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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 Liberty Z — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 36-inch deck; gas powered
| Spec | Cheetah II Scag · Zero-Turn |
Liberty Z Scag · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Power | 36 hp | 18 hp |
| Engine Make | Vanguard BIG BLOCK | Kawasaki® FR Series |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 61 in (1549 mm) | 36 in (914 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 8″-10″ (36″)20″ x 10″-8″ (42″, 48″ and 52″)20″ x 10″-10″ (61″) |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear ZT5400 Transaxle. Two-Speed | 36″ and 42″ models: Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 Transaxle48″, 52″ and 61″ models: Tuff Torq TZ450 Transaxle |
| Reverse Speed | 8 mph | 5 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1392 lbs (631.4 kg) | 555 lbs (251.7 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 gal (49.2 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | 4-point iso-mounted mid-back mounted on operator-suspension platform | Padded with arm rests, adjustment forward and back (tools required)(no armrests on 36″ and 42″ models) |
Cheetah II: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — scag.com.
Liberty Z: 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.