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 CUB™)

Specifications Tiger Cub™ 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, liquid-cooled, V-Twin
  • Engine Air Filtration: Standard equipment canister air filter** Standard equipment canister air filter Standard equipment canister air filter
    Fuel Capacity: 8 gallons, dual 4 gallon tanks 8 gallons, dual 4 gallon tanks 10 gallons, 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: 23 x 9.5 - 12, 4 ply
  • 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: Flat-Free* (semi-pneumatic);
    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 Quick-Fit 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
    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
    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" Velocity Plus Deck 52" & 61" Velocity Plus Deck 52", 61" Velocity Plus;
    72" Advantage Deck;
    72" Velocity Plus (CAT only)
    Cutter Deck Construction:

    Tri-Plate, fabricated and welded, with 7 gauge deck shell, 10 gauge& 11 gauge reinforcement plates

    Tri-Plate, fabricated and welded, with 10 gauge top, 7 gauge skirts, 7 gauge& 11 gauge reinforcement plates Tri-Plate, fabricated and welded:
  • 52" with 7 gauge deck shell, 10 gauge& 11 gauge reinforcement plates
  • 61" & 72" with 10 gauge top, 7 gauge skirts, 7 gauge& 11 gauge reinforcement plates
  • 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 or Advantage 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
  • 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"
  • 52" deck = 80"
  • 61" deck = 83"
  • 52" deck = 82.5"
  • 61" deck = 87.5"
  • 72" deck = 90"