Billy Goat Aerators - Powerful Core Aeration, User Friendly Design
Key Features
Variable Aeration Density (VAD™)
Creates 2-10x more holes than drum models in one pass. Eliminates double aerating and offers ability to do patch repair and seed bed prep in one pass. Patent Pending.
Billy Goat® Controls, the Common Experience™
Our best in class controls package provides standardized variable speed intuitive hydro-drive controls allowing an operator to feather in forward / reverse directly at the handles with no shifting required. The AE1300H also aerates in reverse! Billy Goat Controls offer a consistent customer experience across our hydro-drive machines affording fleet buyers and rental customers simple operation, as well as ease of training and renting.
In-Ground Turning
Provides unmatched maneuverability, ergonomics, ease of turning, improved production, reduced downtime and turf repair when compared to drum aerators.
15" Tires & 35" Wheel Base
This unit has 15" tires and a 35" wheel base to accommodate slopes up to 20-degrees.
FLEXTECH™ Arms
Independently acting arms are durable and forgiving for unmatched reliability. Reciprocating action drives plug depths up to 2x that of drums. Reduces call backs and / or rework regardless of soil condition. Patent Pending.
Fast Tine Service
Only 8 tines and 4 bolts are easily accessed for 10% of the time needed to service 40+ tine, 2-bolt drum unit
Model Comparison
| Model Name | Engine | Tines | Tine Pattern | Weight | Length | Width | Height | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AET Series: 48/72” Towable | N/A | Up to 3" (7.6 cm) depth adjustment | 20" Flail (51 cm) | 244 lbs (110 kg) | 66" (168 cm) wheel to wheel | 65" (165 cm) | 29" (74 cm) | 40 lbs jug capacity |
| AE401H / AE403V | 118cc Honda / 169cc Vanguard | 24 tines | 4.75" x 7" (12 cm x 18 cm) | 242-252 lbs (110-114 kg) | 57" (145 cm) | 29" (74 cm) | 52.5" (133 cm) | Semi-pneumatic wheels |
| PL1803V & PL1801H 18” PLUGR® | 118cc Honda / 169cc Vanguard | 4 / 5/8" dia. tines | N/A | 236-240 lbs (107-109 kg) | 57" (144.8 cm) | 24" (61 cm) | 40" (101.6 cm) | Up to 22000 sq. ft./hr core productivity |
| PL2501SPH Series | 163cc Honda / 203cc Vanguard | 6 / 5/8" dia. tines | N/A | 435 lbs (197.3 kg) | 67" (170.1 cm) | 35" (88.9 cm) | 46" (116.8 cm) | Foam-filled rear tires |
| AET Series: 36/60” Towable | N/A | Up to 4" (10.2 cm) depth adjustment | N/A | 440 lbs (199.6 kg) | 76"-88" (193-224 cm) | 37 – 60" (94 - 152 cm) | 35" (89 cm) | 20 HP min. tractor |
| AE1300H 30” Hydro Aerator | 390cc Honda | 8 tines | N/A | 516 lbs (234 kg) | 67" (170 cm) | 34.5" (87 cm) | 46" (117 cm) | Pneumatic tires |
Available Accessories (Sold Separately)
Offers and Financing
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Engine Information & Features
Model: AE1300H
Displacement (cc): 390
Tines & Features
Wheels (in.): 15
Wheel Type: Pneumatic
Core Depth: Up to 3
Tines: 8
Dimensions & Weight
Weight (lbs.): 234
Length (in.): 67
Height (in.): 46
Width (in.): 34.5