Commercial zero-turn
ZT Score
Scag Patriot 52
8.1/10
Best for2–3 acres
DriveDual hydrostatic (Hydro-Gear ZT-3100) with spin-on filters
Warranty5-year / 500-hour
Deck
52"
Power
22.0 HP
Top speed
10.0 mph
Price
$7,999
What owners love
- +Fabricated Hero deck cuts cleanly and handles thick grass at speed
- +ZT-3100 transaxles with spin-on filters, so they are serviceable
- +Torsion-spring suspension seat with armrests
- +Mows in reverse with no extra steps, up to 10 mph
- +Backed by a 5-year, 500-hour warranty
Worth knowing
- −22 HP is adequate rather than strong for the deck
- −Dealer-only, so no big-box price comparison
- −Fewer features than the pricier Scag models
Our verdict
Scag Patriot 52
The Patriot is the cheapest way onto a Scag, and it brings the brand's reputation for cut quality down to a homeowner-friendly price. The fabricated Hero deck cuts cleanly and handles thick grass at speed, the ZT-3100 transaxles have spin-on filters so you can actually service them, and a torsion-spring suspension seat plus a five-year warranty make it easy to live with. It runs to 10 mph and mows in reverse without any extra steps. It is dealer-sold and 22 horsepower is adequate rather than strong for the deck. For a couple of acres and a buyer who wants a Scag without commercial pricing, it is a genuinely sensible entry.
Full specs
Specifications
| Brand | Scag |
| Model | Patriot 52 |
| Cutting deck | 52 inches |
| Engine | Kawasaki FX691V V-twin, 726cc |
| Power | 22.0 HP |
| Transmission | Dual hydrostatic (Hydro-Gear ZT-3100) with spin-on filters |
| Top speed | 10.0 mph |
| Warranty | 5-year / 500-hour |
| Recommended use | Commercial |
| Best for | 2–3 acres |
| Typical price | $7,999 |
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