Chain Harrow Overview

What is a Chain Harrow?

A chain harrow is a land management tool designed to rejuvenate pastures and paddocks. It breaks up compacted soil, rips out dead grass and thatch, and improves aeration at the root level. This process stimulates new grass growth, spreads manure evenly, and promotes healthier, more productive fields.

Benefits of Using a Chain Harrow

Using a chain harrow offers several practical benefits for soil improvement, field maintenance, and pasture management. Whether you’re a farmer, gardener, or smallholder, this tool helps aerate the soil, remove moss, and manage weed growth.

– Aerates soil to promote root growth and water penetration.
– Removes moss and thatch for better grass regeneration.
– Controls weeds by uprooting or burying them.

Want a more in-depth look? Read our guide on the Importance of Chain Harrows.

Choosing the Right ATV  Chain Harrow

When selecting a chain harrow for your ATV, it’s important to choose a model suited to your specific needs. We offer a wide range of high-quality ATV chain harrows from trusted manufacturers like SCH and William Hackett. These harrows are ideal for soil aeration, weed control, and pasture care. Built for performance in tough conditions, our harrows deliver reliable results, whether you’re leveling ground, aerating fields, or spreading manure.

Types of Chain Harrows

Chain harrows come in two main types each designed for different applications:

• Drag chain harrows: These are towed by ATVs, UTVs, or compact tractors. Drag harrows are often used for lighter tasks, like aeration or manure spreading.

• Framed harrows: These attach to a tractor’s three-point hitch and feature rows of spikes or teeth that penetrate the soil more deeply, ideal for intensive ground preparation. View these chain harrows in detail by visiting our Tractor Chain Harrows page

Common Applications for Chain Harrows

Spring is typically the best time to use a chain harrow—ideally after grazing and field rolling but before fertilizing. Common uses include:

• Seedbed Preparation: Break up clods and create a fine tilth for seeding.
• Soil Aeration: Loosen compacted soil layers to boost airflow and drainage.
• Weed Control: Uproot shallow-rooted weeds and reduce competition.
• Pasture Management: Spread manure evenly and promote grass regrowth.
• Levelling & Smoothing: Ideal for driveways, arenas, and paddocks.

Working Modes for Chain Harrows:

Many adjustable chain harrows allow you to change the drag direction or flip the harrow. This flexibility makes your harrow more effective across various soil conditions, from light surface work to deeper thatch removal.

Contact Fresh Group Products 

Ready to upgrade your land care routine? Learn how a chain harrow can benefit your fields, and explore pricing and product options. Fill out our enquiry form or call us at 0333 880 6654.