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AE30S
Stand-On Aerator

AE30S
Stand-On Aerator

Swift and efficient, the Bobcat® AE30S aerator is capable of covering two-and-a-quarter acres per hour at ground speeds up to 7 mph. 

  • 30 in. working width  
  • 48 hardened alloy steel coring tines  
  • Stand-on anti-vibration operator platform  
  • All operating controls are located at the handlebar for convenient and easy operation  
  • Patented depth stops ensure consistent and accurate results
Starting at

$12,999 USD*

Special Offers

Get as low as 0% for 24 months* or $500 USD*/$650 CAD* on stand-on aerators in lieu of financing.

Contact Dealer for Pricing

AE30S Overview

Aeration season doesn’t last forever, that’s why you need a swift, efficient machine that saves you time while increasing your productivity. The Bobcat AE30S does just that, capable of covering two-and-a-quarter acres per hour at ground speeds up to 7 mph. Its innovative features and controls also give you the power and speed to take on the biggest jobs. It’s packed with features including an anti-vibration operator platform that can be flipped up for walk-behind applications, patented depths that create a hard limit for tine penetration, a patented cooling system that provides optimal engine temperature, and a patented chain tensioner system that automatically keeps the chains properly tightened. 

AE30S Specs & Compare

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AE30S Key Specifications

AE30S
Engine Model
Kawasaki FS541V 
Engine Displacement
36.8 in³
Width
47.2 in
Drive System
Belt from engine to hydrostat input shafts; hydrostatic drive to jackshaft via auto-tensioned #50 chain; jackshaft to wheels and tines via (2) #50 chains 
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT-3200 transaxles; hydraulic cooling system 
Aeration Width
30 in
Aeration Pattern
3.75 in x 8 in (95 mm x 203 mm) 
Maximum Aeration Depth
5 in 

AE30S Key Specifications

AE30S
Engine Model
Kawasaki FS541V 
Engine Displacement
36.8 in³
Width
47.2 in
Drive System
Belt from engine to hydrostat input shafts; hydrostatic drive to jackshaft via auto-tensioned #50 chain; jackshaft to wheels and tines via (2) #50 chains 
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT-3200 transaxles; hydraulic cooling system 
Aeration Width
30 in
Aeration Pattern
3.75 in x 8 in (95 mm x 203 mm) 
Maximum Aeration Depth
5 in 

Engine

AE30S
Engine Model
Kawasaki FS541V 
Engine Displacement
36.8 in³
Horsepower
15 hp
Fuel Capacity
5 gal 

Performance

AE30S
Maximum Productivity
0 m²/h 
Weight
1,235 lb

Dimensions

AE30S
Length
60.5 in
Width
47.2 in
Height
48 in
Length: Platform Down
69.5 in

Frame

AE30S
Frame
Welded 7-gauge steel; 0.25 in wall steel tubing 

Wheels

AE30S
Front Tire(s)
(2) 13 in x 5 in - 6 in smooth-tread pneumatic caster wheels 
Rear Tire(s)
(2) 18 in x 6.5 in - 8 in turf-tread pneumatic drive wheels 

Drive

AE30S
Drive System
Belt from engine to hydrostat input shafts; hydrostatic drive to jackshaft via auto-tensioned #50 chain; jackshaft to wheels and tines via (2) #50 chains 
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT-3200 transaxles; hydraulic cooling system 
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
7 qt 
Max Forward Speed
7.4 mph
Max Reverse Speed
3.1 mph

Aeration

AE30S
Tine Type
0.75 in (19 mm) formed from 0.08 in (2 mm) hardened chrome molybdenum alloy steel 
Aeration Width
30 in
Aeration Pattern
3.75 in x 8 in (95 mm x 203 mm) 
Tine Engagement
Thumb-operated tine lift switch 
Max Tine Pressure
0 lb 
Depth Adjustment
Hydraulic pressure control and (2) depth stop pins on either side of machine in 0.5" increments 
Maximum Aeration Depth
5 in 

AE30S Features & Benefits

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**Offer ends 12/31/2024. Available at participating and eligible dealers only. Offer may vary by product type, series, model and select units in dealer's current inventory. Must take delivery from dealer stock by 12/31/2024. Offers available on new equipment in US and Canada only. Some restrictions apply. Length of contract and rate may vary. Monthly payment subject to change. Prior purchases not eligible. See dealer for details. Financing provided on approval of credit by authorized Bobcat finance providers to well-qualified buyers. All finance programs and rates are subject to final approval by the applicable Bobcat finance provider and are subject to change at any time without notice. Administrative fees may apply. Offer not available to government accounts, national accounts and municipal/utility bid customers. Bobcat Company reserves the right to extend or discontinue any of these programs at any time without prior notice.

 

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust (including diesel engine exhaust when equipped), lead and lead compounds, mineral oils, soots, phthalates, and carbon monoxide which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Certain specification(s) are based on engineering calculations and are not actual measurements. Specification(s) are provided for comparison purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Specification(s) for your individual equipment will vary based on normal variations in design, manufacturing, operating conditions, and other factors.