) but working around the knives.
And even the mechanically skilled will take every bit of 2 hours to put this together. However, get a beer, tea or coffee and be methodical and it is fine. And the instructions were very easy to follow. I will follow up when I've had it awhile and see how it lasts.
First of all, this company gets things to you fast. I ordered a power washer and this particular aerator, and both were here within 3 days of the order (and both with free shipping). The aerator is a heavy-duty machine.
In most instances, you will need to add weight, but once you put on anywhere from half to the full weight they recommend, it cores about as well as the power aerators and is much easier to use.
It corners alright, with just a bit of drag on a tight turn, but it is 48... more
Pros:Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again, Exceeded Expectations, Fast
Cons:Heavy
Steve Recommends This Agri-Fab Product
Steve's Experience With Mowers Direct
Web Site
5/5
Service
5/5
Shipping
5/5
"As I said in my aerator review, it's the fastest shipping on a product of this size I've ever had and the website, unlike many, is easy to navigate."
Put together pretty well, is durable but just does not dig deep enough into the soil. Especially with the 150 pound max weight rating.
My conditions were: 60 % lush grass, 35 % thin and 5 % dirt and I was over seeding and new seeding the entire lot. New house construction last fall. I know right after a rain would help but then I would be just creating mud in the thin spots with my tractor and aerator. Soil was dry and compacted which only had the knives going down into soil maybe an inch and a half. Once my lawn is thick and green I may be able to aerate after a rain and all things should go well.
I did add a modification to help keep the cinder blocks from sliding around and off the tray they sit on. As long as the person knows it is only rated for 150 pounds of weight, I would recommend it. Because it is not a bad price compared to a yearly rental of a larger heavier commercial unit that I would have to bull on and off my truck.
Put together pretty well, is durable but just does not dig deep enough into the soil. Especially with the 150 pound max weight rating.
My conditions were: 60 % lush grass, 35 % thin and 5 % dirt and I was over seeding and new seeding the entire lot. New house construction last fall. I know right after a rain would help but then I would be just creating mud in the thin spots with my tractor and aerator. Soil was dry and compacted which only had the knives going down into soil maybe an inch... more
Pros:Easy To Use, Price, Light Weight, Easy To Store
Cons:Did not meet expectations, Weight capacity low
I was discouraged to find a part missing. I had a reasonable experience to have the missing part shipped to me at no cost and it arrived in 4 business days. It's a shame to be compelled to lower the rating as the product is very solid once you have all the parts.
Pros:Easy To Use, High Quality
Cons:Packaging
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William H. Trumbull, CT
Purchased 5/31/17
REVIEWED
AUG.
04
2017
Works
Easy to put together. What can I say- it works.
Pros:Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again, Durable, Features
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