Agri-Fab 45-0544 40 inch Tow Behind Spike Aerator for Aerating Lawns; 10 Galvanized Steel Spike Disks, Universal Hitch, Black

The Agri-Fab 45-0544 40-inch Tow Behind Spike Aerator is designed to help loosen compacted soil and improve lawn health by piercing small holes into your turf. It hooks directly behind a lawn tractor or mower using a universal hitch, making it a practical tool for homeowners managing medium to large lawns.

This aerator features ten galvanized steel spike disks that slice into the ground as you tow it. To help the spikes slice deeper into tough ground, the top built-in 40-inch tray holds up to 100 pounds of added weight. Assembly and routine maintenance are straightforward, and the folding hitch mechanism lets you tuck the unit away neatly in your garage or shed when work is finished.

Because this is a spike aerator rather than a plug aerator, it slices holes into the ground rather than extracting core plugs of soil. The listing notes that easy assembly is required before first use, and you will need to provide your own weights for the weight tray to achieve maximum penetration.

Verdict: The Agri-Fab 45-0544 is a practical lawn care attachment for homeowners who want to aerate larger grassy areas quickly using their existing tow equipment. With its steel construction, folding storage hitch, and 3-year limited warranty, it offers dependable seasonal turf care.

• Working Width: 40 inches
• Weight Tray Capacity: Holds up to 100 lbs
• Aeration Disks: 10 galvanized steel spike disks
• Hitch Type: Universal folding hitch
• Country of Origin: Made in USA
• Warranty: 3 Year Limited Warranty

A great fit if you:

• Own a lawn tractor or riding mower with a standard hitch receiver and need to treat a large lawn.
• Want a spike aerator with a weight tray to push steel disks into hard ground.
• Have limited storage space in your garage and need a hitch that folds down flat.
• Prefer lawn care tools made in the USA that include a 3-year limited warranty.

Consider something else if you:

• Need a core aerator that extracts hollow soil plugs rather than piercing holes.
• Do not have extra weights or blocks to load onto the 100-pound tray.

What type of hitch does this aerator use to connect to a lawn mower?
It features a universal hitch designed to attach to standard lawn tractors. The hitch also has a folding design, allowing it to fold away for easier garage storage when lawn care is complete.

How much weight can you place on the aerator tray?
The built-in 40-inch weight tray is designed to hold up to 100 pounds of additional weight. Adding weight helps the 10 galvanized steel spike disks press further into soil for thorough aeration.

Where is this aerator manufactured and what warranty covers it?
This Agri-Fab product is made in the USA. It is designed for easy assembly and simple maintenance, and it comes protected by a 3-year limited warranty.