How does the Aerworx Aerator work?

​By slotting the surface and shattering the compacted subsoil at speed with an aerator of appropriate weight and design, soil friability and permeability will be improved. The kinetic energy resulting from the weight and speed of the bladed aerator on a single pass will cause this shattering effect whilst the penetrating slits allow the ingress of water without exposing the soil. ​

​Weight + speed = kinetic energy = NO TILL SHATTER  

​Aerating in advance of drilling, during a window when the soil is dry, will fracture and break up the compaction leaving air pockets within the soil. These air pockets will hold oxygen allowing micro-organisms and worms to thrive. The more air pockets you can create the more sponge-like the soil becomes, allowing better water retention, deeper, stronger root development, and ultimately stronger and more productive soils. In the winter months these air pockets will allow the frosts to go deeper and create natural movement within the soil. In contrast these air pockets will warm up quicker in the spring giving you faster growth.

WHY AERWORX?

​The build quality of the machines is inherited from the States where the machines are used to clear scrub land, woodland fire breaks and aerate some of the toughest farmland in areas such as Texas and North Dakota. They are used by some of the toughest cowboys - down-time is not an option when hundreds of miles away on a ranch.

Strength without disturbance - our blades

• Manufactured to exceptional standards with blades, unique to Aerworx, excelling in their durability and strength, offering a good return on investment.

• The blades are manufactured by one of Europe’s leading companies of "wearing parts" here in the UK. The design and strength of the blades have been widely acknowledged for their long lasting durability - so much so that the manufacturer’s exclusive supply to Aerworx extends to its American counterpart Ranchworx (Lawson) Aerators, who import all their blades for all of their machines from the UK.

• Arranged in a spiral/chevron pattern around the drum and facing the direction of travel, the blades’ angle of entry and exit has been carefully calculated to avoid surface disturbance.

• Low Maintenance​

• Made from a specific steel, the blades are capable of working in all conditions from heavy clays to rocky brash. even then, they have an exceptionally long life expectancy and, thanks to their angle of entry and exit, are self sharpening. ​ The Aerworx aerator can be used in all soil types – from sandy to heavy clay to rocky – from flawless hayfields to rugged terrains. It enables producers to get the most of the soil that they have

• Given the durability of the product, it is no surprise that with the UK sales of 100s of machines, over nearly two decades, we have only had to make small repairs to blades on a handful of machines. By one farmer’s admission, this is usually the result of error or extreme use!

Full Impact​

• The hard wearing blades slot the topsoil to a depth of 175mm (7in).

• The percussive effect of the blades has an even deeper impact, fracturing the subsoil down to depths of 300mm (12in) This means aeration should be done when the ground is hard and dry, to ensure a deep shattering effect, not when the soil is soft or wet.

• Solid axles running through the entire drum reduces shock and vibration to the rest of the machine and the driver. Drum bracing to the end plates stops any flexing and in turn stops the drums breaking up around the axles. These machines are aerators built for the toughest conditions at the highest of speeds ... not rollers with blades welded to them!

​​High work rates

• ​Running at speeds of between 10-16kph (6-10mph), a 3m version will cover over 3ha/hour (8acres/hour). In fact, the faster you run the machines the better the fracture of the soil. Striking dry or hard ground quickly will give a better release of kinetic energy within the soil and result in a bigger fracture.

High weight per metre

• ​Ranging in weight from 1150kg to 5000kg, AerWorx aerators offer by far the greatest weight per metre of any machine on the market.

• By water ballasting the main drum, all the weight is self-contained and directly above the blades,  blade penetration is maximised in all conditions, from hard- baked clays to the stoniest of soils.

• ​This means aeration can be done at the optimum time to ensure a deep shattering effect.

THE AERATOR RANGE ( all available mounted or trailed)

• Compact range  - suitable for ATVs/ quads. ( 25-40hp)
• Most popular machine: A330  - 30" drum , 3m width
• A320 - 20" x 3m
• A336 - 36" x 3m
• A342 - 42" x 3m
• Optional extras can be fitted - harrow / seeder / applicator tanks

We can discuss the Hp available to you, your ground and help you to determine which Aerworx model would work best for you.

We can also make bespoke orders to suit your needs - ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL! 

​We also offer training in the correct use of the aerators for you and your team to ensure that you get maximum return from its use!

We perform on site demos and lecture- demos for various organisations (such as waterboards, river and wildlife trusts) / farm cluster groups/ individuals all across the UK during the summer months.  We can often be found at the larger agricultural shows, such as Cereals 25, throughout the calendar year.

Please visit us on Stand 435 if you would like to know more or book in a demo!