SC18
Sod Cutter
SC18 Sod Cutter
As the gold standard in the golf, sports turf, rental and landscape industries, the Bobcat® SC18 sod cutter packs the long-lasting durability and dependable performance you’ve come to expect from Bobcat.
- Ultra-low vibration technology
- Easy-steer technology
- User-friendly operation
- Simple depth and blade-angle adjustment
- 18 in. working width
Starting at
$6,199 USD**
Special Offers
As low as 0% for 24 months* or rebates up to $250 USD* / $300 CAD* in lieu of financing on Bobcat SC18 sod cutters. Offers end June 30, 2025.
SC18 Overview
- Ultra-low vibration technology – a rubber isolation mount absorbs shock, cutting energy-draining vibration by 75% and saving your arms from giving out.
- A user-friendly control panel makes it easy for anyone to grab, cut, and finish the job.
- EasySteer technology – unlock the pneumatic rear caster wheel to tightly maneuver with unmatched precision. Going straight? Lock the wheel and make it so.
- Easily change blade depth and angle for unmatched, precision cutting.
SC18 Key Specifications
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (Honda Engine)
Engine Model
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 200
Honda GX160
Engine Displacement
12.4 in³
9.9 in³
Width
25 in
25 in
Cutting Width
18 in
18 in
Max Cutting Depth
2.5 in
2.5 in
Max Blade Speed
1,225 rpm
1,225 rpm
Drive System
A-section V-belt from engine to gear case; Wheels: gears and roller chain to drive wheels; Blade: double roller chain to blade eccentric shaft; transmission has separate clutches to engage cutting blade and traction drive
A-section V-belt from engine to gear case; Wheels: gears and roller chain to drive wheels; Blade: double roller chain to blade eccentric shaft; transmission has separate clutches to engage cutting blade and traction drive
Gearbox
0.25" thick cast iron housing
0.25" thick cast iron housing
Engine
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (Honda Engine)
Engine Model
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 200
Honda GX160
Engine Displacement
12.4 in³
9.9 in³
Horsepower
6.5 hp
4.8 hp
Fuel Capacity
0.82 gal
0.82 gal
Performance
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (Honda Engine)
Weight
373 lb
373 lb
Dimensions
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (Honda Engine)
Length
53 in
53 in
Width
25 in
25 in
Height
40 in
40 in
Wheels
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (Honda Engine)
Front Tire(s)
(2) 8 in vulcanized knob tread cast iron drive wheels
(2) 8 in vulcanized knob tread cast iron drive wheels
Rear Tire(s)
(1) 9 in x 3.5 in - 4 in caster wheel
(1) 9 in x 3.5 in - 4 in caster wheel
Blade
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (Honda Engine)
Blade Material
Heat-treated 10B38 boron steel
Heat-treated 10B38 boron steel
Cutting Width
18 in
18 in
Max Cutting Depth
2.5 in
2.5 in
Max Blade Speed
1,225 rpm
1,225 rpm
Depth Adjustment
Locking lever releases to desired depth
Locking lever releases to desired depth
Drive
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (Honda Engine)
Drive System
A-section V-belt from engine to gear case; Wheels: gears and roller chain to drive wheels; Blade: double roller chain to blade eccentric shaft; transmission has separate clutches to engage cutting blade and traction drive
A-section V-belt from engine to gear case; Wheels: gears and roller chain to drive wheels; Blade: double roller chain to blade eccentric shaft; transmission has separate clutches to engage cutting blade and traction drive
Clutch
Spring-loaded belt tightener
Spring-loaded belt tightener
Gearbox
0.25" thick cast iron housing
0.25" thick cast iron housing
Max Forward Speed
1.5 mph
1.5 mph
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