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List prices are the manufacturer’s published figures, re-checked daily; they exclude tax, freight and dealer setup.
A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
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; gas powered
- Scag Cheetah II — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 61-inch deck; gas powered
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.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | Renegade Gas Zero Turn Lawn Mower Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
Cheetah II Scag · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $13,999–$18,999 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 61 ci (999 cc) | — |
| Engine Power | 38.5 hp | 36 hp |
| Engine Make | Kohler | Vanguard BIG BLOCK |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 61 in (1549 mm) | 61 in (1549 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 2 in (51 mm) | 1.3 in (32 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 6 in (152 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Deck Construction | 1/4" or 3-Gauge Thick Solid Steel | Tri-plate cutter deck constructed of 3 steel plates totaling nearly 1/2″ of steel. Reinforcement plates at cutter deck spindles. |
| Deck Gauge | — | 7 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear® 16cc Pump; Parker® 18ci Wheel Motors | — |
| Ground Speed | 13 mph | 16 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 24″ x 12″-12″ |
| Drive System | — | Hydro-Gear ZT5400 Transaxle. Two-Speed |
| Reverse Speed | — | 8 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1628 lbs (738.5 kg) | 1392 lbs (631.4 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 gal (49.2 L) | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
| Length | 91 in (2311 mm) | — |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | — | 4-point iso-mounted mid-back mounted on operator-suspension platform |
Where these models differ, explained
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.