Billy Goat AET Series 48/72" Tow Behind Aerator Accessories

Billy Goat AET Series 48/72" Tow Behind Aerator Accessories are designed to expand the capabilities of the Billy Goat AET48 tow-behind core aerator. Ideal for professional landscapers, groundskeepers, property maintenance crews, and owners of large properties, these accessories provide additional water ballast for improved tine penetration or expand the aerator's working width for greater coverage. Choose between an individual polyethylene water jug and the AET expansion kit to configure your aerator for different soil conditions and property sizes.

KEY FEATURES

• ADDITIONAL WATER BALLAST: The optional polyethylene water jug adds approximately 40 lb (18.1 kg) of ballast when filled with 5 US gal (18.9 L) of water. Positioned directly over the tines, the additional weight helps improve soil penetration when working in challenging ground conditions.
• CONVENIENT FILL-AND-DRAIN DESIGN: Water ballast provides an alternative to handling bulky steel weights during aeration. Operators can fill the jug when additional downward force is needed and drain it afterward to reduce weight for transportation and storage.
• EXPANDABLE AERATION WIDTH: The optional AET expansion kit increases the standard AET48 working width from 48 in (121.9 cm) to 72 in (182.9 cm). This wider configuration allows operators to cover more ground with each pass, making large-property aeration more efficient.
• MODULAR EQUIPMENT FLEXIBILITY: The expansion kit takes advantage of the AET Series' modular construction to increase aeration coverage without replacing the entire machine. This allows contractors to adapt their equipment to different property sizes and seasonal workloads.
• IMPROVED SOIL PENETRATION: The water jug adds ballast directly above the coring tines, where the additional weight can help improve penetration. This is particularly useful when soil conditions make it difficult to achieve the desired aeration depth.
• GREATER LARGE-PROPERTY PRODUCTIVITY: Expanding the aeration width to 72 in (182.9 cm) increases the amount of turf covered during each pass. This can reduce the number of passes required on large lawns, commercial grounds, and recreational turf areas.
• DESIGNED FOR THE BILLY GOAT AET SERIES: Both accessories are intended for the Billy Goat AET tow-behind aerator platform. They provide practical options for operators who need additional ballast or a wider working configuration.

APPLICATIONS / USE CASES

• LARGE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AERATION: The expansion kit allows property owners and contractors to increase aeration coverage on extensive residential lawns. The wider working configuration helps reduce the number of passes required to complete large areas.
• COMMERCIAL GROUNDS MAINTENANCE: Groundskeepers can use the expansion kit to increase productivity when maintaining commercial lawns, institutional grounds, and landscaped common areas. The water ballast jug provides an additional option when greater tine penetration is required.
• SOIL COMPACTION RELIEF: The optional water jug adds weight directly over the aerator's tines to help improve penetration in challenging soil conditions. This supports effective core aeration as part of a regular soil compaction management program.
• SPORTS FIELDS AND RECREATIONAL TURF: The expanded 72 in (182.9 cm) working width is useful for aerating large, open turf areas. Wider coverage helps professional crews complete seasonal maintenance efficiently.
• PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING SERVICES: Contractors can select the accessory that addresses their immediate operational needs, whether that means additional ballast or greater aeration width. These options help extend the versatility of an existing AET48 aerator.
• SEASONAL TURF RENOVATION: Additional water ballast can help improve tine penetration when preparing compacted turf for renovation. The expansion kit can also reduce the time required to aerate extensive areas before overseeding and other seasonal treatments.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• One selected Billy Goat AET Series accessory: an individual polyethylene water jug or an AET expansion kit, as specified when ordering.

Accessories are sold separately unless otherwise specified. The Billy Goat AET Series tow-behind aerator is not included. The water jug and expansion kit are separate accessory options and are not included together unless specifically stated in the order.

ACCESSORY OPTIONS

• INDIVIDUAL POLY JUG – 40 LB (18.1 KG) WHEN FILLED WITH 5 US GAL (18.9 L) OF WATER: This individual polyethylene jug provides optional water ballast for applications requiring additional machine weight. When filled, it adds approximately 40 lb (18.1 kg) directly over the tines to help improve soil penetration, and it can be drained to reduce weight for transport.
• AET EXPANSION KIT – EXPANDS AET48 TO 72 IN (182.9 CM) WIDTH: The optional AET expansion kit, part number 361273, increases the standard aerator's working width from 48 in (121.9 cm) to 72 in (182.9 cm). This additional coverage helps professional crews aerate larger properties with fewer passes and greater efficiency.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• MANUFACTURER: Billy Goat
• PRODUCT SERIES: AET
• COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT: Billy Goat AET48 tow-behind aerator
• PRODUCT TYPE: Optional water ballast and aeration expansion accessories
• AVAILABLE ACCESSORY OPTIONS: 2
• WATER JUG MATERIAL: Polyethylene
• WATER JUG CAPACITY: 5 US gal (18.9 L)
• WATER JUG BALLAST WEIGHT: Approximately 40 lb (18.1 kg) when filled
• WATER JUG POSITION: Directly over the aerator's tines
• WATER JUG FUNCTION: Additional ballast for improved tine penetration
• EXPANSION KIT PART NUMBER: 361273
• STANDARD AET48 AERATION WIDTH: 48 in (121.9 cm)
• EXPANDED AERATION WIDTH: 72 in (182.9 cm)
• ADDITIONAL AERATION WIDTH: 24 in (61.0 cm)
• EXPANSION KIT FUNCTION: Increases the working width of the AET48 tow-behind aerator
• PRIMARY APPLICATIONS: Large-property aeration, soil compaction relief, commercial grounds maintenance, and turf renovation
• AERATOR INCLUDED: No

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

1. How much additional weight does the optional water jug provide?

Each polyethylene jug adds approximately 40 lb (18.1 kg) when filled with 5 US gal (18.9 L) of water. The jug is positioned directly over the tines to help improve soil penetration.

2. Can the water jug be emptied before transporting the aerator?

Yes. The jug can be drained when additional ballast is no longer needed, reducing the weight that must be transported or handled between jobs.

3. How wide is the AET48 after installing the expansion kit?

The expansion kit increases the working width from 48 in (121.9 cm) to 72 in (182.9 cm). This provides an additional 24 in (61.0 cm) of aeration coverage per pass.

4. What is the part number for the AET expansion kit?

The expansion kit is part number 361273. It is designed to expand the Billy Goat AET48 tow-behind aerator to a 72 in (182.9 cm) working width.

5. Are the water jug, expansion kit, and aerator sold together?

No. The individual water jug and expansion kit are separate accessory options. The Billy Goat AET Series tow-behind aerator is sold separately unless a specific package states otherwise.