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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* or rebates up to $500 USD* / $680 CAD* in lieu of financing on Bobcat AE30S stand-on aerators. Offers end June 30, 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