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At Summit Forge Supply, we offer free standard shipping on all U.S. orders, with most orders processing within 1–2 business days and delivering in approximately 3–5 business days. We ship via trusted carriers including USPS, UPS, FedEx, and LTL freight providers, and all orders include tracking and shipment insurance. If your order is delayed, damaged, lost, or missing items, please contact us within 7 days so we can promptly assist with a replacement or refund. Returns are accepted within 30 days on unused items in original packaging, with return shipping covered by Summit Forge Supply. See full policy here: Shipping Policy
What Is Your Return Policy?
What Is Your Return Policy?
Summit Forge Supply accepts returns on eligible U.S. orders within 14 days of delivery, provided items are unused, undamaged, and in their original packaging with proof of purchase. Returns must be initiated within 7 days of receipt, and approved returns include prepaid return shipping; refunds are issued to the original payment method within up to 14 days after inspection, with a 25% restocking fee for change-of-mind returns. Defective, damaged, incorrect, or lost items qualify for a full refund or replacement at no cost to the customer when reported promptly. Custom or personalized items, perishable goods, gift cards, and downloadable products are non-returnable. See full policy here: Return Policy
How The JRCO Tow-Behind Hooker Aerator Compares To Other Aerator Options
Lawn care professionals evaluating aeration equipment usually face this question: should I get the JRCO front-mount version, this tow-behind version for compact ZTR mowers, or a basic tow-behind plug aerator?
Here's the honest comparison:
| Feature | Maxim Plug Aerator 48", Tow-Behind ($1,312) | JRCO Hooker Aerator, Tow-Behind ($3,202) | JRCO Hooker Aerator, Front Mount ($2,890) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Standard tow-behind hitch | Two-point hitch, quickly attaches to Jrco hitch with two clevis pins | Front mount, attaches to Jrco mount bar system (sold separately) |
| Compatibility | Any tow vehicle | Ideal for compact ZTR mowers, extremely maneuverable | Front-mount mowers with compatible Jrco mount bar |
| Aerating Width | 48 in. | 38 in. | 38 in. |
| Productivity | Dependent on tow vehicle speed | 66,000 sq. ft./hr. at 5 mph | 66,000 sq. ft./hr. at 5 mph |
| Rotor Design | 44 tines, fixed gang | Six floating rotor heads independently lift over tree roots and rocks while other heads continue aerating | Same six floating rotor head design |
| Tracking | Standard tow-behind tracking | Rigid frame with swiveling caster wheels tracks directly behind the tow vehicle | Fixed to front of mower |
| Hole Size | Not specified | Approximately 1/2 in. wide x 1-1/4 in. long | Same hole size |
| Core Depth | 4 in. | Up to 3 in. | Up to 3 in. |
| Weight | Lighter tow-behind gang | 210 lbs. | 198 lbs. |
| Best Suited For | Towing behind an existing mower or ATV | Compact ZTR mowers needing high maneuverability without front-mount installation | Front-mount mowers already set up with the Jrco mount bar |
Why The JRCO Tow-Behind Hooker Aerator Is Worth The Investment
This isn't just a tow-behind aerator, it's built with the same independently floating rotor head design as JRCO's proven front-mount aerator, now packaged with a rigid frame and swiveling caster wheels that track directly behind compact ZTR mowers for extreme maneuverability.
The 753.JRC specifically addresses the needs of lawn care professionals running compact zero-turn mowers who want the terrain-adaptive floating rotor head design without needing a front-mount bar system installed on their mower.
Tracks Directly Behind The Mower For True Maneuverability. The rigid frame and swiveling caster wheels allow the aerator to track directly behind the tow vehicle, meaning it follows the tight turns of a compact ZTR mower instead of dragging wide or fighting the mower's path.
Built For High-Production Aeration
Six floating rotor heads independently lift over tree roots and rocks while the other heads continue aerating
Aerates 66,000 square feet per hour at 5 mph, matching the productivity of the front-mount version
Punctures up to six holes per square foot, with holes approximately 1/2 in. wide x 1-1/4 in. long and up to 3 in. deep
Engineered For Practical Operation
Comes complete with a two-point hitch, rigid frame, and swiveling caster wheels ready to attach and use
Quickly attaches to the Jrco hitch with two clevis pins for fast setup and removal between jobs
An electric actuator lifts the heads for transport, simplifying moving between job sites or across non-aerated areas
Real Savings
High productivity at 66,000 sq. ft./hr. reduces labor hours across commercial lawn care routes
Independently floating rotor heads reduce the downtime and skipped areas that come from obstacles stalling a fixed-gang aerator
A complete tow-behind package with hitch and frame avoids the need to buy or install a separate mount bar system
Free shipping and no sales tax through Summit Forge Supply keeps the total cost down compared to buying elsewhere and paying tax and freight separately
The Bottom Line Lawn care professionals running compact zero-turn mowers who need high-production aeration without a front-mount installation can't afford an aerator that stalls on tree roots and rocks or fights the mower's turning radius. The JRCO Tow-Behind Hooker Aerator is built with six independently floating rotor heads, a tracking frame with swivel casters, and quick clevis-pin attachment, so it delivers efficient aeration that follows a compact ZTR mower's every move. For anyone running aeration behind a zero-turn mower as a regular part of the job, this is the attachment built to keep pace.
- Six floating rotor heads independently lift over tree roots and rocks while the other heads continue to aerate
- Punctures up to six holes per sq ft
- Holes approximately 1/2in. wide x 1-1/4in. long and up to 3 in. deep
- Comes complete with a two-point hitch, rigid frame, and swiveling caster wheels that allow the aerator to track directly behind the tow vehicle
- Quickly attaches to Jrco hitch with two clevis pins
- Electric actuator lifts the heads for transport
- Has 6 tine rotors and is ideal for compact zero-turn mowers
| Equipment Type | Hooker Aerator |
| Aerating Width | 38 In. |
| Core Depth | Up To 3 In. |
| Dry Weight | 210 Lbs |
| Hole Size | 1/2 In.w X 1-1/4 In.l |
| Mounting | Tow-behind |
| Productivity | 66,000 Sq. Ft./Hr |
| SKU | 753.JRC |
| Speed | 5 Mph |