{"title":"Tillers \u0026 Ground Prep","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRear-tine tillers from Troy-Bilt for breaking new garden beds, refreshing old ones, or working compost into clay soil. Disc cultivators and scraper boxes from Agri-Fab for larger ground prep jobs that need a tractor and sleeve hitch. Full warranty on all of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"40-tow-behind-plug-aerator-32-steel-cores","title":"40-Inch Tow-Behind Plug Aerator with 32 Heat-Treated Steel Coring Tines","description":"\u003cp\u003eCore aeration is the single most impactful intervention in residential lawn care, and the tow-behind plug aerator is what makes it practical for properties large enough to be exhausting on foot. The 40-inch working width clears roughly an acre per hour at typical lawn-tractor speeds, with 32 hardened steel coring tines pulling true plug-style cores rather than the spike-style holes that simply compact soil sideways without relieving it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cores are roughly three inches deep, three-quarters of an inch in diameter, spaced at the density needed to genuinely break compaction in clay-heavy or root-bound lawns. Pulled cores deposit on the surface and break down into the lawn naturally over the following two to three weeks — no raking required, no debris to bag. The result is the same dramatic improvement in water absorption, fertilizer uptake, and root depth that golf courses pay landscape contractors to deliver, performed in roughly the time it takes to mow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is welded powder-coated steel with a concrete-block weight tray positioned over the tine assembly. Empty, the aerator weighs approximately 95 pounds — enough for shallow surface aeration on already-loose ground. Loaded with two standard concrete blocks (sold separately, available at any home improvement store for under $5), the unit drives the tines to full depth on packed clay or compacted high-traffic areas. The block tray loads from the top and requires no fasteners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo pneumatic 10-inch flat-free tires support the unit during transport between work areas. A foot-operated lever raises the tine assembly clear of the ground for turning, allowing the operator to mark coverage paths and avoid double-aerating overlapping passes — a meaningful efficiency improvement over fixed-tine designs that drag continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hitch is a universal pin design that accepts the standard rear hitch found on most lawn tractors, riding mowers, zero-turns, and ATVs. The aerator tracks predictably behind the tow vehicle without bouncing, even when fully loaded, thanks to a low center of gravity and a wheel base wide enough to resist sideways drift on slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor best results, aerate when the soil is moist (the day after a soaking rain, or after a deep irrigation cycle) so the tines can penetrate to full depth without bouncing on dry ground. Most homeowners aerate once or twice per year — typically once in spring and once in early fall — with each session covering one to three acres in a single afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aerator pairs naturally with overseeding (apply seed within a day or two of aerating to maximize germination) and with broadcast fertilizer application (the cored holes deliver fertilizer directly to the root zone instead of leaving it on the surface).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agri-fab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42771593527390,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1159\/9138\/files\/s-l960.png?v=1778943720"},{"product_id":"42-tow-behind-dethatcher-20-spring-steel-tines","title":"42-Inch Tow-Behind Dethatcher with 20 Spring-Steel Tines and Adjustable Weight Tray","description":"\u003cp\u003eLawn thatch is the dead-grass mat that builds up between the green blades and the soil surface, blocking water, fertilizer, and air from reaching the root zone. By the time it exceeds half an inch in thickness, no amount of fertilizer or watering will produce results until the thatch is removed. The 42-inch tow-behind dethatcher is the practical answer for any property too large to dethatch on foot — a half-acre lawn that would take three exhausting hours with a walk-behind dethatcher clears in roughly 20 minutes behind a riding mower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe working mechanism is twenty heat-treated spring-steel tines mounted in a staggered pattern across the 42-inch frame. As the unit is towed across the lawn, each tine flexes against the soil surface, picking up the dead thatch layer and depositing it on top of the standing grass for collection on a subsequent pass with a bagger or lawn sweeper. The tine spring-steel formulation maintains its shape through years of use without cracking, bending permanently, or breaking off pieces into the lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA concrete-block weight tray sits above the tine assembly, allowing the operator to load standard concrete blocks (sold separately, available at any home improvement store for under $5) to drive the tines deeper into thicker thatch or harder soil. Empty, the unit weighs approximately 65 pounds — enough for surface dethatching on already-loose lawns. Two standard blocks bring the weight to roughly 165 pounds, sufficient to penetrate the densest thatch layers most residential lawns develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is welded powder-coated steel that resists rust through outdoor storage. Two pneumatic 10-inch tires support the unit during transport between work areas. A foot-operated lever raises the tine assembly clear of the ground for sharp turns and for transport on hard surfaces, preventing tine wear on driveways and the eventual scarring of pavement. The hitch is a universal pin design that accepts the standard rear hitch found on most lawn tractors, riding mowers, and ATVs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor best results, dethatch in early spring once the lawn has greened up, or in early fall before the dormancy period. Avoid dethatching mid-summer during heat stress or drought — the lawn needs reserve energy to recover from the exposure. After dethatching, plan to overseed thin areas (the cleared soil surface accepts seed dramatically better than the thatch-covered version), apply a light topdressing of compost if available, and water consistently for two weeks. Most homeowners dethatch once per year as part of normal spring lawn maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs well with a tow-behind plug aerator (use the dethatcher first, then aerate, then overseed) for a comprehensive spring lawn renovation completed in a single afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galvanized","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42771593560158,"sku":null,"price":239.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1159\/9138\/files\/s-l960copy.jpg?v=1778943721"},{"product_id":"36-rear-pto-rotary-tiller-attachment-garden-tractor","title":"36-Inch Rear PTO Rotary Tiller Attachment for Garden Tractors with Slip-Clutch and 7-Inch Tilling Depth","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 36-inch rear PTO rotary tiller attachment is the practical answer for any garden tractor owner running serious vegetable production, food plots for hunting, or pasture renovation projects that exceed what a walk-behind tiller can reasonably deliver. A typical 16-inch walk-behind tiller covers a 100-square-foot garden bed in about 30 minutes of physically demanding work. The 36-inch tractor-mounted unit covers the same ground in five minutes from the seat — and the operator's back, shoulders, and arms thank them at the end of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 36-inch tilling width and 7-inch maximum depth represent the upper end of garden-tractor tiller capability. The width is sized to overlap meaningfully on each pass for clean coverage of garden beds without leaving narrow strips of unworked soil between passes. The depth is sufficient for any garden application: vegetable seedbeds typically require 4 to 6 inches of well-tilled soil, food plots run 3 to 5 inches, and pasture renovation generally needs 5 to 7 inches to break up established root mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cutting mechanism is 18 hardened C-curve tines arranged across the gearbox shaft. The C-curve tine profile is the engineering improvement over older straight-blade designs: the curved geometry pulls soil through the rotation more aggressively, reducing surface skipping and producing finer, more uniform soil texture. The tines are heat-treated for wear resistance and can be replaced individually as they wear, rather than requiring a full assembly swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower transfer comes through the garden tractor's rear PTO output via a slip-clutch protected drive shaft. The slip clutch is the critical durability feature: when the tines hit a buried rock, root mass, or obstruction, the clutch releases momentarily to absorb the shock load rather than transferring it through the gearbox. Without slip-clutch protection, a single hidden obstacle can shear gear teeth or break the input shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gearbox is cast iron with oil-bath lubrication — the standard for serious tilling equipment. Cast iron resists the heat buildup that aluminum gearboxes suffer under sustained tilling loads, and the oil bath ensures consistent lubrication of the bevel gear set across the full range of operating angles. Two adjustable skid shoes on either side of the housing set the working depth, allowing the operator to dial in the right depth for the application without leaving the seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hitch is three-point or sleeve hitch depending on the specific model variant. Verification of the tractor's hitch type and PTO horsepower rating is recommended before purchase — garden tractors below approximately 18 PTO horsepower may struggle to maintain tilling depth in heavy clay soils or root-bound ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTotal weight is approximately 350 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agri-fab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42771593953374,"sku":null,"price":1139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1159\/9138\/files\/61HLREc51LL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1778943740"},{"product_id":"4-ft-tow-behind-disc-harrow-16-notched-discs","title":"4-Foot Tow-Behind Disc Harrow with 16 Notched 16-Inch Steel Discs and Concrete-Block Weight Tray","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe disc harrow is the right tool for breaking established sod, primary tillage of food plots, pasture renovation, and any soil-prep operation where the operator needs to cut through grass roots and shallow surface debris before deeper tilling. Where a rotary tiller spins blades to chop soil into a fine seedbed (best for already-broken ground), the disc harrow uses angled spinning discs to slice through sod, mix surface organic matter into the soil, and create the rough cuts that primary tillage requires before secondary finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 48-inch working width clears roughly half an acre per hour at typical tow speeds, with two angled gangs of eight discs each providing aggressive ground penetration without requiring excessive tow horsepower. The disc count is the design specification that determines coverage uniformity: 16 total discs at 4-inch spacing across the 48-inch frame produce continuous cutting with no untouched strips between disc paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe discs themselves are 16-inch diameter notched steel — the standard for serious tillage equipment. The 16-inch diameter delivers meaningful penetration depth without requiring excessive weight; the notched edge is the engineering improvement over plain-edge discs, gripping into established sod and woody surface roots rather than skipping across them. Heat-treated steel maintains the cutting edge through years of regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two gangs are independently angle-adjustable. Increasing the gang angle (the angle between the disc gang's rotation axis and the direction of travel) increases ground penetration depth and aggression — the right setting for breaking new ground, primary tillage, and aggressive sod-cutting. Decreasing the gang angle reduces penetration depth and produces a smoother finish — the right setting for secondary tillage, leveling already-worked ground, and surface seedbed preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA concrete-block weight tray sits between the gangs, allowing the operator to load standard concrete blocks (sold separately, available at any home improvement store for under $5) for additional ground penetration on hard-packed or root-bound ground. Empty, the harrow weighs approximately 175 pounds. With four standard blocks in the tray, the unit reaches roughly 335 pounds — sufficient for most residential and food-plot applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is welded heavy tubular steel with corrosion-resistant powder-coat throughout. Sealed maintenance-free bearings on each disc spindle eliminate the routine greasing required by older grease-fitting designs. The hitch is a universal pin design that fits most lawn tractors, riding mowers, ATVs, UTVs, and sub-compact tractors with sufficient drawbar strength to pull the loaded weight through aggressive ground engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor owners managing food plots, hunting plots, vegetable production, or pasture renovation, the disc harrow is the primary-tillage tool that turns a contractor visit into self-service capability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agri-fab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42771594051678,"sku":null,"price":539.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1159\/9138\/files\/61Y7VPdEHML._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1778943745"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1159\/9138\/collections\/Tillers_Ground_Prep.png?v=1779113991","url":"https:\/\/sparroo.shop\/collections\/tillers-ground-prep.oembed","provider":"Sparroo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}