Lawn (Sod) Turf Cutter

Q1. How do you take up turf?

A. Turf if best “taken up” or removed using a turf cutter/ sod cutter, that utilizes a reciprocating blade to cut the roots of the turf, separating the lawn/grass from the underlying soil and allowing the operator to cleanly remove cut grass from the area.

Q2. What machine do you use to remove grass?

A.There are multiple ways to remove grass, through scarifying, poisoning or sod cutting. A sod cutter/ turf cutter is the most commonly used process and utilizes a machine, which uses a reciprocating blade that cuts back and forth through the soil, cutting through the roots of the grass itself and leaving the turf (soil included) in a uniformly narrow strip, which can then be rolled-up and thrown away.

Q3. How does a turf cutter work?

A. A turf cutter/ sod cutter is a mechanical machine that drives a blade back and forth through the power of an engine. This blade if placed underneath a layer of grass and cuts the grass using a reciprocating motion, separating the roots from the soil and allowing for its removal.

Q4. What is a turf cutter used for?

A. A turf cutter (also known as a sod cutter) is used for removing grass and thick weeds from a bed of soil. It does this by cutting the grass away from the soil underneath with a reciprocating metal blade.

Q5. How much does a turf cutter cost?

A. Turf cutters do not often vary in cost, as most of the machines are of a similar size and quality. Generally, hiring a turf cutter for 1 full day (24 hours) it will cost from $140 to $160 per day and $430 to $460 per week. This price is not inclusive of fuel.