Lawn & Garden Equipment
Sod Cutter Rental in Arlington, TX
Family owned since 1959 · 1010 W. Division St., Arlington, TX 76012
Quick Answer
Moore Rental Service rents a walk-behind lawn sod cutter in Arlington, TX for $50 per two hours, $70 per four hours, $100 per day, or $380 per week. It slices turf into rollable strips at an adjustable depth. Call (817) 277-1141 to reserve.
- Lawn Sod Cutter
- $100 / day • $50 for 2 hours
- Cutting Depth
- Adjustable — typically 1–2½ inches
- Best Use
- Re-sodding • new beds • patio & irrigation prep
- Pickup Location
- 1010 W. Division St., Arlington
A walk-behind sod cutter slices old turf into clean, liftable strips at a set depth — the fastest way to strip a lawn for re-sodding, a new bed, a patio or an irrigation project. Pick up in Arlington, work anywhere in the Metroplex.
What a Sod Cutter Does — and Why It Beats a Shovel
A sod cutter is a walk-behind machine with a horizontal reciprocating blade that runs just below the soil surface. It slices under the root zone at a depth you set, cutting the turf free in a continuous ribbon that you can roll up like carpet. Stripping a lawn by hand with a flat shovel is one of the most punishing jobs in landscaping; a sod cutter turns a full weekend of back-breaking labor into a couple of hours of walking behind a machine.
North Texas homeowners and contractors rent this machine for four main reasons:
- Re-sodding. Removing tired, weedy or grub-damaged Bermuda or St. Augustine down to clean soil so new sod makes proper contact.
- New planting beds. Cutting a crisp, curved bed line and lifting the turf out in one clean operation instead of edging and digging.
- Hardscape prep. Stripping grass ahead of a patio, walkway, driveway extension or shed pad, so you excavate from a flat, uniform starting grade.
- Irrigation and drainage. Lifting sod in strips, trenching underneath, then laying the same strips back down so the lawn heals in days instead of months.
Setting Depth and Running the Machine
Depth is the setting that matters. Too shallow and you cut through the root mass, leaving the runners behind so the old grass comes right back and the strips fall apart when you lift them. Too deep and you remove a huge volume of soil, you drop your grade below the surrounding lawn and hardscape, and every strip becomes brutally heavy.
- Reusing the sod? Cut deep enough to keep an intact root mat — usually around 1½ to 2 inches. Keep the strips damp and re-lay them the same day.
- Killing off Bermuda for good? Cut on the deeper side. Bermuda regenerates from the smallest surviving rhizome, and anything you leave behind will find its way back through new sod.
- Prepping for a patio or slab? Depth is less critical, since you will excavate further anyway. Cut for the easiest lift.
Water two days before, not the day of. Moist soil cuts cleanly and holds the strip together. Bone-dry Tarrant County clay is very hard on the blade and produces crumbling strips; saturated soil makes strips so heavy they tear under their own weight.
Flag your utilities and irrigation. The blade runs a couple of inches down, exactly where shallow sprinkler laterals, low-voltage lighting cable and invisible-fence wire live. Mark them first, and call 811 if any real digging follows the strip.
Plan the haul. This is the part people underestimate: sod is dense and wet, and a single 6-foot strip can weigh 40 pounds or more. Have a wheelbarrow, a trailer or a dumpster staged before you cut, and cut strips into manageable lengths as you go rather than fighting a 20-foot ribbon.
What to Do After the Sod Is Off
Once the turf is stripped, the exposed soil is almost always compacted — this is North Texas, after all. Two rentals commonly follow a sod cutter on the same ticket:
- A rear-tine tiller to break up the compacted layer and work in compost or topsoil before new sod or seed goes down. Rear-tine tillers rent from $75 per day.
- A lawn roller at $25 per day to firm and level the bed after grading, and to press new sod into full contact with the soil so it roots quickly.
Renting them together the same day is both cheaper and far easier than spreading the project across three weekends.
Equipment & Rental Rates
| Equipment | 4 Hour | Daily | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
LAWN SOD CUTTER
|
$70.00 | $100.00 | $380.00 |
TILLER REAR TINE HONDA
|
$65.00 | $85.00 | $340.00 |
TILLER HYDROSTATIC REAR TINE
|
$85.00 | $130.00 | $520.00 |
LAWN ROLLER
|
$15.00 | $25.00 | $75.00 |
LAWN AERATOR
|
$65.00 | $110.00 | $420.00 |
Rates shown are from the Moore Rental Service catalog and are subject to change. Tax, damage waiver and delivery are not included. Call (817) 277-1141 to confirm current pricing and availability.
Where We Rent: Arlington and the Surrounding DFW Cities
Moore Rental Service has operated from 1010 W. Division St., Arlington, TX 76012 as a family-owned business since 1959. Customers pick up equipment here and put it to work across Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, North Richland Hills and Fort Worth, along with the surrounding Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex.
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How Renting From Moore Rental Service Works
Call and Reserve
Tell us what the job is, not just what machine you think you need. Call (817) 277-1141 and we will confirm availability and hold the equipment for your date.
Pick Up or Have It Delivered
Come by 1010 W. Division St. in Arlington, or ask about delivery. Every renter gets a full walkthrough of the controls, safe operation and shutdown before leaving.
Get the Job Done
Rent by the two-hour block, four-hour block, day or week, whichever fits the work. Questions mid-job? Call us — we would rather answer than have you guess.
Bring It Back
Return the equipment during store hours and you are done. No membership, no subscription, no long-term commitment.
Sod Cutter Rental — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent a sod cutter in Arlington, TX?
Moore Rental Service rents a walk-behind lawn sod cutter for $50 for two hours, $70 for four hours, $100 per day, or $380 per week. Most residential strip-outs finish inside the four-hour block. Prices are subject to change and exclude tax — call (817) 277-1141 to confirm current rates.
How deep should I set a sod cutter?
It depends on the goal. To lift and reuse sod, cut deep enough to keep an intact root mat, usually around 1½ to 2 inches. To eliminate Bermuda permanently, cut deeper — Bermuda regrows from any surviving rhizome. For patio or slab prep, depth matters less since you will excavate further; cut for the easiest lift.
Should I water the lawn before using a sod cutter?
Water thoroughly about two days before, not the morning of. Moist soil cuts cleanly and holds strips together, while bone-dry clay is hard on the blade and produces crumbling strips. Saturated soil is worse still — strips become so heavy they tear under their own weight.
How much does a strip of cut sod weigh?
More than most people expect. Damp sod cut at 1½ to 2 inches deep can run 40 pounds or more for a single 6-foot strip. Stage a wheelbarrow, trailer or dumpster before you start cutting, and cut strips into short, manageable lengths as you go rather than rolling long ribbons.
Can I reuse the sod I cut?
Yes, if you cut deep enough to keep the root mat intact and re-lay it the same day. Keep the strips damp and shaded in the meantime. This is exactly how irrigation and drainage work gets done without ruining a lawn — lift the sod in strips, trench underneath, then lay the same strips back and water them in.
Will a sod cutter cut through tree roots or rocky soil?
No. The blade is designed for turf and soil, not roots, rock or buried debris. Hitting a root or a rock can damage the blade and jolt the operator. Walk the area first, flag anything you know about, and skirt around tree root flare rather than driving through it.
What should I do with the soil after removing the sod?
Expect compacted soil underneath. Most customers follow the sod cutter with a rear-tine tiller ($85 per day) to loosen the top layer and work in compost, then a lawn roller ($25 per day) to level and firm the bed before new sod or seed. Renting all three on the same ticket saves both time and money.
Which cities does Moore Rental Service serve?
Moore Rental Service is at 1010 W. Division St. in Arlington, TX and serves Arlington, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Hurst, Euless, Bedford and North Richland Hills. The store has been family owned and operated since 1959.
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