Aerators that can turn

[dmk395]

I am new to aerating. Recently I rented a Ryan aerator. Small unit,but seem to be a moneymaker. Nonetheless the hardest part is turning, as you have to pick up the rear end then roll it, then start all over again, otherwise the turf rips. Are there aerators out there that turn without tearing the turf, or maybe should I go in circles rather than straight lines?

[Premo Services]

Classen and lesco make a split drive aerator. I checked out the lesco unit, it looked pretty good, and price was 2900.00.
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[UrbanEarth]

Sounds like you had the LA4. As you get better with it, you can turn it by leaning it on it's side around corners. Not a great way to do things, but . . .
The Ryan La28 turns very easily, but is a wee bit more expensive. Does a far better job as well.

Alan

[dmk395]

Is the la model the "zero turn model", i heard from somewhere there was such a machine.

[Lawn DOG]

I got 2 of the LA28's and they turn on a dime and keep aerating while you turn. They doubled my aerating income because it cut down on employee fatigue and is more productive than other models like the one you used. Although more expensive it paid for itself.

[Dochere]

If you have a Lesco near by, do yourself a favor and check out the Classen units. They have a split drive unit that is almost able to pull off zero turns (so close) simply by releasing a handle. Easiest aerator I have ever played with, kind of overwelming to look at though, it's huge!:)