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DT18

Transform turf renovation with the Bobcat DT18 (18 in. width) self-propelled walk-behind dethatcher with verticutting capabilities for soil and lawn health.

Current U.S. catalog25 verified fieldsChecked Aug 10, 2026
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Not Applicable8-Point Blade Reel: 0.08 in thick at 2 in spacing
Spring-loaded belt tightenerClutch
A-section V-belt from engine to reelDrive System
Honda GX160Engine Model
Not ApplicableFixed Blade Reel: 0.031 in thick at 0.5 in spacing
Not ApplicableFixed Blade Reel: 0.031 in thick at 1 in spacing
Standard configuration25 sourced fields

8-Point Blade Reel: 0.08 in thick at 2 in spacingNot Applicable

ClutchSpring-loaded belt tightener

Drive SystemA-section V-belt from engine to reel

Engine ModelHonda GX160

Fixed Blade Reel: 0.031 in thick at 0.5 in spacingNot Applicable

Fixed Blade Reel: 0.031 in thick at 1 in spacingNot Applicable

Fixed Blade Reel: 0.063 in thick at 1 in spacingNot Applicable

Fixed Blade Reel: 0.063 in thick at 1.5 in spacingNot Applicable

Fixed Blade Reel: 0.125 in thick at 2 in spacingOptional

Fixed Blade Type1/8 in (3 mm) hardened, high-carbon steel blades at 1 in (25 mm) spacing

Flail Blade Reel: 0.125 in thick at 1 in spacingOptional

Flail Blade Type1/8 in (3 mm) hardened, high-carbon steel blades at 1 in (25 mm) spacing

FrameWelded 12-gauge steel

Front Wheels(2) 8 in x 1.75 in smooth semi-pneumatic

Fuel Capacity0.8 gal

Horsepower4.8 hp

Maximum Fixed Blade Depth0.25 in

Overall Height39 in

Overall Length55.5 in

Overall Width27 in

Rear Wheels(2) 8 in x 1.75 in smooth semi-pneumatic

Reel Speed2700 rpm

Seed Hopper Capacity18 in

Spring Tine Type0.109 in (2.76 mm) at 0.75 in (19 mm) spacing

Weight131 lbs

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