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AE36
Tow-Behind Aerator

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
Starting at

$4,199 USD**

Special Offers

As low as 0% for 24 months*. Offers end October 31, 2025.

Contact Dealer for Pricing

AE36 Overview

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.  

AE36 Specs & Compare

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AE36 Key Specifications

AE36 (Tow Behind)
Overall Width
46 in
Aeration Pattern
6 in x 6 in (152 mm x 152 mm) 
Number of Tines
48 
Working Width
36 in
Maximum Working Depth
5 in 

AE36 Features & Benefits

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*Offer ends 10/31/2025. 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 10/31/2025. 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. 

**Suggested List Price is the manufacturer’s suggested pricing for base models. It does not include freight, pre-delivery inspection, tax, surcharges, options, accessories, or attachments. Only for products sold in the U.S. Final sale price is determined independently by the local dealer. Product configuration may differ from image(s) provided. See dealer for full product details. Bobcat Company reserves the right to change suggested resale prices, product specifications, and options at any time.

 

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.