Overseeders

OS552H Overseeder

The Billy Goat OS552H Overseeder is a compact, Honda-powered unit designed to deliver reliable turf renovation with high germination rates. Its 51 cm VertiCut delta reel creates ideal seed-to-soil contact, while the exclusive Auto Drop™ system automatically starts and stops seed flow with bale engagement to prevent waste. The 11.3 kg rustproof poly seed box is mounted up front for easy filling and improved stability. Built with a heavy-duty frame, wheels, and bearings, the OS552H is engineered to withstand the rigours of professional turf renovation.

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Features
  • Honda GX160 engine (163 cc)
  • 51 cm (20") VertiCut delta reel for optimal seed-to-soil contact
  • Auto Drop™ system starts/stops seed flow with bale engagement
  • Front-mounted 11.3 kg poly seed box (rustproof and dent-resistant)
  • Clear seed rate chart mounted under lid for quick reference
  • Heavy-duty bale controls both seed release and blade engagement
  • Adjustable seed drop rate for precise application
  • Fold-n-Go™ handles for compact storage and transport
  • Premium steel frame, wheels, and bearings for long service life
  • Productivity up to 1,225 m²/h
  • Optional flail or spring-tine reels convert it into a scarifier

Features

Auto Drop System Landscape

Auto Drop™ System

Automatically starts and stops seed drop with reel engagement and disengagement, conserving valuable seed. Available on the OS500 and OS900 Series.

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Fold-n-Go™ Handles

Fold-n-Go™ no tool, no bolt foldable handles with inside bail and padded handles. Great for comfort, storage, transport and long life.

OS Seedbox

Seed Box

11,3 kg front mounted poly seed box with on-board customer instructions to help set drop rates for various seed. The box / agitator bar won’t rust or dent.

OS500 Heavy duty wheels

Heavy Duty Wheels

Heavy-duty wheels with steel rim and roller bearings stand up to the most demanding customers and applications.

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Add more value to every visit

The ABCs every landscaper should offer

Billy Goat’s ABCs of Lawn Care (Scarify, Aerate, and Overseed) are designed to help you do more than just tidy up a lawn. By offering all three steps in sequence, you improve lawn health from the root up, reduce customer call-backs, and create long-term results your clients can see and feel.

It’s a simple system, and a smart way to expand your services, boost customer satisfaction, and grow your business.

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Seed the difference

Want to know when, and why, to overseed?

Overseeding is the final step that takes a lawn from patchy to professional, filling in gaps and restoring uniform colour and density. By recommending overseeding after scarifying or aerating, you give your clients faster recovery, healthier turf, and visible results that keep them coming back.

Not sure when to suggest it to your clients? Our blog explains the signs to look for, the benefits of overseeding, and the best way to time it for strong establishment.

Specifications and Compare

Model
OS553 H FL landscape 3

OS552H Overseeder

Selected
OS553 V FL

OS553V Overseeder

BG OS901 SPH FL

OS901SPH Overseeder

 

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Power

Power

Power

Engine brand Honda Vanguard ® Honda
Engine model GX160 160 GX270
Displacement 163 cc 169 cc 270 cc
Performance kW* 3,6 3,7 6,3
Performance HP* 4,8 5,0 8,4
 

Drive system

Drive system

Drive system

Drive system Push Push Self Propelled
Transmission type - - Hydrostatic
 

Features

Features

Features

Productivity 1225 m²/h 1225 m²/h 2700 m²/h
Seed box capacity 11,3 kg 11,3 kg 13,6 kg
Model series OS500 OS500 OS900
 

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Weight 81 kg 81 kg 147 kg
Length 116 cm 116 cm 148 cm
Width 67 cm 67 cm 78 cm
Height 119 cm 119 cm 117 cm
Working width 51 cm 51 cm 56 cm
Working depth 0,3 - 1,3 cm 0,3 - 1,3 cm 0,3 - 1,3 cm

* All power levels are provided by the engine manufacturer 

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BG OS901 SPH FL
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Productivity you can count on

OS901SPH Overseeder

A hydrostatic, self-propelled overseeder designed for large-scale turf renovation.

Productivity
2700 m²/h

Working width
56 cm

OS553 V FL
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The overseeder that goes the distance

OS553V Overseeder

A Vanguard-powered overseeder with a heavy-duty build for professional use.

Productivity
1225 m²/h

Working width
51 cm