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

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. 

Features

Specifications

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Key Specifications

Horsepower
3.58 kW
4.85 kW
Cutting Width
457.2 mm
457.2 mm
Weight
169.19 kg
169.19 kg

Key Specifications

Horsepower
3.58 kW
4.85 kW
Cutting Width
457.2 mm
457.2 mm
Weight
169.19 kg
169.19 kg

Engine

Engine Model
Honda GX160  
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 200 
Engine Displacement
163 cm³
203 cm³
Horsepower
3.58 kW
4.85 kW
Fuel Capacity
3.1 l
3.1 l

Performance

Weight
169.19 kg
169.19 kg

Dimensions

Length
1346 mm
1346 mm
Width
635 mm
635 mm
Height
1016 mm
1016 mm

Wheels

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

Blade Material
Heat-treated 10B38 boron steel  
Heat-treated 10B38 boron steel  
Cutting Width
457.2 mm
457.2 mm
Max Cutting Depth
63.5 mm
63.5 mm
Max Blade Speed
1225 rpm
1225 rpm
Depth Adjustment
Locking lever releases to desired depth 
Locking lever releases to desired depth 

Drive

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
2.41 km/h
2.41 km/h

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