BCNU
Silver Member
What would the price be on either a Woods or Landpride 48 inch Core Aerator be ? I would like to know in the ball park before going to my dealer to see if they give me a good price. Thanks in advance for any info.
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RobJ
Elite Member
Do you have that much to do?? Sounds like something to rent. The core type is the best.
Alaskanjdeere
Bronze Member
I don't have any experience with those brands But I have a turfco TM62 http://www.turfcodirect.com/index.php?module=pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=1&pid=18 and it work great..Just to give a possible 3rd choice to pick from. Alaskanjdeere
I bought the land pride 72' aerator last spring brand new and absolutely love it. One thing, is that it has optional water tanks for weight and I think they are a must to get the deep plugs. The best way is when you can run the implement in E to W and N to S (Criss-cross). I'm sorry, I forgot what I exactly paid, but in was expensive! If I was to guess with tanks, about $3K.
Either of those will be at the higher end of the price scale. At 48" wide it will be a little cheaper than the 60" and 72" models but not much. I'm going to guess $1400 and up, maybe more. Woods and Landpride are two of the more expensive brands.
An aerator (this type, anyway--the PTO driven models are a different breed) is something that, when you use it, the soil conditions need to be just right or you're not going to get the results you want and your yard needs. Trying to use a rental unit has a couple of problems associated with it--first, they're not always available when the soil conditions are right, and second, the maintenance of rental equipment leaves a lot to be desired.
The first time I rented one (a Landpride) all the stars must have been in alignment--I was able to get the aerator for a weekend when the soil conditions were perfect. However, the previous user didn't clean it out and at first it wouldn't make plugs. It would just poke holes in the ground. So I cleaned it out and in doing so, I noticed that a LOT of the spoons were cracked, apparently from people not raising the unit when turning. When I was finished with it, I cleaned it out and noticed that the bulk of two of the spoons were now MIA. They're out in my yard somewhere, just waiting to puncture a tire.
In spite of that, I was convinced that renting was still the way to go for an implement that only gets used twice a year at most. The following spring, I tried to rent it again but couldn't get it when conditions were right and the same thing happened last fall.
That's when I decided to get my own. But I also decided that I couldn't afford a Landpride or Woods. I priced them all and came to the conclusion that you can get the same thing for a lot less money. I'm not knocking Landpride or Woods as they make excellent products, but you can save yourself quite a bit if you look around and they'll do just as good a job of aerating. (hint: Kyoti)
An aerator (this type, anyway--the PTO driven models are a different breed) is something that, when you use it, the soil conditions need to be just right or you're not going to get the results you want and your yard needs. Trying to use a rental unit has a couple of problems associated with it--first, they're not always available when the soil conditions are right, and second, the maintenance of rental equipment leaves a lot to be desired.
The first time I rented one (a Landpride) all the stars must have been in alignment--I was able to get the aerator for a weekend when the soil conditions were perfect. However, the previous user didn't clean it out and at first it wouldn't make plugs. It would just poke holes in the ground. So I cleaned it out and in doing so, I noticed that a LOT of the spoons were cracked, apparently from people not raising the unit when turning. When I was finished with it, I cleaned it out and noticed that the bulk of two of the spoons were now MIA. They're out in my yard somewhere, just waiting to puncture a tire.
In spite of that, I was convinced that renting was still the way to go for an implement that only gets used twice a year at most. The following spring, I tried to rent it again but couldn't get it when conditions were right and the same thing happened last fall.
That's when I decided to get my own. But I also decided that I couldn't afford a Landpride or Woods. I priced them all and came to the conclusion that you can get the same thing for a lot less money. I'm not knocking Landpride or Woods as they make excellent products, but you can save yourself quite a bit if you look around and they'll do just as good a job of aerating. (hint: Kyoti)
What other brands are out there besides the woods or landpride. I am not stuck on these by any means just were the ones that my local dealer carries. I looked in the tractor supply catalog and seems that King Kutter dose not make one. The turfco mentioned in the previous post looked really well made but seemed kind of pricey, but as I said in my original post I have no clue what 3 point hitch aerator cost.
Leemac
Bronze Member
I really like my Trac-Vac Core Aerator 64 inch 96 tines/spoons 3 pt hitch Model 364 which is 3 pt model of model 352. I purchased same in 2001 for $820.00 through JD dealer. Hope this URL works. If Not just Trac-Vac.com.
Trac-Vac Core Aerator
Trac-Vac Core Aerator
The Turfco, IIRC, is less expensive than Landpride and Woods.
I can't remember all the brands I looked at but I do remember Bush Hog and Kyoti as being well-made units that are much more affordable than Landpride and especially Woods. I remember Woods being well over two grand. I like Woods and have one of their rear mowers and a box blade, but it'll be a cold day when I pay that much for an aerator.
Do a search on 'aerator' and you will find a lot of discussions.
I can't remember all the brands I looked at but I do remember Bush Hog and Kyoti as being well-made units that are much more affordable than Landpride and especially Woods. I remember Woods being well over two grand. I like Woods and have one of their rear mowers and a box blade, but it'll be a cold day when I pay that much for an aerator.
Do a search on 'aerator' and you will find a lot of discussions.
We offer 2 series of 3pt aerators. Both models have 2 bronze bushings on a 3/16" rotor, 3/4" hardened steel spoons, 1 1/4" rotor support shaft, and ALL bushings are welded to the rotors. Both models are also quick hitch compatible and have optional weight tanks for added weight.
The HD has 8 spoons per flange as opposed to 6 for the SD. The HD also has CAT 1 & 2 hookups while the SD is CAT 1 only. You can check them out here -
http://www.befco.com/products/groundengage/coreaerator-sd.html
and here
http://www.befco.com/products/groundengage/coreaerator-hd.html
List prices on the units are as follows
SD
BCA-060 $1681
BCA-072 $1822
HD
BCA-260 $2117
BCA-272 $2367
For a LP model comparable to our HD version, list price is roughly $300 more on the 72 and $250 more on the 60. For a Woods comparable to our HD version, list price is roughly $700 more for a 72 and $600 more on the 60.
If I can answer anymore questions for you feel free to ask.
The HD has 8 spoons per flange as opposed to 6 for the SD. The HD also has CAT 1 & 2 hookups while the SD is CAT 1 only. You can check them out here -
http://www.befco.com/products/groundengage/coreaerator-sd.html
and here
http://www.befco.com/products/groundengage/coreaerator-hd.html
List prices on the units are as follows
SD
BCA-060 $1681
BCA-072 $1822
HD
BCA-260 $2117
BCA-272 $2367
For a LP model comparable to our HD version, list price is roughly $300 more on the 72 and $250 more on the 60. For a Woods comparable to our HD version, list price is roughly $700 more for a 72 and $600 more on the 60.
If I can answer anymore questions for you feel free to ask.
kayssupply
Platinum Member
I bought a 60" core areator from James Equipment in Sikeston MO last year for $750. It wasn't a brand name but has served me well. I made a water tank frame and put a 50gal barrel on it.
I just picked up a 60" core aerator manufactured by Landcare this past Saturday from Tarheel Tractor it was 825.00, it has 10 hubs with 6 spoons each that ride on greasable replaceable bronze bushings, weight is about 350lbs; and it has a rack for adding additional weight if needed. Seems to work very well.
HayDR
Veteran Member, Approved Advertiser
The drum rotates on bearings and can be filled with sand. The frame is set up for concrete blocks if extra weight is needed.
4 feet = $700
5 feet = $800
6 feet = $900
4 feet = $700
5 feet = $800
6 feet = $900
dennisthomas
Bronze Member
I lucked out and found a Ryan 4ft 3pt aerater for $50 at a first come first buy sale last spring. it came from a govt golf course when i bought it. About half of the tines were missing. when i came back to pu there was a box of brand new tines sitting next to it. overall the unit was in good condition all original paint not very old at all.What a stroke of luck. i just bought it to resell but then i found a 755 john deere and bought that. Got the cart before the horse but oh well. When i got it out this spring i took it for a pass in the yard to see how it worked and it tore up the yard. I guess that was the reason the golf course got rid of it. so after looking it over it looked like the tines were on backwards. So i turned them around and who would of known it worked like advertised. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Scrounger
Platinum Member
I would take a look at the aerator from Midwest too. High quality and some pretty nice design feature too. Aerators designed with multiple wheels of spoons are better than a single drum. The single drum design tends to rip up the grass more if stray from a perfect straight path in the yard.
HayDR
Veteran Member, Approved Advertiser
<font color="blue">The single drum design tends to rip up the grass more if stray from a perfect straight path in the yard. </font>
Your assertion is not accurate. When the drum and multiple wheels aerators are mounted by 3 point on the tractor they are both limited by the same axle forces. IF either aerator is left in the ground and the operator makes a turn of 15 degree or greater, they both have the same side to side axle load and react the same in the ground. When the front of the tractor turns left the implement moves to the right. We have sold hundreds of both styles and given they use the same core tine the drum style is more durable but they both will do the same job.
Your assertion is not accurate. When the drum and multiple wheels aerators are mounted by 3 point on the tractor they are both limited by the same axle forces. IF either aerator is left in the ground and the operator makes a turn of 15 degree or greater, they both have the same side to side axle load and react the same in the ground. When the front of the tractor turns left the implement moves to the right. We have sold hundreds of both styles and given they use the same core tine the drum style is more durable but they both will do the same job.
kayssupply
Platinum Member
Would it matter if the wheel type had separate bearings for each wheel? Would that let it turn easier?
jeffinsgf
Veteran Member
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( The drum rotates on bearings and can be filled with sand. The frame is set up for concrete blocks if extra weight is needed.
4 feet = $700
5 feet = $800
6 feet = $900)</font>
That looks like just what I've been looking for. One question though. My yard is really rocky. What happens when one of those tines makes a direct hit on a good sized rock just under the surface? I really want to areate on a regular basis, but I am concerned about tearing up the equipment.
4 feet = $700
5 feet = $800
6 feet = $900)</font>
That looks like just what I've been looking for. One question though. My yard is really rocky. What happens when one of those tines makes a direct hit on a good sized rock just under the surface? I really want to areate on a regular basis, but I am concerned about tearing up the equipment.
It doesn't matter what kind of aerator you're using when you hit a rock--it sends a jolt through the aerator and tractor that you won't mistake. If you have enough weight on, it can break the spoon or at least damage its tip.
Gravel plugs them up, too.
Gravel plugs them up, too.
