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2025 Billy Goat® 18” Hydro-Drive Sod Cutter SC181H

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2025 Billy Goat® 18” Hydro-Drive Sod Cutter SC181H

18” Hydro-Drive Sod Cutter

18" Cut Hydrostatic Drive Sod Cutter

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 may include:

Superstructure Frame
  • 50% thicker 3/8” steel substructure and a ½” thick steel lateral support reinforces frame rigidity.
Durable Cut System
  • 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.
  • St. Augustine blade. Sharpened inside arm corners.
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.
Text To Video
  • Label featured on the unit provides access to quick operating instructions video from your mobile device by texting the word "SOD" to 33988!

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Highlights

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • 2025
  • Billy Goat®
  • 18” Hydro-Drive Sod Cutter SC181H
  • Model: GXV160
  • Hydro Gear RT310
  • Available
  • 26.5 in
  • 38.5 in
  • Specifications

    • 2025
    • Billy Goat®
    • 18” Hydro-Drive Sod Cutter
    • SC181H
    • Walking
    • Model: GXV160
    • Honda
    • 163 cc
    • Hydro Gear RT310
    • 26.5 in
    • 60 in
    • 38.5 in
    • 18 in
    • Cutting: 2.5 in
    • 395 lbs
    • Brand Code: Billy Goat

    Disclaimer

    Advertised pricing excludes applicable taxes title and licensing, dealer set up, destination, reconditioning and are subject to change without notice. Pricing may exclude any added parts, accessories or installation unless otherwise noted. Sale prices include all applicable offers. Not all options listed available on pre-owned models. Pricing subject to change without notice. Contact dealer for details.