Hello all! I am looking to buy a new aerator this spring, what type would you recommend, why would you recommend it, what types would you NOT recommend? Any tips on technique would be more than welcome! Thanks in advance to all that reply!
Aerators (or however you spell that word)
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Hello all! I am looking to buy a new aerator this spring, what type would you recommend, why would you recommend it, what types would you NOT recommend? Any tips on technique would be more than welcome! Thanks in advance to all that reply!
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Actually, that is spelled correct, good for you. To be quite honest, I think it is pothetic when someone in this industry, and trying to make a living at it, can't spell a simple word that they rely on making money from, it's a joke.
Anyways, to the actual question now. I just purchased a Ryan Lawnaire V. It works pretty good. Everyone here will have their thoughts on models but all will suggest the "core type" for best results. I also have the JRCO hooker aerator for my ZTR. Works ok but very limited as to where it can be used.
Anyways, to the actual question now. I just purchased a Ryan Lawnaire V. It works pretty good. Everyone here will have their thoughts on models but all will suggest the "core type" for best results. I also have the JRCO hooker aerator for my ZTR. Works ok but very limited as to where it can be used.
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The best type of aerator is a "core" aerator. Wether it be a walkbehind, towbehind, or front mount. The JRCO "Hooker" aerator is a "spoon" aerator, not a core aerator, so it just lifts small spoonfuls of soil up as opposed to pulling actual plugs and then depositing them on top. It would probably work well on sandier soils, but not loamy or clay soils. If you wanted to look into any type of aerator I would suggest looking at TURFVENT by Feldman. They have both tow behind and front mounts that give a good amount of cores per sq ft and the more cores in one pass the better the result and less times you have to go over it. If you are looking for a walkbehind, I would probably look at the Plugr aerator ... JMHO.
http://www.rpm-co.com/prod08.htm
Contact Dave at rpm sales at the above link. He carries the Classen brand and they work great. i have a Ryan lawnaire IV and the thing is murder. I am going to pick myself up a clasen in the spring from Dave. His handle is capt devo here on lawnsite. The link above should take you to his page with the classens. Dave will save you hundreds and have it shipped to your door. Great guy to deal with.
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Contact Dave at rpm sales at the above link. He carries the Classen brand and they work great. i have a Ryan lawnaire IV and the thing is murder. I am going to pick myself up a clasen in the spring from Dave. His handle is capt devo here on lawnsite. The link above should take you to his page with the classens. Dave will save you hundreds and have it shipped to your door. Great guy to deal with.
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Take a look at the Plugr aerators also.
http://www.ims-ipc.com/rocksolid/
They use ***-driven tines. I'm looking forward to getting one for next year. Hoss must be real busy with leaves or is sleeping in this morning. He has a couple of plugrs and swears by them.
On edit *** = Kam with a "c". Don't know why the word is bleeped.
http://www.ims-ipc.com/rocksolid/
They use ***-driven tines. I'm looking forward to getting one for next year. Hoss must be real busy with leaves or is sleeping in this morning.
He has a couple of plugrs and swears by them.On edit *** = Kam with a "c". Don't know why the word is bleeped.
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Thank you all. Another question, I have been looking at the Plugr and the Classens, those are the two I have tentatively narrowed it down to. Now which would be the better deal? Which is more reliable?
Here is what I would be using it for, maybe 30-35 yards a year, twice each. (most of my customers dont care enough about thier lawn to pay the extra $$ required for this)
Another question, how would you charge for this? Three times what I charge to mow the same yard? Per square foot?
thanks again!
Thanks for the link by the way....
Here is what I would be using it for, maybe 30-35 yards a year, twice each. (most of my customers dont care enough about thier lawn to pay the extra $$ required for this)
Another question, how would you charge for this? Three times what I charge to mow the same yard? Per square foot?
thanks again!
Thanks for the link by the way....
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I bought a Classen 26" with a Honda 5.5 ?? this fall. I like it alot, nice to be able to steer it around.
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Real busy is an understatement lately. We've been bombarded!Originally posted by rkbrown
Take a look at the Plugr aerators also.
http://www.ims-ipc.com/rocksolid/
They use ***-driven tines. I'm looking forward to getting one for next year. Hoss must be real busy with leaves or is sleeping in this morning.
We've put a lot of hours on the plugrs and they have done an excellent job.
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How much does the PLUGR cost?
How does it react when the tine hits real hard soil?
I still use a pull behind.
How does it react when the tine hits real hard soil?
I still use a pull behind.
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I have a 3 pt hitch ryan I use with the Kioti. But I still have to use a walk behind for tite spots. I've used a Ryan LAwnaire, it does a great job, but will work you to death.
Both the core aerators have to be used when the soil is damp and soft, here in this clay type soil.
About 3 times the price of mowing is a good place to start, but there are many factors that will affect the time it takes, terrain, and the hardness of the soil. I always go over a lawn a least 4 times, changing directions.
I try to price it now with fertilizing, overseeding, or liming. If I figure 4 cents per SqFt to overseed with aerating, I can subtract out the amount for the seed, and ather materials, and the time and get a "cent per foot" price to aerate, I think this is better.
I got some infoon the "plugger", looks like a great set up, I believe the prices were 2500- 2600.00.
Another great piece of equipment is the aeravator. I will chew up rock hard clay type soil. I've read posts by members who love them.
Both the core aerators have to be used when the soil is damp and soft, here in this clay type soil.
About 3 times the price of mowing is a good place to start, but there are many factors that will affect the time it takes, terrain, and the hardness of the soil. I always go over a lawn a least 4 times, changing directions.
I try to price it now with fertilizing, overseeding, or liming. If I figure 4 cents per SqFt to overseed with aerating, I can subtract out the amount for the seed, and ather materials, and the time and get a "cent per foot" price to aerate, I think this is better.
I got some infoon the "plugger", looks like a great set up, I believe the prices were 2500- 2600.00.
Another great piece of equipment is the aeravator. I will chew up rock hard clay type soil. I've read posts by members who love them.
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Down where I live, the first 1/2 inch is soft loamy clay, and then really sandy soil to about 8 inches to a foot deep, then it turns into rock hard clay. So I should use the core type?
You go over it four times in different directions? Okay, have to remember that.
Thanks again everyone!
You go over it four times in different directions? Okay, have to remember that.
Thanks again everyone!
Swampbeast Aerators is spelled correct and there are lots of them out there. Most have had the same design for 25 plus years and are tough to operate. I ran the new Turfco TurnAer this past fall and it is neat! Drives like a mid size mower and has a spring lift. No more lifting you just go round and round till you are done. They will have it at the GIE Show in Nashville next week Nov. 14 to 16 or go to Turfco.com. I have two Turfco Aerators a 20 and 26 inch machines with lots of time on them and they keep on going but I am looking for the easier machine to operate and it is the new turfco.
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Does anyone know how much the 26 inch Classens aerator would weigh? I know the Plugr is only about 80 pounds or so.
The PLUGR 600 is about 275 lbs. I don't know how much the Clasen weights, but I would guess it to be similar.Originally posted by Swampbeast
Does anyone know how much the 26 inch Classens aerator would weigh? I know the Plugr is only about 80 pounds or so.
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The best aerator to buy is the Ryan LA 24 or the new Billy Goat Eazyair.
the LA24 is around $5,000.00
the Eazyair is around $2,000.00
For the best information about aeartors TALK TO YOUR LOCAL DEALER.:blob2:
the LA24 is around $5,000.00
the Eazyair is around $2,000.00
For the best information about aeartors TALK TO YOUR LOCAL DEALER.:blob2:
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Your dealer better be talking at those prices!
It's actually a LA 28 and the price is around $3700.00
And exactly WHY is a LA 28 better than a Plugr?
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hahahahahahahaha
Best info from dealers? That's pretty good. Most dealers don't have a clue as to why they sale anything. Its the money only. Most don't have a clue about the lawn maintenance biz. They don't understand aeration, nor have they ever done it except maybe a test on their property. They know we might be looking for them, so they will sell them to us.
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Er what? Plugrs weigh that much? Oh. I must have read that wrong.....oops! Going crazy...
Anyways, wieght isnt really an issue, since I can just drive it up the ramp, I was really just curious about that.
I am seriously thinking of getting the Plugr, unless someone here can convince me otherwise, I think I will get one in the spring. Hmmmm.
Thanks all!
Anyways, wieght isnt really an issue, since I can just drive it up the ramp, I was really just curious about that.
I am seriously thinking of getting the Plugr, unless someone here can convince me otherwise, I think I will get one in the spring. Hmmmm.
Thanks all!
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