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All new from the ground up, this unit is built upon the most rugged foundation in the industry with a newly designed superstructure frame featuring 50 more pounds (23 kg) of steel and supports a robust new drive and cut system. The machine’s new heavy-duty gear box and cutting system include oversized sealed bearings, tight shaft mounted eccentrics and a new one-inch lateral stability bar — all designed to perform in the industry’s most rugged conditions providing the next level in durability. The Next Gen Hydro-Drive Sod Cutter now features the popular variable speed fingertip control in both forward and reverse, similar to the innovative Billy Goat hydro-drive overseeder and brushcutter controls for consistent feel, simple operation and reliability through the hydro-drive family. Compared to multiple settings on other machines, the SC181HEU features the easiest to use “Set and Forget™” blade depth adjustment is set with a single lever and clamp at the user’s operating position. The unit comes standard with a rear caster wheel for curved cuts and locks for straight cutting and handle isolation mounts absorb vibration for smooth, fatigue-free operation. Other user-friendly features include an hour meter, heavy-duty front bumper bar and six convenient tie-down points. Coupled to 5.5 HP Honda power with a 3-year warranty, Billy Goat’s Next Gen 18″ (46 cm) Hydro Sod Cutter operates and handles like a dream, meeting every user’s unique project with reliability, simplicity and precise cut performance.