Another zero turn question?

[Change Up]

Looking at the Scag 52” patriot vs the John Deer 54 72OE.
John Deer quite a bit cheaper. What’s so good about the ScG over the John Deer. This will be used on about a 4 acre lot. Thanks in advance

[dclifton]

IMO Scag is just more commercial all the way around but not that easy to work on if you do all the maint and work yourself. I bleed Green when it comes to Ag tractors but i would look elsewhere for a zero turn.

I would suggest going and looking at hustler and a few others. Its also worth it to spend a little more to get into the commercial lines in whatever brand you go with.

I have 2 older bad boys although they have been great I'm not sure they are as good and hard to get past all the extras they want to promote. I would look hard at a Hustler if i upgrade again.

Also heard good things about ferris, bobcat, and spartan

[Chase This!]

I bought the Scag Cheetah II 60”. It’s OK. Throws a lot of belts. I think if I did it over again I would get a Ferris.

[Dale Moser]

Just by name, I'd say "everything" about the Scag is better. But they all have so many different lines now, it's hard to compare one to the next. I wouldn't buy a Deere ZT under any circumstances.

I would look at one with suspension on the front wheels. Ferris was the 1st to do it, but I understand many mfgs offer it now.

I have a 54" Hustler Super Duty, and it's been a great mower, but I used a Ferris with suspension a while back, and it was a VERY nice ride.

[BRUTE 23]

Scag is a good mower. Make sure to get the Kawasaki motor.

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[PondPopper]

Buy a Ferris and never look back.. None better.
The independent suspension is WELL worth the extra
$$$$... I mow 8 acres a month with mine..

[Drop Tine]

Every time I see one of these threads I feel the need to share my personal experience. I was set on buying a Scag, until I rode a Ferris. I’ve had a Ferris for 8 years with the Kawasaki 27 horse and it’s still as strong and solid as the day I bought it.

Budget would be your only limiting factor, but go ride a Ferris if you can.

[BrianL]

I bought the Scag Cheetah II 60”. It’s OK. Throws a lot of belts. I think if I did it over again I would get a Ferris.

Scag had a recall on those pulleys for several year models. Mine threw a belt couple times first year and called the dealer about it, that's when he told me about the recall. They changed the pulley and never threw a belt again.

[lck90]

I vote Ferris as well. I've only had mine about a year and half but no complaints so far.

[Mitchell8]

Buddy has JD 4 years no issues. It’s just a sharp blade to cut grass don’t need to spend 8k

[Chase This!]

Scag had a recall on those pulleys for several year models. Mine threw a belt couple times first year and called the dealer about it, that's when he told me about the recall. They changed the pulley and never threw a belt again.

Good to know. Thank you!

[bboswell]

to get the true benefit of Scag you need to step up to a model with the Velocity Plus Deck!

I didn't shop Deere but I did shop Scag, Kubota, Ferris & Hustler and a year later I'm still very happy with the decision to buy Scag, I have done nothing other than change oil and blades.

[SmackDown73]

I bought a Scag Tiger Cat II 52" last year. I also looked at the Scag Patriot. For the difference in the money it made since to go with the Tiger Cat. More commercial. Great mower!! Previous mower I had was a Dixie Chopper. It was a good mower. But they don't make them like that anymore. Ride is great on the Scag.

[Snowflake Killa]

Buy a Ferris and never look back.. None better.
The independent suspension is WELL worth the extra
$$$$... I mow 8 acres a month with mine..

There is no way that you and your fishing buddy could afford the same mowers

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[DPElite]

I got 3 Ferris zero turns and that was after I tried the Scabs out first


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