SportsField Management August 2025 | Equipment and Technology Focus

Aeration

Bobcat AE30S Stand-On Aerator

The Bobcat AE30S stand-on aerator is ideal for sports field maintenance, delivering efficiency and precision. This machine can cover 2.25 acres per hour, reaching ground speeds of up to 7 mph, making quick work of large areas. Its 30-inch working width and 48 durable, hardened alloy steel coring tines ensure deep and consistent aeration — penetrating up to 5 inches to promote healthy root growth and turf vitality. The AE30S features a comfortable antivibration stand-on platform that can be folded for walkbehind operation. All controls are intuitively placed on the handlebar for easy access. Patented depth stops guarantee uniform results across playing fields, while the patented cooling and chain tensioner systems enhance durability and simplify maintenance. Powered by a robust 15-hp. Kawasaki engine, the AE30S is a reliable investment for any professional aiming for pristine turf conditions. Optional accessories such as a seed spreader and light kit further enhance versatility.

DryJect Aerification/Soil Amendments/Topdressing Service

DryJect is a one-step service that combines the agronomic benefits of aeration, soil amendments, and topdressing in one easy, simultaneous service. Following a DryJect service, playing surfaces are clean, smooth and free from plugs. No messy cores to clear up; and virtually no downtime nor lost revenue due to facility maintenance closures. DryJect’s patented high-pressure water-based injection system creates aeration holes through the root zone to fracture the soil while its pioneering vacuum technology simultaneously fills holes with sand, peat, or other soil amendments. Use in tandem with, or in place of, traditional aeration. Improve your existing program and possibly reduce the number of coring events. Incorporating DryJect into your existing aerification schedule, especially after a deep tine event, magnifies the benefits of deep tine aeration. Also, DryJect is a service, so there’s no large capital outlay or special employee training required. DryJect independent franchise service providers expertly operate the equipment, leaving most of your staff to fulfill routine tasks.

GKB Combislit from STEC

The GKB Combislit is suitable forboth natural grass and hybrid fields. The versatility of the machine was taken into account during development. The machine uses Evolvente blades that have a working depth of up to 15 cm. These are designed to minimize prying in the top layer. For weed control and aerification, cutting discs can be mounted. The Combislit is available in a working width of 1.6 or 2.0 meters. Optionally, a pressure roller can be chosen as a finishing touch.

LESCO Pro-Aer 30 ride-on aerator with seed box from SiteOne

The LESCO PRO-Aer 30 aerator with seed box from SiteOne offers a fast, effective way to simultaneously aerate turf and distribute seed. Maintenance needs are kept to a minimum thanks to the chainless drive system. The standon platform provides excellent visibility and quick access to controls, and helps to reduce fatigue even during extended use. Its 30-inch width allows it to navigate narrow areas and fit through most common gate openings with ease. Powered by a compact-yet-robust Vanguard Twin engine known for dependability, this ride-on aerator features a roomy seed hopper capable of holding up to 50 pounds. Designed for productivity and durability, the PRO-Aer 30 includes a one-year commercial warranty and is fully supported by SiteOne’s trusted service and industry knowledge.

Toro ProCore 648s Aerator

The Toro ProCore 648s provides improved operator controls, consistency, productivity and afteraeration performance. The revised controls allow for single-handed operation while easily walking in the direction of travel, so operators can keep focus forward with less fatigue. A floating handle allows users of various heights to operate the aerator comfortably and locks in the raised position to reduce floor space when storing. New features include electronic drive control for more consistent hole spacing on slopes, the ability to easily increase speeds on turnarounds, a tighter turning radius and more. While operating in Delayed Mode, the ProCore 648s provides improved hole quality at the start of aeration passes. An onboard controller constantly monitors the position of the coring head in its rotational path and the speed at which it drops to help ensure maximum tine depth at the first contact with the ground.

Z-Aerate 50 from Z Turf Equipment

The Z-Aerate 50 takes productivity and profitability to new heights, with a 50-inch, 12-row aeration head and 25-hp. Kohler Command Pro V-Twin engine. The positive down pressure, full-floating tine head and articulating front axle let Z-Aerate 50 adjust to the ground contour while maintaining consistent aeration depth. Perform two jobs at once with an integrated broadcast spreader with a 150-pound capacity hopper. The ability to perform multiple jobs with each pass dramatically increases profit potential. Plus, a wide range of accessories are available, making the Z-Aerate 50 a true multi-functional productivity machine. Other specifications include: Speed up to 10 mph forward and 5 mph reverse. 50-inch, 12-row aeration head; pulls up to 3.5-inch cores. Hydraulic tine lift and down force. Accessories include a 30-gallon sprayer, 36-inch slicer seeder, 46- inch dethatch rake, and 40-inch spike-style aeration head.