Scag Cheetah II
Zero-Turn mower · Commercial-duty · Gas
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
Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Engine Power | 36 hp |
| Engine Make | Vanguard BIG BLOCK |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 61 in (1549 mm) |
|---|---|
| Min Cut Height | 1.3 in (32 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. |
| Deck Gauge | 7 |
Drive
| Ground Speed | 16 mph |
|---|---|
| Drive Tire Size | 24″ x 12″-12″ |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear ZT5400 Transaxle. Two-Speed |
| Reverse Speed | 8 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 1392 lbs (631.4 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
Commercial / Pro
| Seat Type | 4-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.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 61 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Vanguard BIG BLOCK |
| Engine displacement | not specified by manufacturer |
| Engine power | 36 hp |
| Transmission | not specified by manufacturer |
| Drive type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Ground speed | 16 mph |
| Cut-height range | 32 mm – 127 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 49.21 L |
| Weight | 631.4 kg |
| Warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Commercial warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Deck construction | Tri-plate cutter deck constructed of 3 steel plates totaling nearly 1/2″ of steel. Reinforcement plates at cutter deck spindles. |
| Deck gauge | 7 ga |
| Spindle type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Frame construction | not specified by manufacturer |
| Anti-scalp rollers | not specified by manufacturer |
| Drive tire size | 24″ x 12″-12″ |
| Seat type | 4-point iso-mounted mid-back mounted on operator-suspension platform |
| Dealer network | not specified by manufacturer |
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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.
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