Aer-8 Aeration System Other Turf
The Smithco Aer-8 Aeration System is designed to help sports turf managers maintain safe, healthy, and durable playing surfaces across athletic fields. By relieving soil compaction and increasing oxygen flow to the root zone, the Aer-8 promotes deeper root growth, improved nutrient uptake, and better water infiltration—critical factors for maintaining resilient, high-performance sports fields.
Whether managing football, soccer, baseball fields, or multi-use athletic complexes, the Smithco Aer-8 delivers precise, efficient aeration that enhances turf health and longevity, even under the stress of heavy foot traffic and frequent play. Regular aeration with the Aer-8 helps improve surface consistency and drainage, providing a safer, more reliable playing surface for athletes.
Built for durability and efficiency, the Smithco Aer-8 exceeds expectations in sports turf management, making it an essential tool for any parks department, school district, or professional sports facility. Invest in the vitality and playability of your fields with a system trusted by turf professionals.

Product Features

Efficient Aeration
Revitalize your water features with the Aer-8 Linear Aeration system. Its efficient design ensures optimal oxygenation, promoting healthier aquatic environments.

Durable Construction
Built to withstand the elements, the Aer-8 Linear Aeration system boasts rugged durability. Trust its robust design for consistent aeration in any environment.

Easy Installation
The Aer 8's user-friendly installation process ensures hassle-free deployment, saving you time and effort.
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Accessories

Aer Fine
This ultra-thin tine, on either 3 or 5 in (7.6 or 12.7 cm) centers, is used to manage thatch between verticutting or coring-tine treatments. Reduces run-off and maintains infiltration rates. We highly recommend using the smoothing roller with the Aer-fine tine.

Coring Tine
A .75 x 4 in (1.9 x 10.2 cm) tine, on either 3 or 5 in (7.6 or 12.7 cm) centers, used for the soil preparation for top-dressing and over seeding, or for dethatching. Major advantages include the variable ballast weight and high aeration speed

All Star
A 6 in (15.2 cm) tine, available on 5 and 7.5 in (12.7 and 19.1 cm) centers, used to manage surface compaction and maintain infiltration rates all season. We recommend this tine be used in conjunction with the smoothing roller for optimal depth setting and maintenance.

Turf Quake
A 7 in (17.8 cm) tine with a twist and lean to fracture the soil profile laterally and vertically to establish percolation. It is available on both 5 and 7.5 in (12.7 and 19.1 cm) centers.
Specifications
Ballast Tank
100 gal 378.5 l
Length
36 in 0.9 m
Power Pack
The power pack includes a remote control to the driver’s seat and a battery-charging cable to maintain charge in the battery through repeated use The power pack includes a remote control to the driver’s seat and a battery-charging cable to maintain charge in the battery through repeated use
Pull Type
The pull-type kit can be outfitted with hydraulic lines directly to the tow vehicle or with an electric/hydraulic power pack The pull-type kit can be outfitted with hydraulic lines directly to the tow vehicle or with an electric/hydraulic power pack
Tow Type
3-point hitch mount 3-point hitch mount
Weight
1607 lbs 729 kg
Width
60 in or 78 in 1.5 m or 2 m