The “gold standard” in sod cutting for more than 70 years, the Jr. Sod Cutter now touts 75% less Vibration
Updated to improve the operator’s experience, the Jr. Sod Cutter sports a new, more user-friendly control panel with instructional decal; color-coded levers and controls to simplify operation; Ultra-Low Vibration Technology that reduces hand/arm vibration by 75%; and Easy Steer Technology for easy maneuvering. A pneumatic rear castor wheel with lockout allows curved landscape cutting with unmatched precision. A true workhorse, the Jr. Sod Cutter packs the speed, convenience, and reliability you’ve come to expect from Ryan.
SPECIFICATIONS
Honda®
Engine Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-Cycle Honda GX160; recoil start; on/off switch; low-oil alert
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 .9 cu in . (163 cc)
Fuel Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 .08 gal (4 .1 L)
Oil Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .61 qt (0 .58 L)
UNIT
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring-loaded belt tightener
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . .V-belt engine to gear case; double roller chain to blade eccentric shaft; gears and roller chain to traction wheels; transmission has separate dog clutches to engage cutting blade and traction drive
Drive Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2) 8 in . (203 mm) diameter, knob tread; rubber-vulcanized to cast-iron hubs
Rear Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 x 3 .50 – 4 with sealed ball bearings
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oil splash in gear case;
pressure grease fittings elsewhere
Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Up to 135 ft/min (41 m/min)
Cutting Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 in . (305 mm) or 18 in . (457 mm)
Cutting Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjustable up to 2 .5 in . (64 mm)
DIMENSIONS
Weight/Wet: 12 in Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333 lb (151 kg)
Weight/Wet: 18 in Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373 lb (169 kg)
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 in . (635 mm)
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 in . (1,346 mm)
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 in . (1,016 mm)