murphy1244
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With the mower in front obstacles become easy.
Kubota ZG327 vs Scag Cheetah
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Yep. I have a front mount JD with a steering wheel, and a front mount GH. To me, the ZTR GH front mount is much easier to maneuver. Sticks allow for more control in tight spots. Not everyone needs that though and the steering wheel works well for most mowing conditions. I do like the steering wheel better when towing spreaders or sprayers. It's easier to steer with one hand while turning sprayers/spreaders on and off, compared to sticks.
SCAG invented the commercial zero turn. Been in it the longest. They were morphed out of a metal fab shop. Every bend, every connection is pure art that can only come from experience. Very few welds. I looked a lot of places before settling on a SCAG. They are of high opinion of the commercial guys as well. Really though, mower performance is first about the deck design, not the engine. SCAG's deck is built like a tank and designed like a jet engine.
I needed mower that could mow anything and not stop. I was tired of "lawn tractors" as I was constantly changing belts and parts. They just aren't heavy duty. So I went looking and I found the SCAG company. All steel, all USA made, and powers through cutting like an ox. Super simple design makes for less issues and everything is easily accessible for repair. My guess is most mower companies have copied SCAG's designs as they all look a lot alike. Now, everybody is in the zero turn game. I would not even consider buying a commercial mower from a tractor company, kubota, deere, or otherwise. The name doesn't mean a thing in mowers because thats not their thing. Stick with a company that has experience in building tough mowers for buying mowers. Buy your tractor from a tractor company and your mower from a mower company. Thats my 2 cents but its is MY 2 cents. You can spend yours how you want but don't be disappointed.
One success story. I mowed a 5 acre abandoned horse farm that had 36" high tough, thick field grass that hadn't been touched in about 2 mowing seasons with my SCAG. The SCAG never got tired, just dusty. This is not uncommon for me to have to mow high, tough grass like this, just the size was uncommon. It mows it everytime. Its a beast.
Bottom line is this: If you want the best built mower that lasts and can cut almost anything your bush hog can then get the SCAG. Don't buy it because you are price shopping.
PS: I wanted a Cheetah but they didn't make it in 48". I wanted the smaller size for getting through backyard gates and manuvering around obstacles in tight places so I went with the Tiger Cat. The only real difference I saw was the independent seat suspension...and the price.
I needed mower that could mow anything and not stop. I was tired of "lawn tractors" as I was constantly changing belts and parts. They just aren't heavy duty. So I went looking and I found the SCAG company. All steel, all USA made, and powers through cutting like an ox. Super simple design makes for less issues and everything is easily accessible for repair. My guess is most mower companies have copied SCAG's designs as they all look a lot alike. Now, everybody is in the zero turn game. I would not even consider buying a commercial mower from a tractor company, kubota, deere, or otherwise. The name doesn't mean a thing in mowers because thats not their thing. Stick with a company that has experience in building tough mowers for buying mowers. Buy your tractor from a tractor company and your mower from a mower company. Thats my 2 cents but its is MY 2 cents. You can spend yours how you want but don't be disappointed.
One success story. I mowed a 5 acre abandoned horse farm that had 36" high tough, thick field grass that hadn't been touched in about 2 mowing seasons with my SCAG. The SCAG never got tired, just dusty. This is not uncommon for me to have to mow high, tough grass like this, just the size was uncommon. It mows it everytime. Its a beast.
Bottom line is this: If you want the best built mower that lasts and can cut almost anything your bush hog can then get the SCAG. Don't buy it because you are price shopping.
PS: I wanted a Cheetah but they didn't make it in 48". I wanted the smaller size for getting through backyard gates and manuvering around obstacles in tight places so I went with the Tiger Cat. The only real difference I saw was the independent seat suspension...and the price.
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Read this Hustler Turf - Original Zero Turn Riding Mower Since 1964 the inventer of the zero turn
I think I was referencing the shape and design of the modern commercial rider not the mechanics of zero turning. I am not a ZTR history major so I yield to them. What I was trying to say is that if you want a mower that won't let you down I highly recommend SCAG. Of that, I do know...so I will stick with that. Thanks Murph for outing me. :irked:
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I didn't out you, you did with this-- "SCAG invented the commercial zero turn". I like my Ventrac but if I was to buy a Zero turn it would be a Ferris.
No, you did with this
Before that it looked like I knew exactly what I was talking about. Fact checking is an inconvenient thing. It will stop the entire democratic process.
Before that it looked like I knew exactly what I was talking about. Fact checking is an inconvenient thing. It will stop the entire democratic process.
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Sorry Dude but Google is a easy thing to do.
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Hello IRSMUN,
I agree with your thoughts on the Scag versus the Kubota Zero turn. I own a 2008 Tiger Cub and have had no issues with it (0). I recently began shopping/looking at maybe trading to a Kubota ZD326 and am having a hard time convincing myself to trade. I own a BX1860 and a L3400, both Kubota and think that they make the best CUT. Just am not sure about the zero turns though.
I guess my problem is that I don't have experience with the ZD326 and I do with the Tiger Cub. I believe that I will just trade my BX1860 for a BX2670 and stay with the Scag.
I agree with your thoughts on the Scag versus the Kubota Zero turn. I own a 2008 Tiger Cub and have had no issues with it (0). I recently began shopping/looking at maybe trading to a Kubota ZD326 and am having a hard time convincing myself to trade. I own a BX1860 and a L3400, both Kubota and think that they make the best CUT. Just am not sure about the zero turns though.
I guess my problem is that I don't have experience with the ZD326 and I do with the Tiger Cub. I believe that I will just trade my BX1860 for a BX2670 and stay with the Scag.
