Scag Patriot
Zero-Turn mower · Commercial-duty · Gas
$8,599–$10,559 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 911 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 1,811 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 24 min (17 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The Scag Patriot is a commercial-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 52-inch deck. It weighs 911 lb (413.2 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Engine Power | 22 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FX Series |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) |
|---|---|
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Deck Construction | Dual-plate cutter deck constructed of 2 steel plates. Reinforcement plate at cutter deck spindles. |
Drive
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph |
|---|---|
| Drive Tire Size | 22″ x 10.5″-12″ (52″)24″ x 12″-12″ (61″) |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear ZT3100 Transaxle (52″)Hydro-Gear ZT3400 Transaxle (61″) |
| Reverse Speed | 5 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 911 lbs (413.2 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 6.5 gal (24.6 L) |
Commercial / Pro
| Seat Type | Torsion-spring suspension seat |
|---|
Professional use
How the Patriot 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 | 52 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kawasaki® FX Series |
| Engine power | 22 hp |
| Ground speed | 8.5 mph |
| Cut-height range | 38 mm – 127 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 24.6 L |
| Weight | 413.2 kg |
| Deck construction | Dual-plate cutter deck constructed of 2 steel plates. Reinforcement plate at cutter deck spindles. |
| Drive tire size | 22″ x 10.5″-12″ (52″)24″ x 12″-12″ (61″) |
| Seat type | Torsion-spring suspension seat |
Scag doesn’t publish 9 of these for the Patriot: 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 acre6 min 4 min
- ½ acre12 min 8 min
- 1 acre24 min 17 min
- 2 acres48 min 34 min
- 5 acres2 h 1 h 24 min
- 10 acres4 h 2 h 48 min
About 24 min per acre at 2.5 acres/hour, mowing at 5.9 mph. The second figure is at the published 8.5 mph top speed (3.57 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 16.2 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight911 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight1,811 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,689 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,189 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,811 lb.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 59 in of clearance (estimated).
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.423 hp/in
- Run time per tank~6.5 h
Mowing times assume 2.5 acres/hour: deck width x 5.9 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 5.9 mph is 70% of the 8.5 mph top speed Scag publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 8.5 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 Patriot questions
What size deck is on the Scag Patriot?
The Scag Patriot has a 52-inch (1321 mm) cutting deck.
What engine is in the Scag Patriot?
The Scag Patriot is powered by a Kawasaki® FX Series, 22 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the Scag Patriot weigh?
The Scag Patriot weighs 911 lb (413.2 kg) as specified by Scag.
What size trailer do I need for the Scag Patriot?
At 911 lb, the Scag Patriot on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,811 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 1,811 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 Patriot?
Top ground speed is 8.5 mph. With its 52-inch deck that works out to about 3.57 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Scag Patriot take to mow an acre?
About 17 min per acre, from its 52-inch deck at 8.5 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 3.57 acres an hour, so five acres is about 1 h 24 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 Patriot?
The Scag Patriot holds 6.5 gal (24.6 L) of fuel.
How much does the Scag Patriot cost?
Scag's published list price is $8,599 to $10,559 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 Patriot built for?
Commercial-duty zero-turn mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.
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