Billy Goat Lawn Scarifiers, Plugr® Aerators and Overseeders

Manoeuvre effortlessly around small properties with the Billy Goat CR550HCEU petrol lawn scarifier. A professional compact power rake of rugged design, it removes matted thatch from turf in 51cm (20") passes and will withstand the most demanding use.

The Billy Goat CR550HCEU is powered by a 4.6hp Honda GC160 engine coupled to a free-swinging, heat-treated tempered flail blade real and mounted to construction grade cast iron bearings with grease fittings. The flail reel can be changed over to an optional slicing reel in 10 minutes!

The heavy-duty constructed single-piece machine has low vibration due to its reduced overall number of parts, improving operator comfort and handling. An adjustable idler allows the operator to set the precise tension for maximum belt life. The padded, ergonomic handles are stiff under operation and fold for easy transport and storage.

The Billy Goat CR550HCEU will scarify 1,225 square metres (13,200 square feet) per hour at 1.5mph.

Manoeuvre effortlessly around small properties with the Billy Goat CR551V petrol lawn scarifier. A professional compact power rake of rugged design, it removes matted thatch from turf in 51cm (20") passes and will withstand the most demanding use.

The Billy Goat CR551V is powered by a reliable 169cc Briggs & Stratton Vanguard engine coupled to a free-swinging, heat-treated tempered flail blade real and mounted to construction grade cast iron bearings with grease fittings. The flail reel can be changed over to an optional slicing reel (part no: BG350252) in 10 minutes, perfect for thinning running grasses, improving drainage and overseeding!

The heavy-duty constructed single-piece machine has low vibration due to its reduced overall number of parts, improving operator comfort and handling. An adjustable idler allows the operator to set the precise tension for maximum belt life. The padded, ergonomic handles are stiff under operation and fold for easy transport and storage.

The Billy Goat CR551V will scarify 13,200 square feet per hour at 1.5mph.

A professional lawn scarifier ruggedly-designed to withstand the most demanding use, the Billy Goat PR550H will remove thatch from the lawn in 51cm (20") passes at a rate of 1,225 square metres (13,200 square feet) per hour.

A high performance 163cc 4.8hp Honda GX160 four-stroke engine powers the free-swinging, heat-treated, tempered flail blade reel which is mounted to heavy-duty cast iron pillow block bearings with grease nipples. Because the rotation is down sweep, the flails propel the PR550H forward making it self-propelled and reducing operator fatigue.

The infinite height adjustment allows precise depth adjustment from 0.3cm to 1.3cm and longer blade life than preset adjustments. Heavy-duty wheels featuring a steel rim and roller bearings withstand the most demanding applications. As the machine weighs slightly more than other power rakes on the market, the Billy Goat PR550H absorbs much of the vibration before it is transferred to the handle, which improves operator comfort and handling.

Maintenance of the Billy Goat PR550H lawn scarifier is simple thanks to the premium steel pulleys, easy to adjust idler and easy to change belt, protected by a steel guards. The handles are folding with no tools required, for convenient transport and compact storage.

The Billy Goat PR550H power rake is convertible to an overseeder or vertislicer with optional accessories.

A professional lawn scarifier ruggedly-designed to withstand the most demanding use, the Billy Goat PR551V will remove thatch from the lawn in 51cm (20") passes at a rate of 1,225 square metres (13,200 square feet) per hour.

A reliable 169cc Briggs & Stratton Vanuard four-stroke engine powers the free-swinging, heat-treated, tempered flail blade reel which is mounted to heavy-duty cast iron pillow block bearings with grease nipples. Because the rotation is down sweep, the flails propel the PR551V forward making it self-propelled and reducing operator fatigue.

The infinite height adjustment allows precise depth adjustment from 0.3cm to 1.3cm and longer blade life than preset adjustments. Heavy-duty wheels featuring a steel rim and roller bearings withstand the most demanding applications. As the machine weighs slightly more than other power rakes on the market, the Billy Goat PR551V absorbs much of the vibration before it is transferred to the handle, which improves operator comfort and handling.

Maintenance of the Billy Goat PR551V lawn scarifier is simple thanks to the premium steel pulleys, easy to adjust idler and easy to change belt, protected by a steel guards. The handles are folding with no tools required, for convenient transport and compact storage.

The Billy Goat PR551V power rake is convertible to an overseeder or vertislicer with optional accessories.

The OS552H conserves seed with Billy Goat’s exclusive Auto Drop™ feature by automatically starting or stopping seed drop with bale engagement. The heavy-duty bale controls both seed release and blade engagement. Select the correct drop rate without all the guesswork.

The 11.3kg (25lb) capacity front mounted poly seed box won’t rust or dent. On board instructions are conveniently mounted under the lid to help set seed drop rates. Premier wheels, bale, frame and bearings offer long life and durability.

With optional flail or spring tine reels, the OS552H easily converts to a power rake, making this an extremely versatile machine and an excellent investment. Use the OS for power raking in the spring and overseeding in the autumn.

Powered by a 163cc Honda GX160 engine and featuring a working width of 51cm (20") and depth of 0.3cm - 1.3cm (.125" - 5"), the Billy Goat OS552H will cover around 1,225 square metres or 3,000 square feet per hour.

The OS553V conserves seed with Billy Goat’s exclusive Auto Drop™ feature by automatically starting or stopping seed drop with bale engagement. The heavy-duty bale controls both seed release and blade engagement. Select the correct drop rate without all the guesswork.

The 11.3kg (25lb) capacity front mounted poly seed box won’t rust or dent. On board instructions are conveniently mounted under the lid to help set seed drop rates. Premier wheels, bale, frame and bearings offer long life and durability.

With optional flail or spring tine reels, the OS553V easily converts to a power rake, making this an extremely versatile machine and an excellent investment. Use the OS for power raking in the spring and overseeding in the autumn.

Powered by a 169cc 5hp Briggs & Stratton Vanguard engine and featuring a working width of 51cm (20") and depth of 0.3cm - 1.3cm (.125" - 5"), the Billy Goat OS553V will cover around 1,225 square metres or 3,000 square feet per hour.

The tow-behind AET48 from Billy Goat offers the ultimate in productivity and flexibility when it comes to aeration of a larger property.

The standard 122cm (48") modular unit easily configures down to 61cm (24") and features interchangeable parts. Each AET48 unit is equipped with four tine stars with six tines each which core up to 8cm deep. The aerator can be configured up to 72" wide with the optional AET expansion kit.

Optional water weight containers eliminate bulky steel weights and are positioned directly over the tines for improved aeration depth.

Experience industry's softest tine engagement and exclusive Lift-n-Lock™ tine disengagement for best in class comfort, ease of turning and productivity withe the Billy Goat AE401H professional aerator.

Powered by a 122cc Honda engine, the Billy Goat AE401H features a 19" working width. The 24 coring tines, with 4.5" x 7" tine pattern, measure .625" x 2.5". The tine stars are a patented design allowing individual replacement as opposed to the entire shaft. The aerator alleviates soil compaction by punching a core plug into the soil promoting deeper root growth, as well as improved air, water and nutrient flow to the turf. It is one of the best ways to enjoy a thick, healthy, drought-resistant lawn.

The Billy Goat AE401H core aerator totally eliminates the conventional and cumbersome centre wheel and centre drum designs found on other machines, which can be prone to wear, vibration and damage. The outboard drive wheels on Billy Goat's AE401H aerator also eliminate centre wheel slip and abuse from ramp loading with tines engaged.

In addition, the AE401H eliminates bulky steel weights in favour of a simple to use water weight positioned directly over the tines for improved aeration depth.

Tilt up serviceability, removable tine stars and Fold-n-Go handles and easy adjust drive chains combine to make service and transportation easy and convenient. The thick 'O'-ring style chain helps long life and better lubrication and stands up to pressure washing. Pillow block bearings with grease nipples reduce wear and downtime for maintenance.

Experience industry's softest tine engagement and exclusive Lift-n-Lock™ tine disengagement for best in class comfort, ease of turning and productivity with the the Billy Goat AE403V professional aerator.

Powered by a 169cc Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 160 engine, the Billy Goat AE403V features a 19" working width. The 24 coring tines, with 4.5" x 7" tine pattern, measure .625" x 2.5". The tine stars are a patented design allowing individual replacement as opposed to the entire shaft. The aerator alleviates soil compaction by punching a core plug into the soil promoting deeper root growth, as well as improved air, water and nutrient flow to the turf. It is one of the best ways to enjoy a thick, healthy, drought-resistant lawn.

The Billy Goat AE403V core aerator totally eliminates the conventional and cumbersome centre wheel and centre drum designs found on other machines, which can be prone to wear, vibration and damage. The outboard drive wheels on Billy Goat's AE401H aerator also eliminate centre wheel slip and abuse from ramp loading with tines engaged.

In addition, this mechanical aerator eliminates cumbersome filling of a conventional centre drum found on other units on the market, which are prone to wear, vibration and damage.

Tilt up serviceability, removable tine stars and Fold-n-Go handles and easy adjust drive chains combine to make service and transportation easy and convenient. The thick 'O'-ring style chain helps long life and better lubrication and stands up to pressure washing. Pillow block bearings with grease nipples reduce wear and downtime for maintenance.

Optional solid steel spikes (part no: BG360394-S sold as a set with 24 spikes) are available for improving drainage or for other no-plug applications.

NB: Image shows AE401H Honda-powered model.

The Plugr compact 18" aerator from Billy Goat is ideal for smaller property aeration or rentals and features reciprocating cam tines that propel the unit forward and drive cores up to 2.75" deep.

The Briggs & Stratton PL1803V lawn aerator is equipped with four tensile hardened thin wall tines and features a 46cm working width. Driven by a trusty 169cc Briggs & Stratton Vanguard engine, the machine can aerate up to 22,000 square feet per hour and is simple to operate for homeowners. It is also easy to steer without lifting and requires no add-on weights.

The new ergonomic handle is ISO mounted for reduced vibration and folds allowing for compact transportation and storage. Only four tines and no chains along with a no-tool removable cover make for easy maintenance.

This compact 18" aerator from Billy Goat's Plugr® range is ideal for smaller property aeration or rentals and features reciprocating cam tines that propel the unit forward and drive cores up to 2.75" deep.

Petrol-powered by a reliable 122cc Honda engine, the Plugr PL1801H aerator has a 46cm (18") working width. The unit can aerate up to 22,000 square feet per hour, is simple to operate for homeowners, easy to steer without lifting and requires no add-on weights.

The easy folding handle allows for compact transport and storage. Only four tines and no chains along with a no-tool removable cover make for easy maintenance. Updated wheel bearings prolong the life of the wheels.

The versatile Billy Goat AET60 tow-behind lawn aerator maximises large property aerations at a rate of up to four acres and hour and configures to widths of 91cm, 122cm or 152cm (36", 48" or 60") with a simple flip up or down of the aerator's wings. Without supplemental weights for deep, hard soil aeration, the aerator weighs in at 199.6kg (440lbs).

For the ultimate manoeuvrability, the Billy Goat AET60 features swivelling tine assemblies (when used with a three-point hitch). It mounts to a standard tow bar or category 1, three-point hitch, runs up to 8km/h and can be pulled behind any type of towed vehicle 20hp or more. 

The unit provides a quality 15.2cm x 17.8cm (6" x 7") aeration pattern up to 10.2cm (4") deep. Built-in manual jack lifts and lowers tines with ease, whilst two pneumatic wheels aid transport. 

In addition, the aerator will accept cinder blocks or sand bags to provide additional weight.