The Jrco hooker aerator, used for years as a front-mounted attachment for landscape aeration, is now available in a 60-in., five-head tow-behind version for utility vehicles, compact tractors, and mowers.IMG_1-FEATURES_JRCO_755_AERATOR_TOW

How The JRCO 60" Tow-Behind Hooker Aerator Compares To Other Aerator Options

Lawn care professionals and larger property managers evaluating aeration equipment usually face this question: should I get the JRCO 38" tow-behind for compact ZTR mowers, this larger 60" tow-behind version, or the 38" front-mount version?

Here's the honest comparison:

Feature JRCO Hooker Aerator, 38" Tow-Behind ($3,202) JRCO Hooker Aerator, 60" Tow-Behind ($4,910) JRCO Hooker Aerator, 38" Front Mount ($2,890)
Aerating Width 38 in. 60 in., the widest in the JRCO Hooker Aerator line 38 in.
Tine Rotors 6 tine rotors 10 tine rotors 6 tine rotors
Productivity 66,000 sq. ft./hr. at 5 mph 105,000 sq. ft./hr. at 5 mph 66,000 sq. ft./hr. at 5 mph
Mounting Two-point hitch, tracks behind compact ZTR mowers Two-point hitch, suited for utility vehicles, compact tractors, and mowers Front mount via Jrco mount bar system (sold separately)
Rotor Design Six floating rotor heads independently lift over obstacles Six floating rotor heads independently lift over tree roots and rocks Six floating rotor heads independently lift over obstacles
Hole Size Approximately 1/2 in. wide x 1-1/4 in. long Approximately 1/2 in. wide x 1-1/4 in. long Approximately 1/2 in. wide x 1-1/4 in. long
Core Depth Up to 3 in. Up to 3 in. Up to 3 in.
Transport Electric actuator lifts the heads for transport Electric actuator lifts the heads for transport Electric actuator lifts the heads for transport
Weight 210 lbs. 270 lbs. 198 lbs.
Best Suited For Compact ZTR mowers on smaller properties Larger properties needing maximum aeration coverage, pulled by utility vehicles, compact tractors, or mowers Front-mount mowers already set up with the Jrco mount bar

Why The JRCO 60" Tow-Behind Hooker Aerator Is Worth The Investment

This isn't just a tow-behind aerator, it's built with 10 tine rotors across a 60-in. width, giving lawn care professionals and property managers nearly double the productivity of the 38" model for covering large properties efficiently.

The 755.JRC specifically addresses the needs of lawn care professionals and large property managers who need maximum aeration coverage per pass, whether towing behind a utility vehicle, compact tractor, or mower.

Nearly Double The Coverage Per Pass. At 105,000 square feet per hour, this 60-in. aerator covers significantly more ground than the 38-in. models, making it the right choice for large properties, sports fields, or commercial accounts where aeration speed and coverage directly affect job profitability.

Built For High-Production Aeration

Six floating rotor heads independently lift over tree roots and rocks while the other heads continue aerating

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

A rigid frame with swiveling caster wheels allows the aerator to track directly behind the tow vehicle

Engineered For Versatile, Practical Operation

Compatible with utility vehicles, compact tractors, and mowers, giving flexibility in what tows the unit

Quickly attaches to the Jrco hitch with two clevis pins for fast setup and removal

An electric actuator lifts the heads for transport, simplifying moving between job sites or across non-aerated areas

Real Savings

105,000 sq. ft./hr. productivity reduces labor hours significantly on large-property or commercial aeration jobs

Independently floating rotor heads reduce the downtime and skipped areas that come from obstacles stalling a fixed-gang aerator

Compatibility with multiple tow vehicle types avoids the need for a dedicated aeration machine

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 and property managers covering large properties or commercial accounts can't afford an aerator that maxes out its coverage too quickly. The JRCO 60" Tow-Behind Hooker Aerator is built with 10 tine rotors, 105,000 sq. ft./hr. productivity, and independently floating rotor heads, so it delivers maximum aeration coverage on every pass. For anyone aerating large properties as a regular part of the business, this is the aerator built to cover the most ground the fastest.

  • 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 1/2 in. wide x 1-1/4 in. 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 10 tine rotors and is ideal for utility vehicles, compact tractors, and mowers
Equipment Type Hooker Aerator
Aerating Width 60 In.
Core Depth Up To 3 In.
Dry Weight 270 Lbs
Hole Size 1/2 In.w X 1-1/4 In.l
Mounting Tow-behind
Productivity 105,000 Sq. Ft./Hr
SKU 755.JRC
Speed 5 Mph

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