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reduce fatigue even during extended use. Its 30-inch width allows it to navigate narrow areas and fit through most common gate openings with ease. Powered by a compact-yet-robust Vanguard Twin engine known for dependability, this ride-on aerator features a roomy seed hopper capable of holding up to 50 pounds. Designed for productivity and durability, the PRO-Aer 30 includes a one-year commercial warranty and is fully supported by SiteOne’ s trusted service and industry knowledge.
TORO PROCORE 648S AERATOR The Toro ProCore 648s provides improved operator controls, consistency, productivity and afteraeration performance. The revised controls allow for single-handed operation while easily walking in the direction of travel, so operators can keep focus forward with less fatigue. A floating handle allows users of various heights to operate the aerator comfortably and locks in the raised position to reduce floor space when storing. New features include electronic drive control for more consistent hole spacing on slopes, the ability to easily increase speeds on turnarounds, a tighter turning radius and more. While operating in Delayed Mode, the ProCore 648s provides improved hole quality at the start of aeration passes. An onboard controller constantly monitors the position of the coring head in its rotational path and the speed at which it drops to help ensure maximum tine depth at the first contact with the ground.
Z-AERATE 50 FROM Z TURF EQUIPMENT The Z-Aerate 50 takes productivity and profitability to new heights, with a 50-inch, 12-row aeration head and 25-hp. Kohler Command Pro V-Twin engine. The positive down pressure, full-floating tine head and articulating front axle let Z-Aerate 50 adjust to the ground contour while maintaining consistent aeration depth. Perform two jobs at once with an integrated broadcast spreader with a 150-pound capacity hopper. The ability to perform multiple jobs with each pass dramatically increases profit potential. Plus, a wide range of accessories are available, making the Z-Aerate 50 a true multi-functional productivity machine. Other specifications include: Speed up to 10 mph forward and 5 mph reverse. 50-inch, 12-row aeration head; pulls up to 3.5-inch cores. Hydraulic tine lift and down force. Accessories include a 30-gallon sprayer, 36-inch slicer seeder, 46- inch dethatch rake, and 40-inch spike-style aeration head.
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