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

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.

Features

Specifications

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Key Specifications

Horsepower
8.72 kW
Operating Width
482.6 mm
Weight
205 kg

Key Specifications

Horsepower
8.72 kW
Operating Width
482.6 mm
Weight
205 kg

Engine

Engine Model
Honda GX390 
Engine Displacement
389 cm³
Horsepower
8.72 kW
Fuel Capacity
6.06 l

Dimensions

Length
1270 mm
Width
901.7 mm
Height
1118 mm

Frame

Frame
Welded 7-gauge steel  

Wheels

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

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

Reel

Included Blade Reel
Seeding Blade 
Operating Width
482.6 mm
Max Reel Speed
3200 rpm
Depth Adjustment
Microscrew adjustment; adjustable up to 1.25 in (32 mm) for blade wear 
Max Seeding Blade Depth
6.35 mm
Max Fixed Blade Depth
6.35 mm
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

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
3.91 km/h

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