{"product_id":"maxim-48-inch-3-point-hitch-plug-aerator","title":"Maxim Plug Aerator | 48-In. 3-Point Hitch","description":"\u003c!-- Description:ℹ Product Info --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yp-product-info\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e48-Inch 3-Point Plug Aerator for Compacted Lawns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore aeration for clay soils, larger lawns, and compacted ground behind a compatible tractor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Maxim 48-inch 3-point hitch plug aerator is built for properties where surface spiking is not enough. Its spoon-style plug tines remove soil cores to help air, water, and nutrients reach the root zone, which supports healthier turf recovery after compaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe steel drum accepts up to \u003cstrong\u003e32 gallons of water ballast\u003c\/strong\u003e for added down pressure when working tougher soil. A 1-inch drum shaft with greasable ball bearings supports the drum, while \u003cstrong\u003ereplaceable spoons\u003c\/strong\u003e make long-term maintenance more practical than a throwaway tine setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis model is designed around a \u003cstrong\u003e48-inch working width\u003c\/strong\u003e with 102 plug tines, transport-only pneumatic tires, and a tow-behind, 3-point hitch mounting setup for larger residential, acreage, and grounds-care jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Key Features:🔑 Key Features --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMaxim 48-Inch 3-Point Plug Aerator Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yp-key-features\" style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 18px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-style aeration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemoves soil cores instead of only slicing the surface, helping relieve compaction in clay-heavy and high-traffic lawns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48-inch working width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCovers more ground per pass for acreage, estates, and larger turf areas where a narrow walk-behind unit would be slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater-ballast drum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd up to 32 gallons of water for approximately 267 lb of extra working weight when deeper penetration is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplaceable spoons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServiceable plug spoons let you maintain core-removal performance without replacing the entire aerator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreasable drum support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 1-inch drum shaft with greasable ball bearings supports the aerator drum for routine service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-point hitch mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt for tractor use with a tow-behind, 3-point hitch configuration and transport tires for moving between work areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Specifications:✅ Specifications --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMaxim 48-Inch 3-Point Plug Aerator Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaxim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPA3P48.MAX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAerator Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug aerator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTow-behind, 3-point hitch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.75 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Tines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e102\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 gallons, adds approximately 267 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTires\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e410\/350-4, 2-ply, transport only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalk-Behind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in the USA with US and imported components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Shipping:🚚 Shipping \u0026 Delivery --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aerator ships by truck freight. 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