GLA – Grassland Aerator
Improve Soil Health and Pasture Quality
Alleviate Compaction and Boost Grass Growth
The Sumo Front Mounted Grassland Aerator (GLA) opens up the grassland sward to relieve compaction, allowing air to flow through the grass roots, improving nutrient uptake and aiding drainage. By puncturing the soil and shattering the hard pan, the GLA promotes thicker, better-rooted, and more nutritious grass, enhancing pasture productivity and resilience.
Best For: Relieving compaction in permanent grassland, Improving nutrient access and soil aeration, Enhancing pasture productivity and root development
Ideal Conditions: Compacted or waterlogged grasslands, Fields used for grazing or silage production, Farms adopting regenerative or low-till pasture management
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Key Features:
“The GLA has transformed our pastures — the grass is thicker, greener, and better rooted, and water drains away much faster after rainfall.”
Henry Lawson, Worcestershire Farmer
For farmers who want to relieve compaction, improve drainage, and encourage deeper, healthier roots for thicker, more nutritious grass while preserving the sward.
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Specifications
| Product Specification | GLA 3 | GLA 4 | GLA 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code | FP3.GLA | FP4.GLA | FP6.GLA |
| Working Width | 3m | 4m | 6m |
| Transport Width | 3m | 2.90m | 2.90m |
| Packer Diameter | 508mm | 508mm | 508mm |
| Packer Type | Aerator | Aerator | Aerator |
| Maximum Working Depth | 175mm | 175mm | 175mm |
| Head Stock | Steering | Steering | Steering |
| Weight | 1,350kg | 1,590kg | 2,150kg |
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