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Catawba 3 Point Plugger Core Aerator
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Price range: $2,080.00 through $2,566.00
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The Catawba 3 Point Plugger Core Aerator is a tractor-mounted core aerator built for lawn aeration, pasture care, compacted soil relief, drainage improvement, and soil preparation. Instead of only poking holes in the ground, the heat-treated coring tines remove plugs from the soil so air, water, and nutrients can move deeper into the root zone.
Use this 3 point aerator when you need to open compacted turf, recover thin lawn areas, improve pasture health, or prepare ground before overseeding. Available in 4 ft, 5 ft, 6 ft, and 7 ft widths, it is Cat 1 quick hitch compatible, with Cat 2 quick hitch compatibility on the 6 ft and 7 ft models.
The fillable 13 inch drum adds weight when more tine penetration is needed, while the heavy frame, 4-bolt flange bearings, flip-down stands, and USA-made 3/4 inch heat-treated coring tines give this tractor core aerator the build quality needed for repeated property, pasture, and turf work.
Catawba 3 Point Plugger Core Aerator Specs & Features
Open Spec Sheet| Feature | Catawba 3 Point Plugger Core Aerator |
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| Attachment Type | 3 point tractor plugger core aerator |
| Available Sizes | 4 ft, 5 ft, 6 ft, and 7 ft |
| Primary Use | Core aeration for lawns, pastures, turf areas, and compacted soil |
| Frame Construction | 3″ x 3″ x 1/4″ angle iron with 2″ x 3/16″ square tubing |
| Drum Construction | 13″ drum made from rolled 3/16″ thick plate |
| Fillable Drum | Drum can be filled with water through a 1.25″ fitting for added weight |
| Coring Tines | USA MADE 3/4″ heat-treated steel coring tines, 7.5″ long |
| Plug Density | Approximately 3.5 holes per square foot |
| Bearings | 4-bolt flange bearing setup |
| Stand System | Flip-down stands lift the drum completely off the ground for storage |
| Weight Options | Frame allows cinder blocks to be placed on top if additional weight is preferred instead of filling the drum |
| Hitch Compatibility | Cat 1 quick hitch compatible; Cat 2 quick hitch compatible on 6 ft and 7 ft models |
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Customer Reviews
★★★★★
4 Foot Plugger Core Aerator: A well built attachment. This thing is built like a Mack truck. You will not break it!!! Its a good fit for my John Deere 2305 Tractor. Does a excellent job to open up compacted soil. I Aerator my yard 4 times a year to keep the soil soft. I also use it for over-seeding yards before I use my…Mark Moore
★★★★★
I am very pleased with my 7’ core plug aerator. Quality is top notch! I will definitely consider this company in the future for any implement needs.Cody Leblanc
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Aerator: Arrived in good condition. Very well built and sturdy. We filled the drum with water and did not have to add anymore weight to the implement. It worked like a charm! It works well at a high speed. We managed to get all of our pastures done before we fertilized. Money well spent! Recommended!Scott Pendleton
★★★★★
Purchased the 5 foot core plugger. I am well pleased with the build quality. Very strong steel, does not flex when moving from side to side. (Do not turn the tractor with any ground engaging tool while in the dirt) Great welds, good fitment, properly torqued bolts and precision metal cuts. Precision placement/alignment of…Steve Allmon
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★★★★★
Very heavy duty. Couple of nice features including a fold down stand. Promp shipment and friendly staff.Lee Sparkman
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Great experience. My 3 point core Aerator delivered on time and in pristine condition. The folks at Catawaba were professional and a joy to work with.Jeff Harris
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This thing is Very well built. No problems and will aerate very hard soil.Steve Partin
★★★★★
I bought the 5’ 3 point plug aerator. This thing is amazing. I aerated a football fiend that had been neglected for many years. I added water to the drum and concrete blocks for weight and the spoons went 4-5 inches in some severely hard ground. It’s well built and is easily maintainable. I would definitely recommend.Steve Partin
Common uses
What Can This 3 Point Plugger Core Aerator Be Used For?
Core Lawn Aeration
Use the Catawba 3 Point Plugger Core Aerator to remove small cores from compacted turf so air, water, and nutrients can move deeper into the root zone.
Soil Compaction Relief
The plugger aerator is built for relieving soil compaction caused by equipment, foot traffic, livestock, and routine property use.
Pasture and Field Aeration
Use this tractor core aerator on pastures, fields, and rural grass areas where stronger root growth and better water movement are needed.
Improving Water and Nutrient Movement
Core aeration opens channels in the soil profile so fertilizer, lime, rainwater, and irrigation can reach the root system more effectively.
Thatch Reduction and Turf Recovery
By pulling cores from the soil, the aerator helps reduce surface thatch and encourages healthier turf recovery over time.
Overseeding and Lawn Prep
Use the plugger core aerator before overseeding to improve seed-to-soil contact and help new grass establish in compacted lawn or pasture areas.
Questions & answers
Catawba 3 Point Plugger Core Aerator FAQs
What is a 3 point plugger core aerator used for?
A 3 point plugger core aerator is used to remove small plugs of soil from lawns, pastures, fields, and turf areas. This helps relieve compaction, improve drainage, increase oxygen flow, and support healthier root growth.
What makes this different from a spike aerator?
A plugger core aerator removes cores from the soil, while a spike aerator pokes holes into the ground. Core aeration is usually the better choice for heavier compaction because it physically opens the soil instead of only pushing it aside.
What sizes are available for the Catawba 3 Point Plugger Core Aerator?
The Catawba 3 Point Plugger Core Aerator is available in 4 ft, 5 ft, 6 ft, and 7 ft sizes so buyers can match the aerator width to their tractor and property needs.
Is this plugger aerator quick hitch compatible?
Yes. The aerator is Cat 1 quick hitch compatible, and the 6 ft and 7 ft models are also Cat 2 quick hitch compatible.
Can the drum be filled for extra weight?
Yes. The 13 inch drum can be filled with water through a 1.25 inch fitting. The frame is also built so cinder blocks can be placed on top if extra weight is preferred.
What kind of coring tines does it use?
The Catawba 3 Point Plugger Core Aerator uses USA-made 3/4 inch heat-treated steel coring tines that are 7.5 inches long.
Will this aerator help with pasture and field drainage?
Yes. Core aeration can improve water movement by opening channels in compacted soil, which may help reduce runoff and support better moisture movement into the ground.
Should I choose a plugger aerator, cultipacker, or soil pulverizer?
Choose the plugger core aerator when your main goal is relieving soil compaction and improving turf, pasture, or lawn health. A cultipacker is better for pressing seed into a prepared seedbed, while a soil pulverizer is better for breaking up clods and preparing loose soil before planting.
Compare Tractor Soil Preparation Attachments
Compare Catawba tractor soil preparation attachments for aeration, seedbed preparation, soil pulverizing, compaction relief, seed-to-soil contact, food plots, pasture work, and lawn renovation.
| Product / Model | Attachment Type | Best For | Soil Prep Stage | Main Job | Choose This If | Price Range | Preview |
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Catawba 3 Point Plugger Core Aerator
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Core / plug aerator | Relieving compacted soil by pulling cores from the ground for lawns, pastures, turf, and property maintenance. | Aeration before fertilizer, overseeding, pasture improvement, or lawn renovation. | Removes soil plugs to open channels for air, water, fertilizer, and root growth. | Choose this when hard or compacted ground needs true core aeration before fertilizer, overseeding, pasture work, or lawn recovery. | $2,005–$2,491 |
Click Here to View Reviews 4 Foot Plugger Core Aerator: A well built attachment. This thing is built like a Mack truck. You will not break it!!! Its a good fit for my John Deere 2305 Tractor. Does a excellent job to open up compacted soil. I Aerator my yard 4 times a year to keep the soil soft. I…
Catawba 3 Point Plugger Core Aerator
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Catawba Spike Aerator
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Spike aerator | Surface aeration, lawn maintenance, overseeding prep, and lighter compaction relief without pulling soil cores. | Aeration before overseeding, fertilizing, watering, and routine lawn or turf maintenance. | Creates small holes/channels in the soil to improve air, water, and nutrient movement. | Choose this when you want routine lawn aeration, overseeding prep, and lighter compaction relief with a cleaner surface finish. | $1,730–$2,140 | Catawba Spike Aerator
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Catawba Standard Duty Cultipacker
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Standard duty cultipacker | Food plots, cover crops, pasture touch-up, garden plots, and seedbed finishing for compact/utility tractor work. | After seeding or final seedbed prep when the soil needs to be firmed for germination. | Firms loose soil and improves seed-to-soil contact after planting. | Choose this when you need an affordable cultipacker for seed-to-soil contact on food plots, gardens, cover crops, and pasture renovation. | $1,830–$2,138 | Catawba Standard Duty Cultipacker
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Catawba Heavy Duty Cultipacker
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Heavy duty cultipacker | Larger food plots, pastures, cover crop fields, seedbed finishing, and heavy-duty seed-to-soil contact work. | After planting or final seedbed prep when larger areas need firming and uniform germination support. | Compacts loose soil and presses seed into the soil for better germination and moisture retention. | Choose this when you need a heavier cultipacker for larger plots, more tractor work, and stronger seedbed finishing performance. | $2,856–$3,835 |
Click Here to View Reviews I contacted Catawba Attachments in hopes I could get an 8’ foot cultipacker quickly. I spoke with Cody and he made it happen. I’ve used it several times over the last few weeks and it’s been great. Very happy with the build quality and the customer service I received.
Catawba Heavy Duty Cultipacker
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Catawba Standard Duty Soil Pulverizer
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Standard duty soil pulverizer | Secondary tillage, seedbed preparation, soil pulverization, garden plots, small farms, and landscape prep. | Before seeding or planting when clods need to be broken and the soil surface needs to be refined. | Breaks clods, loosens compacted surface layers, levels soil, and prepares a finer seedbed. | Choose this when you need a lighter, cost-effective pulverizer for regular seedbed prep, soil conditioning, and plot work. | $1,745–$1,995 |
Click Here to View Reviews 4&5 Foot Pulverize. What a great attachment for doing yards and driveways. Mark my salesman, is great!!! Mark and Cody are really good people to deal with. i've been around Farm Equipment since I was seven years and I have never seen such engineering and craftsmanship on a piece of Equipment in my life. Me…
Catawba Standard Duty Soil Pulverizer
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Catawba Heavy Duty Soil Pulverizer
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Heavy duty soil pulverizer | Demanding seedbed preparation, pasture renovation, jobsite finishing, driveway maintenance, hard clay, rockier soil, and heavy land-management work. | Before seeding or planting when tougher soil needs clod breaking, leveling, and deeper surface conditioning. | Breaks clods, levels ground, refines soil, and creates a smooth prepared surface in fewer passes. | Choose this when you need heavier construction, tougher soil handling, optional second roller, and the ability to work harsher ground conditions. | $1,795–$3,195 |
Click Here to View Reviews I run a heavy landscaping service in Vermont. Nearly every driveway in my area is gravel and they are always in terrible shape. I rejuvenate 2-3 driveways per week for 6 months out of the year and this attachment is now the first step on every one of them. It does a fantastic job busting…
Catawba Heavy Duty Soil Pulverizer
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Need help choosing the right soil preparation attachment?
Call Catawba Attachments Not sure whether you need a plugger aerator, spike aerator, cultipacker, or soil pulverizer? Call Catawba Attachments at (704) 585-2024 and we’ll help you match the right tractor attachment to your soil, seedbed, pasture, lawn, or food plot work.
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