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48 in. Tow Plug Aerator

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  • Universal hitch designed to attach to any lawn tractor
  • Ideal for compacted soils like clay, playgrounds and sport fields
  • Backed by a 3-year limited warranty for your satisfaction
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About This Product

Agri-Fabs 48 in. Tow Plug Aerator can remove 3/4 in. Dia by up to 3 in. length soil plugs from a lawn, in turn allowing compacted soil to loosen up, this in addition to the benefits provided by a plug aerator. Best for easily compacted soil like clay, heavy-traffic areas such as playgrounds and sports fields and drought damaged lawns. Weight tray can hold up to 140 lbs. allowing for increased soil penetration by the 32 aerator knives.

Highlights

  • Assembled dimension: 60 in. W x 35 in. D x 36 in. H
  • Universal hitch easily attaches to any lawn tractor regardless of brand
  • 32 galvanized aerator knives for rustproof durability
  • Simple to use cantilever transport handle for easy raising and lowering of the aerator knives
  • Flat free tires allow for smooth transport over any terrain
  • 48 in. weight tray can hold up to 140 lbs. for increased soil penetration
  • During early spring and late summer when the ground becomes most compacted and needs to be loosened and refreshed are the best times of year to utilize a plug aerator
  • 3-year limited warranty
  • Requires a 9 HP tractor or larger
  • Return Policy

Product Information

Internet # 202638990

Model # 45-0299

Specifications

Dimensions: H 36 in, W 60 in, D 35 in

Dimensions

Assembled Depth (in.)

35 in

Assembled Height (in.)

36 in

Assembled Width (in.)

60 in

Maximum Penetration (in.)

3

Working Width (in.)

48

Details

Features

Adjustable pressure, Assembly Required, Built-in Hitch, Portable, Residential, Rust Resistant, Rust resistant deck, Towable

Fits Brands

Ariens, Compatible with Multiple Brands, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, DeWalt, John Deere, Lawn-Boy, MTD, Murray, Toro, Troy-Bilt, Universal, Yard Machines, Yard-Man

Included

Auxiliary Handle, Tow Bar, Weight Tray, Wheels

Material

Steel

Product Weight (lb.)

93 lb

Returnable

30-Day

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

3 year limited

Questions & Answers

Does this plug aerator have an adjustment for the depth of the aerator into the ground
ByOct 9, 2026
1 Answer | 
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Additional weight up to 140 lbs. can be added to the weight tray to increase the depth of the aerator knives. Something else to consider is that the condition of the soil determines the depth of the aerator knives. We recommend watering the lawn 1-2 hours before aerating.

By|Oct 12, 2026


    I have purchased model 45-02994.  Can I register online?
    BySep 7, 2026
    1 Answer | 
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    Yes, www.agri-fab.com at the top you see the word support that will take you to registration.

    By|Sep 12, 2026


      Does this come assembled?
      ByAug 3, 2026
      1 Answer | 
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      No all Agri--Fab units require some assembly.

      By|Aug 3, 2026


        Do you sell replacement parts? Considering purchasing this.
        ByAug 2, 2026
        1 Answer | 
        Answer This Question

        Yes you can order by going to www.speedepart.com or calling 800-448-9282

        By|Aug 5, 2026


          Whats the gage of the steel plugs
          ByJun 9, 2026
          1 Answer | 
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          12 GA. GALV.

          By|Jun 10, 2026


            I have an Agri-Fab 40" Plug Aerator Model 45-0298 and tow behind a riding mower. It has worked fine for more than 25 years. However today, when running under load, the tray tilts forward all the way to the ground, dropping off the weights. Help!
            ByMay 6, 2026
            2 Answers | 
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            you will need to call 800-448-9282 and customer care will be happy to assist in your issue. Please have you model number available when you call.

            By|May 12, 2026

              Dave Z, I had the same experience several years ago using an old Agri-Fab plugger that I'd purchased secondhand. At some point during its use the center support broke, the weight of the ballast (cinder blocks) tilted the tray forward and broke the tongue directly beneath the forward edge of the ballast tray. I ordered parts from Agri-Fab and did the repairs, although it ended up costing as much as a new machine.

              By|May 18, 2026


                Is the depth adjustable
                ByMar 29, 2026
                1 Answer | 
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                You have the option to raise or lower the knives but the height is not adjustable. Thank you.

                By|Apr 1, 2026


                  What country of manufacture
                  ByMar 28, 2026
                  1 Answer | 
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                  Manufactured in the USA. Thank you

                  By|Apr 2, 2026

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                    Customer Reviews

                    4.4 out of 5

                    • 4.4 out of 1,197 reviews
                    • 88% recommend this product
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                    This tow behind aerator is awesome! It took a few hours to put it together. I assembled most of it in my family room as I watched the YouTube video. It works great! The ground was pretty soft so I only used two blocks. Did my yard and my Son’s yard. Beautiful job! Looks like it was professionally done.
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                    Pure design/ cheaply made
                    I bent the tongue after two uses. Cheap material, for the price you should be able to back up. Definitely not worth your money or time to put it together!!
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                    Response from Customer Care BackupApr 15, 2025
                    We at Agri-Fab value you as a customer and your opinions are important. Missing/ defective parts are as frustrating to us as they are to you. As a company we take this very seriously and work with our quality and production control team to get any issues corrected. Agri-Fab customer care team is available Monday - Friday between 7 am to 5 pm CST at 800-448-9282 to assist you. Please give us a call before returning the unit as to hopefully we can help you get it up and going. I will need a little information in order to fully assist you. Every Agri-Fab product has a silver and black sticker. This sticker will have your complete model number and date code.

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                      Plugging away
                      I bought this a year ago and used it twice and the wheels have come apart. Man, when the saying, drive this thing until the wheels falloff is true. Anyway,this tool works wonders, but I’ll have to repair both wheels. Plastic doesn’t work well with weight and metal.
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                        Easy assembly
                        Bought this online. Several reviews mentioned missing parts and assembly difficulties. All my parts were present, and assembly was straightforward. Just follow the directions and it’s a piece of cake.
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                          • Recommended
                          Just terrible quality control. Wouldnt trust the product or the brand.
                          Went to put together and parts are missing. Small things like bolts, ok but it was missing a wheel bracket and bolts and washers. I then deicde to put the parts together that i have so i know what i need the company to send me. The very next part I try is the bracket that attaches to the mower and the holes are clearly drilled in the wrong place. I decided at that point i wasnt investing more time on this and took it apart and boxed it up to return. Also, the bolts and nuts are dumped in a box not labeled (if they were, maybe the people packing would send right parts). The instructions are not the best and parts are identified by numbers or letters depending on where you look in manual. Since they pack too many of one bolt and not enough of another, figuring out which is which takes time. Also, Lots of instructions like “wheel bracket needs to face the short side” where you are then trying to figure out what is the face of the bracket and which side is shorter.
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                          Response from Agri-FabProductExpertMay 28, 2024
                          Thank you for your review. I apologize for the packaging was not packaged the way you had anticipated it have been. Having this feed back helps us when we are reviewing products in our current line for product improvements. Please feel free to reach out to our customer service team if you need anything further. Our number is 800-448-9282 and we are available Monday – Friday 7 am to 5 pm CST. We will be happy to assist in any way that we can.
                          Sincerely Agri-Fab Customer Care Agri-FabInc.
                            • Recommended
                            1 found this review helpful
                            Works great but directions can be a little vague
                            Assembly was a little confusing and there are sharp parts that can cut you up. It was easy to use and worked very well.
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                              • Recommended
                              Love our new MADE IN USA plug aerator!
                              We were so happy it was made in the USA! Woohoo! Excellent quality! The only reason I disnt give it 5 stars is because directions kinda suck... there are 2 extra bold holes beside the center mount part and we can not figure out why!!!!! Wish we knew what they were for. Left them empty.
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                                • Recommended
                                Love the Design
                                I really like the design of my new AgriFab plugger--much better than the 20 year old one it replaced. Sharp tines, one axle w elements and spacers, very simple and strong. Assembly was straight forward although the instructions were a bit fuzzy at times--I installed the axle assembly backwards at one point while following instructions (??? my problem?) The frame just fits cinder blocks, all good. The only hard part was the attaching of the frame to the axle assembly--and they tell you how to do that. In the end, the slot on the handle and the center brace were a bit off, not perfectly aligned, but close enough to tighten and finish. Plugs great! Love it. I'm not a clutz with wrenches but not a mechanic--four hours to complete assembly going slowly.
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                                • Verified Purchase
                                A pain to assemble, but good product. QC lacking
                                Miswelded parts made assembly tough but got correct parts sent to fix.
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                                Response from Customer Care BackupOct 18, 2022
                                We at Agri-Fab value you as a customer and your opinions are important. Agri-Fab customer care team is available Monday - Friday between 7 am to 5 pm CST at 800-448-9282 to assist you. agrifab_brand
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                                Great features
                                One of the best garden tractor tow behind features I have. After watching some Plug aerator videos some people use a bungee cord to hold the lift handle in place when using the wheels to transport. The engineers did a great job in designing this equipment. Maybe some people skip reading the last part of the assembly instructions, steps for proper tightening of the tray. I found if you don't stand on the side the aerator and push against it with the lift handle in the transport position the handle won't have the pressure it needs to stay in the notch. If you have assembled the aerator incorrectly all you need to do is loosen the tray bolts, put the handle in the notch (wheel transport) position push against the tray on the side of the notch and then tighten the bolts. Hope this helps. Before I purchased the aerator I had plans to design a wedge to hold the lift handle in place, maybe making the notch larger or longer. I watched the videos with the bungee cords on the lift handle and thought there must be a better way. Best to read ALL the instructions.
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                                  Product Snapshot

                                  Great for homeowners looking for durable aeration, making lawn care easier with 48 in. coverage.
                                  Great for homeowners looking for lawn aeration, making lawn care easier and more efficient.
                                  Ideal for larger lawns needing aeration and compaction relief. Durable steel construction with 32 tines for maximum soil penetration.

                                  Tine Length

                                  2 in.
                                  3 in.

                                  Aeration Width

                                  40 in.
                                  48 in.

                                  Number of Tines

                                  24
                                  32

                                  Core Plug Diameter

                                  3 in.

                                  Self-Propelled