Scag Turf Tiger 2 250 Hour Review

[@flirjock]

I'm a golf course superintendent, and our owners purchased a Lastec WZ 1000 rough mower to replace our Toro 580D. The Lastec turned out to be a nightmare. They have purchased 2- 61" Turf Tigers with the liquid cooled Kawasaki engine. We've got about 40 acres of rough to mow weekly mostly warm season grass ie. Zoysia and Bermuda grass. Thanks for the good review.

[@pandhlawncare]

Thanks for watching

[@survivalguyfyi5718]

I just saw this mower at my local tractor dealer where I bought my Hustler Z Diesel 11 years ago. It sure looks nice. I’d love to get one when my Hustler dies. Problem is my Hustler still runs like new. Now it has the Shubara Diesel engine. Not that CAT that shook the mowers to death. I do love that mower. It’s very tough and the engine sips the fuel so it does save me money in that respect. I also like having the Diesel engine in an enclosed engine bay. Much more quiet than about anything. However, I’m liking the velocity deck and the low mounted fuel tank of the Scag. Probably not worth selling for the Scag because it’s been so dependable. Just curious if they’ve made meaningful improvements in the last 11 years.

[@elitelandscapeslifestories]

I love mine.... exact twin of yours 😎😎 bought mine last June.... 500 hrs as of this week. She’s a badass!! Cuts through this tall turf fescue great in Virginia and stripes like a champ.

[@pandhlawncare]

Best mower on the market imo. But if i say that on video i get blown up. 500hrs? You doubled me.

[@elitelandscapeslifestories]

@@pandhlawncare shhhhh 🤫 it’s my favorite after 28 years now and using almost all other brands. I need it for the hills and the acreage I cut. The engine and transmissions are STRONG!!

[@pandhlawncare]

Secret is safe with me

[@kalmond1]

When you get really big and have 100,000+ subscribers, just remember I was among your first :) keep up the good work and content my next state over friend

[@pandhlawncare]

Il be on a walker before that happens😂. But thanks man i appreciate it

[@Boudreaux911]

Great review on turf tiger 2! I love my v ride 2 52 with the 37 vanguard efi! You have some of the best stripes on KZbin 👍

[@pandhlawncare]

Thanks man, i appreciate that. If we didnt have so many hills around here i would own a vride..they are fun to operate

[@shanepipkin4041]

you got to look and measure the chute opening u have a ferris 61 with scag blades and a 930 jd both have big openings and will cut wet grass with the scag

[@pandhlawncare]

Good point, i think thats also why exmark clumps. The opening is so small. Thanks for watchinh

[@ScagPowerEquipment]

Appreciate the review. Enjoy the mow!

[@pandhlawncare]

Great mowers, great dealer, great reslits!

[@TonyFlowers-m8t]

Any tips on mowiing dirches with thr tt2? I demod on a couple of weeks ago.and it felt tippy goong sideways on a sitxh bank. I mow ot all thr time with my JD and i demo'd an Ezmark Lazer Z and I dod t feel ruppy either. Aemittedlybita an embankment that should be mowed with a WB but i know i can do it with other mowers but none of them eide as comfortably as the TT2 on my eough acreage. I dodnt tey it with lower tire pressure or a fill tank of gas... Thoughts?

[@PeterCharlesworth]

Dude love your work. Get to a cardiologist and get that shortness of breath checked out. I had it last year and needed significant medical attention. If I don’t get tested I wouldn’t be typing this to you. Cheers from Australia mate. Stay safe

[@pandhlawncare]

It probably has something to do with me smoking which i know i need to quit. Thanks for watching man, i really appreciate it

[@seabass22]

I been picking up some more yards this year. All my equipment is paid for and has been for a few years. Thinking about jumping into a 61 inch TT2 next year from a 52 TC1. I got about 18 yards right now I mow on the side. Most of them are bigger yards. Take about an hour to mow some of them.

[@pandhlawncare]

The TT2 is an awesome machine, you will love it. It makes thise bigger yards a lot easier but sometimes the 52” is handier. Keep me updated on what you do

[@seabass22]

@@pandhlawncare been looking at all kinds of different mowers. I have a 48 inch JD 920m I like, but seems like scag may be the best bet. Kinda looking at the cheetah now. My worry with the TT2, is it might weigh too much. I live in LA and it might leave tracks too easy with how heavy it is.

[@tjlovesrachel]

@@seabass22 don’t mow when it’s sopping wet

[@seabass22]

@@tjlovesrachel not an option here most of the time. Ground doesn’t start getting hard until about middle of may to June. This year it was so wet and rained so much it didn’t dry up until July. I ordered a 37 efi 61 inch TT2 a couple months ago and still haven’t got it. Supposedly they are building this month, so maybe next month I’ll get it, just in time for the end of season. I’m also up to 30ish properties now. Killing me lol.

[@mr.glennlandscapes354]

You are 100 percent correct, most important thing is dealer support. I have learned my lesson. The 2 nearest Hustler dealers near me suck!!!!! The smaller dealer is owned by 2 brothers, one is an @#$%& and the other is great. The large dealer does not care about a solo guy like myself. Even though I have owned 3 Hustlers in a row and love them, I am switching to Scag. Ironically the closest mower shop to me just switched from Ferris to Scag. I have friends there also, they recently helped me with a carb solenoid on my new Hustler that was under warranty but arguing with the Hustler dealer I bought it from is the reason I am done. I was a hardcore John Deere man for years. Best cutting mower, best reliable mower also and I have owned nearly all the commercial mowers at one time or another. All the JD dealers in my area were bought out by a cooperation and loyalty to their solo guys like myself disappeared.

[@pandhlawncare]

Im a die hard scag guy when it comes to sit on but i love my exmark turf tracer. In my opinion scags swzt doesnt hold a candle to it. Luckily my dealer carries both those brands. Ive often said i would run a murray if thats what my dealer carried just because of the outstanding service they give me and how i am treated equal to “the big guys” i hope you have better luck with your new dealer and thank you for watching.

[@alexmartin1430]

I have a jd 9 series and it's a beast but damn that scag is a monster. Great video thanks

[@pandhlawncare]

Yea I love it. Thanks for watching

[@stevesmith7467]

I have a turf tiger 1998 model great machine.

[@pandhlawncare]

My dealer, who is also a buddy, said that the TT 1s were the best theyve made to date. Hold hills better, more dependable, etc

[@tigergreg8]

@@pandhlawncare Why would the mowers go down in reliability Sounds like people talking about old Hondas

[@charlesjacksoniii8787]

Nice mower I run a part time lawn care business with a focus on small yards I am currently running a Exmark Lazer Z E series 48" deck with a 20 hp Kaw but I been thinking about replacing it with a Scag Tiger Cat II 48" Velocity Plus Deck 22 hp Kaw but I ain't sure yet I need some advice.

[@pandhlawncare]

I ran the tiger cat 2 for two seasons and loved it. I got the turf tiger 2 only because i was taking on much larger yards. The exmark is a great mower but IMO the velocity deck is what sets the scag apart. If you go with the tiger cat i would go with the beefier engine that they now offer if the wallet will allow it

[@charlesjacksoniii8787]

@@pandhlawncare I think they only offer 22 hp in the 48" deck size unless I step up to a 52"

[@pandhlawncare]

Oh, gotcha. I didnt think about deck size. I had a 52” with the 22hp kawa and i thought it needed just a little more power. That 48” would be fun to run. People argue with me over this all the time but my experience with exmark, and you know i own one, they clump in wet grass. The velocity though💪

[@charlesjacksoniii8787]

@@pandhlawncare Yes the Exmark does cut good I really don't want to get rid of it.

[@337smp8106]

Considering buying a used one 2021, same width, same engine with 60 hours on it. Looks in great shape. Wants $11,500. Warranty doesn’t transfer. Have 3 acres to mow. Do you think the price is right if mower is in good condition? Thanks.

[@pandhlawncare]

I bought a 2021 new in november with the kawasaki on it. The one in yhe video is for sale it has 474 hours on it now and im asking $12000. A new 2022 is msrp$17599 so yea thats a good price. Somebody is taking a big loss on it

[@337smp8106]

@@pandhlawncare thanks man. Great videos.

[@stevenmchenry9276]

I hope i can own one one day.

[@pandhlawncare]

Its a great mower

[@riceburner3124]

What would you recommend for sage, fescue, basically, farm field maintenance? We use a bushhog but would like to try going to a zeroturn on our fields.

[@pandhlawncare]

IMO, The turf tiger 2 is biggest baddest out there as far as ztr. I mowed a horse farm with it for 2 seasons. I would definately go with the 40hp Vanguard engine though

[@riceburner3124]

@@pandhlawncare I was definitely eyeing the TT2 if it doesn't beat up a guy being on it all day.

[@pandhlawncare]

@@riceburner3124 that weight adjusted seat it comes with is awesome

[@EdStaniszewski]

Im looking at the Tiger Cat 2 with the 32hp vanguard. Whats the major difference between the turf tiger and tiger cat?

[@pandhlawncare]

Man I would refer you to scags page. It lets you compare them. But the is A LOT of difference. But the main thing is that it has a driveshaft instead if a belt drive. Plus everything is a lot beefier. Its built like a tank

[@aedangreene]

hey man not sure if it was asked already but what brand of discharge flap is that?

[@pandhlawncare]

Grass flap, family owned company in Kentucky. I met them at the expo this year. Really nice people and a great product. I have them on both mowers

[@tigergreg8]

Why 3 cuts with all the higher the grass when you have a Scag mower? I would think with all that power that one cut would be sufficient.

[@pandhlawncare]

Honestly I cant remember. Il have to rewatch the video. I sold that one with 550 hrs on it. I have a 2022 with the kawa engine now and its at 780hrs. I will be doing a 1000hr video on it in the near future.

[@tigergreg8]

@@pandhlawncare I’d like to hear the difference between the Vanguard and the Kawasaki engines. Out of curiosity. how much did the other mower sell for?

[@BioHazardra]

personally im not a fan of bigger heavier ztrs like the tt2. i demoed one and ive ran the big 72in kubota diesels and it seems like the bigger heavier machines slide around on flat ground easier. im sure its mostly operator error on my part but ill go to turn and they will just drift around a lot more it seems than a smaller machine. the kubotas compared to a snapper pro 200 61in, the snapper stays planted on all grounds better than the kubotas did. again, im sure operator error plays a big role in it on my part but thats my experience. if i went scag i would get a cheetah because its lighter and has better engine options than the TC2

[@pandhlawncare]

I appreciate the baby faced comment on the other video..makes me feel good since il be 46 next month. This is my 15th year in lawn care but only my 3rd full time..but yea that sun and weedeating will put the years on ya quick

[@BioHazardra]

@@pandhlawncare i wouldnt have figured you was that old. which that isnt old anyway but yknow what i mean lol.

[@pandhlawncare]

Yea too late you already stepped in it😂. I know im getn old but what i cant figure out is why i can out work these 18yr olds i get to work for me from time to time🤷🏻‍♂️. And dont get me started on the cell phone thing..lol

[@BioHazardra]

@@pandhlawncare ill be 26 later this year and i have a bad problem with my energy idk why. my dad has always been able to work circles around me he'll be 66 later this year. i guess its a combination of asthma and hypothyroidism and who knows what else. growing up i never had internet, cable/satellite tv, or gaming systems so i never got that addiction. got tv and internet after i was out of high school. im addicted to the internet now but i have a flip phone so i cant take it with me everywhere otherwise i would be just as bad lol

[@pandhlawncare]

Both my kids have asthma and my wife has addisons disease so i feel for ya man. A flip phone huh? I hear thayre making a comeback

[@larrysiers9369]

how did you like your tiger cat 2, how was it on hills

[@pandhlawncare]

It did really well on hills actually, i think i have a video up on it. It was a great mower, no complaints at all. With the new engine options they have for them now i would recommend it

[@larrysiers9369]

@@pandhlawncare fantastic.....thanks, are you going to gie, ive never been there, is it worth going, im just small time mower, solo, got 40ish yards....4th year, after retiring from teaching for 35 yrs...

[@pandhlawncare]

I thought i sent a reply but i dont see it

[@stevesmith7467]

Great video informative no B.S.

[@pandhlawncare]

Thanks, im not affiliated with them so just my honest feedback

[@bfoust3488]

Was the vanguard problematic

[@pandhlawncare]

I sold it with 557hrs on it and never had an issue. 2 months after i sold it the guy who bought it called me and it had thrown a rod. My dealer covered it for him under warranty though

[@bfoust3488]

@@pandhlawncare it seems Kawasaki is the way to go, but just an opinion

[@pandhlawncare]

@@bfoust3488 i have the kawa now and im about to hit 500 on it. No issues at all BUT with all this rain weve had lately there is a noticable difference in the power when you go through really thick stuff. The vanguard kept chewing without missing a beat and the kawa will bog down. But my bet is the longevity will be much better🤞

[@bfoust3488]

@@pandhlawncare 31hp ?

[@pandhlawncare]

@@bfoust3488 yep

[@derekdhooghe7741]

2000lbs??? Manufacturers specs list it at just under 1500lbs.

[@pandhlawncare]

1538. It has the big block vanguard. I said you could check the specs on it. I do that so people dont hold me to numbers i cant remember on the spot

[@derekdhooghe7741]

@@pandhlawncare I completely understand, I was just caught off good when you said that because I own the exact same machine and didn't think it was that heavy. Great review and Scag for life here too.

[@pandhlawncare]

@@derekdhooghe7741 sorry man, i was snippy. I get people all the time that try and nail you on numbers. I should say “this thing is heavy”…lol..i appreciate you watching and yea simply the best

[@derekdhooghe7741]

@@pandhlawncare no worries brotha! Appreciate the review and keep them coming. Mow on brotha