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Core aerators are used for aerating or coring lawns. Aerating is a great little profit-making service, so at some point you may want to purchase your own aerator.

The most common type of aerator has a rotating reel under the deck, with hollow aeration tines that are pushed into the ground by the weight of the machine (most have detachable weights that can be added or removed as needed). As the machine drives itself along, cores are ejected through the end of the tines as new cores enter. While there are subtle differences between the various brands, any of these types will serve you well in the residential market.

The Ryan LA-28 aerator, however, is in a class by itself. It differs fundamentally from the common aerator in that the tines are driven into the ground with piston action force, not simply by the weight of the machine. As well, it has independent drive and aerating functionality and a tricycle front end that allows for a zero turning radius and nonstop aerating. It also boasts 12 holes per square foot on the first pass, which is more than any other walk-behind aerator.

There are also trailer aerators, which you would probably only consider if you chose aerating as a specialty and were planning on aerating acres of lawn.

Best names: Ryan, Bluebird, Classen, Billy Goat.

Author’s recommendation: Ryan LA-28 if you plan to aggressively market your aerating services; otherwise the Ryan Lawnaire IV.