Gear-Drive

Classen Gear-Drive Sod Cutter

Sod cutting is tough work. Done manually it is literally hours of back-breaking labor. The Classen Gear-Drive Sod Cutter makes sod cutting easier than ever thanks to the vibration-reducing design and intuitive controls; leaving level ground to build a new path, walkway, or patio, or to establish new flower beds.

  • Innovative cam design for over 42% less vibration
  • Always makes the cut. The most blade sizes in the industry.
  • 18” blade standard. Optional 12″, 16”, 20″ or 24*″ blade assemblies available
  • Centered blade cuts clean and smooth up to 2.5” deep
  • Integrated finger throttle/clutch control on handle for adjustable speed control
  • Improved user-friendly controls
  • 2-Year Warranty

*24″ blade available only with the SC-18A/8

Classen Gear Drive Sod Cutter SC-18A/5.5

Gear-Drive Sod Cutter Common Specifications

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TransmissionGear Drive
Standard Cutting Width, in (cm)18 (46)
*Max Cutting Depth, in (cm)2.5 (6.4)
Blade Speed, SPM1200
Optional Blade Assemblies, in (cm)12,16,20 (30,41,51)
Front Wheels, in (cm)8 (20.3)
Front Wheels StyleKnobby Molded Rubber
Rear Wheels, in (cm)9x3.5-4 (22.9x8.9-10.2)
Rear Wheels StyleSemi Pneumatic
Dimensions LxWxH, in (cm)54x23x34
(137x58x86)
Warranty**2 years
*Dependent upon installed blade assembly**engines warranted separately

Gear-Drive Sod Cutter Features

  • Choice of Honda® GX160 and Honda® GX240 engine
  • Wheel Drive lever for ease in unloading machine backwards from truck or trailer
  • Cutting blade makes 20 cutting strokes per second / 1200 per minute
  • Four front knobby tread drive wheels ensure better traction and eliminate dirt build-up
  • 1-3/8” cutting stroke is up to 50% longer than competitive models
  • Throttle goes idle and stops machine movement when released
  • 18” blade standard. Optional 12”, 16”, 20” and 24” blade assemblies
    • (24” blade for use with Honda® GX240 engine model only)
  • Optional rear swivel wheel for enhanced maneuverability
Classen Gear Drive Sod Cutter SC-18A/5.5

SC-18A/5.5

Classen Gear Drive Sod Cutter SC-18A/5.5
ModelSC-18A/5.5
EngineHonda GX160
Fuel Capacity, gal (l)0.8 (3)
Dry Weight, lbs (kg)304 (138)
TransmissionGear Drive
Standard Cutting Width, in (cm)18 (46)
*Max Cutting Depth, in (cm)2.5 (6.4)
Blade Speed, SPM1200
Optional Blade Assemblies, in (cm)12,16,20 (30,41,51)
Front Wheels, in (cm)8 (20.3)
Front Wheels StyleKnobby Molded Rubber
Rear Wheels, in (cm)9x3.5-4 (22.9x8.9-10.2)
Rear Wheels StyleSemi Pneumatic
Dimensions LxWxH, in (cm)54x23x34
(137x58x86)
Warranty**2 years
*Dependent upon installed blade assembly**engines warranted separately

SC-18A/5.5K

ModelSC-18A/5.5K
EngineKohler CH255
Fuel Capacity, gal (l)0.8 (3)
Dry Weight, lbs (kg)304 (138)
TransmissionGear Drive
Standard Cutting Width, in (cm)18 (46)
*Max Cutting Depth, in (cm)2.5 (6.4)
Blade Speed, SPM1200
Optional Blade Assemblies, in (cm)12,16,20 (30,41,51)
Front Wheels, in (cm)8 (20.3)
Front Wheels StyleKnobby Molded Rubber
Rear Wheels, in (cm)9x3.5-4 (22.9x8.9-10.2)
Rear Wheels StyleSemi Pneumatic
Dimensions LxWxH, in (cm)54x23x34
(137x58x86)
Warranty**2 years
*Dependent upon installed blade assembly**engines warranted separately

SC-18A/8

ModelSC-18A/8
EngineHonda GX240
Fuel Capacity, gal (l)1.4 (5.3)
Dry Weight, lbs (kg)344 (156)
TransmissionGear Drive
Standard Cutting Width, in (cm)18 (46)
*Max Cutting Depth, in (cm)2.5 (6.4)
Blade Speed, SPM1200
Optional Blade Assemblies, in (cm)12,16,20 (30,41,51)
Front Wheels, in (cm)8 (20.3)
Front Wheels StyleKnobby Molded Rubber
Rear Wheels, in (cm)9x3.5-4 (22.9x8.9-10.2)
Rear Wheels StyleSemi Pneumatic
Dimensions LxWxH, in (cm)54x23x34
(137x58x86)
Warranty**2 years
*Dependent upon installed blade assembly**engines warranted separately

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