Woods PL60 core aerator

[Carykong]

Hi Forum, Thought I would revive this old thread. I have an opportunity to buy a used Woods core aerator 60." The current owner/professional landscaper bought it new a few years ago and used it once on a 7 acre job. It has just been sitting in his backyard for over 5 years. He wants $1000. Any opinion on this asking price? My local John Deere dealer is selling them new for over $2000.

 

[75H2]

I've been following those types of implements on e-bay for some time. From what I've been able to see used, professional equipment still brings alot of $$. He's 50% off new for something that's been sitting around for 5 years. If it were still in good working order (no doubt it's rusted) and I could get it for 750 I'd be inclined to pull the trigger. Just my $.02

 

[sweettractors]

We have the new Tarter (made in Ky) 5 ft for $1095. Ken Sweet

 

[Carykong]

My seller says I can give the attachment a trial run before buying so I will give the Woods aerator a little work at my rugby clubs playing field in Jan. Although the attachment is a bit rusty about the working tines,the actual frame paint is good. I am hopeful that this attachment is 100%.

 

[Carykong]

I have had mixed results with the core tines. The spoon tends to clog with grass and dirt and does not produce plugs only holes in the ground. Thinking about replacing my broken core spoons with an open spoons. Does anyone have a cheap source for open tines for a PL60?

 

[94BULLITT]

I have had mixed results with the core tines. The spoon tends to clog with grass and dirt and does not produce plugs only holes in the ground. Thinking about replacing my broken core spoons with an open spoons. Does anyone have a cheap source for open tines for a PL60?

I am not sure what you mean by open spoons. I have a aerator with the same style spoons as a Woods and it does fine. You may be trying to aerate when it is too wet.

 

[DANOCHEESE]

I have a 72 inch Buhler the spoons do plug up. I think it has to with the soil type. I have sandy clay with a little black dirt mixed in. I actually use an air chisel to clean the spoons I does help the lawn. I have only used it three times so still learning. Drought fo rthe last two years now so wet can't even mow.

 

[Carykong]

I think woods or a manufacturer for Woods produces an open spoon. I think I would get better turnover of material. The closed spoon is just too prone to clog. Done some internet searches without success but I seem to remember several years ago that these type of spoons are produced and compatible with the Wood PL aerator series. Any help here?