Landpride PS2072 for overseeding lawn

[JMER817]

Has anyone used the landpride primary seeder for overseeding their lawn or pasture? I've used their overseeder unit (OS1548 I believe) in the past with great results. Problem is the place I rented from does not carry the overseeder anymore. They do have the primary seeder for rent which they claim local farmers and golf courses have used for overseeding. I have about 1 acre of lawn that I need to overseed. I do have a spike harrow but afraid it will pull up the rocks and end up dragging clumps of grass around. When I put the new lawn in 2 years ago my landscape rake kept popping the rocks to the surface. I ended up renting a Harley take to prep with. I'm looking to overseed with the new variety of turf type tall fescue. Looks more like Ky bluegrass but survives much better in soil that is not favorable and withstands drought better. I can also rent a 3pt plugger but have heard of mixed results with this method. The landpride seeder is the same price to rent.

 

[JMER817]

Anyone?

 

[KB9UDE]

I think the overseeder is going to give you better results than a primary seeder in your application. If the turf is not thick the primary seeder may do okay but I think I would look for an overseeder

 

[JMER817]

Has anyone used a core aerator with any luck?

 

[Streetcar]

I have only used the overseeder.

 

[Buppies]

Core aerator works very well always use when seeding new area. Also aerate my yard once a year

 

[JMER817]

Found a Landpride overseeder to rent about an hour from me. Put it to work today. Did an awesome job!

 

[JMER817]

Here's a video of it behind the John Deere 4120...

Landpride OS1548 - YouTube

 

[JMER817]

No comments?? I'm feeling ignored...lol. I will post the results in a few weeks. Hopefully it has the looks of sod.

 

[westcliffe01]

I would appreciate if you could PM me the name of the place where you rented the overseeder. I need to put in some additional topsoil to cover some erosion damage and do the same thing this late summer / early fall. I'm in Napoleon, so just a few miles away...