Z Turf Equipment introduced the new Z-Aerate 50 stand-on aerator at the 2023 Equip Exposition. With the ability to aerate up to four acres per hour while simultaneously applying granular material.
Z Turf Equipment said its Z-Aerate 50 is a larger, more powerful version of the company’s earlier Z-Aerate 40 model.
“Our customers had extremely positive feedback about the performance and durability of our Z-Aerate 40,” Jonathan Guarneri, Z Turf Equipment product manager. “For the Z-Aerate 50, we kept the great things customers loved but added more power and a 10-inch wider aeration width to maximize productivity on virtually any property.”
The 50-inch, 12-row tine head uses positive down pressure and a full-floating design to pull plugs with a consistent core depth of up to 3.5 inches. A precision depth adjustment system enables core depth to be adjusted in 0.25-inch increments. The split-reel design enables the Z-Aerate 50 to easily maneuver around trees, flower beds and other landscape features with the tines in the ground.
The Z-Aerate 50 is powered by a twin-cylinder 25-horsepower Kohler Command Pro engine. The intuitive controls and zero-turn maneuverability offer increased efficiency, while the independent high-torque pumps and wheel motors deliver ground speeds of up to 10 mph forward, 5 mph reverse. An 8-gallon fuel cell provides increased runtime.
The Z-Aerate 50 features an integrated broadcast spreader and a 150-pound capacity hopper. A wide range of accessories include a 30-gallon sprayer, 36-inch slicer seeder, 46-inch dethatch rake or a 40-inch spike-style aeration head.
