Best Choice Core Aerator

[ronjhall]

I have a First Choice Core Aerator. AE20-60. 3ph 60”.
I am looking for some replacement parts. Anybody know where I can get spikes for it?
TIA

 

[gsganzer]

Check Ebay. I think most of the core aerators use similar parts and I've only seen a few different tine shapes/sizes. They might not list your specific brand, but you should be able to find your size/shape.

 

[ronjhall]

Thanks for the reply
First Choice. Helps if I get name right.
Found a supplier that has them and other brands.
Tillermaxx.com
TillerMAXX Aerator Core tines

 

[gsganzer]

How do you like your First Choice aerator? I have a Bush Hog 72" with about 400 lbs of concrete added. I found it used at a great price a few years ago. It does a decent job on my black clay if I time it right with the soil moisture. Mine just has straight 3/4" pluggers, not curved spoons. I get a max of 3" penetration, probably more like 1 1/2"- 2" for most plugs. I keep watching for a used Ryan or Toro with the independent gangs/weights

 

[ronjhall]

I like it. My lawn areas was a farm yard for many years. Base was sand gravel. I get good penetration of 3 to 4". But it also grows rocks. Some over 1' in diameter. I stopped using it because I was afraid of breaking tines. All though I never did. Good sturdy construction. I am selling it. One looker wanted to know where to get tines.