What is core aeration?

[Luke Kindle]

I am bidding to do a job on a football and soccer field! This job includes core aerations what is that? Will the normal aerator from lowes work?

[Mark Bogart]

Try this link. It will help. http://www.torosports.com/articles/article_aerification_cultivation.pdf

[beaglegun]

Core aeration is when a machine pulls plugs of soil from the turf to relieve compaction. These core plugs are pulled from the turf via a hollow tine usually 3/4" in diameter. Machines that force the tines into the turf with a straight up and down motion work best. A football and soccer field will take a considerable amount of time unless you have a wide aerator. I don't know where I could rent one wide enough here in Ky. You will need to aerate these fields 2 times in different directions.

[Pflat1]

I am bidding to do a job on a football and soccer field! This job includes core aerations what is that? Will the normal aerator from lowes work?


http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/turf/430-002/430-002.html

http://www.lawnaerationplus.com/AerationMain.aspx

http://www.sourceonex.com/plugr/html/aerationbrochure.html

I would rent a Plugr or Ryan or a well know name

[Mimowerman]

for something the size of a football or soccer feild, you may want to consider subcontracting this out to another service... would take a day or two with a ryan or bluebird !!!

[02DURAMAX]

for something the size of a football or soccer feild, you may want to consider subcontracting this out to another service... would take a day or two with a ryan or bluebird !!!

Agree!!!!...

[turfcobob]

You should be able to find a core aeration machine in the central south missouri area for rent. Be sure it pulls a core and make at least 9 holes per sq ft. You will probably have to go over it twice or more. With a tow unit it will go pretty fast at 5 to 6 mph. they are asking for core aeration so they can get the compaction relief on the field. A spiking aerator usually sold in box stores will not do that.

[supercuts]

if you have to ask this question perhaps you should think twice about bidding on this job.

[jeffinsgf]

if you have to ask this question perhaps you should think twice about bidding on this job.

That was my first thought, too! ;)

[Pflat1]

for something the size of a football or soccer feild, you may want to consider subcontracting this out to another service... would take a day or two with a ryan or bluebird !!!

get a pull behind gotta start somewhere