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Scag Cheetah II

Zero-Turn mower · Commercial-duty · Gas

$13,999–$18,999 Scag list price (configurations)

Checked 23 Oct 2026 on the Scag product page. Tracking since 17 Sep 2026; no change recorded yet.

Manufacturer list price only — it excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount, and dealers set the final price.

The Scag Cheetah II is a commercial-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 61-inch deck. It weighs 1392 lb (631.4 kg).

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
61 in (1549 mm)
Engine Power
36 hp
Ground Speed
16 mph
Weight
1392 lbs (631.4 kg)
Fuel Capacity
13 gal (49.2 L)
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Engine

Scag Cheetah II engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Engine Power36 hp
Engine MakeVanguard BIG BLOCK

Deck

Scag Cheetah II deck specifications
Cutting Width61 in (1549 mm)
Min Cut Height1.3 in (32 mm)
Max Cut Height5 in (127 mm)
Deck ConstructionTri-plate cutter deck constructed of 3 steel plates totaling nearly 1/2″ of steel. Reinforcement plates at cutter deck spindles.
Deck Gauge7

Drive

Scag Cheetah II drive specifications
Ground Speed16 mph
Drive Tire Size24″ x 12″-12″
Drive SystemHydro-Gear ZT5400 Transaxle. Two-Speed
Reverse Speed8 mph

Dimensions

Scag Cheetah II dimensions specifications
Weight1392 lbs (631.4 kg)
Fuel Capacity13 gal (49.2 L)

Commercial / Pro

Scag Cheetah II commercial / pro specifications
Seat Type4-point iso-mounted mid-back mounted on operator-suspension platform

Professional use

How the Cheetah II fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.

Acres/hr (80%)
5.52
Acres/hr (100%)
9.86
Deck width
61 in
Ground speed
16 mph

Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›

Scag Cheetah II professional and productivity specifications
Deck width61 in
Engine makeVanguard BIG BLOCK
Engine power36 hp
Ground speed16 mph
Cut-height range32 mm – 127 mm
Fuel capacity49.2 L
Weight631.4 kg
Deck constructionTri-plate cutter deck constructed of 3 steel plates totaling nearly 1/2″ of steel. Reinforcement plates at cutter deck spindles.
Deck gauge7 ga
Drive tire size24″ x 12″-12″
Seat type4-point iso-mounted mid-back mounted on operator-suspension platform

Scag doesn’t publish 8 of these for the Cheetah II: engine displacement, transmission, drive type, warranty, commercial warranty, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers.

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Rebel X Bad Boy Mowers · 61 in (1549 mm)
PRO-TURN 560 KAWASAKI FX1000 Gravely · 60 in (1524 mm)

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 acre3 min 2 min
  • ½ acre5 min 4 min
  • 1 acre11 min 8 min
  • 2 acres22 min 15 min
  • 5 acres54 min 38 min
  • 10 acres1 h 49 min 1 h 16 min

About 11 min per acre at 5.52 acres/hour, mowing at 11.2 mph. The second figure is at the published 16.0 mph top speed (7.89 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 71.8 acres per tank.

Weight & hauling

  • Machine weight1,392 lb
  • + 6×12 trailer900 lb
  • Towed weight2,292 lb
  • single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,208 lb spare
  • tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 4,708 lb spare

Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 2,292 lb.

Gate & trailer fit

  • 32 in gateToo wide
  • 36 in gateToo wide
  • 48 in gateToo wide

Needs at least 67 in of clearance (estimated).

Power & run time

  • Power per deck inch0.59 hp/in
  • Run time per tank~13.0 h

Mowing times assume 5.52 acres/hour: deck width x 11.2 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 11.2 mph is 70% of the 16.0 mph top speed Scag publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 16.0 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 Cheetah II questions

What size deck is on the Scag Cheetah II?

The Scag Cheetah II has a 61-inch (1549 mm) cutting deck.

What engine is in the Scag Cheetah II?

The Scag Cheetah II is powered by a Vanguard BIG BLOCK, 36 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.

How much does the Scag Cheetah II weigh?

The Scag Cheetah II weighs 1,392 lb (631.4 kg) as specified by Scag.

What size trailer do I need for the Scag Cheetah II?

At 1,392 lb, the Scag Cheetah II on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 2,292 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 2,292 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 Cheetah II?

Top ground speed is 16 mph. With its 61-inch deck that works out to about 7.89 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.

How long does the Scag Cheetah II take to mow an acre?

About 8 min per acre, from its 61-inch deck at 16 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 7.89 acres an hour, so five acres is about 38 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 Cheetah II?

The Scag Cheetah II holds 13 gal (49.2 L) of fuel.

How much does the Scag Cheetah II cost?

Scag's published list price is $13,999 to $18,999 depending on configuration, checked 23 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.

What is the Scag Cheetah II built for?

Commercial-duty zero-turn mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.

Source: Scag (manufacturer) · archived copy

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