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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.
- Scag Cheetah II — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 61-inch deck; gas powered
- Scag EVZ — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Cheetah II has a published top speed of 16 mph; EVZ has a published top speed of 7 mph, a 9 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- Cheetah II weighs 1,392 lbs (631.4 kg); EVZ weighs 700 lbs (317.5 kg), a 692 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Cheetah II's weight means for a trailer ›
- Cheetah II has Hydro-Gear ZT5400 Transaxle. Two-Speed drive; EVZ has Hydro-Gear ZT-2800e™ Electric Transaxles (52″) drive.
- Cheetah II has a 61 in (1,549 mm) deck; EVZ has a 52 in (1,321 mm) deck, a 9 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 ›
- Cheetah II cuts from 1.3 in (32 mm) to 5 in (127 mm); EVZ cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.5 in (114 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
- Cheetah II works out to 7.9 acres/hour; EVZ works out to 2.9 acres/hour, a 4.9 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
- Engine Power: not published for EVZ.
- Voltage: not published for Cheetah II.
- Fuel Capacity: not published for EVZ.
- Engine Make: not published for EVZ.
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 | Cheetah II Scag · Zero-Turn |
EVZ Scag · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $13,999–$18,999 | $13,999 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Power | 36 hp | — |
| Engine Make | Vanguard BIG BLOCK | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | — | 48 V |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 61 in (1549 mm) | 52 in (1321 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.3 in (32 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Construction | Tri-plate cutter deck constructed of 3 steel plates totaling nearly 1/2″ of steel. Reinforcement plates at cutter deck spindles. | Dual-plate cutter deck constructed of 2 steel plates. Reinforcement plate at cutter deck spindles. |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Ground Speed | 16 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 24″ x 12″-12″ | 20″ x 10″-8″ (52″) |
| Reverse Speed | 8 mph | 4 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear ZT5400 Transaxle. Two-Speed | Hydro-Gear ZT-2800e™ Electric Transaxles (52″) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1392 lbs (631.4 kg) | 700 lbs (317.5 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 gal (49.2 L) | — |
| Length | — | 67.5 in (1714 mm) |
| Width | — | 64.5 in (1638 mm) |
| Height | — | 43 in (1092 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | 4-point iso-mounted mid-back mounted on operator-suspension platform | Padded, Thick Cushion with Extra Spring Support and Armrests |
Where these models differ, explained
Cheetah II: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — scag.com.
EVZ: 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.