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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

As low as 0% for 24 months* and rebates up to $500 USD* / $700 CAD* in lieu of financing on Bobcat AE30S stand-on aerators. Offers end February 28, 2025.

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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