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Ryan® jr. sod cutter sod cutters
Ryan® Jr. Sod Cutter

Sturdy, operator-friendly, self-propelled sod cutters in 12" and 18" widths.

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  • Good Balance, Easy Handling - Maximum traction and self-propelled action - 95% of the machine’s weight is on the knob tread drive wheels.
  • Power for the Long Haul - Available with a 5.5-hp Honda® or a 6-hp Briggs & Stratton®; Built to last cast-iron gear case.
  • Easy Depth and Blade Angle Adjustment for Varying Soil Conditions - Optional trenching and mole blade attachments.
  • Optional Tote Trailer for On-Road Trailer Use - Transports Jr. Sod Cutter, Lawnaire® IV and V Plus aerators.
  • Choice of Sod Widths - Available in either 12” or 18” cutting widths.

 

5.5-hp Model

 
MODEL NUMBERS  
12" Jr. Sod Cutter 544944A
18" Jr. Sod Cutter 544945A
   
Engine 4-cycle Honda® GX160; recoil starter; on/off switch; low-oil alert
Displacement 9.9 cu. in. (163 cc)
Oil Capacity 0.63 qt. (0.6 L)
   

6-hp Model

 
MODEL NUMBERS  
12" Jr. Sod Cutter 544844D
18" Jr. Sod Cutter 544845D
   
Engine 4-cycle Briggs & Stratton® Vanguardª; recoil starter; dual air cleaner; low-tone muffler
Displacement 11.1 cu. in. (182 cc)
Oil Capacity 0.75 qt. (0.7 L)

 

Unit

 
   
Clutch Spring-loaded belt tightener
Drive A-section 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 Wheels Two 8 in. (203 mm) diameter, knob-tread; rubber-vulcanized to cast-iron hubs
Lubrication Oil splash in gear case
Speed Up to 135 ft./min. (41 m/min)
   

Dimensions

 
   
Cutting Width 12 in. (305 mm) or 18 in. (457 mm)
Cutting Thickness Adjustable to 2.5 in. (64 mm)
Overall Size 19 in. W x 53 in. L x 39 in. H (0.5 m x 1.3 m x 1 m)
   
WEIGHT  
12 in. Model 298 lbs. (135 kg)
18 in. Model 356 lbs. (162 kg)

NOTE: Specifications, while correct at time of printing, may change without notice.

  • Mole blade: 0.75 in. (19 mm) diameter kit; 1.25 in. (32 mm) diameter kit
  • Trenching blade kit
  • Tote trailer