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 (Honda Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
Engine Model
Honda GX160
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 200
ENGINE Displacement
9.9 cubic in
203 cubic cm
Width
25 in
25 in
Gearbox
0.25" thick cast iron housing
0.25" thick cast iron housing
Drive System
A-section V-belt from engine to gear case; gears and roller chain to traction wheels; double roller chain to blade eccentric shaft; transmission has separate dog clutches to engage cutting blade and traction drive
A-section V-belt from engine to gear case; gears and roller chain to traction wheels; double roller chain to blade eccentric shaft; transmission has separate dog clutches to engage cutting blade and traction drive
Max Blade Speed
1225 opm
1225 opm
Max Cutting Depth
2.5 in
2.5 in
Cutting Width
18 in
18 in
BobQuote
SC18 Sod Cutter (Honda Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
Engine
SC18 Sod Cutter (Honda Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
Fuel Capacity
0.8 gal
0.8 gal
Engine Model
Honda GX160
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 200
Horsepower
4.8 hp
6.5 hp
ENGINE Displacement
9.9 cubic in
203 cubic cm
Performance
SC18 Sod Cutter (Honda Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
Weight
373 lbs
373 lbs
Dimension
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
Price
SC18 Sod Cutter (Honda Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
Additional Product Information
SC18 Sod Cutter (Honda Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
Drive
SC18 Sod Cutter (Honda Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
Gearbox
0.25" thick cast iron housing
0.25" thick cast iron housing
Drive System
A-section V-belt from engine to gear case; gears and roller chain to traction wheels; double roller chain to blade eccentric shaft; transmission has separate dog clutches to engage cutting blade and traction drive
A-section V-belt from engine to gear case; gears and roller chain to traction wheels; double roller chain to blade eccentric shaft; transmission has separate dog clutches to engage cutting blade and traction drive
Max Forward Speed
1.5 mph
1.5 mph
Blade
SC18 Sod Cutter (Honda Engine)
SC18 Sod Cutter (B&S Vanguard 200 Engine)
Max Blade Speed
1225 opm
1225 opm
Depth Adjustment
Locking lever releases to desired depth
Locking lever releases to desired depth
Max Cutting Depth
2.5 in
2.5 in
Blade Material
Heat-treated 10B38 boron steel
Heat-treated 10B38 boron steel
Cutting Width
18 in
18 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
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