Jacobsen - Vaerator VA-24 - Jacobsen Vaerator VA-24

The Jacobsen Vaerator VA-24 is a professional verticore/aeration machine (core aerator) for lawns, sports fields and golf courses. The machine was originally produced by Jacobsen/Ransomes and is intended to press hollow or solid pins into the bottom. This loosens compacted soils and allows air, water and nutrients to penetrate the roots better. Key specifications Property Specification Type Loop-rear aeration machine Working width 24 inches (approx. 61 cm) Engine Honda GX340 Engine power 11 hp (approx. 8.2 kW) Engine type 4-stroke, air-cooled single-cylinder OHV Drive Mechanical drive of wheels and tine shaft Application Aerating lawns, sports fields and golf courses Tines Suitable for both hollow and solid pins (depending on the set fitted) Working width of 61 cm, allowing relatively large areas to be efficiently aerated. The machine removes ground plugs (with hollow tines) or pokes holes (with solid tines). Mechanical depth adjustment for different soil conditions. Operator Presence Control: the machine stops when the operator releases the lever. Typical applications Golf greens and fairways Football and rugby pitches Parks Large private lawns Engine data (Honda GX340) Displacement: 337 cc Power: 11 hp at 3600 rpm Fuel: Petrol Starting system: pull starter Oil capacity: about 1.1 liters NOTE : the machine starts but the mechanism that raises and lowers the pins does not work, the height cannot be adjusted at the moment.