{"product_id":"hoc-hocsc65-6-5-hp-12-inch-gasoline-sod-cutter-4-stroke196-cc-engine-recoil-start-6-position-cutting-depth-self-propelled-walk-behind-sod-cutter","title":"HOC HOCSC65 12 Inch Gasoline Sod Cutter | Honda GX200 6.5 HP | Recoil Start | 6-Position Cutting Depth | Self-Propelled Walk-Behind Sod Cutter","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOC HOCSC65 12 Inch Gasoline Sod Cutter | Honda GX200 6.5 HP | Recoil Start | 6-Position Cutting Depth | Self-Propelled Walk-Behind Sod Cutter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut clean, professional sod strips with the HOC HOCSC65 6.5 HP 12-Inch Gasoline Sod Cutter. Built for landscapers, contractors, turf installers, rental fleets, and property maintenance crews, the HOCSC65 delivers dependable walk-behind performance for fast, precise sod removal. The 6.5 HP four-stroke 196 cc gasoline engine drives a 12-inch cutting blade with 6-position depth adjustment, so you can strip sod at exactly the thickness your turf needs. Self-propelled travel at 28 or 45 metres per minute keeps you moving across large areas, while the separate blade and walk clutch levers, automatic brake, and throttle speed control (1,800–3,600 RPM) keep operation safe and under control. Whether you're preparing a new landscape, removing damaged turf, or cutting sod for transplant, the HOCSC65 gets the job done fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHONDA GX200 6.5 HP 4-STROKE GASOLINE ENGINE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powered by a dependable Honda GX200 196 cc air-cooled four-stroke gasoline engine, delivering strong, consistent cutting power for demanding sod removal work. Always check the oil level before starting and use fresh, clean gasoline for optimal performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRECOIL START:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple, reliable recoil starting with no battery to charge or maintain. One or two pulls is usually all it takes to get cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-INCH CUTTING WIDTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision cutting blade produces clean, uniform 12 in. (30.5 cm) wide sod strips that are easy to roll, lift, and remove or transplant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-POSITION CUTTING DEPTH CONTROL:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cutting depth lever adjusts the blade to 6 positions relative to ground level (3 cm, 2 cm, 1 cm, 0 cm, -1 cm, -2 cm), with a maximum cutting depth of 1.38 in. 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Release the walk clutch lever and the brake engages automatically, bringing the machine to a stop for added safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHROTTLE SPEED CONTROL:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjusts engine speed from approximately 1,800 RPM at idle up to 3,600 RPM at full throttle, so you can match engine output to the work at hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePROTECTIVE COVER:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guards belts and moving parts to help prevent accidental contact during operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPACT, EASY TO TRANSPORT:\u003c\/strong\u003e At just 84 kg (185 lb.), the HOCSC65 is sized for two-person loading and fits comfortably in landscaping trailers, truck beds, and rental fleets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255,128,0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPLICATIONS \/ USE CASES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSOD \u0026amp; TURF REMOVAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quickly strips old or damaged lawn for re-sodding, reseeding, or full landscape renovation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLANDSCAPING CONTRACTORS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prepares sites for new beds, patios, walkways, and irrigation installation with clean, uniform turf strips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTURF INSTALLATION \u0026amp; REPAIR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuts sod for transplanting and patches damaged lawn areas with fresh, healthy turf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGROUNDS \u0026amp; PROPERTY MAINTENANCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well suited to golf courses, parks, sports fields, cemeteries, and large residential properties needing regular turf work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRENTAL FLEETS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recoil-start simplicity and intuitive controls make it an excellent rental option for homeowners and contractors alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255,128,0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHOC HOCSC65 Sod Cutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.5 HP 4-Stroke Gasoline Engine (196 cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-Inch Cutting Blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlag\/Blade Assembly Components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperator's Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255,128,0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e HOCSC65\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eENGINE:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 HP Four-Stroke Gasoline Engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDISPLACEMENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e 196 cc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePOWER SOURCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gasoline \/ Petrol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSTARTING SYSTEM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recoil Start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eENGINE SPEED RANGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1,800 RPM (idle) to 3,600 RPM (max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCUTTING WIDTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 in. 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