Some Additional Information About the Aeroller:
1. A typical commercial/rental lawn aerator has 24 tines. Since the Aeroller has 12 tines only, it requires twice as many passes to achieve the same hole density. It is recommended that 2-4 passes be made over the same area for effective aeration.
2. The Aeroller is lighter and narrower so it is easier to handle and use than a commercial/rental aerator. This is achieved without compromising the aeration depth. The weight of the Aeroller plus the weight of a typical tiller is about 120lbs. A typical commercial/rental aerator with 24 tines weighs about 240 lbs. This means that they have equal weight per tine, which will result in equal aeration depth. Note: lawn aeration is best performed a day after 1-inch of rain or irrigation, when the soil is soft and moist but not muddy.
3. Experts agree that core aerification is the most effective lawn aeration method to reduce soil compaction. Aeroller's hollow core aerator tines pull soil cores and leave up to 3-inch deep holes in your lawn. Your grass roots will breathe easier, and your lawn will be revitalized !
4. Less irrigation will be needed due to reduced water run-off.
5. The core aerification with Aeroller's hollow tines dethatches too, and the soil cores help decompose grass clippings and thatch. The decomposition returns valuable NATURAL nutrients to your lawn (yet another reason not to bag your grass clippings!). As a result, you will need less chemical fertilizers.
6. You do not have to reserve the aerator at equipment rental stores or be subjected to other people's schedules anymore. You can choose to aerate at any time or day (note: aeration is best performed a day after 1 inch or more of rain or irrigation). No more carrying heavy equipment to and from rental stores!
7. You don't have to worry about contracting deseases from contaminated aerators anymore. Professional services and rental stores rarely clean their equipment (not to mention disinfect them!). Why take the risk when you can own the Aeroller at about 5% of the cost of a commercial aerator? In fact, the cost of the Aeroller is typically less than one lawn aeration service or two days rental fee. Lawn aeration is a routine lawn maintenance so the Aeroller will pay for itself time and again.
8. Installation is easy. Interchanging with the tiller tines involves the removal and installation of two pins/bolts only.
9. Lawn aerating with Aeroller is easy and fun. You will be amazed when you see your tiller pull the cores!
10. You can do lawn rolling, too! To convert the Aeroller into a roller, simply remove the tines. Use it to pack down seed, new sod, and mole ridges. The rollers have rounded ends that will not gouge or create ruts.
11. The Aeroller's steel tines are heat-treated for optimum durability and wear resistance. The rollers are made of ASTM A536 ductile cast iron (the material found on automobile disc brake rotors!) and powder coated for rust prevention. All the fasteners are made to exact SAE, ANSI, and ASME standards.
12. It's patented design (U.S. Patent No. 6,684,960) uses cast iron rollers to add necessary weight for effective lawn aeration in heavy soil (note: lawn aeration is best performed a day after rain or irrigation; the soil should be soft and moist). The rollers also serve to prevent excessive tine penetration in soft soil which may tear up the lawn.
13. The Aeroller rolls your yard as it aerates, and the soil plugs fill low spots to smooth out minor unevenness gradually.
14. The rollers can be used as weights to increase your tiller's digging capability. The Aeroller enables your tiller to cut through sod and new grounds with ease.
15. Most of all, there is nothing like owning your own equipment. You can use it whenever you want and it saves you money!