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Now you have a choice when selecting a walk-behind aerator!
The traditional aerators from the major name manufacturers have been hard to control, tiring to operate, complex machines with rotating sheet metal spoons. Plugr offers an alternative that is safer to operate, maneuvers with relative ease, has 50% fewer components and increases productivity on typical residential and commercial applications. Plugr’s unique cam powered design punches cleaner, deeper holes in tough soil conditions and is easy to maintain, reducing costly downtime. No messy water ballast or heavy add-on extra weights either! It’s time to break with tradition and investigate the advantages of Plugr.

Superior Maneuverability
A wide, stable wheel base and start, stop, backup and 90º turn capabilities allow Plugr to aerate around landscape features with ease. This enables aeration in areas hard to reach with other machines.

Safer Operation
Better machine control translates into improved safety. Even a homeowner can keep a Plugr from becoming a runaway in tight spots, on hills and along landscape walls.

More and Deeper Holes
Because Plugr relies on the power generated by the camshaft design and engine to drive tines deep into the soil, it will out-perform other rotating tine machines in most tough soil conditions. The hole spacing is closer than all comparable competing brands.

Easy Transport
Since it relies on power, not weight, Plugr has a low weight to aeration width ratio with no add-on weights or water drums to mess with. With the handle folded, the Plugr PL410 and PL400 can fit in a car, SUV or minivan for homeowner rental convenience. Once on the ground, Plugr rolls easily with the engine on or off. PL850 drives up and down trailer ramps with ease.

Superior Tines
Instead of typical formed sheet metal “spoons” found on most aerators, Plugr uses solid high carbon steel bar stock that has been machined and heat treated. This process, along with the straight up and down action of Plugr cams, reduces side load and breakage common with rotating tine machines. Plugr has just 4, 6 or 8 tines to maintain compared to 24 or more on other popular brands.

Quick, Low Cost Maintenance
Just release the hold downs and lift the cover for 100% access to all components. Plugr has up to 50% fewer parts to maintain. No messy chains, no complex tine removal and replacement. Applying grease to fittings every 10 hours of operation is about all you will need to do to keep your Plugr performing.

Less Down Time
Plugr is designed to be simple to maintain but when parts are required, they are no more than a phone call away. Access to factory part inventories supplements distributor and dealer availability so you will never be down due to hard-to-get parts.

Hills – No Problem!
Up hill, down hill or across a sidehill, Plugr continues to perform where others can’t. On sidehills, plug depth is maintained on both sides of the machine. Grades up to 20º or more can be traversed safely either up or down without major impact on plug depth.

Less Soil Compaction
The in-out Plugr tine motion produces less compaction on the inner surface of the hole than competitors rotating spoon designs. Reduced compaction and increased root exposure is the primary goal of aeration.

Extended Warranty
Most Plugr aerators carry a two-year replacement warranty on the entire cam and camshaft assembly including bearings and a one-year warranty on all other components excluding tines and belts. The warranty is valid regardless of type of use. Compare to other warranties, if you can find them in print.

Healthier Turf Close to Obstacles
Aerate areas previously missed with hard to maneuver aerators. Tricky corners, narrow pathways, overhanging tree areas and dangerous areas close to drop offs can now benefit from aeration, too. Plugr will aerate a higher percentage of almost any lawn.

User Friendly Hand Controls
Safety is assured for experienced as well as non-experienced operators because hand controls are easy and responsive. New ergonomic design controls tine engagement with auto-stop handle release. A center lever retracts tines to easily skip across sprinkler heads, sidewalks, tree roots or cobblestones without slowing down.

Repeat Rental Customers
Do-it-yourself homeowners want easy-to-operate, safe equipment that will do a good job. If your current equipment does not meet these requirements, consider Plugr for satisfied repeat customers that guarantee a return on your rental fleet investment.

Satisfied Lawn Care Customers
Plugr does a complete job so customers don’t wonder about missed areas and irregular plug depth. The proof of the quality of the aeration will show up in the future health and beauty of the entire lawn, not just in the middle.

Optional Tine Sizes, Styles
All Plugr aerators are shipped with 5/8" diameter tubular tunes. If you desire a different tine configuration, order additional tines separately. Choose from 3/8" solid, 7/8" solid, 3/8" hollow, 5/8" solid or 1-1/2" Zoysia transfer tines.



Plugr Machine
Specifications
TOW PRO
PL1600
PRO HD
PL850
PRO
PL800
COMMERCIAL
PL600
COMPACT
PL400
RENTAL
PL410
    Aeration Width Per Pass
45"
30"
30"
30"
22"
22"
    Approx. Core Spacing
2.25" x 8"
2.25" x 8"
2.25" x 8"
3.63" x 6"
3.63" x 6"
3.63" x 6"
    Rated Sq. Ft./Hr.
Up to 84,000
Up to 30,000
Up to 27,500
Up to 27,500
Up to 22,000
Up to 22,000
    Core Depth
Up to 2.75"
Up to 2.75"
Up to 2.75"
Up to 2.75"
Up to 2.75"
Up to 2.75"
    Minimum Gate Width
56"
36"
32"
32"
24"
24"
    Number of Tines
16
8
8
6
4
4
    Briggs & Stratton Option
N/A
6.5 HP Intek
= 875 Series
6.5 HP Intek
= 875 Series
6.5 HP Intek
= 875 Series
5.5 HP Intek
= 825 Series
5.5 HP Intek
= 825 Series
    Honda Option (Kohler for PL1600)
12 HP Command Pro
6.5 HP OHV
= GX200
5.5 HP OHV
= GX160
5.5 HP OHV
= GX160
5.5 HP OHV
= GX160
4.0 HP OHV
= GX120
    Gear Ratio
6:1
6:1
6:1
6:1
6:1
6:1
    Approx. Operating Weight
720#
322#
272#
250#
208#
197#
    Overall Width
54"
34"
30"
30"
22"
22"
    Warranty
2-Year Limited
2-Year Limited
2-Year Limited
2-Year Limited
2-Year Limited
1-Year Limited
    Stored Dimensions
58"(w)x40"(h)x86"(l)
34"(w)x40"(h)x70"(l)
30"(w)x37"(h)x63"(l)
30"(w)x37"(h)x63"(l)
22"(w)x30"(h)x63"(l)
22"(w)x22"(h)x37"(l)
    Shipping Weight
810#
358#
332#
298#
255#
245#
    Folding Handle
N/A
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
    Hydrostatic Drive
No
Yes
No
No
No
No

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