Bobcat AE36 Tow-Behind Aerator

The Bobcat® AE36 aerator is ideal for sports turf, recreational fields, and other small to mid-sized areas of one to five acres.  

• 36 in. working width  
• Up to 96 coring tines  
• Aerate up to 1.5 acres per hour  
• Compatible with most tractors and zero turn mowers 
• Manual, hydraulic, and electric lift options 

Aerate more acres efficiently with the 36 in. AE36, ideal for sports turf, recreational fields, and other small to mid-sized areas of one to five acres. Hooking up to your tractor or zero-turn mower, this tow-behind machine quickly and effortlessly aerates 1.5 acres per hour – helping you finish jobs ahead of schedule without sacrificing quality.  

All made from austemper-hardened steel, choose from ¾ in. Or ½ in. thick wall coring tines, ¾ in. thick wall spooning tines, or shallow and deep slicing knives – all built to penetrate to a depth of up to five inches. For maximum aeration, add an optional eight more tines to each wheel to do double the work.  

Key Specs

Engine Model	Kawasaki FS541V
Engine Displacement	36.8 in³
Width	47.2 in
Aeration Width	30 in
Maximum Aeration  Depth	5 in
Aeration Pattern	3.75 in x 8 in
Drive System	Belt from engine to hyrdostat input shafts; hydrostatic drive to jackshaft via auto-tensioned #50 chain; jackshaft to wheels & tines via (2) #50 chains

Engine

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

Performance

Weight

1,235 lb

Dimensions

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

Aeration

Tine Type	0.75 in form from 0.08 in hardened chrome molybdenum alloy steel
Aeration Width	30 in
Max Aeration Depth	5 in
Aeration Pattern	3.75 in x 8 in
Tine Engagement	Thumb-operated Tine Lift Switch