Highlights

Ideal For

• Commercial Landscaping Crews: Professionals running large riding mowers who need a quick-hookup implement to aggressively cover wide-open residential or corporate properties.
• Golf Course & Sports Turf Managers: Groundskeepers tasked with keeping massive fairways, outfields, and park lawns healthy without spending days on foot.
• Rental Equipment Fleets: Yard managers looking for a highly durable, low-maintenance implement equipped with greasable bearings and easily replaceable parts.
• Heavy Clay Regions: Turf specialists working in areas with dense, compacted soils that demand severe downforce to achieve proper 4-inch core penetration.
• Estate Maintenance Teams: Crews handling sprawling private estates where high-speed acreage coverage is required to finish the job before the next stop.

'Need to Knows'

• Massive 48-Inch Path: Covers a full four feet of turf in a single pass, drastically cutting down routing time on wide-open commercial properties.
• 267-Lb Water Ballast: The hollow drum holds up to 32 gallons of water, instantly adding 267 pounds of downward pressure to crush through stubborn hardpan and clay.
• Deep 4-Inch Extraction: Equipped with 44 bolt-in spoons designed to physically pull thick plugs of dirt up to 4 inches deep out of the turf.
• Fast Transport Mode: Features a rotating tow bar that quickly lifts the heavy drum off the ground so you can cross driveways safely on the 410/350-4 2-ply transport tires.
• Commercial-Grade Bearings: Built around a 1-inch solid drum shaft riding on heavy-duty, greaseable ball bearings for years of smooth, low-friction operation.
• American Manufacturing: Proudly manufactured in the USA (with US and imported components) to guarantee professional-grade structural integrity.

Warranty & Specs

• Equipment Type: Tow-Behind Aerator
• Aerating Width: 48 Inches
• Core Depth: Up to 4 Inches
• Ballast Capacity: 32 Gallons (Adds 267 lbs)
• Dry Weight: 135 lbs
• Number of Tines: 44 Replaceable Spoons
• SKU: MSP48.MAX
• Manufacturer: Maxim
  

Product Info

Maxim 48-Inch Tow-Behind Plug Aerator

High-Speed Turf Renovation for Large Commercial Properties

Covering commercial grounds quickly is essential for maintaining healthy profit margins during the busy landscaping season. The Maxim 48 Tow Behind Plug Aerator connects easily to your existing riding mowers to rapidly tackle wide-open turf.

True lawn rehabilitation requires pulling physical soil plugs rather than just poking holes that further compress the dirt. This heavy-duty implement utilizes 44 replaceable bolt-in spoons to extract thick cores up to 4 inches deep, instantly opening the root zone for oxygen and nutrients.

Severe clay and heavily trafficked hardpan will often cause lightweight implements to bounce uselessly across the surface. To guarantee consistent ground penetration, the hollow steel drum easily holds up to 32 gallons of water to add 267 pounds of necessary downforce.

Pairing walk-behind units with wide-area implements ensures your landscaping crew is fully equipped for absolutely any property layout. Hooking up the Maxim 48 Tow Behind Plug Aerator allows a single operator to conquer massive estates in a fraction of the time it takes to walk them.

Crossing driveways or paved parking lots with heavy steel tines engaged can severely damage both the machine and the concrete. A smartly designed rotating tow bar allows the operator to quickly lift the heavy drum and safely roll the unit on its 2-ply transport tires.

Why Choose The Maxim 48 Tow Behind Plug Aerator MSP48 MAX?

Wide 48-Inch Path

Covers a massive four-foot swath of turf in a single pass, allowing operators to dramatically speed up their commercial route times.

44 Replaceable Spoons

Features heavy-duty, bolt-in steel spoons designed to physically extract solid soil cores up to 4 inches deep for superior root zone relief.

267-Pound Water Ballast

The hollow steel drum accommodates up to 32 gallons of water, delivering massive downward pressure to pierce dense clay and severe hardpan.

Rotating Transport Bar

An innovative tow bar mechanism quickly lifts the heavy drum entirely off the ground to protect hardscapes and concrete during transit.

Universal Tow-Behind Hookup

Easily attaches to standard riding mowers and lawn tractors, allowing crews to maximize the daily utility of their current power units.

Greaseable Ball Bearings

Built around a rugged 1-inch drum shaft equipped with commercial greaseable bearings to ensure smooth, low-friction operation season after season.

USA-Made Construction

Manufactured in the United States using domestic and imported components to ensure exceptional structural durability under heavy rental use.

Additional Options: Check out other Commercial Aerators or other Maxim options

Specifications

Maxim MSP48 48 Inch Tow Behind Plug Aerator Technical Specifications