Core aerator

[Michael Aos]

It seems like my local rental places never have a core aerator available when I want to rent.

Any suggestions as an attachment to a BX2370 or RTV500?

Or even a standalone model? I almost bought the Troy-bilt Flex system a couple years ago.

 

[Carl_NH]

I rent a 48" commercial aerator for $45 for 4 hours every other year in the fall - it is HD unit and comes with 4 - 5 gallon containers to fill with water for weight. I cannot justify $1200 for occasional use of another tool like this to store etc.

Here is a link to other TBN threads on the topic https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/232291-land-pride-ca-15-core-2.html

 

[i7win7]

Too expensive for me but it looks awesom.
Tractor Lawn Aerator With Independent Wheels

 

[Michael Aos]

It would be kind of neat of somebody made one that would attach to the FEL so you could apply down-pressure.

 

[s219]

Years ago I bought a tow-behind 48" unit for my riding mower. It was about $200. Very heavy duty. You can load the top tray with cinder blocks for weight and it will pull some pretty serious cores from the yard. I forget what it had been costing me to rent a power aerator, but the tow behind paid for itself quickly, and was also a lot easier to use. I think that would also be ideal for a BX.

I don't remember what brand mine is, either Brinly or Agri-Fab probably. Here is a newer model by Agri-Fab:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Agri-Fab-48-in-Tow-Plug-Aerator-45-0299/202638990

 

[Rmart30]

You can buy the tines online. its almost tempting if you can do the welding to take a piece of pipe and make one.

Ive just always rented a self propelled walk behind to do my lawn with. Like $50 a day to rent.