Product Highlights
Whether your job is Golf / Muni / Sports Turf / Landscaping / Flatwork / Hardscape / Irrigation, etc., the Billy Goat® 18” Hydro-Drive Sod Cutter is easy to operate and comfortable to use with variable ground speeds – forward & reverse – and intuitive controls.
This unit is built upon the most rugged foundation in the industry with a newly designed superstructure frame featuring 50 more pounds of steel and supports a robust new drive and cut system.
Features
Superstructure Frame
50% thicker 3/8” steel substructure and a ½” thick steel lateral support reinforces frame rigidity.
Durable Cut System
A) Features a rugged cast iron gear box, spiral cut gears and thick seals. Sealed bearings, one-inch plated lateral stability bar, large aluminum dog bones and tight eccentric placement adds strength and dependability. Laser clad cutting blade for precision cut and up to 3x blade life.
B)St. Augustine blade. Sharpened inside arm corners. Optional for SC181 ser. only. Part #: 373333
Standardized Controls
Our best in class controls package provides standardized variable speed intuitive hydro-drive controls allowing an operator to feather in forward / reverse directly at the handles with no shifting required. Billy Goat Controls offer a consistent customer experience across our hydro-drive machines affording fleet buyers and rental customers simple operation, as well as ease of training and renting.
Heavy-Duty Transmission
Drives 1.25” plated tapered axle with two-inch sealed bearings coupled to a one-inch jack shaft with armor coated chain for rugged drive reliability.
Set and Forget Blade Depth Adjustment to 2.5"
Single lever and clamp at user’s operating position adjusts simply, saving time and providing precise cutting depths.
Multiple Oversized Isolation Mounts
Absorb vibration so operator completes tasks quickly, comfortably and without fatigue.
Rear Swivel Caster
Perfect for curved work and locks for straight cutting.
Convenient Hour Meter
Tracks hours of operation to help determine when to service the machine. Also ideal for rental stores to track machine hours of use when rented.
Heavy-Duty Bumper & Tear-Drop Tie Downs
Machine transport is safe and easy with a heavy-duty front bumper bar and six tie-down points, front and rear positions.
Easy Access Service Doors
Three service doors positioned at front and back of machine offer convenient access for servicing.
Unique Drive Wheels
Two separate wheels designed to shed mud in wet conditions and grip in dry for improved cutting in all conditions.
Well-Ventilated Housing
Provides increased venting for cool operation and longer transmission life.
Next Gen Hydro-Drive Sod Cutter Warranty
2-Year limited Honda engine and 1-year bumper to bumper machine warranty.
Specifications
Engine Brand
Honda GXV160
Transmission
Hydro Gear RT310
Maximum Cutting Depth (in.)
2.5
