SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT - Zero-Turn Riding Mowers

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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™, CHEETAH ™, TIGER CAT™ & FREEDOM Z™)

Specifications	Freedom Z ®	Tiger Cat®	Cheetah™	Turf Tiger™
Engine Options:	Briggs & Stratton Professional Series 26hp, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft Briggs & Stratton Commercial Turf Series 27hp, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft; cyclonic air cleaner Briggs & Stratton Commercial Turf Series 30hp, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft; cyclonic air cleaner Kawasaki FS600, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft Kawasaki FX730, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft	Briggs & Stratton Commercial Turf Series 27hp, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft; cyclonic air cleaner Kawasaki FS651, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft Kawasaki FX691, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft Kohler Command Pro 25hp, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft Kohler Command Pro 27hp, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft	Briggs Vanguard 36hp, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft Kawasaki FX850, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft Kawasaki FX921, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft Kohler Command Pro 34hp, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft	Briggs Vanguard 35hp , air-cooled, V-Twin, horizontal shaft CAT diesel 28hp , liquid-cooled, 3-cylinder, horizontal shaft Kawasaki FD750D, liquid-cooled, twin cylinder, horizontal shaft Kawasaki FD791D , liquid-cooled, twin cylinder, horizontal shaft, Digital Fuel Injection (DFI) Kohler Command Pro 27hp, air-cooled, twin cylinder, horizontal shaft Kohler Command Pro 29hp , air-cooled, twin cylinder, horizontal shaft, Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Kohler Propane-powered, air-cooled, twin cylinder, horizontal shaft Kubota Dual-Fuel , liquid-cooled, 3-cylinder, horizontal shaft
Engine Air Filtration:	Cartridge-style air filter** / Cyclonic air cleaner (B&S Commercial Turf engine)	Standard equipment canister air filter (most models**) / Cyclonic air cleaner (B&S Commercial Turf engine)	Standard equipment canister air filter	Standard equipment canister air filter
Fuel Capacity:	6.5-gallons, dual tanks mounted above the wheels	7 gallons, dual tanks mounted above the wheels	15 gallons, dual tanks mounted above the wheels	8.5 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:	Up to 8 MPH forward, 5 MPH reverse	Up to 10 MPH forward, 4.5 MPH reverse	Up to 16 MPH forward in high-range; 8 MPM reverse Up to 12 MPH forward in low-range; 5 MPH reverse	Up to 12 MPH forward (most models); 5 MPH reverse Up to 11 MPH forward (28CAT) Up to 10.5 MPH forward (27CH, 29CH-EFI & 750KA)
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	Double tube, steel frame, full length, fully welded
Drive Tires:	48" & 52": 20 x 10 - 8 61": 23 x 9.5 - 12	48" & 52": 23 x 9.5 - 12, 4 ply 61": 24 x 12 - 12, 4 ply	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); 48" & 52": 11 x 4.5 - 5 61": 13 x 5 - 6	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:	Dual sealed ball bearings	Tapered roller bearings	Tapered roller bearings	Tapered roller bearings
Caster Wheel Axle Bearings:	igus® iglide® polymer sleeve bearings	Tapered roller bearings	Tapered roller bearings	Tapered roller bearings
Front Caster Arm Design:	Welded to the frame.	Bolt-on for easy replacement if required	Bolt-on for easy replacement if required	Bolt-on for easy replacement if required
Steering:	Twin levers, finger-tip steering with smooth control dampers	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:	48" & 52": Dual integrated, ZT-3100 Hydro-Gear transaxles with charge pumps 48" & 52": Dual integrated, ZT-3400 Hydro-Gear transaxles with charge pumps	Dual Pumps; 10cc displacement Hydro-Gear	Dual integrated, 2-speed ZT-5400 Hydro-Gear transaxles with charge pumps; 16 cc displacement pumps; cooling fan	Dual Pumps; 16cc displacement Hydro-Gear; pump-mounted fans on most models (excludes 27CH & 750KA)
Hydraulic Oil Cooler:	Not required - large cooling reservoir	Not required - large cooling reservoir	Not required - large cooling reservoir	Yes - large cooling reservoir with auxiliary oil cooler
Hydraulic Oil Filter:	40 micron	10 micron	40 micron	10 micron
Hydraulic Wheel Motors:	48" & 52": Dual integrated, ZT-3100 Hydro-Gear transaxles 48" & 52": Dual integrated, ZT-3400 Hydro-Gear transaxles	Dual Ross 15ci heavy-duty motors with extra large, tapered shafts	Dual integrated, 2-speed ZT-5400 Hydro-Gear transaxles; 21ci motor displacement; extra large, tapered shafts	Dual 15ci heavy-duty motors with extra large, tapered shafts (most models) / 18ci motors on 28CAT & 31EFI models
Belt Tension System:	Self-adjusting, spring-loaded design	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	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	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	Key switch, ammeter, throttle, manual choke, BBC switch, digital SmartSense hour meter	Ammeter, key switch, throttle, manual choke, BBC switch, water temp gauge (on LC models)
Hour Meter :	Yes - Digital hour meter mountedon near the instrument panel for easy reference while operating; displays maintenance reminders	Yes - Digital hour meter mounted near engine for easy reference when performing maintenance; displays maintenance reminders	Yes - Digital hour meter mounted on the instrument panel for easy reference while operating; 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	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	12-volt Maintenance-Free battery with alternator - solenoid starter system
Seat / Suspension:	Comfortable, adjustable seat with padded arm rests	Suspension Seat, adjustable to operator weight, with cushioned arm rests (most models); Mid-back Soft-Ride seat, adjustable with padded arm rests (some models)	Adjustable, high-back, fully-cushioned seat with padded arm rests; rubber iso-mounted at four points for reduced vibration. Operator Suspension System with coil-over shock; adjustable ride comfort, soft to firm.	Suspension Seat, adjustable to operator weight, with cushioned arm rests
Cup holder:	Standard, molded-in fuel tank	Standard, molded-in fuel tank	Optional, bolt-on	Standard, bolt-on
PTO - Electric Clutch:	Ogura - 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 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"	48", 52" & 61" Velocity Plus Deck	61" & 72" Velocity Plus	52", 61" & 72" Velocity Plus
Cutter Deck Construction:	Dual-place, fabricated and welded: 10 gauge top with 11 gauge reinforcement plate, 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	Tri-Plate, fabricated and welded: 10 gauge top with 7 gauge & 11 gauge reinforcement plates, 7 gauge skirt
Cutter Deck Design:	Standard-style deck	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)	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" = 3 52" = 3 61" = 4	48" = 4 52" = 4 61" = 7	61" = 7 72" = 7	52" = 9 61" = 9 72" = 9
Cutter Deck Spindles :	Heavy-duty spindle shaft, aluminum housing, sealed ball bearings, 'maintenance-free' design	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	Adjustable foot pedal lift with self-locking mechanism at transport position
Cutting Range:	1" to 4.5" in 1/4" increments	1" to 5" in 1/4" increments	1.25" to 5 " in 1/4" increments	1" to 6" in 1/4" increments
Cutter Blades:	Marbain 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"	48" deck = 60.5" 52" deck = 64.5" 61" deck = 73.5"	61" deck = 73.5" 72" deck = 83"	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"	48" deck = 49" 52" deck = 53" 61" deck = 62"	61" deck = 62" 72" deck = 73.5"	52" deck = 53" 61" deck = 62" 72" deck = 73.5"
Length:	48" deck = 73" 52" deck = 73" 61" deck = 79"	48" deck = 80" 52" deck = 80" 61" deck = 83"	61" deck = 85.5" 72" deck = 91"	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 & Stratton Commercial Turf Series engines feature an integrated cyclonic air cleaner system.
All models subject to availability. Contact your local Scag dealer for details.
Actual ground speeds may vary.
Because we strive to continually improve our products, Scag reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice or obligation.

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