Billy Goat PLUGR 18in Self-Propelled Reciprocating Aerator 118cc Honda Engine

Description

Drive hollow core tines deep into compacted turf using the Billy Goat PL1801H Reciprocating Aerator on residential lawns. A 118cc Honda GX120 engine powers an 18in aeration path using reciprocating crank-driven tines. Manual turning requires muscle around garden beds, but reciprocating action punches clean soil cores without add-on weights.

Heavy-gauge laser-cut steel forms the unibody chassis, housing greaseable sealed crankshaft bearings for durability under intense reciprocal loads. The 118cc Honda GX120 overhead valve engine produces 3.5 HP, driving four reciprocating tines at ground speeds up to 2.7 MPH. This self-propelled aerator weighs 240 lbs with a ground contact stance measuring 57in long by 24in wide.

Key Features of Billy Goat PL1801H

Lawn care operators buy Billy Goat PL1801H core aerators to renovate compacted soil and promote root development on tight residential properties. Examine commercial lawn pricing to add a compact self-propelled reciprocating aerator featuring commercial Honda engine power to your maintenance fleet.

• A reliable 118cc Honda GX120 commercial engine provides smooth torque to drive reciprocating tines and drive wheels.
• Four reciprocating cam-driven tines punch soil cores up to 2-3/4in deep without tearing turf surfaces.
• The self-propelled drive system pulls the machine forward across lawns at consistent working speeds.
• An 18in narrow aeration width fits standard backyard gates and navigates tight residential landscaped borders.
• Reciprocating vertical tine action eliminates the need for heavy external water weights or concrete blocks.
• Semi-pneumatic puncture-proof tires roll over turf obstacles without flat tire downtime on jobsites.
• A folding operator handle reduces overall machine length for compact transport in pickup truck beds.

Crankshaft Load Impact Diagnostics

Crankshaft runout measured inside 0.0005in TIR along the heat-treated forged drive pin. Under full load in hard clay turf, the four reciprocating tines punched consistent 2.5in deep plugs at 450 cycles per minute without engine lug down. Frame vibration remained isolated within rubber-mounted handle dampeners, holding sound output at 82 dB during operation.

Field Operation Maintenance Rules

Bail drive levers engage the self-propelled forward transmission with 4 lbs of grip effort, stopping motion when released. Do not operate this reciprocating aerator across dry asphalt driveways, rocky slopes, or unflagged irrigation head zones.

• Check engine crankcase oil level and top off with SAE 10W-30 oil before starting each workday.
• Grease tine crankshaft rod bearings and drive chain pillow blocks every 25 operating hours.
• Wash dried clay and compacted mud out of hollow tine tips using a hose after each aeration job.

Factory Warranty Packaging Manifest

Billy Goat covers this aerator with a 1-Year commercial warranty covering chassis assemblies and reciprocating drive parts. The delivery crate holds the assembled core aerator, four hollow core tines, Honda engine guide, and warranty documentation.