Ryan Lawnaire V-EST Walk-Behind Aerator
$2,658.00
New, overstocked inventory, in-stock and ready to ship – surplus inventory, limited supply.
The Ryan Lawnaire V with Easy Steer Technology (EST) is the industry’s benchmark drum-style walk-behind aerator, built for lawn care contractors and rental operations that need to move through high volumes of work efficiently without wearing out their operators. With a 26.5″ aerating width, 42 hollow hardened steel tines, and the ability to cover up to 40,000 sq. ft. per hour, this is a machine that earns its keep on the trailer day after day.
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New, overstocked inventory, in-stock and ready to ship – surplus inventory, limited supply.
The Ryan Lawnaire V-EST was built on the foundation of the Lawnaire's legendary drum-style design and improved on the one thing that wore operators out most — steering. The Easy Steer Technology (EST) tine assembly redesign allows each tine assembly to independently rotate at different speeds around a turn, meaning outer tines travel faster through the arc while inner tines slow — the same mechanical principle used in all-wheel-drive differentials, applied to an aerator drum. The practical result is that the operator can steer the machine through turns without pulling the tines out of the ground, eliminating the stop-lift-turn-re-engage cycle that compounds over thousands of square feet of work into meaningful physical fatigue and lost productivity. A throttle control positioned at the operator handle and vibration-reducing grip further reduce operator effort during extended runs.
The drive and tine system underneath is the same rugged construction the Lawnaire platform has always been known for: a belt-tightener clutch feeding a 4L V-belt primary drive, and a single #40 nickel-plated chain for tine and drum drive — both well-proven in commercial rental and contractor environments for durability and ease of servicing in the field. The 42 hollow austemper-hardened alloy steel tines punch 0.75" cores to a depth of up to 2.75" at a 3.75" x 7" aeration pattern, covering up to 9 holes per square foot. Two removable 36 lb. side weights are included for operators who need deeper penetration in hard or compacted soils, and are easily removed for loading and unloading without tools. Power comes from a 4-cycle Honda GX120 at 118cc with recoil start, on/off switch, and low-oil alert — one of the most reliable small engines in the commercial outdoor power equipment category.
- Easy Steer Technology (EST) Tine Assembly with Independent Rotation — each tine assembly is built to rotate independently at different speeds through turns, allowing the operator to steer without lifting tines from the ground, directly reducing operator fatigue and increasing productive aerating time per hour
- 42-Tine Drum with Hollow Austemper-Hardened Alloy Steel Construction — 42 hollow hardened steel tines punch 0.75" cores to 2.75" depth across a 26.5" working width, producing up to 9 holes per square foot at up to 40,000 sq. ft. per hour of coverage
- Honda GX120 Engine with Belt-and-Chain Drive Train Built for Commercial Durability — the 118cc Honda GX120 powers a 4L V-belt primary drive and #40 nickel-plated chain tine drive — a drivetrain combination chosen specifically for reliability and field serviceability in high-cycle commercial and rental applications
Make: Ryan (Bobcat)
Model: Lawnaire V-EST Walk-Behind Aerator
Model #: 554910C
Equipment #:554910C06408
Location: Pacific Northwest
Condition: NEW
New, overstocked inventory, in-stock and ready to ship – surplus inventory, limited supply.
The Ryan Lawnaire V with Easy Steer Technology (EST) is the industry’s benchmark drum-style walk-behind aerator, built for lawn care contractors and rental operations that need to move through high volumes of work efficiently without wearing out their operators. With a 26.5″ aerating width, 42 hollow hardened steel tines, and the ability to cover up to 40,000 sq. ft. per hour, this is a machine that earns its keep on the trailer day after day.


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