Looking to purchase a 60" Core Aerator

sweettractors · May 27, 2011

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Jay4200 · May 27, 2011

Do all of these aerators use conventional spoons, where the dirt gets pushed out of the top by the next plug? Does anyone make an aerator where the spoon digs the plug, then a rod pushes it out of the bottom mechanically? A friend of mine used his aerator for the first time, and found that the end of many of the spoons get plugged with small rocks very quickly, then you're just stabbing the ground with a 3/4" diameter blunt stick.

JayC

Kays Supply · May 27, 2011

I can't help with the rocks, and I know what you mean, but one improvement I made to mine was to save up a bunch of Romex knockouts from electrical boxes. I held them over a vise and put a small dent in each one. I then welded one in each tine just below the pivot bolt. I put it on a slight angle. Now each plug slides on the knockout until it falls to the ground. Before the plugs would pack up into the top of the spoon where the bolt is. It would then do like it does with rocks and keep the plug from going all the way out each time. I also dip each tine in oil after each use. That way they are slick and polished for the next time, not all rusty. No smart remarks about too much time on my hands, it doesn't take but a few minutes to do.

crbr · May 27, 2011

Kays Supply said:
..... I made to mine was to save up a bunch of Romex knockouts from electrical boxes. I held them over a vise and put a small dent in each one. I then welded one in each tine just below the pivot bolt. I put it on a slight angle. Now each plug slides on the knockout until it falls to the ground. Before the plugs would pack up into the top of the spoon where the bolt is. It would then do like it does with rocks and keep the plug from going all the way out each time. .......

Pictures?

Kays Supply · May 28, 2011

I expected that. I will get right on it.

Kays Supply · May 28, 2011

Well here is the whole package. I also put a framework so I could use a 50gal barrel as weight. I can adjust the weight easy that way, and drain it so it is easy to handle when done. I also put a foot on it . I used some scrap PTO shaft for a receiver and it comes off easy when in use. I also put the bent tube rails on the leading edge. The first tree I hit made those a good idea.

monsterdad1 · Jun 10, 2011

If anyone is still looking, I have a Woods PL60 for sale. $600 for local pickup. Freight and packing would be extra. This unit is about 7 years old and was only used twice. Bought it as part of a package deal and it hasn't been used since I bought it. Located in metro Detroit.

wagspe208 · Jun 11, 2011

SOLD! Well, let me know how much to pack it. It really just needs to be put on a pallet and taken to a freight line.
Wags

wagspe208 · Jun 12, 2011

Or I can pick up. Detroit is not to big a haul.
Wags

monsterdad1 · Jun 13, 2011

Deal pending. Will respond to other messages in order of receipt if deal falls through. Thanks to all for looking.

wagspe208 · Jun 26, 2011

Whew. Got home this morning with the Woods Aerator. Nice piece. Not a bad trip.
Thanks to Dave for holding it for me. I appreciate it.
Wags

Carykong · Jun 27, 2011

I think you got a good deal. I bought a used PL60 Woods last year for $1000. Enjoy your new attachment.

wagspe208 · Jun 27, 2011

I think so too. I had right at 1000 in it with travel, gas, food, hotel, etc. They don't pop up used around here. New is 2x+. It pokes holes in the ground, so awesome!
Wags

Did you add weight on it? Mine works ok, but seems like it could use another 200 to 400 pounds.

arsenix2001 · Jun 27, 2011

Judge the cores, ideally you want at least a 2 inch core closer to 3 is better. It really depends on yourcsoil type. We have red clay so hard that I run 600lbs on my pl72 and only get 1 1/2-2" plugs.

wagspe208 · Jun 27, 2011

We have great dirt. Problem is my yard is probably 50+ years old, never anything but mowed, so the dirt is pretty compacted. I will add 400 and see what happens.
Thanks
Wags

Carykong · Jun 27, 2011

I filled some plastic 5gal buckets with "crush and run" for extra weight. I would guess each bucket weighed about 80lbs and I placed 8 buckets on the aerator. I would estimate,at least, 600 lbs total extra weight. Depending on your local soil conditions and moisture content, you can expect plugs in the 2-4 inch range. Try to avoid turning while the aerator is engaged and lower the aerator to the ground easy. The spoons are very hard steel. The spoons break rather than bend and cost about $10 a piece.