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Rodrunner® Model E

Drives municipal rods or sectional cables

The gasoline powered Rodrunner Model E is ideal for cleaning long runs up 500 ft. down the line. It can be coupled to either 10 ft sectional cables to clear up to 14” lines, or 5/16” municipal rods to clear up to 24” in diameter. The operator stands behind the machine and walks the cable or rods into the line.

It’s driven by a powerful 208 cc Briggs and Stratton engine. Drive speed is set at 100 to 200 rpm for municipal rods or 200 to 400 rpm for sectional cables.

The “hot-shift” transmission lets you switch from forward to reverse without the need for a clutch. The long gear shift lever is within easy reach of the operator.

And features like the 3/4″ drive chain and safety slip clutch to protect the cables and rods against excessive torque build-up mean low maintenance.

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Features

  • Speed Chuck to quick couple municipal rods or sectional cables.
  • 6.5 hp engine drives sectional cables 200 ft., municipal rods 500 ft.
  • “Hot Shift” transmission eliminates need for clutch pedal.
  • Speed Chuck to quick couple municipal rods or sectional cables.
  • 6.5 hp engine drives sectional cables 200 ft., municipal rods 500 ft.
  • “Hot Shift” transmission eliminates need for clutch pedal.
  • Built Here. Backed Here

Options

Municipal Rod Drive Coupler

The municipal rod drive coupler doesn’t need a wrench to couple and uncouple the rods. Just pull back on the collar to grip or release the coupling.

Cable Drive Coupler for “G” Cables

The sectional cable drive coupling for “G” cables doesn’t need a wrench either. Just turn the knurled ring to lock the cable coupling in place.

Cables

Sectional cables for the Rodrunner Model E snap together in a second and are taken apart quickly with a coupling wrench or coupling key. The open coils screw into the line making it easier to clear long lines with less effort. They are available in a variety of lengths and connectors for General and competitive brands. With the more recently developed “G” connector, no torque is put on the locking pin when running the machine in reverse, making it a more durable coupling.

Flexichain Sections

Quick-coupling 1-1/4” Flexichain sectional cables can be used with General’s Model 88 or Rodrunner®. The heavy-gauge open wound outer coil is right-hand wound for faster self-feeding into the line. A chain center gives maximum protection against losing broken cables in a line, while allowing maximum flexibility. They are available in 10 ft. lengths. (Shown with “G” Connector)

Proflex Sections

Proflex cables have the same 1-1/4” outer cable as the Flexichain cables, for use with the same machines. An inner spring enables the cable to better handle motor torque and has better “push” when working though tough stoppages. They are available in 8 or 10 ft. lengths. (Shown with “L” Connector)

Snake-Oil Classic

A great way to extend the life of drain cleaning tools & equipment

Snake-Oil Classic preserves and protects sewer cables against rust and corrosion. It’s better than common lubricants because its special rust inhibitor cuts through moisture and replaces it with a rust-resistant coating. You’ll significantly extend the life of your cables and sewer machine, including the drum, bearings and power cable feed rollers. Snake Oil Classic also includes a deodorizer to give equipment a fresh, clean smell. Available in quarts or gallons.

Snake-Oil Classic SDS – Material Safety Data Sheet

ClogChopper®

Rip through tough stoppages with the unique ClogChopper® multi-function cutting tools. Six self-sharpening blades dig into encrusted debris and root masses, easily grinding up stoppages, scale, and crystallized urine, without risking pipe damage.

The spherical design maneuvers around tight bends and traps, thoroughly and safely cleaning metal, plastic, and clay pipes. As it spins it also self-sharpens as it scrapes along the pipe walls. It’s excellent for clearing stacks, downspouts, mains, as well as for drain lining jobs.

General offers a variety of sizes, and connector options, including sectional G connectors, as well as other brands of machines, cables, and attachments.

Related Products

JM-3080

Flexi-Rooter®

Spear Head

Catalog #G-SHD

Starting Drill (Gets water flowing)

Hook Auger

Catalog #G-HA

For removing loose objects and broken cables

2″ U-Cutter

Catalog #G-2UC

For cutting and scraping

3″ Heavy Duty Saw Blade

Catalog #G-3HDB

For roots and other stoppages

4″ Rotary Saw Blades

Catalog #G-4RSB

For roots and other stoppages

Retrieving Tool

Catalog #G-RTR-2

For removing loose objects and broken cables

Coupling Wrench

Catalog #G-CW

To disconnect cables and cutters

BOLD indicates best-selling units.

Rodrunner Model E Units

Catalog  # Item # Description Weight
RD-E-M 109610 Rodrunner Model E with 6.5 hp Engine, Forward/Reverse Transmission, Safety Clutch, E-MRDC Municipal Rod Coupler, 10″ Pneumatic Tires, Tool Box, Leather Gloves. 190 lbs
RD-E-SG 109620 Rodrunner Model E with 6.5 hp Engine, Forward/Reverse Transmission, Safety Clutch, EG-CDC Sectional Cable Drive Coupler for “G” Connectors, 10″ Pneumatic Tires, Tool Box, Leather Gloves. 190 lbs
RD-E-SL 109630 Rodrunner Model E with 6.5 hp Engine, Forward/Reverse Transmission, Safety Clutch, EL-CDC Sectional Cable Drive Coupler for “L” Connectors, 10″ Pneumatic Tires, Tool Box, Leather Gloves. 190 lbs
RD-E-M-A 109640 RD-E-M, plus sixty-two 3MSR 39″ Municipal Rods (201.5 ft./ 62m), and MCS Cutter Set 276 lbs
RD-E-SG-B 109650 RD-E-SG, plus Twenty 10GP Proflex Sections (200 ft/60m), CF Cable Feeding Tool, and EGCS Cutter Set. 542 lbs
RD-E-SL-C 109660 RD-E-SL, plus Twenty 10LP Proflex Sections (200 ft/60m), CF Cable Feeding Tool, and ELCS Cutter Set. 542 lbs

Cutter Set

Catalog # Item # Description Weight
MCS 310330 Municipal Rod Cutter Set (Includes M24, M-28, M-29, M-4HDB, M-6HDB, M-31) 10 lbs
EGCS 160045 “G” Connectors Cutter Set (Includes G-CW, G-FSH, G-SHD, G-RTR-2, G-3HDB, G-4HDB, G-6HDB) 10 lbs
ELCS 161045 “L” Connectors Cutter Set (Includes L-CW, L-FSH, L-SHD, L-RTR-2, L-3HDB, L-4HDB, L-6HDB) 10 lbs

Replacement Rods and Cables

Catalog # Item # Description Weight
3MSR 310010 39″ Section of 5/16″ Municipal Rod with Coupling 1 lb
2MSR 310000 36″ Section of 5/16″ Municipal Rod with Coupling 1 lb
10GP 160030 1-1/4″ x 10′ Proflex with “G” Connectors 16 lbs
10GF 160010 1-1/4″ x 10′ Flexichain with “G” Connectors 14 lbs
10LP 161030 1-1/4″ x 10′ Proflex with “L” Connectors 16 lbs
10LF 161010 1-1/4″ x 10′ Flexichain with “L” Connectors 14 lbs

Parts & Accessories

Catalog # Item # Description Weight
CF 160340 Cable Feeding Tool 4 lbs
CC 160370 Cable Carrier 6 lbs
WCC 160380 Wheeled Cable Carrier 8 lbs
LG 130410 Leather Gloves 1 lb
E-MRDC 161475 Municipal Rod Drive Coupler 1 lb
EG-CDC 160069 Cable Drive Coupler for “G” Cables 1 lb
EL-CDC 161470 Cable Drive Coupler for “L” Cables 1 lb
G-2CG 127900 ClogChopper 1-1/4″ Sections with G-Connector 1 lb
G-2-1/2CG 127910 ClogChopper 1-1/4″ Sections with G-Connector 1 lb
G-3CG 127920 ClogChopper 1-1/4″ Sections with G-Connector 2 lbs
G-4CG 127930 ClogChopper 1-1/4″ Sections with G-Connector 2.5 lbs
L-2CG 127940 ClogChopper 1-1/4″ Sections with L-Connector 1 lb
L-2-1/2CG 127950 ClogChopper 1-1/4″ Sections with L-Connector 1 lb
L-3CG 127960 ClogChopper 1-1/4″ Sections with L-Connector 2 lbs
L-4CG 127970 ClogChopper 1-1/4″ Sections with L-Connector 2.5 lbs
SOQ 440120 1 Quart Snake-Oil Classic 2 lbs
SOG 440150 1 Gallon Snake-Oil Classic 7.5 lbs

Weight:
185 lbs. (84 kg)

Dimensions:
29″ wide x 44″ long x 40″ high. (74 cm x 112 cm x 102 cm) Handle removable for easy storage.

Engine:
6.5 hp Briggs and Stratton four cycle

Transmission:
Snow and Nabstedt reversing “hot-shift” transmission drives 3/4″ lifetime lubricated roller chain.
No clutch needed.

Speed Range:
From 100 rpm to 200 rpm for municipal rods; 200 to 400 RPM for sectional cables.

Slip Clutch:
Protects against excessive torque being applied to cable or rods. Easily adjustable.

Coil Spring Sections:
1 1/4″ x 10 ft. long with inner spring to handle torque better than hollow cables.

Cutter Set with “G” Connectors:
Spear Head, Hook Auger, 2″ U-Cutter, 3″ Heavy Duty Side Cutter, 3″ Heavy Duty Saw Blade,
4″ Rotary Saw Blade, Large Retrieving Tool, Coupling Wrench.

Cutter Set with “L” Connectors:
Spear Head, Hook Auger, 2″ U-Cutter, 3″ Heavy Duty Side Cutter, 3″ Heavy Duty Saw Blade,
4″ Rotary Saw Blade, Large Retrieving Tool, Coupling Wrench.

Municipal Rod Cutter Set
M-24 Assembly Wrench, M-28 Diamond Head, M-29 3” Root Cutter, M-4HDB 4” Heavy Duty Saw Blade, M-6HDB 6” Heavy Duty Saw Blade, M-31 Pick-up Tool.

Spear Head

Catalog #G-SHD

Starting Drill (Gets water flowing)

Hook Auger

Catalog #G-HA

For removing loose objects and broken cables

2″ U-Cutter

Catalog #G-2UC

For cutting and scraping

3″ Heavy Duty Saw Blade

Catalog #G-3HDB

For roots and other stoppages

4″ Rotary Saw Blades

Catalog #G-4RSB

For roots and other stoppages

Retrieving Tool

Catalog #G-RTR-2

For removing loose objects and broken cables

Coupling Wrench

Catalog #G-CW

To disconnect cables and cutters

BOLD indicates best-selling units.

Rodrunner Model E Units

Catalog  # Item # Description Weight
RD-E-M 109610 Rodrunner Model E with 6.5 hp Engine, Forward/Reverse Transmission, Safety Clutch, E-MRDC Municipal Rod Coupler, 10″ Pneumatic Tires, Tool Box, Leather Gloves. 190 lbs
RD-E-SG 109620 Rodrunner Model E with 6.5 hp Engine, Forward/Reverse Transmission, Safety Clutch, EG-CDC Sectional Cable Drive Coupler for “G” Connectors, 10″ Pneumatic Tires, Tool Box, Leather Gloves. 190 lbs
RD-E-SL 109630 Rodrunner Model E with 6.5 hp Engine, Forward/Reverse Transmission, Safety Clutch, EL-CDC Sectional Cable Drive Coupler for “L” Connectors, 10″ Pneumatic Tires, Tool Box, Leather Gloves. 190 lbs
RD-E-M-A 109640 RD-E-M, plus sixty-two 3MSR 39″ Municipal Rods (201.5 ft./ 62m), and MCS Cutter Set 276 lbs
RD-E-SG-B 109650 RD-E-SG, plus Twenty 10GP Proflex Sections (200 ft/60m), CF Cable Feeding Tool, and EGCS Cutter Set. 542 lbs
RD-E-SL-C 109660 RD-E-SL, plus Twenty 10LP Proflex Sections (200 ft/60m), CF Cable Feeding Tool, and ELCS Cutter Set. 542 lbs

Cutter Set

Catalog # Item # Description Weight
MCS 310330 Municipal Rod Cutter Set (Includes M24, M-28, M-29, M-4HDB, M-6HDB, M-31) 10 lbs
EGCS 160045 “G” Connectors Cutter Set (Includes G-CW, G-FSH, G-SHD, G-RTR-2, G-3HDB, G-4HDB, G-6HDB) 10 lbs
ELCS 161045 “L” Connectors Cutter Set (Includes L-CW, L-FSH, L-SHD, L-RTR-2, L-3HDB, L-4HDB, L-6HDB) 10 lbs

Replacement Rods and Cables

Catalog # Item # Description Weight
3MSR 310010 39″ Section of 5/16″ Municipal Rod with Coupling 1 lb
2MSR 310000 36″ Section of 5/16″ Municipal Rod with Coupling 1 lb
10GP 160030 1-1/4″ x 10′ Proflex with “G” Connectors 16 lbs
10GF 160010 1-1/4″ x 10′ Flexichain with “G” Connectors 14 lbs
10LP 161030 1-1/4″ x 10′ Proflex with “L” Connectors 16 lbs
10LF 161010 1-1/4″ x 10′ Flexichain with “L” Connectors 14 lbs

Parts & Accessories

Catalog # Item # Description Weight
CF 160340 Cable Feeding Tool 4 lbs
CC 160370 Cable Carrier 6 lbs
WCC 160380 Wheeled Cable Carrier 8 lbs
LG 130410 Leather Gloves 1 lb
E-MRDC 161475 Municipal Rod Drive Coupler 1 lb
EG-CDC 160069 Cable Drive Coupler for “G” Cables 1 lb
EL-CDC 161470 Cable Drive Coupler for “L” Cables 1 lb
G-2CG 127900 ClogChopper 1-1/4″ Sections with G-Connector 1 lb
G-2-1/2CG 127910 ClogChopper 1-1/4″ Sections with G-Connector 1 lb
G-3CG 127920 ClogChopper 1-1/4″ Sections with G-Connector 2 lbs
G-4CG 127930 ClogChopper 1-1/4″ Sections with G-Connector 2.5 lbs
L-2CG 127940 ClogChopper 1-1/4″ Sections with L-Connector 1 lb
L-2-1/2CG 127950 ClogChopper 1-1/4″ Sections with L-Connector 1 lb
L-3CG 127960 ClogChopper 1-1/4″ Sections with L-Connector 2 lbs
L-4CG 127970 ClogChopper 1-1/4″ Sections with L-Connector 2.5 lbs
SOQ 440120 1 Quart Snake-Oil Classic 2 lbs
SOG 440150 1 Gallon Snake-Oil Classic 7.5 lbs

Weight:
185 lbs. (84 kg)

Dimensions:
29″ wide x 44″ long x 40″ high. (74 cm x 112 cm x 102 cm) Handle removable for easy storage.

Engine:
6.5 hp Briggs and Stratton four cycle

Transmission:
Snow and Nabstedt reversing “hot-shift” transmission drives 3/4″ lifetime lubricated roller chain.
No clutch needed.

Speed Range:
From 100 rpm to 200 rpm for municipal rods; 200 to 400 RPM for sectional cables.

Slip Clutch:
Protects against excessive torque being applied to cable or rods. Easily adjustable.

Coil Spring Sections:
1 1/4″ x 10 ft. long with inner spring to handle torque better than hollow cables.

Cutter Set with “G” Connectors:
Spear Head, Hook Auger, 2″ U-Cutter, 3″ Heavy Duty Side Cutter, 3″ Heavy Duty Saw Blade,
4″ Rotary Saw Blade, Large Retrieving Tool, Coupling Wrench.

Cutter Set with “L” Connectors:
Spear Head, Hook Auger, 2″ U-Cutter, 3″ Heavy Duty Side Cutter, 3″ Heavy Duty Saw Blade,
4″ Rotary Saw Blade, Large Retrieving Tool, Coupling Wrench.

Municipal Rod Cutter Set
M-24 Assembly Wrench, M-28 Diamond Head, M-29 3” Root Cutter, M-4HDB 4” Heavy Duty Saw Blade, M-6HDB 6” Heavy Duty Saw Blade, M-31 Pick-up Tool.