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AE26 (Walk-Behind)

Achieve optimal turf renovation for healthy, vibrant, and robust lawns with the Bobcat AE26 (26 in. width) commercial walk-behind aerator for deep soil aeration.

Current U.S. catalog42 verified fieldsChecked Aug 10, 2026
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3.75 in x 7 in (95 mm x 178 mm)Aeration Pattern
26.5 inAeration Width
Belt tightenerClutch
4L section V-Belt to jackshaft; #40 nickel-plated chain to tines & drumDrive System
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 200Engine Model
Welded 7-gauge steel; 11-gauge steel tubingFrame
Configuration 221 sourced fields

Aeration Pattern3.75 in x 7 in (95 mm x 178 mm)

Aeration Width26.5 in

ClutchBelt tightener

Drive System4L section V-Belt to jackshaft; #40 nickel-plated chain to tines & drum

Engine ModelBriggs & Stratton Vanguard 200

FrameWelded 7-gauge steel; 11-gauge steel tubing

Front Drum(1) 11 in water-fillable drum

Fuel Capacity0.8 gal

Horsepower6.5 hp

Maximum Aeration Depth2.8 in

Maximum Aeration Speed3.5 mph

Maximum Productivity40400 square feet/hour

Maximum Travel Speed3.6 mph

Overall Height48.5 in

Overall Length53.5 in

Overall Width35.5 in

Rear Wheels(2) 8 in x 2.25 in semi-pneumatic transport wheels

Tine EngagementTransport lift lever

Tine Type0.75 in (19 mm) formed from 0.08 in (2 mm) hardened chrome molybdenum alloy steel

Weight300 lbs

Weight: Water in Drum354 lbs

Configuration 121 sourced fields

Aeration Pattern3.75 in x 7 in (95 mm x 178 mm)

Aeration Width26.5 in

ClutchBelt tightener

Drive System4L section V-Belt to jackshaft; #40 nickel-plated chain to tines & drum

Engine ModelHonda GX120

FrameWelded 7-gauge steel; 11-gauge steel tubing

Front Drum(1) 11 in water-fillable drum

Fuel Capacity0.5 gal

Horsepower3.2 hp

Maximum Aeration Depth2.8 in

Maximum Aeration Speed3.5 mph

Maximum Productivity40400 square feet/hour

Maximum Travel Speed3.6 mph

Overall Height48.5 in

Overall Length53.5 in

Overall Width35.5 in

Rear Wheels(2) 8 in x 2.25 in semi-pneumatic transport wheels

Tine EngagementTransport lift lever

Tine Type0.75 in (19 mm) formed from 0.08 in (2 mm) hardened chrome molybdenum alloy steel

Weight290 lbs

Weight: Water in Drum344 lbs

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