Ground-Hog Aerators

Ground-Hog Aerators

Groundhog Aerators are the fastest way to aerate pasture - without making a mess. Simple, rugged and proven, since the mid 1970's Groundhogs have been used to reduce pugging, increase root depth and improve yields in pastoral and cropping applications. We have a wide range to suit all dairy farmers, sheep & beef, arable and specialist farmers.

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What Our Customers Say

Ground-Hog SE210 - 2.1m Aerator
Definitely helped to improve our drymatter production
I think it made a huge difference. Went from struggling to right up at the top end of growers in the district.
R.H., Hawkes Bay
Ground-Hog SE240 - 2.4m Aerator
Very Happy!
Did one of my effluent paddocks the other day and irrigated over the top of it. I was really impressed with how much less runoff we were getting. We're very happy!
Ground-Hog BM300-AG - 3m Aerator
It's A Great Machine!
Very, very happy with what it is doing on our heavy dairy pasture. Appreciate the great service we have had from you guys too. Thank you
A.S.

    Groundhog Aerators for dairy farms and livestock farms

    Ground-Hog Aerators have long been proven to be an effective way to releive compaction, increase root depth, and improve productivity on New Zealand farms.

    If your property is suffering from the effects of poor drainage or compaction, a Ground-Hog could be for you. The unique tines on a Groundhog aerator lift and shatter the soil profile, improving the friability of the soil and allowing water, fertiliser, manure and vital nutrients to filter deeper into the soil profile. The resulting longer root structure improves plant resilience, nutrient uptake and productivity. Compared to a leg type aerator or subsoiler, Groundhog Aeration equipment is faster and easier to pull, and doesn't make a mess. The unique tine design is effective whilst causing minimal surface disturbance. Some models of Groundhog can also be utilised as a low-till cultivation implement.

    When the shafts are adjusted to 10 degrees, the machine functions similar to a set of offset discs - an ideal tool for working in cropped ground or working up badly pugged areas for re-seeding. When paired with a Lehner SuperVario broadcast Spreader, a Ground-Hog aerator becomes a one-pass pasture aeration and renovation tool - simple, fast and easy to use. Ground-Hog aerators are popular with dairy farmers, livestock farmers and orchardists across the country.

    If you have a compaction problem on your farm, a Ground-hog Aerator is likely a good solution - contact us today.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How a Groundhog Aerator increase grass production on my dairy farm?

    Groundhog aerators increase grass production by relieving compaction in the soil. When the soil profile is compacted, roots struggle to penetrate and to break up the ground to take up vital nutrients within the soil. As a consequence, roots often become shallow, leading to grass pulling and a less resilient permanent pasture. Groundhog Aerators break up this compaction with the unique lift and shatter effect of the tines.

    How does a Groundhog Aerator compare to a Leg aerator or subsoiler?

    Groundhog aerators are highly effective at releiving compaction and improving pasture growth, while being faster and easier to pull, and leaving less mess compared with a leg aerator or subsoiler.

    Can you aerate and seed pasture at the same time?

    With a Groundhog, yes - you can aerate and seed pasture simultaneously! When paired with a Lehner spreader, a Groundhog becomes a one-pass pasture renovation tool - the ideal solution to damaged pasture, pugged paddocks and preventing ponding.

    How does a Groundhog assist with effluent absorption?

    A Groundhog is ideal for increasing effluent absorption. The pockets created by the unique Groundhog tynes allow the manure to reach deeper into the soil profile - improving the fertility of the subsurface.

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