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AE26
Walk Behind Aerator

AE26
Walk Behind Aerator

The Bobcat® AE26 aerator is durable, efficient, and easy to use. Adapt to the job with versatile features and get it done through durable performance.  

  • 26.5 in. working width  
  • 42 hardened alloy steel tines  
  • All operating controls located at the handlebar for convenient and easy operation 
  • Equipped with Easy-Steer technology  
  • Bolted folding handle allows aerator to compact for hassle-free storage and transport
Starting at

$4,399 USD**

Special Offers

As low as 0% for 24 months* or rebates up to $200 USD*/$300 CAD* in lieu of financing offer. Offers end June 30, 2026.

Contact Dealer for Pricing

AE26 Overview

Packed with features, the Bobcat AE26 is a formidable machine that can aerate up to 40,000 sq ft/hr. Easy-Steer allows the unit to maneuver around highly landscaped areas fast and efficiently. Designed to rotate independently while driving, the tine assemblies allow you to steer without removing the tines from the ground.  

The AE26 boasts durable hardened steel alloy tines and a protective front bumper guard, ensuring enhanced durability. Moreover, its adjustable weight distribution system and bolted folding handle significantly improve ease of lifting and transportation.

AE26 Specs & Compare

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AE26 Key Specifications

AE26
AE26
Engine Model
Honda GX120 
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 200 
Overall Width
35.5 in
35.5 in
Aeration Width
26.5 in
26.5 in
Aeration Pattern
3.75 in x 7 in (95 mm x 178 mm) 
3.75 in x 7 in (95 mm x 178 mm) 
Maximum Aeration Depth
2.8 in
2.8 in
Drive System
4L section V-Belt to jackshaft; #40 nickel-plated chain to tines & drum 
4L section V-Belt to jackshaft; #40 nickel-plated chain to tines & drum 

AE26 Features & Benefits

*Offer ends 6/30/2026. Available at participating and eligible dealers only. Offers may vary by product type, series, model, and select units in a dealer’s current inventory. Customer must take delivery from dealer stock by 6/30/2026. Offers available on new equipment in the U.S. and Canada only. Some restrictions apply. Contract length and interest rate may vary. Monthly payment amounts are subject to change. Prior purchases are not eligible. See dealer for details. Financing is subject to credit approval by authorized Bobcat finance providers for well-qualified buyers. All finance programs and rates are subject to final approval and may change at any time without notice. Administrative fees may apply. Offer not available to government accounts, national accounts, or municipal/utility bid customers. Bobcat Company reserves the right to modify, extend, or discontinue these programs at any time without prior notice.

**Suggested List Price is the manufacturer’s suggested pricing for base models only. It does not include freight, pre-delivery inspection, taxes, surcharges, options, accessories, or attachments. Applies to products sold in the U.S. only. Final sale price is determined independently by the local dealer. Product configuration may differ from images shown. See dealer for complete product details. Bobcat Company reserves the right to change suggested pricing, product specifications, and options at any time without 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.