Maxim Plug Aerator | 48-In. Tow-Behind MSP48.MAX

How The Maxim MSP48.MAX Compares To Other Plug Aerator Options

Landscaping companies and property managers evaluating tow-behind aerators usually face this question: should I get a budget consumer-grade unit, a mid-range aerator with a basic weight tray, or invest in a commercial-grade machine built for clay soils and larger properties?

Here's the honest comparison:

Why The Maxim MSP48.MAX Is Worth The Investment

This isn't just a tow-behind aerator, it's a commercial-grade machine built with more tines, deeper core penetration, and replaceable spoons that hold up to the demands of clay soils and larger commercial properties.

The MSP48.MAX specifically addresses the needs of landscaping companies and property managers who need to aerate large or clay-heavy properties efficiently without wearing out fixed-tine consumer equipment.

More Tines, Deeper Penetration. With 44 tines pulling 4-in. deep plugs, this aerator removes more soil and reaches deeper than the 32-tine, 3-in. depth typical of consumer-grade units, meaning better oxygen, water, and nutrient penetration to the root zone in fewer passes.

Built To Handle Tough Soil

Add up to 32 gallons of water for an additional 267 pounds of weight to penetrate the thickest clay soils

The 1-in. drum shaft with greasable ball bearings supports long-term durability under heavy use

Rotate the tow bar to lower the drum for aeration or raise it for transport, simplifying operation

Engineered For Long-Term Value

Bolt-in, replaceable spoons let you replace worn components instead of the entire tine assembly

410/350-4, 2-ply tires provide durable transport without going flat on the job

Made in the USA construction with US and imported components supports easier parts availability and service

Real Savings

Replaceable spoons reduce the cost of maintaining the machine compared to units with fixed, non-replaceable tines

44 tines and 4-in. core depth reduce the number of passes needed to properly aerate a property, saving labor time

Greasable ball bearings extend the service life of the drum shaft compared to standard bushings

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 Landscaping companies and property managers aerating large or clay-heavy properties can't afford equipment that struggles to penetrate tough soil or wears out under repeated use. The Maxim MSP48.MAX is built with more tines, deeper core penetration, and replaceable spoons, so it delivers real results on demanding properties. For anyone offering aeration as a regular service, this is the machine built to cover commercial properties fast.

• For clay soils and larger lawns
• Easily attach to your riding lawn mower
• Bolt-in spoons
• Utilize replaceable spoons to remove plugs of soil from the turf to allow oxygen, water, and nutrients to reach the grass roots
• Reduces soil compaction
• Encourages root growth
• Rotate the tow bar to lower the drum for aeration or raise the drum for transport
• 410/350-4, 2-ply tires (for transport only)
• 1-in. drum shaft with greasable ball bearings