{"product_id":"maxim-48-inch-tow-behind-spike-aerator","title":"Maxim 48 in. Tow-Behind Spike Aerator","description":"\u003c!-- Description:ℹ Product Info --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e48 Inch Tow-Behind Spike Aerator for Mowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover lawns, fields, and commercial turf faster with a 48 in. spike aerator built for riding mower tow-behind work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full-width-column\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Maxim 48 in. tow-behind spike aerator helps open compacted soil so \u003cstrong\u003eoxygen, water, and nutrients can reach grass roots\u003c\/strong\u003e without leaving plugs scattered across the turf. It is a practical choice for sandy soils, smaller acreage, golf-course-style turf care, and property owners who want a cleaner finish than plug aeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 48 in. working width and \u003cstrong\u003e102 welded steel tines\u003c\/strong\u003e let operators cover more ground behind a riding lawn mower. For tougher soil penetration, the drum accepts up to \u003cstrong\u003e32 gal. of water for 267 lb. of added ballast\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the transport wheels help move the unit between work areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA rotating tow bar lets the drum lower for aeration or raise for transport. Greasable ball bearings on the 1 in. drum shaft support repeated seasonal use, and the tow-behind mount keeps setup straightforward for mower-based lawn maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Key Features:🔑 Key Features --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMaxim 48 in. Tow-Behind Spike Aerator Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-left\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48 in. 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