My dad is preparing to buy a new zero turn. He bought a Dixon 30 inch cut new in 1994, got 15 years out of it before it wore out, and bought another 30 inch cut in 2009, this one has not been as good. 8 years old and its falling apart, and in my opinion, absolute trash. He mentioned to me that he was ready to buy a new one, our local dealer sells Gravely, Ariens and Scag. Gravely makes a 34 with a Kohler, Ariens a 34 with a Kohler (Ariens and Gravely must be similar as I think Gravely owns Ariens or vice versa) and Scag makes a 36 inch with either a Kohler or Kawasaki. The Scag seems very well built, and i told him he should go with the Kawasaki engine. My cousin has one on his Gravely and its been absolutely trouble free in 2400 hours. I'm not a fan of the newer Briggs engines, they seem cheaply made. Lets hear some opinions. He'd like to get at least 10 years out of this new one, he'll be 71 next next month and he still refuses to let me cut the grass and do things for him. He enjoys it and as long as he's in good health I say let him do it.
Scag ZTR
- Thread starter mobilaltima
- Start date
- Status
The Scag Liberty Z SZL36 with an 18 hp Kawasaki
Originally Posted By: mobilaltima
The Scag Liberty Z SZL36 with an 18 hp Kawasaki
As a owner of a Liberty Z 48 and love it property must must be relatively flat very good cut serviceable 2800 hydro gear pumps and wouldn't go cheaper than that on pumps 3100 is the next step up not offered on the Liberty. I like the new Patriot that is in the line up
The Scag Liberty Z SZL36 with an 18 hp Kawasaki
As a owner of a Liberty Z 48 and love it property must must be relatively flat very good cut serviceable 2800 hydro gear pumps and wouldn't go cheaper than that on pumps 3100 is the next step up not offered on the Liberty. I like the new Patriot that is in the line up
Get pop a ztr with some kind of suspension.
He ain't no spring chicken. I got a Spartan because of that.
You may want to look at Exmark as well as they have a nice ride even on the lowest $$$ Quest.
He ain't no spring chicken. I got a Spartan because of that.
You may want to look at Exmark as well as they have a nice ride even on the lowest $$$ Quest.
Exmark if it was my money.But your dealer doesnt sell them so scag i guess.
If I were in the market for a new commercial grade ZTR; Hustler, Scag or Exmark are the top three I would consider. I have an 11 year Hustler Z that has been nearly flawless.
My son has a landscaping business in PA. +1 for the Scag/Kawasaki combo.
JTK
$100 Site Donor 2025
Great mowers for sure, but you've got to go 4 models up with the Tiger Cat to have a real "lifetime" commercial grade mower. Nothing against the Hydrogear unitized drives. I owned a ZTR w/ ZT2800's when they first came out. But the frames and other chassis components are better built on the Tiger cat and up.
Last edited:
Originally Posted By: JTK
Great mowers for sure, but you've got to go 4 models up with the Tiger Cat to have a real "lifetime" commercial grade mower. Nothing against the Hydrogear unitized drives. I owned a ZTR w/ ZT2800's when they first came out. But the frames and other chassis components are better built on the Tiger cat and up.
Tiger cat is built to mow 8hr day 5 days a week think he's looking to mow once a week with it I'm not disagreeing Tiger probably starts a 6k
Great mowers for sure, but you've got to go 4 models up with the Tiger Cat to have a real "lifetime" commercial grade mower. Nothing against the Hydrogear unitized drives. I owned a ZTR w/ ZT2800's when they first came out. But the frames and other chassis components are better built on the Tiger cat and up.
Tiger cat is built to mow 8hr day 5 days a week think he's looking to mow once a week with it I'm not disagreeing Tiger probably starts a 6k
Last edited:
Originally Posted By: wag123
If he buys the Scag with the Kawasaki engine, it will be the last ZTR he will ever buy. He will have to leave it in his will.
Agree, great combination. My yard guy has this, amazing how tall grass gets mowed down to size with the Scag.
If he buys the Scag with the Kawasaki engine, it will be the last ZTR he will ever buy. He will have to leave it in his will.
Agree, great combination. My yard guy has this, amazing how tall grass gets mowed down to size with the Scag.
- Status
Similar threads
