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A lawn aerator that is attachable to a piece of mechanized lawn care equipment, such as a self-propelled lawn mower, lawn tractor and the like, for aerating a lawn. The lawn aerator includes a frame having first and second opposite ends, with the frame including mounting structure connected thereto

A lawn aerator that is attachable to a piece of mechanized lawn care equipment, such as a self-propelled lawn mower, lawn tractor and the like, for aerating a lawn. The lawn aerator includes a frame having first and second opposite ends, with the frame including mounting structure connected thereto adjacent the first end to enable mounting of the frame to the piece of mechanized lawn care equipment. In addition, an aerator assembly is pivotally mounted on the frame so that the aerator assembly is pivotable relative to the frame between a ground engaging position and a disengaged position. The aerator assembly includes a plurality of caster assemblies each of which includes at least one tine head assembly including an aerator wheel connected to a pivot head.

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[ We claim:] [1.]1. A lawn aerator for attachment to a piece of mechanized lawn care equipment, comprising:a frame having first and second opposite ends, said frame including mounting structure connected thereto adjacent said first end to enable mounting of said frame to the piece of mechanized lawn

[ We claim:] [1.]1. A lawn aerator for attachment to a piece of mechanized lawn care equipment, comprising:a frame having first and second opposite ends, said frame including mounting structure connected thereto adjacent said first end to enable mounting of said frame to the piece of mechanized lawn care equipment; anda wheel assembly connected to said frame adjacent said second end for rolling engagement with the ground; andan aerator assembly pivotally mounted on said frame whereby said aerator assembly is pivotable relative to said frame between a ground engaging position and a disengaged position, said aerator assembly including a plurality of caster assemblies, each said caster assembly including at least one tine head assembly comprised of an aerator wheel connected to a pivot head having first and second ends wherein said second end includes a mass portion that is a unitary one-piece construction with said second end.