SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT - Zero-Turn Riding Mowers

Zero-Turn Riders

Scag Commercial Zero-Turn Riding Mower Comparison

The following data allows you to compare some of the differences between the members of the Scag commercial zero-turn riding mower family. (TURF TIGER™, WILDCAT™, TIGER CAT™)

Specifications	Tiger Cat™	Wildcat™	Turf Tiger™
Engine Options:	19hp Kawasaki KAI, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft 23hp Kohler, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft 25hp Kohler, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft 26hp Briggs & Stratton ELS, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft	25hp Kawasaki, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft 26hp Kawasaki, liquid-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft 27hp Kohler, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft 30hp Kohler, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft	25hp Kubota diesel, liquid-cooled, 3-cylinder 27hp Kohler, air-cooled, twin cylinder, horizontal shaft 27hp Kawasaki, liquid-cooled, twin cylinder, horizontal shaft 28hp CAT diesel, liquid-cooled, 3-cylinder 29hp Kawasaki, liquid-cooled, twin cylinder, horizontal shaft, Digital Fuel Injection 31hp Kohler Aegis, liquid-cooled, twin cylinder, horizontal shaft, Electronic Fuel Injection 35hp Briggs Vanguard, air-cooled, V-Twin
Engine Air Filtration:	Standard equipment canister air filter (most models**)	Standard equipment canister air filter	Standard equipment canister air filter
Fuel Capacity:	8 gallons, dual 4 gallon tanks mounted above the wheels	8 gallons, dual 4 gallon tanks mounted above the wheels	10 gallons (11 gal. on diesels & dual-fuel), single fuel tank mounted low in the center of the mower for a lower center of gravity and better hillside stability.
Ground Speed:	10MPH forward, 4.5MPH reverse	10MPH forward, 4.5MPH reverse	12MPH forward (Kubota diesel, 29hp+ gas models); 11MPH forward (CAT diesel); 10MPH forward (27hp models) 5MPH reverse
Main Frame Construction:	Single tube, steel frame, full length, fully welded	Single tube, steel frame, full length, fully welded	Double tube, steel frame, full length, fully welded
Drive Tires:	48" & 52": 23 x 9.5 - 12, 4 ply 61": 24 x 12 - 12, 4 ply	48" & 52": 23 x 9.5 - 12, 4 ply 61": 24 x 12 - 12, 4 ply	52": 23 x 10.5 -12, 4 ply 61"/72": 24 x 12 - 12, 4 ply
Caster Tires:	Pneumatic* (air-filled); 13 x 5 - 6	Flat-Free (semi-pneumatic); 13 x 6.5 - 6	Flat-Free (semi-pneumatic); 52": 13 x 5 - 6 61" & 72": 13 x 6.5 - 6
Caster Wheel Pivot Bearings:	Tapered roller bearings	Tapered roller bearings	Tapered roller bearings
Caster Wheel Axle Bearings:	Tapered roller bearings	Tapered roller bearings	Tapered roller bearings
Front Caster Arm Design:	Bolt-on for easy replacement if required	Bolt-on for easy replacement if required	Bolt-on for easy replacement if required
Steering:	Twin standard-style levers, finger-tip steering with smooth control dampers*	Twin Quick-Fit levers, finger-tip steering with smooth control dampers	Twin Quick-Fit levers, finger-tip steering with smooth control dampers
Hydraulic Pumps:	Dual Pumps; 10cc displacement Hydro-Gear	Dual Pumps; 10cc displacement Hydro-Gear	Dual Pumps; 16cc displacement Hydro-Gear; pump-mounted fans on diesels and 29hp+ gas models)
Hydraulic Oil Cooler:	Not required - large cooling reservoir	Yes - large cooling reservoir with auxiliary oil cooler	Yes - large cooling reservoir with auxiliary oil cooler
Hydraulic Oil Filter:	10 micron	10 micron	10 micron
Hydraulic Wheel Motors:	Dual Ross 15ci heavy-duty motors with extra large, tapered shafts	Dual Ross 15ci heavy-duty motors with extra large, tapered shafts	Dual 15ci heavy-duty motors with extra large, tapered shafts; 18ci motors on 28CAT models
Belt Tension System:	Self-adjusting, spring-loaded design	Self-adjusting, spring-loaded design	Self-adjusting, spring-loaded design
Belt Construction:	Kevlar cord, commercial grade Dayco belts	Kevlar cord, commercial grade Dayco belts	Kevlar cord, commercial grade Dayco belts
Drive/Load Pulleys :	Split-steel design, stronger and lighter weight than cast-iron; stronger than stamped	Split-steel design, stronger and lighter weight than cast-iron; stronger than stamped	Split-steel design, stronger and lighter weight than cast-iron; stronger than stamped
Instrument Panel :	Key switch, throttle, manual choke, BBC switch	Key switch, throttle, manual choke, BBC switch	Ammeter, key switch, throttle, manual choke, BBC switch, water temp gauge (on LC models)
Hour Meter :	Yes - Digital hour meter mounted near engine for easy reference when performing maintenance; displays maintenance reminders	Yes - Digital hour meter mounted near engine for easy reference when performing maintenance; displays maintenance reminders	Yes - Digital hour meter mounted near engine for easy reference when performing maintenance; displays maintenance reminders
Safety Group:	Seat actuated engine kill, neutral interlock, mower engagement (BBC) switch, parking brake	Seat actuated engine kill, neutral interlock, mower engagement (BBC) switch, parking brake	Seat actuated engine kill, neutral interlock, mower engagement (BBC) switch, parking brake
Electrical System:	12-volt Maintenance-Free battery with alternator - solenoid starter system	12-volt Maintenance-Free battery with alternator - solenoid starter system	12-volt Maintenance-Free battery with alternator - solenoid starter system
Seat:	Adjustable, fully-cushioned seat with padded arm rests	Mid-back Soft-Ride seat, adjustable with padded arm rests	Suspension Seat, adjustable to operator weight, with cushioned arm rests (diesel, 29hp+ gas models); High-back Soft-Ride seat, adjustable with padded arm rests (27hp gas models)
Cup holder:	Standard, molded-in fuel tank	Standard, molded-in fuel tank	Standard, bolt-on
PTO - Electric Clutch:	Ogura GT3.5 - 250 ft lb torque; adjustable air-gap setting	Ogura GT3.5 - 250 ft lb torque; adjustable air-gap setting	Ogura GT3.5 - 250 ft lb torque; adjustable air-gap setting. Ogura GT5 - 350 ft lb torque (on 35hp BV only) ; adjustable air-gap setting
Cutter Deck Sizes:	48", 52" & 61" Velocity Plus Deck	48", 52" & 61" Velocity Plus Deck	52", 61" & 72" Velocity Plus
Cutter Deck Construction:	Tri-Plate, fabricated and welded: 10 gauge top with 10 gauge & 11 gauge reinforcement plates, 7 gauge skirt	Tri-Plate, fabricated and welded: 10 gauge top with 10 gauge & 11 gauge reinforcement plates, 7 gauge skirt	Tri-Plate, fabricated and welded: 10 gauge top with 7 gauge & 11 gauge reinforcement plates, 7 gauge skirt
Cutter Deck Design:	Velocity Plus cutter deck with adjustable Custom-Cut baffle system allows you to customize the deck to best match your cutting conditions.	Velocity Plus cutter deck with adjustable Custom-Cut baffle system allows you to customize the deck to best match your cutting conditions.	Velocity Plus cutter deck with adjustable Custom-Cut baffle system allows you to customize the deck to best match your cutting conditions.
Cutter Deck Drive:	Belt driven (straight belt for long-life, not a twisted "mule" drive)	Belt driven (straight belt for long-life, not a twisted "mule" drive)	Drive shaft driven (eliminates chance of belt slip for increased reliability & longevity)
Number of Anti-Scalp Wheels:	48" = 4 52" = 4 61" = 7	48" = 4 52" = 4 61" = 7	52" = 9 61" = 9 72" = 9
Cutter Deck Spindles :	Scag Heavy-Duty Spindles w/cast-iron housing & tapered roller bearing, backed by 3-year limited warranty	Scag Heavy-Duty Spindles w/cast-iron housing & tapered roller bearing, backed by 3-year limited warranty	Scag Heavy-Duty Spindles w/cast-iron housing & tapered roller bearing, backed by 3-year limited warranty
Cutter Deck Height Adjustment:	Foot pedal lift with self-locking mechanism at transport position	Foot pedal lift with self-locking mechanism at transport position	Adjustable foot pedal lift with self-locking mechanism at transport position
Cutting Range:	1-1/4" to 5-1/2" in 1/4" increments	1-1/4" to 5-1/2" in 1/4" increments	1" to 6" in 1/4" increments
Cutter Blades:	Three (3) Marbain blades	Three (3) Marbain blades	Three (3) Marbain blades
Width, (chute down):	48" deck = 60.5" 52" deck = 64.5" 61" deck = 73.5"	52" deck = 64.5" 61" deck = 73.5"	52" deck = 64.5" 61" deck = 73.5" 72" deck = 83"
Width, (chute in transport position):	48" deck = 49" 52" deck = 53" 61" deck = 62"	52" deck = 53" 61" deck = 62"	52" deck = 53" 61" deck = 62" 72" deck = 73"
Length:	48" deck = 80" 52" deck = 80" 61" deck = 83"	48" deck = 80" 52" deck = 80" 61" deck = 83"	52" deck = 82.5" 61" deck = 87.5" 72" deck = 90"

*All Tiger Cat models feature foldable ROPS, standard-style steering control levers, pneumatic (air-filled) front caster tires.
** Briggs 26hp ELS engine features oval cartridge-style air filter.
All specifications subject to change without notice or obligation. All models subject to availability. Contact your local Scag dealer for details.

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