Loosen compacted soils and allow more efficient air and moisture penetration with this towed plug-type lawn aerator from The Handy.
The steel-framed THTPA48 has a wide working width of 48" (122cm) and also has a steel weight tray with a 63.5kg capacity so deeper penetration can be achieved. The aerator's 32 replaceable hollow core tines will remove plugs of soil up to a maximum of 3" deep. When crossing hard surfaces which don't require aeration, the spools holding the tines can be raised using a single-hand lift lever.
The Handy 48" lawn aerator features a pair of 10" pneumatic tyres which improve manoevrability and is fitted with a drawbar and universal hitch pin suitable for towing the unit behind most makes of lawn tractor.
| Brand | The Handy |
|---|---|
| Working Width | 122cm / 48" |
| Spikes | 32 replaceable hollow core tines, 5/8" diameter |
| Aeration Depth | 7.6cm / 3" |
| Weight Tray Capacity | 63.5kg / 140lb |
| Tyres | 26.6 x 10cm / 10.5 x 4" pneumatic |
| Tow Hitch | ½” Type 2 hitch pin |
| Shipping Dimensions / Weight | L: 129cm x W: 36cm x H: 28cm |
| Weight | 42.0kg |
| Global Trade Item Number | 5055661903622 |
| Warranty | Manufacturer's - 2 years for domestic use |
| Promotional Image | no_selection |
DEEP SOIL AERATION – With 32 heat-treated coring points and up to 7cm ground penetration, this aerator breaks compacted soil to boost airflow, water absorption, and nutrient delivery for lush, healthy turf.
EFFORTLESS MOBILITY – Large 25cm pneumatic tyres glide smoothly over varied terrain, ensuring stability and traction whether you’re covering lawns, sports fields, or estate grounds. Also, a large 121cm width means fewer passes.
READY FOR HEAVY-DUTY TASKS – A reinforced tray lets you add extra weight for deeper soil penetration, making it ideal for tougher ground and demanding jobs across the seasons.
EASY CONTROL ON THE MOVE – The single-hand lift lever allows quick raising and lowering while in motion, so you can adjust depth or navigate hard surfaces without stopping.
HITCH AND GO – Equipped with a ½” Type 2 hitch pin, it easily connects to most ride-on mowers and ATVs, making it a seamless addition to your existing groundskeeping equipment.
AUTHENTIC BRITISH BRAND SINCE 1938 – The Handy is known for well-engineered, robust and reliable products that get the job done and make gardening easy, with a helpful and knowledgeable aftercare team based in the UK
ABOUT THE HANDY.....
The Handy range of garden machinery has been developed through many years of experience to create an affordable solution to those demanding gardening tasks around the home. Handy was founded in 1938 by Geoffrey Handy in Old Town Swindon as a specialist Garden Machinery Dealer. Since then, Handys has grown significantly and now supplies a full range of affordable garden machinery solutions to many retail partners across the UK and Norther Ireland. The Handy brand today resides as one of the key brands in Handy Distributions portfolio and has been growing in strength through decades of industry experience thus ensuring they only bring to market well-engineered, robust products that can really do the job in hand……at affordable prices of course!
The Handy believes that everyone should be able to have access to the right equipment to keep a well-maintained garden and this is what the Handy brand strives to deliver. The company believes that gardening should be a pleasurable and relaxing pastime, not a chore, and the right machines are essential for making light work of your gardening tasks. To help achieve this, “The Handy” brand offers a range of products from petrol powered to electric power or simply manual operation and they have a solution for almost everything whether it be for tilling, moving, clearing, logging, cutting, shredding, cleaning, sawing, spraying, spreading, rolling or even snow clearance. The Handy construction range provides an affordable yet powerful solution to those customers who require heavy duty equipment for onsite application such as mixers, compactors and transporters. The Handy machines are built to the highest standards with robust materials and ergonomic design. Where petrol engines are included, The Handy offers a range of powerful, modern engines as well as engines from industry leader Briggs & Stratton.
Today The Handy remains a family owned business with family values to match and employs over 80 staff operating out of two warehouse locations in Swindon.
Now that’s Handy.
Handy - making gardening easier and more affordable since 1938
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