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Brinly-Hardy Core Aerator: Lineup, Key Specs & How They Compare

Founded in 1839, Brinly builds the PA-40BH (40-inch) and PA-48BH (48-inch) plug aerators with heat-treated steel coring spoons and 150-lb weight trays.

Quick verdict

Best for: 150 lb ballast capacity & dual-rod transport frame. Focus: Heavy-Duty 40" & 48" Tow-Behind Plug Aerators. Top Brinly-Hardy model in our catalog: Brinly PA-40BH 40-Inch Tow-Behind Plug Aerator (24 Heat-Treated Coring Spoons, 150 lb Tray).

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Which Brinly-Hardy should you buy?

1/4 to 1/2 Acre Lawns & Standard 48" Yard GatesBrinly PA-40BH 40-Inch Tow-Behind Plug Aerator (24 Heat-Treated Coring Spoons, 150 lb Tray)40" Tow-Behind Plug Aerator · Mid-Size Tow-Behind

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1+ Acre Properties & Maximum 150 lb BallastBrinly PA-48BH 48-Inch Tow-Behind Plug Aerator (32 Coring Spoons, 150 lb Weight Tray)48" Heavy-Duty Tow-Behind · Estate Tow-Behind

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Brinly-Hardy specs, side by side

Pick	Best for	Tine Type & Count	Working Width / Height	Ballast Capacity / Ejection	Hitch / Build Material	Listing
Mid-Size Tow-BehindBrinly-HardyBrinly PA-40BH (40" Plug)	1/4 to 1/2 Acre Lawns & Standard 48" Yard Gates	24 heat-treated steel coring spoons (up to 3" rated length)	40-inch working width · 10" semi-pneumatic transport wheels	Up to 150 lbs steel weight tray · Open-spoon plug release	Universal 1/2" pin hitch w/ dual-rod rigid drawbar	Check price on Amazon
Estate Tow-BehindBrinly-HardyBrinly PA-48BH (48" Plug)	1+ Acre Properties & Maximum 150 lb Ballast	32 heat-treated steel coring spoons (up to 3" rated length)	48-inch working width · 10" semi-pneumatic tires	Up to 150 lbs weight tray capacity · Individually replaceable spoons	Universal 1/2" pin hitch w/ rigid dual-tube drawbar	Check price on Amazon

Every Brinly-Hardy model, ranked

Brinly-HardyMid-Size Tow-BehindBest for: 1/4 to 1/2 Acre Lawns & Standard 48" Yard Gates

Brinly PA-40BH 40-Inch Tow-Behind Plug Aerator (24 Heat-Treated Coring Spoons, 150 lb Tray)

Fits easily through standard 48-inch backyard fence gates while supporting up to 150 lbs of ballast weight over 24 heat-treated steel coring spoons.

Tine Type & Count24 heat-treated steel coring spoons (up to 3" rated length)

Working Width / Height40-inch working width · 10" semi-pneumatic transport wheels

Ballast Capacity / EjectionUp to 150 lbs steel weight tray · Open-spoon plug release

Hitch / Build MaterialUniversal 1/2" pin hitch w/ dual-rod rigid drawbar

Watch out for: Semi-pneumatic plastic/rubber wheels are firmer over bumpy driveways than air-filled pneumatic tires.

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Brinly-HardyEstate Tow-BehindBest for: 1+ Acre Properties & Maximum 150 lb Ballast

Brinly PA-48BH 48-Inch Tow-Behind Plug Aerator (32 Coring Spoons, 150 lb Weight Tray)

Pairs a 48-inch working width and 32 heat-treated steel coring spoons with a 150-lb ballast rating for fast coverage across multi-acre turf.

Tine Type & Count32 heat-treated steel coring spoons (up to 3" rated length)

Working Width / Height48-inch working width · 10" semi-pneumatic tires

Ballast Capacity / EjectionUp to 150 lbs weight tray capacity · Individually replaceable spoons

Hitch / Build MaterialUniversal 1/2" pin hitch w/ rigid dual-tube drawbar

Watch out for: Initial bolt-together assembly of the 32 spoons takes 45–60 minutes with a socket wrench.

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About Brinly-Hardy

Founded in 1839, Brinly builds the PA-40BH (40-inch) and PA-48BH (48-inch) plug aerators with heat-treated steel coring spoons and 150-lb weight trays.

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Brinly-Hardy FAQ

Who is Brinly-Hardy best for?

Founded in 1839, Brinly builds the PA-40BH (40-inch) and PA-48BH (48-inch) plug aerators with heat-treated steel coring spoons and 150-lb weight trays. Best for: 150 lb ballast capacity & dual-rod transport frame.

Is CoreAerator.com affiliated with Brinly-Hardy?

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What is the difference between a core aerator and a spike aerator?

A hollow-tine core aerator (also called a plug aerator) extracts finger-sized cylinders of soil and deposits them on top of the lawn, creating open channels that let compacted soil expand, breathe, and absorb water. A solid-spike aerator (or aerator shoes) merely pokes holes by pushing soil sideways and downward, which can actually tighten compacted clay around each hole.

Best Brinly-Hardy in our catalog

Brinly PA-40BH 40-Inch Tow-Behind Plug Aerator (24 Heat-Treated Coring Spoons, 150 lb Tray)

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