RYAN 544962 Specifications

JR. SOD CUTTER

SPECIFICATIONS

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.

POWER

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Honda

Engine Model..................4-Cycle Honda GX160; recoil start;

on/off switch; low-oil aler t

Displacement..................................9.9 cu in. (163 cc)

Fuel Capacity ....................................1.08 gal (4.1 L)

Oil Capacity .....................................0.61 qt (0.58 L)

Briggs & Stratton

Engine Model.................... 4-Cycle Vanguard™; recoil star t;

Displacement................................ 12.5 cu in. (205 cc)

Fuel Capacity ...................................0.87 gal. (3.3 L)

Oil Capacity ..................................... 0.63 qt (0.6 L)

UNIT

Clutch .............................Spring-loaded belt tightener

Drive ............V-belt engine to gear c ase; double roller chain to

Drive Wheel ...............(2) 8 in. (203 mm) diameter, knob tread;

Rear Tire .....................9 x 3.50 - 4 with sealed ball bearings

Lubrication ..............................Oil splash in gear case;

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)

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dual-air cleaner; low-tone muffler

blade eccentric shaft; gears and roller chain to traction

wheels; transmission has separate dog clutches to

engage cutting blade and traction drive

rubber-vulcanized to cas t-iron hubs

pressure grease fit tings elsewhere

NEW SWIVEL WHEEL

Semi-pneumatic swiveling rear wheel makes it
easy to maneuver tightly around turns and cut
closely along contoured landscape edges.

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)

NEW ANTI-VIBRATION
HANDLE TECHNOLOGY

Rubber isolation mounts absorb much of the
machine’s vibration before it ever reaches
your hands.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

A BETTER OPERATOR EXPERIENCE

Updated control panel to improve the
operator’s experience with a more user­friendly instructional decal.

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ACCESSORIES

As if the Ryan® Jr. Sod Cutter isn’t efficient and versatile enough, a full line of convenient accessories is
available to make your job even easier – and more profitable. Each piece of equipment is easy to operate
and simple to install. They’re the ultimate compliment to an already industry-leading machine.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Mole Blade ..............................0.75 in. (19 mm) diameter kit;

Tre nch Bla de.................... V-shape trench to 6 in. (152 mm) deep

TOTE TRAILER SPECIFICATIONS

UNIT

Tires ...............(2) 16.50 x 4.80-8, 4-ply pneumatic tires on steel rims

TOTE TRAILER

It takes just one person to load, unload and haul the Lawnaire® IV,
Lawnaire® V, or the Jr. Sod Cutter.

Hitch ............................ Heav y-duty stamped steel housing,

Units Transported ................Jr. Sod Cutter, Lawnaire® IV Plus and

with tapered roller bearings; fenders; tail lights with guards

fits 1 7/8 in. (48 mm) through 2 in. (51 mm) ball;

safet y chain; drive wheel (2) 8 in. (203 mm) diameter,

knob tread; rubber-vulcanized to cast-iron hubs

1.25 in. (32 mm) diameter kit;

1 to 5 in. (25 to 127 mm) deep

Lawnaire® V Plus aerators

WIRE/TUBE PULLER

Easily bury wire or tubing up to 5” deep with minimal turf disturbance.
The wire/tube puller is ideal for landscape lighting, irrigation systems
and many other applications.

DIMENSIONS

Weight ............................................... 135 lb (61 kg)

Width.............................................56 in. (1,422 mm)

Length ............................................72 in. (1,829 mm)

Specifications subject to change without notice.

V-TRENCHER KIT

Install cable and perform other trenching tasks easily and inexpensively.
Ideal for small to medium-sized trenching jobs.

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