Brinly Tow Behind Plug Aerator with Universal Hitch, 40" - Flat Black

The Brinly 40-Inch Tow Behind Plug Aerator relieves compacted lawn soil by pulling core plugs directly from the ground. Heavy soil compaction blocks air, moisture, and lawn treatments from penetrating deep into the root zone. This towable implement attaches behind riding equipment to pull up to three-inch soil cores across a 40-inch path, making it ideal for homeowners maintaining medium to large yards.

At the core of the aerator are 24 heat-treated, 16-gauge steel plugging spoons. Brinly uses a narrow spoon design with sharpened ends, allowing the tines to puncture hard ground more easily and with less added weight. To customize penetration depth for your specific soil conditions, the all-steel frame features a fully-enclosed weight tray that holds up to 150 pounds of additional weight. The tines are organized into three independently rotating welded sections, which minimizes turf damage while turning corners and ensures consistent ground contact on uneven terrain.

Transitioning between working areas is straightforward thanks to a built-in transport feature. A single transport lever raises the tines completely off the ground onto 10-inch semi-pneumatic rubber tread tires, preventing damage to driveways, paved walkways, or exposed tree roots. Hooking up to your vehicle is equally simple because the single-pin universal hitch connects to any standard lawn tractor, as well as most zero-turn mowers and ATVs.

While the heavy-duty steel construction is built for tough field conditions, prospective buyers should note a few operational details. Achieving full three-inch plug penetration in extremely dry or hard-packed clay may require sourcing and loading your own ballast up to the 150-pound weight tray limit. Additionally, operating the transport lever requires manual adjustment from your seat or ground level when moving between turf and paved surfaces.

Verdict: This tow-behind aerator is an excellent choice for property owners who want to improve lawn health using their existing lawn tractor, zero-turn mower, or ATV. Its durable steel build and smart rotating tine design make soil aeration efficient and turf-friendly.

• Working Width: 40 inches
• Plugging Spoons: 24 heat-treated, 16-gauge steel spoons
• Core Depth: Up to 3 inches
• Weight Tray Capacity: Holds up to 150 lbs
• Tires: 10-inch semi-pneumatic rubber tread tires (no-flat)
• Tine Sections: 3 independently rotating welded sections
• Hitch Type: Universal single-pin hitch
• Color: Flat Black

A great fit if you:

• Own a lawn tractor, zero-turn mower, or ATV equipped with a pin hitch.
• Need to relieve compacted soil across medium to large turf areas up to 40 inches wide.
• Want an aerator that turns smoothly without tearing up lawn turf.

Consider something else if you:

• Do not own a towing vehicle like a lawn tractor, ZTR, or ATV.
• Prefer a lightweight walk-behind aerator for small or gated yard spaces.

How deep do the plugging spoons penetrate the soil?
The 24 heat-treated, 16-gauge steel spoons penetrate compacted soil to pull out core plugs up to 3 inches deep.

How much extra weight can the aerator hold?
The fully-enclosed all-steel weight tray can hold up to 150 pounds of any type of extra weight to assist with ground penetration.

Will this aerator damage the lawn when turning corners?
No, the tines are divided into three independently rotating welded sections, which minimizes turf damage during turns and maintains consistent contact on uneven terrain.

What towing equipment is compatible with this hitch?
The single-pin universal hitch connects to every standard lawn tractor, as well as most zero-turn mowers and ATVs.