Compare Mowers
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.
- Ferris ISX 3300 Zero Turn Mowers (72 in / 5902145) — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 72-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.
- ISX 3300 Zero Turn Mowers (72 in / 5902145) lists at $20,899; Cheetah II lists at $13,999 to $18,999, a $6,900 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- ISX 3300 Zero Turn Mowers (72 in / 5902145) has a published top speed of 12 mph; Cheetah II has a published top speed of 16 mph, a 4 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- ISX 3300 Zero Turn Mowers (72 in / 5902145) has a 72 in (1,829 mm) deck; Cheetah II has a 61 in (1,549 mm) deck, a 11 in difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
- ISX 3300 Zero Turn Mowers (72 in / 5902145) weighs 1,717 lbs (778.8 kg); Cheetah II weighs 1,392 lbs (631.4 kg), a 325 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What ISX 3300 Zero Turn Mowers (72 in / 5902145)'s weight means for a trailer ›
- ISX 3300 Zero Turn Mowers (72 in / 5902145) holds 11 gal (41.6 L) of fuel; Cheetah II holds 13 gal (49.2 L) of fuel, a 2 gal difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
2 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- ISX 3300 Zero Turn Mowers (72 in / 5902145) has a 40 hp engine; Cheetah II has a 36 hp engine, a 4 hp difference.
- ISX 3300 Zero Turn Mowers (72 in / 5902145) cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5 in (127 mm); Cheetah II cuts from 1.3 in (32 mm) to 5 in (127 mm).
Calculated by MowerFacts
- ISX 3300 Zero Turn Mowers (72 in / 5902145) works out to 7.0 acres/hour; Cheetah II works out to 7.9 acres/hour, a 0.9 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.
- Warranty: not published for Cheetah II.
- Transmission: not published for Cheetah II.
- Fuel Type: not published for Cheetah II.
- Deck Material: not published for Cheetah II.
- Deck Construction: not published for ISX 3300 Zero Turn Mowers (72 in / 5902145).
- Drive System: not published for ISX 3300 Zero Turn Mowers (72 in / 5902145).
- Start Type: not published for Cheetah II.
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 | ISX 3300 Zero Turn Mowers (72 in / 5902145) Ferris · Zero-Turn |
Cheetah II Scag · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $20,899 | $13,999–$18,999 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 60.6 ci (993 cc) | — |
| Engine Power | 40 hp | 36 hp |
| Engine Make | Vanguard® BIG BLOCK™ EFI ETC with Oil Guard | Vanguard BIG BLOCK |
| Fuel Type | Gas | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Start Type | Electric | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 72 in (1829 mm) | 61 in (1549 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.3 in (32 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Deck Material | iCD™+ Cutting System, 2-Belt | — |
| Deck Construction | — | 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 | Dual commercial Hydro-Gear® ZT-5400 Powertrain® Transaxles with 9" cooling fans | — |
| Ground Speed | 12 mph | 16 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 24″ x 12″-12″ |
| Reverse Speed | 5 mph | 8 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydro-Gear ZT5400 Transaxle. Two-Speed |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1717 lbs (778.8 kg) | 1392 lbs (631.4 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 gal (41.6 L) | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
| Length | 84.5 in (2146 mm) | — |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | — | 4-point iso-mounted mid-back mounted on operator-suspension platform |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 2 yr | — |
Where these models differ, explained
ISX 3300 Zero Turn Mowers (72 in / 5902145): Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ferrismowers.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.