Commercial zero-turn
ZT Score
Scag Cheetah II 61
8.6/10
Best for3+ acres
DriveTwo-speed Hydro-Gear ZT-5400 transaxle (16cc pumps, 21cc motors)
Warranty3-year / 500-hour non-commercial; 2-year commercial; 3-year engine
Deck
61"
Power
38.5 HP
Top speed
16.0 mph
Price
CA$18,499
What owners love
- +Two-speed ZT-5400 transaxle runs up to 16 mph in high range
- +Velocity Plus deck with cast-iron spindles on tapered roller bearings
- +Adjustable control-arm dampeners let you tune ride firmness
- +Tiger Eye monitoring shows machine data at a glance
- +EFI engine starts easily and saves fuel
Worth knowing
- −Flagship commercial pricing
- −16 mph is far more than a normal yard needs
- −Dealer-only sales and service
Our verdict
Scag Cheetah II 61
The Cheetah II is Scag's speed machine, and it backs the badge with real engineering. A two-speed ZT-5400 transaxle gives it a genuine 16 mph in high range, the Velocity Plus deck cuts cleanly even at pace, and a set of adjustable dampeners lets you dial the ride from firm to soft depending on the ground. An EFI engine keeps it easy to start and lighter on fuel. This is a contractor's tool at a contractor's price, and 16 mph is far more than any normal lawn asks for. On big, open, mostly flat ground where finishing fast is the whole point, few machines cover grass like this one.
Full specs
Specifications
| Brand | Scag |
| Model | Cheetah II 61 |
| Cutting deck | 61 inches |
| Engine | Kawasaki FX1000V EFI V-twin, 999cc |
| Power | 38.5 HP |
| Transmission | Two-speed Hydro-Gear ZT-5400 transaxle (16cc pumps, 21cc motors) |
| Top speed | 16.0 mph |
| Warranty | 3-year / 500-hour non-commercial; 2-year commercial; 3-year engine |
| Recommended use | Commercial |
| Best for | 3+ acres |
| Typical price | CA$18,499 |
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