Patent ID: 7100702

Claim:
A turf aerator comprising a frame, motor means for driving the aerator, first, second and third aerator shafts rotatively mounted in said frame in axial alignment with each other, each having a plurality of tines mounted thereon for aerating the turf, said second aerator shaft being disposed intermediate said first and third aerator shafts and mounted in said frame for free-willing operation, said second aerator shaft including at least a first tine assembly and a second tine assembly independently, rotatably mounted thereon and drive means operatively connected between said motor means and said first and third aerator shaft for selectively driving either the first aerator shaft or the third aerator shaft or both the first and third aerator shafts simultaneously, the first and third aerator shafts drivable at different speeds by the drive means to assist in turning the turf aerator or traversing a slope.