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  • 24 galvanized knives deeply penetrate the soil
  • Flat-free tires and transport handle allow smooth maneuvering
  • Universal hitch fits any lawn tractor irrespective of its brand
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About This Product

When you aerate your lawn, you are opening up the soil surface to let grass roots get the air and moisture it needs for healthy growth. The Agri-Fab 40 in. Plug Aerator penetrates deep into the soil to pull 3/4 in. Dia and up to 3 in. long soil plugs. 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 24 aerator knives.

Highlights

  • 24 galvanized knives to penetrate the soil easily
  • Flat free tires for smooth transport
  • Transport handle for easy raising and lowering of the aerator knives
  • Durable heavy-gauge steel deck and welded drawbar
  • Simple-to-use cantilever transport handle for easy raising and lowering
  • Universal hitch fits any tractor regardless of brand
  • 40 in. aeration path
  • Tray dimensions: 40 x 16.32 Wide x 1.5 Folded Up Edge
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Product Information

Internet # 206796053

Model # 45-0518

Specifications

Dimensions: H 24 in, W 39 in, D 50 in

Dimensions

Assembled Depth (in.)

50 in

Assembled Height (in.)

24 in

Assembled Width (in.)

39 in

Maximum Penetration (in.)

3

Working Width (in.)

40

Details

Features

Adjustable Height, Adjustable pressure, Assembly Required, Built-in Hitch, Pneumatic Tires, Residential, Rust Resistant, Rust resistant deck, Towable

Fits Brands

All Power, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, DeWalt, John Deere, MTD, Murray, Snapper, Toro, Troy-Bilt, Universal, Yard Machines, Yard-Man

Included

Auxiliary Handle, Tow Bar, Weight Tray, Wheels

Material

Steel

Product Weight (lb.)

80 lb

Returnable

90-Day

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

3-Year Limited

Questions & Answers

Will this fit my zero turn
BySep 3, 2026
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You will need a hitch plate on your zero turn. You also need to make sure your watch your speed and that you make wide turn so as not to get the unit into the wheels of the mower.

By|Sep 3, 2026


    What gauge steel is the frame and core plugger?
    ByJul 18, 2026
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    The steel is 14 gauge.

    By|Jul 20, 2026


      This aerator is sold at a big box store with you as the supplier. The info states the knives come fully assembled to the shaft. Is that accurate?
      ByJun 25, 2026
      1 Answer | 
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      No on this unit it shows in the manual that you attach the knives. Thank you.

      By|Jun 29, 2026


        Can my Snapper model 2691526 pull this aerator. It has a 15-1/2 hp engine
        ByJun 16, 2026
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        You would need to contact your mower dealer and ask the towing weight that can be towed. With the blocks and the weight of the machine it would be around 300 pounds.

        By|Jun 18, 2026


          What hp tractor need to full this arerstor
          ByMay 16, 2026
          1 Answer | 
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          I t needs to be12 to 14 horsepower.

          By|May 21, 2026


            Compatible with JD 120 series lawn tractor?
            ByApr 14, 2026
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            The plugger has a drop pin hitch you will just need a hitch plate.

            By|Apr 16, 2026


              I want to register my areorator. can you point out where to do that online. Thanks
              ByOct 31, 2025
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              Please go to www.agri-fab.com. On the page there are 3 bars at the top left, hold your mouse I over the bars and a drop down will show up. You will see the registration at the bottom of the drop down list.

              By|Nov 4, 2025


                I have a Toro Titan Zero Turn Mower with a 26hp Kohler engine. Does this have enough horsepower to pull the Agri-Fab 40" aerator?
                ByAug 12, 2025
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                Yes the unit is a drop pin hitch, the 26 hp should work.

                By|Aug 12, 2025


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                  Customer Reviews

                  4.2 out of 5

                  • 4.2 out of 537 reviews
                  • 80% recommend this product
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                  Works very well for DYI weekend warriors. Liked the idea that it has a lever that allows you to raise the tines to cross over driveways and sidewalks. Assembly was pretty straightforward just follow instructions closely and layout all hardware ahead of time. Depending on the ground my average plug was about 2.5 inches. My only complaint was that Home Depot advertised the product having flat free tires, and it does not. I confirmed that with the manufacturer. I did not take a star away from the product because I felt it was not the product’s fault that HD did not have the correct info listed.
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                  Bad weld.
                  Tough assembly. First time out, the weld broke on the right side spool.
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                  Response from Agri-FabProductExpertNov 21, 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. Agri-FabInc.
                    After assembly, I aerated the FIRST lawn with no problem, then a weld broke on a single spool assembly, while aerating the SECOND lawn. Agri-Fab is sending a replacement spool assembly, at no charge. However, I must disassemble and reassemble the entire aerator shaft structure to replace the broken spool assembly.
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                    Response from Agri-FabProductExpertOct 16, 2025
                    My apology. The end plated can be loosened just enough to pop the shaft out on which ever side the spool was broken on. This would have allowed you to slide off the spools on just that one side. Hopefully you have no other issue but if so please remember to just loosen which ever end plate you need in order to replace parts. My apology this information was not given to you at that time. Agri-FabInc.
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                    Solid Construction but some minor corrections needed to assembly instructions
                    Just finished putting this together but there are a few issues with the instructions. The first relates to the directions of the knife blades on the single spool on the short end near the center. 2 diagrams show them pointing towards the center but diagram 11 shows them mounted pointing towards the outside. The direction pointing to the outside would have made the attachment of the level handle easier. The next issue is getting the bolts into the lever to what the call a wheel bracket where the bolts are 1-1/4 in but the spacer is only 1 inch and one also has the thickness of the lever so at best one can just squeeze in a 1 inch bolt.
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                      • Recommended
                      Go slow to go fast
                      Worked great the first time I used it. Made plenty of aeration plug holes prior to reseeding. Assembly took about an hour and 45 minutes with the assist of the assembly video. If you take your time, be patient and pause video for the step you're on you'll be fine. (Go slow to go fast.)
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                      • Recommended
                      Works Very Well!
                      Purchased this 40" Plug Aerator and used it 2 weeks ago (mid-October 2024). Thank God there is a how too video available to assemble it. As one independent review stated - figure 2.5 to 4 hours. Mine took nearly 4 hours to assemble! You have to pay attention to things like which direction to attach the axle, etc. The whole assembly was not an easy feat, but manageable. I did not get cut by the plug spokes as some suggested. My biggest critique is the lever that engages the wheels (lifts the aerator up so that its on the wheels). There's a notch to slide the handle into a "locked" position ... yeah, right! that notch is not nearly deep enough to hold the lever. Getting the unit up on the wheels is crucial for when you're going over sprinkler heads or out of the lawn to the driveway or road. I'd have to stop, lift and then hold the lever (behind me) while performing that maneuver. Overall however, the aerator does what is says it will do. I added about 110 lbs in weight to get a deeper depth.
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                        • Recommended
                        Agri-Fab 40 in Plug Aerator
                        I purchased the 40 in. plug aerator and there was some parts missing. One part that was missing was one of the 3/8" whiz nut, so I went and purchased one. Also, one of the plastic spacers was missing, so I made one myself. Also, the lift handle could have a better notch to be in when the unit is raised up for transport. I used a tarp strap to pull the handle over into the notch. With this problems set aside, I think the unit is going to be good and do a good job for me on my lawn.
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                          • Recommended
                          Agri fab 40" dethatcher
                          Didn't seem very sturdy during assembly but it has proven to be quite a good piece of equipment. I've used it to remove over 3 cubic yards of thatch without any problems. Functions well. I'd give it 5 stars if the raise/lower lever was more robust (I think it will eventually bend) and if the notch detent for the lever was better defined (its a small notch holding the lever in place). That said, so fat it has operated as advertised.
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                          Works very well
                          Instructions could be a little more clear, but works very well after getting it together. I had to disassemble the short axle to turn the wheel bracket on the axle, take off wheels and turn wheel brackets on the axle,and cut 1/4 inch off a wheel spacer to get the last wheel on. The spikes are already starting to rust after 2 uses. I'm thinking about painting them black to slow the rust cycle.
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                          Lift Handle Poor Design - Consider Other Options
                          Purchased on 10/12/2022. Like others I found the lift handle to be impossible to assemble with the given bolts. Need to purchase shorter bolts so that the lift handle can be attached. Read the reviews this is a common problem and can be traced back to the design. Definitely use the online video. The written instructions are hard to follow. There should be more clearance to allow the bolts through the lift handle. Missing 1 nylock nut in package. I Regret this purchase.
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                          Response from Agri-FabProductExpertOct 14, 2022
                          We at Agri-Fab value you as a customer and your opinions are important. Missing 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. Agri-FabInc.
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                            Product Snapshot

                            Great for homeowners looking for plug aeration, making lawn care easier with a 40 in. aeration path and 3 in. penetration.
                            Great for homeowners looking for durable aerators, 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

                            3 in.
                            3 in.
                            3 in.

                            Aeration Width

                            40 in.
                            42 in.
                            48 in.

                            Number of Tines

                            24
                            32

                            Core Plug Diameter

                            0.75 in.
                            3 in.

                            Self-Propelled