Can I Aerate My Lawn or Food Plot With an ATV Using the Black Boar Plugger?
Published 09/30/2026 >
Question:
I want to aerate compacted soil without using a tractor or walk-behind aerator. Will the Black Boar Plugger/Aerator Kit CAM98MY pull plugs from the ground, and does it work with a standard 2inch ATV receiver?
asked by: Peter
Expert Reply:
Hey Peter, thanks for reaching out. Yes, the Black Boar Plugger/Aerator # CAM98MY is designed to let you use an ATV or UTV to aerate compacted soil by pulling plugs from the ground. This helps open up the soil so air, water, and nutrients can better reach the root zone, making it a handy setup for lawns, food plots, and other planted areas. The included manual implement lift mounts into a 2" receiver hitch, so you get both the lift and plugger/aerator in one kit.
The manual lift lets you lower the aerator into its working position and raise it when you reach the end of a pass or need to transport it across the property. Soil moisture plays a big role in how effectively a plug-style aerator penetrates the ground, so slightly moist soil will give you much better results than dry, rock-hard ground.
What type of area are you planning to aerate? Lawn, pasture, or a food plot?
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Black Boar ATV Manual Implement Lift for 2" Hitches and Plugger/Aerator Kit
- ATV Attachments
- Plugger / Aerator
- Implement and Lift
- Manual
- Aerating
- Black Boar
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