Commercial zero-turn
ZT Score
Scag Turf Tiger II (61-in)
8.6/10
Best for3+ acres
DriveDual Hydro-Gear 16cc pumps with Parker 18ci wheel motors
Warranty3-year / 500-hour residential, or 2-year commercial; 3-year engine
Deck
61"
Power
31.0 HP
Top speed
12.0 mph
Price
$18,849
What owners love
- +A driveshaft drives the deck instead of a long belt, so there is one less wear item
- +Velocity Plus deck with cast-iron spindles on tapered roller bearings
- +Wide stance and a low centre of gravity make it steady on uneven ground
- +Torsion-spring suspension seat on a four-point iso-mount system
- +Tiger Eye monitoring shows engine and system data at a glance
Worth knowing
- −The most expensive machine in our catalog
- −Heavy and wide, so trailering and gates need planning
- −Dealer-only, and priced for contractors rather than homeowners
Our verdict
Scag Turf Tiger II (61-in)
Scag built the Turf Tiger to be the last mower a contractor buys, and the engineering shows it. A driveshaft turns the deck instead of a long belt, which removes the part that most often strands a commercial machine mid-job. The Velocity Plus deck rides on cast-iron spindles with tapered roller bearings and top-mounted grease fittings, and the whole thing sits on a wide, low frame that feels planted on ground that would unsettle lighter mowers. It costs more than anything else we have reviewed and it is sold through dealers only. If you mow for a living, that price buys years of not thinking about your equipment.
Full specs
Specifications
| Brand | Scag |
| Model | Turf Tiger II (61-in) |
| Cutting deck | 61 inches |
| Engine | Kawasaki DFI or Vanguard BIG BLOCK V-twin, 31 HP |
| Power | 31.0 HP |
| Transmission | Dual Hydro-Gear 16cc pumps with Parker 18ci wheel motors |
| Top speed | 12.0 mph |
| Warranty | 3-year / 500-hour residential, or 2-year commercial; 3-year engine |
| Recommended use | Commercial |
| Best for | 3+ acres |
| Typical price | $18,849 |
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