All business—even at home—the Freedom Z® is perfect for landscapers needing a machine that can go the distance or for the pro-at-home who owns a large-acreage lot. Commercial-quality through and through, this machine is comfortable anywhere the job needs to be done.
Heavy-duty Hero Cutter Deck design and construction yield an excellent quality-of-cut. Deep design handles lots of grass at higher speeds. Heavy-duty, aluminum, sealed ball bearing, blade-drive spindles provide reliable performance season after season.
The Ogura GT1 PTO Clutch Brake provides excellent starting and stopping power for the cutter deck, 74 ft. lb. of holding strength, and an adjustable air gap for long life.
Heavy-duty Hero Cutter Deck design and construction yield an excellent quality-of-cut. Deep design handles lots of grass at higher speeds. Heavy-duty, aluminum, sealed ball bearing, blade-drive spindles provide reliable performance season after season.
Tubular-steel main frame delivers unmatched strength and longevity.
The ZT drive system’s dual hydro transaxles with all-metal gears and spin-on oil filters to deliver smooth, solid power to the drive wheels. Large cooling fans keep temperatures low and extend component life.
Fewer grease points increase operator convenience and ease-of-ownership.
This ultra-comfortable and adjustable (with tools) and contoured for improved comfort, and features armrests.
Foot-pedal cutter-deck lift is spring-assisted and makes raising the cutter deck smooth and easy.
The 22 hp and 24 hp Kohler® 7000 Series engines with PRO Performance filtration provide smooth, reliable power.
| Model | Deck Width | Engine | Horsepower | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFZ-48H-24KT | 48″ | Kohler® 7000 Series | 24 | $7,249 |
SFZ-48H-24SR  | 48″ | Scag SR Series | 24 | $7,799 |
| SFZ-48H-25CX | 48″ | Briggs & Stratton® CXi Series™ | 25 | $7,149 |
| SFZ-52H-25CX | 52″ | Briggs & Stratton® CXi Series™ | 25 | $7,399 |
| SFZ-52H-26KT | 52″ | Kohler® 7000 Series | 26 | $7,499 |
| Contact your local Scag dealer for specific availability information. | ||||
| Product Dimensions | 48″ Freedom Z | 52″ Freedom Z |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 73″ | 73″ |
| Width (chute down) | 60.5″ | 64.5″ |
| Width (chute in transport position) | 49″ | 53″ |
| Height | 60″ | 60″ |
| Weight | 745 lb | 765 lb |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Total Fuel Capacity | 6.5 gallons |
| Drive Tires | 20″ x 10″-10″ |
| Caster Tires | 11″ x 6″-5″ |
| Seat | Padded with arm rests, adjustment forward and back (tools required) |
| Drive System | |
| Drive System Type | Hydro-Gear ZT2800 Transaxle |
| Pumps | Internal Pump: 10 cc |
| Motors | Internal Motor: 16 cc |
| Forward Ground Speed | 8 mph |
| Reverse Ground Speed | 5 mph |
| Parking Brake | Hand-activated lever |
| Deck | |
| Cutting Widths | 48″ and 52″ |
| Type | Hero Cutter Deck |
| Cutting Height | 1.5″ to 4.5″ in .25″ increments |
| Deck Lift | Foot-operated pedal |
| Construction | Dual-plate cutter deck constructed of 2 steel plates. Reinforcement plate at cutter deck spindles. |
| Spindles | Aluminum housing with sealed ball bearings. |
| Blade Engagement | Ogura GT1 (74 ft lb) Adjustable air-gap for extended life. |
Accessory shown as example only. Actual appearance and/or placement of the accessory may vary by specific model.
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