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DT20
Dethatcher & Overseeder

DT20
Dethatcher & Overseeder

Heavy-duty and built to perform, the Bobcat® DT20 places seeds directly into soil slits for fast germination and unmatched seed-to-soil contact, aeration, and overseeding. 

  • Overseeder with dethatching capabilities through a simplified transition process to exchange flail reels between the functionality.  
  • Cover 18,700 square feet per hour with a 19 in. working width 
  • Without any tools, easily change between five different reel types  
  • Self-propelled operation
Starting at

$9,999 USD*

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DT20 Overview

  • Overseed with confidence. Seed flow rate is easily controlled right from the operator’s station and stops automatically when the reel is raised.  
  • Adjust durable cutting blades down to a depth of .25 in. while seeding at variable rates for different grass varieties and applications.  
  • Experience maximum germination with curve-shaped discs that place seeds directly into soil slits for unmatched seed-to-soil contact.  
  • Finish jobs without feeling exhausted with self-propelled operation, delivering a consistent ground speed that makes for better results.  
  • Independent ground and reel drive options with a transport lever make it easy to move around the jobsite.

DT20 Specs & Compare

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DT20 Key Specifications

DT20
Engine Model
Honda GX390 
Engine Displacement
23.7 in³
Width
35.5 in
Seeding System
Seed is dropped directly into soil slits via seed delivery tube and covered in soil by disc system 
Seed Hopper Capacity
40 lb
Included Blade Reel
Seeding Blade 
Operating Width
19 in
Max Reel Speed
3,200 rpm
Drive System
4L-section V-belt to front wheels by gear box and sealed roller chain; triple 3V-section V-belts engine to reel 

DT20 Key Specifications

DT20
Engine Model
Honda GX390 
Engine Displacement
23.7 in³
Width
35.5 in
Seeding System
Seed is dropped directly into soil slits via seed delivery tube and covered in soil by disc system 
Seed Hopper Capacity
40 lb
Included Blade Reel
Seeding Blade 
Operating Width
19 in
Max Reel Speed
3,200 rpm
Drive System
4L-section V-belt to front wheels by gear box and sealed roller chain; triple 3V-section V-belts engine to reel 

Engine

DT20
Engine Model
Honda GX390 
Engine Displacement
23.7 in³
Horsepower
11.7 hp
Fuel Capacity
1.6 gal

Dimensions

DT20
Length
50 in
Width
35.5 in
Height
44 in

Frame

DT20
Frame
Welded 7-gauge steel 

Wheels

DT20
Front Tire(s)
(2) 4.10/3.50 - 4 turf-tread pneumatic drive wheels 
Rear Tire(s)
(2) 4.10/3.50 - 4 sawtooth-tread pneumatic 

Seeding

DT20
Seeding System
Seed is dropped directly into soil slits via seed delivery tube and covered in soil by disc system 
Seed Hopper Capacity
40 lb

Reel

DT20
Included Blade Reel
Seeding Blade 
Operating Width
19 in
Max Reel Speed
3,200 rpm
Depth Adjustment
Microscrew adjustment; adjustable up to 1.25 in (32 mm) for blade wear 
Max Seeding Blade Depth
0.2 in
Max Fixed Blade Depth
0.2 in
Seeding Blade Type
(10) 8 point, high carbon, heat treated blades, 2 in (51 mm) spacing 
Flail Blade Type
1/8 in (3 mm) hardened, high-carbon steel blades at 1 in (25 mm) spacing 
Fixed Blade Type
Hardened, high-carbon steel blades:1/32 in (1 mm) at 1/2 in (13 mm) spacing1/32 in (1 mm) at 1 in ( 25 mm) spacing1/16 in (2 mm) at 1 in (25 mm) spacing 1/16 in (2 mm) at 1 1/2 in (38 mm) spacing 

Drive

DT20
Drive System
4L-section V-belt to front wheels by gear box and sealed roller chain; triple 3V-section V-belts engine to reel 
Clutch
Spring loaded belt tightener 
Gearbox
22:1 reduction 
Max Rec Operating Speed
2.4 mph