KenB2920
Veteran Member
Wow, when I read this I got really excited. I am also debating between the Scag and Exmark. Two different models but same companies.
My main intention is my yard (3-4 acres of cutting) with some pizza money on the side. I do not own a zero turn not have ever owned one.
I have an AWESOME Exmark dealer a couple miles away. He let me demo a Lazer Z X series last year. It cut well but with my property as bumpy as it is, I took a beating. This made me think. I need comfort. So, they have a phenomenal suspension seat I would like to try against the Scag Cheetah with suspension platform.
I stopped in the Scag dealer who was a bit salty. He offered me a demo as well and said it would beat the Exmark hands down. Where my post is relevant. The two mowers I am looking at and the two models you are looking at have the same decks. Ultra Cut vs Velocity. There are several preference posts on clumping, adjustable baffles etc. I was quoted essentially the same/close price for the comparable models by the dealers. I agree with Tom and am a Kawasaki fan. I have owned 2 commercial Kaws and they seem bulletproof. I have never owned a Kohler but my father inlaw does on his JD rider and he has had problems. (Something with oil) I have never looked into it so I don't know. I also know guys who beat on their Kohlers and run great. I am sure they are a great mower but I would stick with Kawasaki as its what I know. Now to contradict myself again. The debate of EFI which I think is offered by Kohler on these two units.
So for me, I think it will come down to comfort, dealer then cut as sad as it may be. Suffering quality over the other two. However, I am sure these are two major brands and anything major should do a decent job.
My main intention is my yard (3-4 acres of cutting) with some pizza money on the side. I do not own a zero turn not have ever owned one.
I have an AWESOME Exmark dealer a couple miles away. He let me demo a Lazer Z X series last year. It cut well but with my property as bumpy as it is, I took a beating. This made me think. I need comfort. So, they have a phenomenal suspension seat I would like to try against the Scag Cheetah with suspension platform.
I stopped in the Scag dealer who was a bit salty. He offered me a demo as well and said it would beat the Exmark hands down. Where my post is relevant. The two mowers I am looking at and the two models you are looking at have the same decks. Ultra Cut vs Velocity. There are several preference posts on clumping, adjustable baffles etc. I was quoted essentially the same/close price for the comparable models by the dealers. I agree with Tom and am a Kawasaki fan. I have owned 2 commercial Kaws and they seem bulletproof. I have never owned a Kohler but my father inlaw does on his JD rider and he has had problems. (Something with oil) I have never looked into it so I don't know. I also know guys who beat on their Kohlers and run great. I am sure they are a great mower but I would stick with Kawasaki as its what I know. Now to contradict myself again. The debate of EFI which I think is offered by Kohler on these two units.
So for me, I think it will come down to comfort, dealer then cut as sad as it may be. Suffering quality over the other two. However, I am sure these are two major brands and anything major should do a decent job.
