Turf Aerator-Sitron-DK120-Golf Course
The main purpose of using a turf aerator is to alleviate soil compaction, which can occur as a result of foot traffic, heavy equipment, or other factors. Soil compaction can prevent air, water, and nutrients from reaching the roots of the grass, which can result in an unhealthy lawn. By creating holes in the soil, a turf aerator allows air, water, and nutrients to penetrate deeper into the soil, which can promote healthier root growth and overall lawn health.
Turf aerators can come in a variety of sizes and styles, from small hand-held models to large ride-on machines. Some turf aerators use solid tines to create holes in the soil, while others use hollow tines to remove plugs of soil from the lawn. The plugs of soil can be left on the lawn to decompose naturally or can be removed and disposed of. The best type of turf aerator for a specific lawn will depend on a variety of factors, including the size of the lawn, the type of soil, and the specific needs of the grass.
| SITRON DK120 Turf Aerator | |
| Model | DK120 |
| Brand | SITRON |
| Working Width | 48” (1.20 m) |
| Working Depth | Up to 10” (250 mm) |
| Tractor Speed @ 500 Rev’s at PTO | – |
| Spacing 2.5” (65 mm) | Up to 0.60 mph (1.00 kph) |
| Spacing 4” (100 mm) | Up to 1.00 mph (1.50 kph) |
| Spacing 6.5” (165 mm) | Up to 1.60 mph (2.50 kph) |
| Maximum PTO speed | Up to 500 rpm |
| Weight | 1,030 lbs (470 kg) |
| Hole Spacing Side-to-Side | 4” (100 mm) @ 0.75” (18 mm) holes |
| 2.5” (65 mm) @ 0.50” (12 mm) holes | |
| Hole Spacing in Driving Direction | 1” – 6.5” (25 – 165 mm) |
| Recommended Tractor Size | 18 hp, with minimum lift capacity of 1,250 lbs (570 kg) |
| Maximum Capacity | – |
| Spacing 2.5” (65 mm) | Up to 12,933 sq. ft./h (1,202 sq. m./h) |
| Spacing 4” (100 mm) | Up to 19,897 sq. ft./h (1,849 sq. m./h) |
| Spacing 6.5” (165 mm) | Up to 32,829 sq. ft./h (3,051 sq. m./h) |
| Maximum Tine Size | Solid 0.75” x 10” (18 mm x 250 mm) |
| Hollow 1” x 10” (25 mm x 250 mm) | |
| Three Point Linkage | 3-point CAT 1 |
| Standard Items | – Set solid tines to 0.50” x 10” (12 mm x 250 mm) |
| – Front and rear roller | |
| – 3-shuttle gearbox | |