"notspike" wrote in message
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Jay & Mary Julson wrote:

I have a Plugr. I have had it for about two weeks. The reason I went with
this type is several.

1. easier to transport
2. less parts then the conventional one.
3. easier to manuver then conventional.
4. I went with the eight tine so only have eight tines instead of what
the conventional have.

To answer your question about tearing up the turf compared to the pull
behind. I cann't say as I have not used or seen the the pull behind
used. My customers are satisfied with the results.

Thanks for the reply
would you recommend it?
are the holes "clean"? ie. does tines go pretty much straight up and down
and just leave a hole in the ground? The reason I ask is I would like to
use it on a putting green and holes ore ok as long as the ground around
the hole is not damaged as that takes longer to grow back in and 'heal'
than a simple hole does.
does it appear well made and long lasting?
Thanks again
Bob

Yes the machines is well made. The one I got weighs 275 lbs. The damage
around the holes is minimal. It depend mostly on how wet the ground is when
you aerate. The wetter the soiler the better chance of the ground sticking
to the tines like any aerator. As you know the tines run on a cam so the
tines do go straight down and the self propelled comes from the motion of
the tines. If you hit hard soil so you do not get deep penetration the
machine can almost run away from you if you are not ready (like any
aerator).

If you like I can take some pictures and email them to you. It may be a
while as it is raining here in North Dakota and has been for two days. I
can take some pictures of lawns that we did two weeks ago if you like and
you can see for your self. Our soil has a lot of clay so I do not know the
surronding soil damage potential with more sandy type soil.

If you contact Source One by telephone they can give you a dealer that may
be close by and the dealer may give you some customers near you that have
one so that you can see the results first hand.

I think you would be satisfied with a Plugr. I apologize if I am tell you
things you already know.

Jay