Husqvarna aerator help

[MASTERMOWER]

Anyone know much about Husqvarna aerators? From what I've seen, they look like they are just re-badged BlueBird units? (afterall, Husqvarna seems to offer a lot of re-badged products now-a-days)

I'm looking into purchasing the AR25 unit. http://www.usa.husqvarna.com/?url=%2...frames%3Dfalse

Any help would be appreciated.

[parkside]

I own the blue bird version with a honda engine. It is about three years old and it has worked well for me. The only thing it needs right now is a new set of tynes and a drive belt.

[MASTERMOWER]

Twas on ebay. Just ended for bout $1500. I think DrBazarro brought the link up??

Back to work.

[ohreallythanks]

dang MM....i remember your post a long time ago stating you where quiting the business........but i do remember u stating you like to get hits on here so i guess u just said that too see how many groupies you have?......why are u lookin into a husky aerator after all the junk i've heard u talk about the brand? man i think u have to much time on your hands

[MASTERMOWER]

dang MM....i remember your post a long time ago stating you where quiting the business........but i do remember u stating you like to get hits on here so i guess u just said that too see how many groupies you have?......why are u lookin into a husky aerator after all the junk i've heard u talk about the brand? man i think u have to much time on your hands

Thanks...I guess? I don't have any groupies, I'm too annoying for that.

Anyhow, bout the Husqvarna brand, yes I talked smack on them, but upon further research I've found them to sell both cheap and higher end re-badged products. I still WOULD NEVER purchase a Husqvarna rider (tractor) nor a push mower, simply because I believe these to be comparable to discount store mowers. (please, no comments, let it stand). However, their aerators are rebadged BlueBird units - same through and through, only painted orange and not blue. I've been eyeing aerators for quite some time now. Retail this aerator is $2900.....demoed once - still w/ full warranty - I picked it up for a tad over $1500. Whats more, I have both a Husqvarna AND Bluebird dealer nearby. This was a win-win situation I couldn't pass up. Too much time on my hands? Nah - I'll leave that for you to determine.

[Dr.Bizzaro]

Their aerator looks good, and I like the hydro 36, it's a bit more then the quick and dare I say a better machine? Before the end of the year-I'll snag mine...aerator, too.

[MASTERMOWER]

Sometimes it's good to deal online?

I had to call the ebay seller today to discuss the shipping and while on the phone, the seller offered a Husqvarna (Bluebird) overseeder (demoed once, just as the aerator, along with full warranty) for $850. No extra shipping! I'd have been a fool not to snatch that up either. In all, $4,000+ worth of equipment for $2,598 w/ the s&h.

[Dr.Bizzaro]

That seller owns! Think, one can have a "name brand" 36 hydro for about the same price as a Sutech or other 3 blade units...the aerator looks great! I'm getting my Husky 36, and maybe an aerator, too in around Nov.

Good score and please post about the seller!

[MASTERMOWER]

http://www.sleequipment.com/store/

Ironically, this dealer is loacted in Antioch, Tennessee.....the same damn town the fuel pump on my 97 Chevy crapped out in years ago.