HOC HOCSC65 12 Inch Gasoline Sod Cutter | Honda GX200 6.5 HP | Recoil Start | 6-Position Cutting Depth | Self-Propelled Walk-Behind Sod Cutter

Cut 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.

KEY FEATURES

• HONDA GX200 6.5 HP 4-STROKE GASOLINE ENGINE: 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.
• RECOIL START: Simple, reliable recoil starting with no battery to charge or maintain. One or two pulls is usually all it takes to get cutting.
• 12-INCH CUTTING WIDTH: Precision cutting blade produces clean, uniform 12 in. (30.5 cm) wide sod strips that are easy to roll, lift, and remove or transplant.
• 6-POSITION CUTTING DEPTH CONTROL: 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. (3.5 cm), so you can match sod thickness to turf type and soil conditions.
• SELF-PROPELLED TWO-SPEED DRIVE: Gear-driven travel with Fast (45 m/min) and Slow (28 m/min) forward speeds plus neutral. Choose the pace that suits your material thickness and ground conditions while the machine does the pushing.
• BLADE CLUTCH & WALK CLUTCH LEVERS: Independent levers engage the cutting blade and the travel drive separately, giving you precise control. Release the walk clutch lever and the brake engages automatically, bringing the machine to a stop for added safety.
• THROTTLE SPEED CONTROL: 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.
• PROTECTIVE COVER: Guards belts and moving parts to help prevent accidental contact during operation.
• COMPACT, EASY TO TRANSPORT: 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.

APPLICATIONS / USE CASES

• SOD & TURF REMOVAL: Quickly strips old or damaged lawn for re-sodding, reseeding, or full landscape renovation.
• LANDSCAPING CONTRACTORS: Prepares sites for new beds, patios, walkways, and irrigation installation with clean, uniform turf strips.
• TURF INSTALLATION & REPAIR: Cuts sod for transplanting and patches damaged lawn areas with fresh, healthy turf.
• GROUNDS & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: Well suited to golf courses, parks, sports fields, cemeteries, and large residential properties needing regular turf work.
• RENTAL FLEETS: Recoil-start simplicity and intuitive controls make it an excellent rental option for homeowners and contractors alike.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• HOC HOCSC65 Sod Cutter
• 6.5 HP 4-Stroke Gasoline Engine (196 cc)
• 12-Inch Cutting Blade
• Flag/Blade Assembly Components
• Operator's Manual

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• MODEL: HOCSC65
• ENGINE: 6.5 HP Four-Stroke Gasoline Engine
• DISPLACEMENT: 196 cc
• POWER SOURCE: Gasoline / Petrol
• STARTING SYSTEM: Recoil Start
• ENGINE SPEED RANGE: Approx. 1,800 RPM (idle) to 3,600 RPM (max)
• CUTTING WIDTH: 12 in. (30.5 cm)
• MAXIMUM CUTTING DEPTH: 1.38 in. (3.5 cm)
• DEPTH POSITIONS: 6 Positions (3, 2, 1, 0, -1, -2 cm relative to ground level)
• TRAVEL SPEEDS: Fast 45 m/min, Slow 28 m/min, plus Neutral
• FRONT WHEEL: 3.00-4
• REAR WHEELS: 4.00-4
• DIMENSIONS (L × W × H): 876 × 580 × 1008 mm (34.5 × 22.8 × 39.7 in.)
• WEIGHT: 84 kg (185 lb.)
• NOISE AT OPERATOR EAR: LpA 87 dB(A), K=3 dB(A)
• GUARANTEED SOUND POWER LEVEL: LwA 98 dB(A)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What is the cutting width of the HOCSC65?
  The HOCSC65 cuts a clean 12-inch (30.5 cm) wide strip of sod, making the cut strips easy to roll up and remove or transplant.
• How deep can it cut?
  Maximum cutting depth is 1.38 inches (3.5 cm). The 6-position depth lever sets the blade at 3, 2, 1, 0, -1, or -2 cm relative to ground level, so you can match the sod thickness to your turf and soil.
• What engine does the HOCSC65 use?
  It is powered by a 6.5 HP four-stroke gasoline engine with 196 cc displacement and recoil starting. Check the oil level before each use and fill with fresh, clean gasoline.
• Is the HOCSC65 self-propelled?
  Yes. The gear-driven walk-behind system offers two travel speeds (28 m/min and 45 m/min) plus neutral. Release the walk clutch lever and the brake engages automatically.
• What maintenance does it need?
  Check engine oil before each use, inspect the blade for sharpness and damage, and grease the slide rail surface. Grease the rack and pinion every 20 hours, check tire pressure every 50 hours, change the engine oil after the first 5 hours and then every 100 hours, and replace the air filter and spark plug at the intervals in the operator's manual.