A new range of grassland aerators is to hit the UK market and will be on show for the first time at the South West Dairy Show on October 6th.
Originally designed by a Florida ranch owner, Aerworx aerators approach the job in a very different way to most conventional grassland slitters. After 30 years of experience in the USA, it’s an approach that has proven to be very effective.
Equipped with 150-200mm paddle-blades, a heavy water-filled roller provides the downforce to ensure maximum surface penetration, no matter how dry the conditions.
Arranged in a spiral pattern around the drum and facing the direction of travel, the blades’ shattering effect fractures the soil down to depths of 400mm.
Made from tank-grade steel, the blades are capable of working in all conditions from heavy clays to rocky brash. Even then, they have an exceptionally long life expectancy and, thanks to their angle of entry and exit, are self-sharpening.
In its conventional role as a pasture aerator, the Aerworx machine will cover the full working width without bringing stones to the surface. Running at speeds of between 10-16km/hr, the 3m version will cover over 3ha/hr.
The roller can also be used as a clod-buster in baked clay seedbeds and for brush clearance on scrub-land. With an optional seeder fitted, Aerworx machines can be employed for one-pass grassland rejuvenation or oilseed rape establishment.
Although designed in the USA, Aerworx aerators are built in Somerset to UK specifications. Varying drum diameters, weights and working widths are available and prices start at £9,400.For more information visit: www.aerworx.com.
Originally designed by a Florida ranch owner, Aerworx aerators approach the job in a very different way to most conventional grassland slitters. After 30 years of experience in the USA, it’s an approach that has proven to be very effective.
Equipped with 150-200mm paddle-blades, a heavy water-filled roller provides the downforce to ensure maximum surface penetration, no matter how dry the conditions.
Arranged in a spiral pattern around the drum and facing the direction of travel, the blades’ shattering effect fractures the soil down to depths of 400mm.
Made from tank-grade steel, the blades are capable of working in all conditions from heavy clays to rocky brash. Even then, they have an exceptionally long life expectancy and, thanks to their angle of entry and exit, are self-sharpening.
In its conventional role as a pasture aerator, the Aerworx machine will cover the full working width without bringing stones to the surface. Running at speeds of between 10-16km/hr, the 3m version will cover over 3ha/hr.
The roller can also be used as a clod-buster in baked clay seedbeds and for brush clearance on scrub-land. With an optional seeder fitted, Aerworx machines can be employed for one-pass grassland rejuvenation or oilseed rape establishment.
Although designed in the USA, Aerworx aerators are built in Somerset to UK specifications. Varying drum diameters, weights and working widths are available and prices start at £9,400.For more information visit: www.aerworx.com.
