Scag Tiger Cat II
Zero-Turn mower · Commercial-duty · Gas
$11,729–$14,349 Scag list price (configurations)
Manufacturer list price only — it excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount, and dealers set the final price.
- Weighs 1,175 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 2,075 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 18 min (13 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The Scag Tiger Cat II is a commercial-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 48-inch deck. It weighs 1175 lb (533 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Engine Power | 22 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FX Series |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) |
|---|---|
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Deck Construction | Tri-plate cutter deck constructed of 3 steel plates totaling nearly 1/2″ of steel. Reinforcement plates at cutter deck spindles. |
Drive
| Ground Speed | 12 mph |
|---|---|
| Drive Tire Size | 24″ x 9.5″-12″ (48″ and 52″)24″ x 12″-12″ (61″) |
| Drive System | Dual Pump and Motor |
| Reverse Speed | 5 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 1175 lbs (533 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 9.5 gal (36 L) |
Commercial / Pro
| Seat Type | 4-point iso-mounted mid-back mounted on operator-suspension platform |
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Professional use
How the Tiger Cat II fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 48 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kawasaki® FX Series |
| Engine power | 22 hp |
| Ground speed | 12 mph |
| Cut-height range | 25 mm – 127 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 533 kg |
| Deck construction | Tri-plate cutter deck constructed of 3 steel plates totaling nearly 1/2″ of steel. Reinforcement plates at cutter deck spindles. |
| Drive tire size | 24″ x 9.5″-12″ (48″ and 52″)24″ x 12″-12″ (61″) |
| Seat type | 4-point iso-mounted mid-back mounted on operator-suspension platform |
Scag doesn’t publish 9 of these for the Tiger Cat II: engine displacement, transmission, drive type, warranty, commercial warranty, deck gauge, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers.
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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — scag.com.
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What the specs work out to
Figures MowerFacts computes from Scag’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Mowing time
- ¼ acre5 min 3 min
- ½ acre9 min 6 min
- 1 acre18 min 13 min
- 2 acres37 min 26 min
- 5 acres1 h 32 min 1 h 4 min
- 10 acres3 h 4 min 2 h 9 min
About 18 min per acre at 3.26 acres/hour, mowing at 8.4 mph. The second figure is at the published 12.0 mph top speed (4.65 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 31.0 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight1,175 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight2,075 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,425 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 4,925 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 2,075 lb.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 54 in of clearance (estimated).
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.458 hp/in
- Run time per tank~9.5 h
Mowing times assume 3.26 acres/hour: deck width x 8.4 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 8.4 mph is 70% of the 12.0 mph top speed Scag publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 12.0 mph, shown so you can see it.
Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Scag doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.
Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to Scag's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.
Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.
Scag Tiger Cat II questions
What size deck is on the Scag Tiger Cat II?
The Scag Tiger Cat II has a 48-inch (1219 mm) cutting deck.
What engine is in the Scag Tiger Cat II?
The Scag Tiger Cat II is powered by a Kawasaki® FX Series, 22 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the Scag Tiger Cat II weigh?
The Scag Tiger Cat II weighs 1,175 lb (533 kg) as specified by Scag.
What size trailer do I need for the Scag Tiger Cat II?
At 1,175 lb, the Scag Tiger Cat II on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 2,075 lb of towed weight. That is within a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer, and your tow vehicle needs to be rated for at least 2,075 lb. Tongue weight, axle placement and your own trailer's empty weight still have to be checked — this is the arithmetic, not a loading plan.
How fast is the Scag Tiger Cat II?
Top ground speed is 12 mph. With its 48-inch deck that works out to about 4.65 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Scag Tiger Cat II take to mow an acre?
About 13 min per acre, from its 48-inch deck at 12 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 4.65 acres an hour, so five acres is about 1 h 5 min. Rough or obstacle-heavy ground takes longer; this is deck width times ground speed, not a timed test.
How big is the fuel tank on the Scag Tiger Cat II?
The Scag Tiger Cat II holds 9.5 gal (36 L) of fuel.
How much does the Scag Tiger Cat II cost?
Scag's published list price is $11,729 to $14,349 depending on configuration, checked 22 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.
What is the Scag Tiger Cat II built for?
Commercial-duty zero-turn mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.
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