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- Scag V-Ride II — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 32-inch deck; gas powered
- Scag Cheetah II — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 61-inch deck; gas powered
| Spec | V-Ride II Scag · Zero-Turn |
Cheetah II Scag · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 36.8 ci (603 cc) | — |
| Engine Power | 16 hp | 36 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FX Series | Vanguard BIG BLOCK |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 32 in (813 mm) | 61 in (1549 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.3 in (32 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 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.32″ model features dual-plate. | 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 | ||
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph | 16 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 20″ x 6.5″-10″ (32″)20″ x 8″-10″ (36″)24″ x 9.5″-12″ (48″ and 52″)24″ x 12″-12″ (61″) | 24″ x 12″-12″ |
| Drive System | Dual Pump and Motor | Hydro-Gear ZT5400 Transaxle. Two-Speed |
| Reverse Speed | 5 mph | 8 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 818 lbs (371 kg) | 1392 lbs (631.4 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5 gal (18.9 L) | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | Extra-large comfort cushion | 4-point iso-mounted mid-back mounted on operator-suspension platform |
V-Ride II: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — scag.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.