GROUNDSMAN manufacture 1.2 metre (48″) and 1.8 metre (60″) tractor mounting aerators with working depths down to 15cm (6″). The 1.8 mtr swath model 12180TM has a tractor requirement of 28-30HP. GROUNDSMAN’S high speed elliptical plunge action sealed bearing mechanism with vertical and horizontal tine action minimises surface disruption. The full range of SC (spigot clamp) quick change tine holders and tines can be fitted. Attachments include Turf Retainers and the amazing Flexblade Core Collector which gathers the cores as the are being produced.
As with all the machines in the GROUNDSMAN surface aerator range, the 12180TM is simple and compact , the aeration mechanism is fast, silent and this 1.8 mtr can aerate up to 4500 sq.mtrs per hour. The large diameter modular crank shaft has sealed bearings throughout for durability and low maintenance. The crank moves the tines vertically and horizontally to gain maximum depth with minimum surface disruption. GROUNDSMAN’S elliptical plunge action aeration mechanism is modular and the 12180TM uses four three arm modules each driven by a 5/8″ Oring sealed chain for maximum life and minimum maintenance.
The machine has been designed to confine the soil cores within the swath for collection with GROUNDSMAN’S patented Flexblade Core Collector attachment. Core and collect in one pass. This amazing attachment has a series of plates like shovels linked together to follow the grass surface contours gathering 60% of the soil cores before they land on the ground and the rest are scooped cleanly off the surface. The cores are tipped in a pile when the machine is raised on the apron. This implement can then draw the row of core pile into one collective pile leaving the surface ready for top dressing and keeping it in play.
The 12180TM accepts the full range of GROUNDSMAN SC (spigot clamp) holders and a wide range of GROUNDSMAN tines. Contact us for our Tines & Holders Catalogue which lists the full range of, Solid, Needle, Hollow, Chisel, Star and Cluster tines available from stock to enable you to carry out a year round programme of aeration, thatch removal and over-seeding preparation with a minimum of hassle.
Technical Specifications
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Performance Chart
| Tine holder set up – | 12 Cluster | Twin |
| Ground speed mph kph | 0.92 1.48 | 2.77 4.44 |
| Coverage Sq.m/hr Sq ft/hr | 2711 29208 | 8134 87840 |
| Quantity of holes Per min Per sq ft | 70272 144 | 11712 8 |
| Hole Pattern (width x lenth) Millimeter Inch | 25 x 25 1 x 1 | 75 x 150 3 x 6 |
- Durable Low Maintenance Mechanism.
- Minimal Surface Disruption.
- Quick change change Hollow, Solid, Chisel, Needle and Micro Tines to perform complete year round aeration, thatch removal and overseeding.
- Fast high density coverage.
- Large diameter sealed bearing crank for long life and low maintenance.
- Versatile, durable, cost effective function.
- The number one small aerator for bowling greens.