Mike_S
Silver Member
Is there a First Choice Aerator web Site? Where can I find detailed information about this attachment please. Mike S.
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Will
Gold Member
They don't have a web site. You can download a description of some of their equipment that one of their engineers sent me from <A target="_blank" HREF=http://homepage.mac.com/kazez/files/Equipment_Catalog.doc> here</A>.
bigpete
Veteran Member
Re: First Choice aerator
Nice looking devices, guys. I've been shopping around for awhile, myself. Something a little smaller for the 445. Here are two other companies that appear to offer solid units, as well:
Drum style w/3PH or tow-behind:<A target="_blank" HREF=http://alboyd.hypermart.net/priceinfo.htm>GPC Metal Products - Tru-Core</A>
Spoon wheel w/3PH or tow-behind <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.turfco.com/turfcodirect/html/body_tm423pointhitch.htm> Turfco Direct </A>
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.trac-vac.com/> Trac-vac </A> offers a spoon-wheel with a lighter frame which still appears to be more solid than any of the Agri-fab or equal box store units. I think I'm headed toward the 42" Turfco w/ Cat 0 3PH for around $975. It'll step up easily to the 4110 or 4115 I pick up next Fall. /w3tcompact/icons/cool.gif
Regards
Nice looking devices, guys. I've been shopping around for awhile, myself. Something a little smaller for the 445. Here are two other companies that appear to offer solid units, as well:
Drum style w/3PH or tow-behind:<A target="_blank" HREF=http://alboyd.hypermart.net/priceinfo.htm>GPC Metal Products - Tru-Core</A>
Spoon wheel w/3PH or tow-behind <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.turfco.com/turfcodirect/html/body_tm423pointhitch.htm> Turfco Direct </A>
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.trac-vac.com/> Trac-vac </A> offers a spoon-wheel with a lighter frame which still appears to be more solid than any of the Agri-fab or equal box store units. I think I'm headed toward the 42" Turfco w/ Cat 0 3PH for around $975. It'll step up easily to the 4110 or 4115 I pick up next Fall. /w3tcompact/icons/cool.gif
Regards
tdenny
Platinum Member
Trescrows,
What do you do with the cores after you've run your aerator over your lawn - looks really nice by the way. I've heard of people leaving them to mow over as well as collecting them. Does anyone have any suggestions?
What do you do with the cores after you've run your aerator over your lawn - looks really nice by the way. I've heard of people leaving them to mow over as well as collecting them. Does anyone have any suggestions?
No, no, no, I mow first and then I core. I leave the cores so that they decompose and break down adding to the soil. No--do not pick them up. Besides how would I pick up cores from two acres of lawn? I would need a dump truck! Yeah, when done coring they are everywhere but they break down in the rain and melt back in. I suppose you could core and then mow but I like to protect my MMM investment so why dull the blades with millions of tiny cores.
You know, I have heard that some people actually bag their grass and throw it away and then vacum their yard. Yikes--what do they do with all the refuse? I would have a landfill full everytime I mow and vac. J
You know, I have heard that some people actually bag their grass and throw it away and then vacum their yard. Yikes--what do they do with all the refuse? I would have a landfill full everytime I mow and vac. J
tdenny
Platinum Member
Thanks,
I know several people who bag their grass and throw the clippings to the yard waste collector. I don't bag, it is just too much extra work and besides everything I read says it is better for a healthy lawn to put the clippings back in.
I know several people who bag their grass and throw the clippings to the yard waste collector. I don't bag, it is just too much extra work and besides everything I read says it is better for a healthy lawn to put the clippings back in.
Re: First Choice aerator
Hi bigpete, glad to see you are still around, had not seen you post lately--great--you are still here /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif .
Now, I saw that Turfco once down in Dallas. Yeah, it looks decent and is well built but for ther life of me I cannot remember if it had bearings and grease zerks. For 975 it better have that and gold plating!
I know you may be planning on moving up to a larger tractor, I think the 4110 would "look" okay with a 42 inch but it would be way under that tractors capacity, the larger (2710/2910 size) 4115 would "look" silly pulling that tiny thing. Why do looks matter?--they don't but getting the work capacity of your implements matched to your tractor is important. Now, the 3 point vs pull type. I can see advantages to both, I settled on a 3 point because it can be picked up with my 3-point lift when I cross pavement and gravel etc but then it cannot turn easily like the pull behind would be able to--just something to consider though is that if you get a larger tractor I doubt you will be able to reach back and activate the lift for a pull behind type so you will have to dismount each time.
I would imagine that your 445 could pull a 48 inch First Choice lightly loaded on relatively flat terrain without hurting the tractor. Then you could use it behind your new 4110 if you get one. Maybe you should just wait unitl you decide for sure on your tractor situation before getting one cuz that will ultimately decide your 3-point/tow behind and size question. Of course you might keep your 445 and get a larger tractor /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif if your wife will let you /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif .
That 975 is a lot of money for a 42 inch tow behind, better research the bearings/zerks and such a bit more, if it has them that is great but if not I would shy away unless for say half that price. If you find a First Choice dealer they will make a green 48 inch for you since you insist on being a green meanie /w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif . J
Hi bigpete, glad to see you are still around, had not seen you post lately--great--you are still here /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif .
Now, I saw that Turfco once down in Dallas. Yeah, it looks decent and is well built but for ther life of me I cannot remember if it had bearings and grease zerks. For 975 it better have that and gold plating!
I know you may be planning on moving up to a larger tractor, I think the 4110 would "look" okay with a 42 inch but it would be way under that tractors capacity, the larger (2710/2910 size) 4115 would "look" silly pulling that tiny thing. Why do looks matter?--they don't but getting the work capacity of your implements matched to your tractor is important. Now, the 3 point vs pull type. I can see advantages to both, I settled on a 3 point because it can be picked up with my 3-point lift when I cross pavement and gravel etc but then it cannot turn easily like the pull behind would be able to--just something to consider though is that if you get a larger tractor I doubt you will be able to reach back and activate the lift for a pull behind type so you will have to dismount each time.
I would imagine that your 445 could pull a 48 inch First Choice lightly loaded on relatively flat terrain without hurting the tractor. Then you could use it behind your new 4110 if you get one. Maybe you should just wait unitl you decide for sure on your tractor situation before getting one cuz that will ultimately decide your 3-point/tow behind and size question. Of course you might keep your 445 and get a larger tractor /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif if your wife will let you /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif .
That 975 is a lot of money for a 42 inch tow behind, better research the bearings/zerks and such a bit more, if it has them that is great but if not I would shy away unless for say half that price. If you find a First Choice dealer they will make a green 48 inch for you since you insist on being a green meanie /w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif . J
bigpete
Veteran Member
Re: First Choice aerator
Bronze "oilite" bearings, grease zerks galore, 12 ga. steel wight tray and box, 1/4" wall 2" tubing frame, weighs 225 and holds 600 lbs of weight, etc., etc. I'd like to touch, feel, and taste it...well maybe not taste it, but you get the point. I had already decided to look at the model you bought. Sounds tough and the 6" of width would allow more porch-sittin' time. My four acres need to be loosened up next Fall or Spring and I'm not rushing in.
Thanks
Bronze "oilite" bearings, grease zerks galore, 12 ga. steel wight tray and box, 1/4" wall 2" tubing frame, weighs 225 and holds 600 lbs of weight, etc., etc. I'd like to touch, feel, and taste it...well maybe not taste it, but you get the point. I had already decided to look at the model you bought. Sounds tough and the 6" of width would allow more porch-sittin' time. My four acres need to be loosened up next Fall or Spring and I'm not rushing in.
Thanks
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