"Jay & Mary Julson" wrote:
"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.

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Thanks.