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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
Get as low as 0% for 24 months* or rebates up to $250 USD*/$300 CAD* in lieu of financing.
Contact Dealer for Pricing

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 Specs & Compare

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SC18 Key Specifications

SC18 Sod Cutter (Honda Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
Engine Model
Honda GX160 
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 200 
Engine Displacement
9.9 in³
12.4 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 

SC18 Key Specifications

SC18 Sod Cutter (Honda Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
Engine Model
Honda GX160 
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 200 
Engine Displacement
9.9 in³
12.4 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 (Honda Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
Engine Model
Honda GX160 
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 200 
Engine Displacement
9.9 in³
12.4 in³
Horsepower
4.8 hp
6.5 hp
Fuel Capacity
0.82 gal
0.82 gal

Performance

SC18 Sod Cutter (Honda Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
Weight
373 lb
373 lb

Dimensions

SC18 Sod Cutter (Honda Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
Length
53 in
53 in
Width
25 in
25 in
Height
40 in
40 in

Wheels

SC18 Sod Cutter (Honda Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 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 (Honda Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 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 (Honda Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 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