Bad Boy Mowers Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower vs Scag Cheetah II
A side-by-side spec reference for two commercial machines. Where computed productivity separates them, the faster machine is marked a Data Pick with the arithmetic shown — the tables lay out each model's stated specs so you can match a machine to your property and routes.
A side-by-side for the zero-turn mower Bad Boy Mowers Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower and the zero-turn mower Scag Cheetah II. Open the full spec table in the compare tool ›
Best suited for
What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Bad Boy Mowers Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 61-inch deck
- Scag Cheetah II — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 61-inch deck
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower uses a Kohler engine; Cheetah II uses a Vanguard BIG BLOCK engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower has a published top speed of 13 mph; Cheetah II has a published top speed of 16 mph, a 3 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower weighs 1,628 lbs (738.5 kg); Cheetah II weighs 1,392 lbs (631.4 kg), a 236 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower's weight means for a trailer ›
- Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower has a 38.5 hp engine; Cheetah II has a 36 hp engine, a 2.5 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
- Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower cuts from 2 in (51 mm) to 6 in (152 mm); Cheetah II cuts from 1.3 in (32 mm) to 5 in (127 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower works out to 6.4 acres/hour; Cheetah II works out to 7.9 acres/hour, a 1.5 acres/hour difference. Calculated by MowerFacts from deck width and the published top speed at 80% efficiency; it is not a manufacturer figure, and real mowing is slower.
Not comparable
- Displacement: not published for Cheetah II.
- Transmission: not published for Cheetah II.
- Drive System: not published for Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower.
- Price: Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower is dealer quote only.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Productivity
| Measure | Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower | Cheetah II |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting deck | 61 in | 61 in |
| Ground speed | 13 mph | 16 mph |
| Acres/hr (80%) | 4.49 | 5.52 |
| Acres/hr (100%) | 8.01 | 9.86 |
| List price | dealer quote | $13,999–$18,999 |
Acres/hour computed from deck width and ground speed; 80% accounts for turns, overlap and trimming. Calculator ›
Components
| Component | Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower | Cheetah II |
|---|---|---|
| Engine make | Kohler | Vanguard BIG BLOCK |
| Displacement | 999 cc | not specified by manufacturer |
| Engine power | 38.5 hp | 36 hp |
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear® 16cc Pump; Parker® 18ci Wheel Motors | not specified by manufacturer |
| Drive type | not specified by manufacturer | not specified by manufacturer |
Ownership & dimensions
| Spec | Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower | Cheetah II |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 738.45 kg | 631.4 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 49.21 L | 49.21 L |
| Warranty | not specified by manufacturer | not specified by manufacturer |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 2311 × not specified by manufacturer × not specified by manufacturer | not specified by manufacturer |
Dealer network and dimensions not in our data are shown as "not specified by manufacturer." See the full spec sheet on each model page.
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FAQ
Is the Bad Boy Mowers Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower or the Scag Cheetah II better?
MowerFacts is a spec reference, not a review — we don't crown a winner. The Bad Boy Mowers Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower and Scag Cheetah II are both commercial machines with their own deck widths, engines and dimensions; the tables below lay out each spec side by side so you can match a machine to your property and routes.
How many acres per hour can the Bad Boy Mowers Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower and Scag Cheetah II mow?
At 80% efficiency the Bad Boy Mowers Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower (61-in deck at 13 mph) covers about 4.49 acres/hour and the Scag Cheetah II (61-in deck at 16 mph) about 5.52 acres/hour, before trimming and trailering time.
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Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — badboycountry.com.
Cheetah II: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — scag.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.