TORO VS. SCAG | My Opinion Definitely Changed | So Impressive I Told Dealer To Order It For 2024

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  • Toro vs. Scag. My opinion definitely changes. So impressive I told the dealer to order it for 2024. Hope you enjoy this one

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  • @Mark-zi2og
    @Mark-zi2og Год назад +7

    Shane (and Don) thanks so much for bringing us along for this comparison. It was cool to see these brands side by side. I’m a Toro guy by default because that’s all I’ve ever run and most companies around me also run Toro’s. That said, I would love the opportunity to run a Scag to see what it’s all about. Have a blessed day! Man I want a taco salad now, Big “H” nailed that recipe. 😂

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      Lol, I am laughing about the recipe!! I really found nothing wrong with the Toro but just looking at both they have some differences. I am so used to the Scag it's hard for me to find what I am used to in another mower. I would like to see Toro beef up some of the parts. If you ever get a chance to demo a Scag I think you will have some opinions on things you may not like. Keep making money with that Toro and enjoy it! Have a blessed day brother and thank you for the support

    • @Mark-zi2og
      @Mark-zi2og Год назад +1

      @@DOCREAL1118 not much dealer support for Scag around me but it would be neat to demo one. Curious, you mentioned not being a fan of EFI, curious as to why? Thanks again Shane.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      @@Mark-zi2og I just don't think they have all the bugs worked out. If the efi messes up I have to take it in, if mine messes up I can fix the carb myself. 👍

    • @Mark-zi2og
      @Mark-zi2og Год назад +1

      @@DOCREAL1118 makes very good sense Shane. Hey man hope you and Sara have a safe happy and blessed 4th of July. God Bless America 🇺🇸

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      @@Mark-zi2og You and your wife and family as well. God Bless the U.S.A.

  • @brianwelsh-primecutslawnca4364
    @brianwelsh-primecutslawnca4364 Год назад +5

    Excellent comparison Doc. The V-Ride 2 looks the goods to me. Very robust machine, cuts beautifully & no plastic. Dealer support is "huge" & has saved my bacon. Cheers Mate. 💯🫵💪😎

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      No doubt on dealer support! Thanks so much brother!! It really is a true machine!

  • @runningdogapiary5009
    @runningdogapiary5009 Год назад +6

    Thanks for the video.
    I agree with RayRayslawncare
    I don’t think the Toro and VRide are set the same. Even if the markings are the same on the height adjustment…I don’t think the blade heights are the same.
    That doesn’t mean that it would change the cut quality, it would just change the amount of grass that got cut.
    Keep keeping it real

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      Absolutely could but all I can do is just put them both on 4 and let the grass fly 😂 Appreciate it man. Hope you enjoyed the video

  • @willieslawncareservice.8436
    @willieslawncareservice.8436 Год назад +10

    Scag's deck is better & cuts Like a champ

  • @travismorrison904
    @travismorrison904 Год назад +5

    Great review brother!!! So glad you did this video!! Like I commented earlier I would have bought the scag but the dealers around here are awful! I totally agree the scag cuts better but the toro is good just not as good. I will say being able to use the toro as a walk behind on my commercial properties that have really steep hills has been an absolute game changer this season. I’m making more money each month due to this feature without having to drum up new business which is great!! I’m gonna keep the toro in good shape but I’m still gonna strive to buy a scag on the next purchase, just got to find a dealer in NC that offers some type of support. Great video again brother!!

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      Thank you! In no way am I saying you can't get it done with the Toro because you absolutely can. For my yards, the Scag just gives that little edge to properties and my customers expect it. You will love that Toro for years. If it is a good mower don't be in a hurry to buy anything else. God bless brother!! #TOROPOWER

  • @davidtoney9933
    @davidtoney9933 10 месяцев назад +1

    New subscriber from Ohio - new lawncare business - going through the process of SCAG vs Toro right now - I like the fact Toro does not have any grease fitting - but the Scag does cut very well.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  10 месяцев назад

      Nice to meet you David! Thanks for the support man. All I can say is the velocity deck on the Scag is heads above the Toro, especially for the type of grass we have in Ohio. Good luck on your choice, if you have any questions feel free to ask

  • @davesparks3907
    @davesparks3907 Год назад +2

    Im definitely with you on the Scag! Both great mowers . I cut quite a bit of wet grass , an like the scag cut quality. Ride and all around just the set up an machine better ! Thank you Doc !!

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      Hey brother! Great to see you. I agree but Toro has a very nice ride. SCAG is the way to go for me

  • @Amy_McFarland
    @Amy_McFarland Год назад +5

    Even the frame of the vride looks heavier duty than the Toro. Great comparison video! Pricing has a lot to do with what people buy as well if they want to stay within a certain budget. I'm guessing the Toro is less expensive than the vride.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +2

      Yes, it is 1k less but to me that is nothing for what you're getting with the Scag. I noticed that when I watched the video. Great eye Amy!!

    • @Amy_McFarland
      @Amy_McFarland Год назад +2

      @@DOCREAL1118 I'm weird that way, I tend to see that kind of thing because I've always had my hands dirty working on cars most of my younger years. Being mechanically inclined, I could care less about pretty. Thank you for your videos! I do enjoy watching them! God bless!

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      @@Amy_McFarland Good for you!! I watched you build that outdoor shelter, very cool. You're very welcome, so glad you enjoy them

  • @grassyasslawncare658
    @grassyasslawncare658 Год назад +4

    I think you did a great comparison. And you are very correct

  • @jadonnoble5621
    @jadonnoble5621 Год назад +3

    Hey Shane. I would go with the Scag vride but you need the 61 inch to go with your 48 inch vride. If you have to get a bigger trailer then get one but in the long run I think you will be much more efficient and have the opportunity to make more money or at least cut down on your time mowing.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      I gave quite a bit of thought to the 61, the only problem is I don't have enough big yards to use it on. I will eventually lose a few of my bigger ones due to people selling and moving. The 52 would just be more practical.

  • @stevecharles7118
    @stevecharles7118 Год назад +5

    You meant well however the only true comparison would be to measure blades to the ground and set the decks Accordingly, the numbers on the side are just numbers. The Toro was higher just by the amount of grass out the chute (or lack there of).
    I’m in Cincinnati and can tell you the Toro does extremely well in wet grass, the Scag clumps in wet grass. Scabs are designed to throw and go not manicure the lawns. Scabs as a result of the large chute opening also leave a large amount of grass laying on the surface. I’ve had two Vride 2’s and thought they stripe well because of the rollers on the deck I wasn’t impressed with quality of cut and dispersed grass,, keep bringing the videos ,,

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      When you compare you make the settings the same all around. You compare a V-6 to a V-6, you don't set the timing different on the cars. Scag is for nicely manicured yards, I know this because I cut them everyday. Sounds like you're a great guy but have bought into the Toro hype to the point you can't see reality when it's right in front of you. I have no dog in the fight, I already own a Scag and I tried a Toro because of my buddy Tony. It just doesn't cut the mustard here in Columbus. Have an awesome night brother!

    • @raheppe
      @raheppe 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@DOCREAL1118 What a lousy response. What he told you to compare is blade height, which would be an equal comparison. You obviously do have a dog in the fight, it is called pride and ego, it didn't allow you to hear the man and you responded with your bias, which is to say closed-mindedly. You gotta have the exact same condtions to compare anything, and if one blade is higher, the test is not equal. That is how all experiments are supposed to work.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  5 месяцев назад

      @@raheppe I compared 2 mowers, set at #4 on each mower. Not my fault one doesn't cut as good as the other. You may not know, do to lack of watching, but I own a Bad Boy. You don't compare apples to oranges you compare apples to other apples. Not sure what got under your crawl but have a blessed day

    • @DylanHicksOutdoors
      @DylanHicksOutdoors 5 месяцев назад +1

      Love the Vidoes Doc, but all he was saying was that the scabber isn’t really cutting at 4” inches when you put the setting on 4inch, all the mowers are different, even if you put all of them on 3 inches you wouldn’t necessarily be cutting the same exact height because the mowers aren’t always set up the same way, GCI turf goes through all the stand on mowers and measures deck height and most aren’t even set correctly, therefore you probably weren’t cutting the grass at the same heights

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  5 месяцев назад

      @@DylanHicksOutdoors Appreciate it. I understand what he is saying, This is not lost on me. The point I am trying to make is that these are 2 brand new mowers off the floor. For an out of the box comparison, I put both on their 4 inch setting. Not measuring, just stock 4 inch setting and then mowed with them. One did a better job and one didn't, there were also other things that one had that the other didn't, not just cutting. You don't have time to do in depth studies when you have 10 lawns staring you in the face and it's 11 in the morning and the dealer has to get the mowers back to the shop. I am not a fulltime youtuber, I am a fulltime Lawncare owner. Thanks for the feed back but folks are taking this to a ridiculous extreme.

  • @JackMower-yu3lp
    @JackMower-yu3lp 10 месяцев назад +2

    52" TORO is $12k new, AnitScalp comes on the 60" Decks not the 52". If both mower decks were leveled by the dealer during setup, then the cut height should be exact on the settings say at 3.5 inches. Also, TORO warranty is 5yrs or 1200 hours. Great video comparison. Ohio springs are fun for sure!!

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  10 месяцев назад

      12k, I had no idea they were that high! I agree about cut height if both set up by dealer. Thank you sir and you know they are for sure! Wet and thick!!

  • @Boudreaux911
    @Boudreaux911 Год назад +3

    Doc I’m with you definitely V-Ride is a better cutting mower! Both great machines V-Ride for the win! Thanks for you comparing the two! 👊💪

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      Yes sir, it was fun. I like the ride on the Toro but the V ride is a beast. I would take the Exmark over the Toro anyday

    • @bobbysutphen6047
      @bobbysutphen6047 Год назад

      did he order the scag?

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      @@bobbysutphen6047 Did who order the SCAG? Sorry, don't understand

  • @luciano-km7mq
    @luciano-km7mq Год назад +2

    Great video. I enjoy the long videos. 👍

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      Thanks brother 💪💯 Glad you enjoyed it

  • @TheLawnFellas
    @TheLawnFellas Год назад +3

    Great comparison Shane. One thing though the Toro handles only one has to be down to engage the blades. But those handles are the safety because they can’t put it in the platform because of the platform folding up. Scag looks like a beast side by side to the toro. Wonder if scag is good on hills? That’s the game changer for me. Must be able to stick to a hill. 💪🏼💯

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      I couldn't get the blades on with one handle down. No clue what's with that. Johnny mow said the same thing. Big Moe has the 52 V ride and he has hills, I have some hills and it holds well. Not a 90 degree hill but some hills. The SCAG is such a beefy mower. I do like the ride of the Toro. Glad you enjoyed it. Had fun doing it

    • @TheLawnFellas
      @TheLawnFellas Год назад +2

      @@DOCREAL1118 yea the scag tires look huge which is good on hills. Your pad looked different than mine also. Maybe that was an older model either way scag cut did look cleaner for sure.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      @@TheLawnFellas Toro is a good mower but on my lawns Scag just does a bit better.

  • @NewVisionLCS
    @NewVisionLCS Год назад +2

    I'm really going to have to give the Scag Vride 2 a try! Excellent video Witch Docta!

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it. I can only say that here where I cut the Scag is just one of a kind.

    • @NewVisionLCS
      @NewVisionLCS Год назад +1

      @@DOCREAL1118 here , we don't worry about stripes, but cut quality is always key. Toro does great here, but my small engine shop is amazing and can work on anything!

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      @@NewVisionLCS It's all about what works for you on your properties

  • @shannonmccall8701
    @shannonmccall8701 11 месяцев назад +1

    I’ve used a lot of mowers I use cub pro x I got one with 1100 hours All original bolts very comfortable machine cuts really good 3 year Unlimited warranty

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  11 месяцев назад

      Sounds like you found the one that works for you!!

  • @eddieh6429
    @eddieh6429 Год назад +3

    😂 YOU ARE A TRIP😂
    But damn it Doc
    Youzz making me hungry 😂

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      You're always hungry 😂😂🙏

  • @eastsidelawncare4388
    @eastsidelawncare4388 Год назад +2

    Great video, a lot of guys I know swear by the grandstands/multiforce. My area is mostly Scag, Exmark and Toro, but I have started to see a couple other guys running John Deere. I was a little surprised that the Toro didn't have anti scalp wheels. I run John Deere so I don't have a dog in the fight, but if I had to choose I would pick the Scag.
    Have a great night!

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      Someone else mentioned the anti scalp wheels as well. Nothing wrong with Toro at all but just doesn't give the quality of cut I am looking for like Scag gives. Thanks brother! Have a great Friday

  • @leadnsteel1428
    @leadnsteel1428 Год назад +1

    Everyone seems to hate on SCAG but they are good.
    Ive got a 48 inch SCAG walk behind with a homemade sulky and its great. It does have a nice cut.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      I think they have the best cut, most people can't afford them or don't have a dealer so they don't buy them.

  • @retired55.
    @retired55. 2 месяца назад +1

    Toro grandstand the best.

  • @russellboyd2975
    @russellboyd2975 Год назад +1

    Hey man,
    Like your videos. I know people will laugh but I went from scag to the cub stander 54”. Haven’t regretted the change. Very comfortable and cuts just as good as my cheetah did. 👌👍

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +2

      Nothing wrong with that at all. Who would laugh at a man saving money. You do your thing and let them be upset as they make that big payment!! Thanks so much

    • @WSG23
      @WSG23 Год назад +1

      People that would laugh at that haven’t tried the Cub Pro series. A lot on trailers in my area including mine. Very good mowers , hold up great. Good vid Doc. I prefer Scag over Toro or exmark as well .

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      @@WSG23 I agree, Cub cadet has stepped it up quite a bit in the last several years

  • @harryerhart5978
    @harryerhart5978 Год назад +3

    It looks like the Toro is cutting higher than the Scag if it's set on 4 inches doesn't mean it's 4 my Scag was set on 4 but it was 3.5

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      Very true but it was a true comparison. 4 on one 4 on the other. Even Steven 👍

  • @louroberts5567
    @louroberts5567 Год назад +2

    Hey, Doc! Good video, Brother. When you had the side by side comparison of the two mowers, I though it was a joke. Toro is a tried and true product, but to compare it to a mower with the same size deck, it seemed like they threw a bigger deck on a mower that could barely handle it. Not sure I'm saying that correctly, but it didn't seem to me like Toro doesn't have a mower for that comparison. Randall noticed the same thing I did. There are no anti scalp wheels! For me, in my washboard, crater laiden yard, I rely on those wheels, A LOT! Now, I'm not saying if someone dropped off a Toro in my yard and said, "it's all yours," I wouldn't use the hell out of it. I'm saying a good Scag is always better. Of course I've only had Scags with two legs, not four wheels, so I guess my comparisons are moot. 🤣 Hope you and your beautiful bride have an awesome day. Keep it REAL! TRUTH! God bless.
    Hi, Sarah!!

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      I agree, it was a big difference. One looked a bit undersized the other looked solid and well thought out. Just my opinion 🙏👍

  • @douglashauschel6651
    @douglashauschel6651 Год назад +2

    Doc - the Scag looks like a tank next to the Toro. PEACE ✌

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      I thought the same thing brother! God bless!

  • @AJA11B
    @AJA11B Год назад +2

    Doc, check out the bobcats. Bought one earlier this year. Built like a tank. Mows like a champ and stripes better than my Ferris and wright stand ons. Once those get wore out they will be replaced with bobcats.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      We don't have a dealer but I have a buddy who owns one and it stripes great! He loves his as well. Congrats on the new mower brother!!

    • @brianwelsh-primecutslawnca4364
      @brianwelsh-primecutslawnca4364 Год назад +1

      #team bobcat......🫵

    • @greenidguy9292
      @greenidguy9292 Год назад

      I’ve found that striping is directly related to blade choice. I have six different sets of blades for my Scag that I switch out depending on conditions and what results I want.

  • @michaelworkman8825
    @michaelworkman8825 Год назад +1

    Awesome video guys and great comparison like Don said each company's equipment cuts at different heights even if they are set the same. I've ran Scag, Gravley, toro, and Exmark all at different heights. God Bless You and Mrs Sarah Brother.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      God bless you brother! Thanks so much and Happy 4th.

    • @michaelworkman8825
      @michaelworkman8825 Год назад

      @@DOCREAL1118 Happy 4th brother!!!! And Mrs BossLady! God Bless

  • @claybeisser8329
    @claybeisser8329 2 месяца назад +1

    I run a toro grandstand every day one with the kohler I’ve found if it’s in thick grass it doesn’t miss anything but if the grass is thin it will leave stragglers and I have videos of me mowing absolutely way overgrown grass and it never missed a single blade first pass it’s absolutely insane don’t get me wrong I’m a scag guy through and through all around cut quality and stripe just don’t compete with a scag but was definitely impressed with how it cuts over grown properties

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  2 месяца назад +1

      I am sure it does well, I have seen it cut some yards and make them look beautiful. I really did the video to just show a bit of the differences and let folks form their own opinions. Scag is a leader for sure. I really think Toro has overpriced their mowers. All I do is weekly yards so nothing really ever gets overgrown. Thanks for the input and it should help others!

    • @claybeisser8329
      @claybeisser8329 2 месяца назад +1

      @@DOCREAL1118 I’m mowing a lot of yards in upper Arlington and Hilliard and Grandview area so most of the yards I’m cutting are thick and lush but not as we speak with this drought we are having here in Ohio lol I’m trying to get my partner talked into switching over to scag

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  2 месяца назад +1

      @@claybeisser8329 We are mowing similar properties. I do work in Hillard, New Albany and Dublin

  • @BoneYardLawnService
    @BoneYardLawnService Год назад +1

    Nice comparison, I definitely have a stander in mind for next year ✂️💯

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      Thanks brother! That short you did about the old mower was amazing and so true! Can't wait to see what you get!

  • @JohnnyMow
    @JohnnyMow Год назад +2

    You only need to put one handle down on the toro to engage the blade. The toro also cuts a true to the number scam constantly cuts shorter. 4 year 1500.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      This one you had to put both down. They only offer 3 yrs. 1500 here. This mower had to have cut higher, it was on 4 and just barely took anything off.

  • @nthewalk
    @nthewalk 2 месяца назад +1

    Been beating a 60” Dixie Chopper Yanmar Diesel ….hour meter stopped at 8850 hrs years ago and it still to this day fires up and purrs and I use it every day…..wore the deck out and hydro ….replaced them and right back at it like day one ….. buying a v-ride 32” for back yards …..I’ll be running that Dixie for as long as parts are available…..it’s a 2001 and it’s out lasted 2 gassers. So I guess I’m one of the rare ones lol …..paid $13.500 new for it.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  2 месяца назад

      That is amazing and so glad she is still running for you!! Wow!! Talk about a beast of a mower. Good luck with the 32" V Ride II. You will really like it, no promise it will last that long but WOW!!!

  • @samheninger505
    @samheninger505 Год назад +1

    My freind EFI is where it's at. I've been running mine for 2.5 years ,6 days a week no problems not to mention its just better theirs a reason all autos are fuel injected for more than 20 years now. Fuel injection is always adjusting the amount of fuel it addsor subtracts always trying to get the best fuel to air ratio ,so when you hit a patch of thicker grass it can add a little fuel keeping the engine steady . I have tiger cat 2 61" efi it's a ripper.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      That is very true Sam but I am just not convinced yet of how they will hold up over time. Appreciate the info!

    • @samheninger505
      @samheninger505 Год назад +1

      Kawasaki has been making fuel injected motorcycles since 1980 it's not new technology

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      @@samheninger505 Motorcycles yes, not lawn mower engines. I am an old 2 stroke motocross racer. Love my carbs 👊

  • @matthewmiller9575
    @matthewmiller9575 Год назад +2

    Nice! What a fantastic comparison. The walking behind thing in the toro is really useful. The US version of the grandstand is different to the English version though. Different deck for a start. The casters are bigger over here, and to my eyes the back wheels are bigger. We have a ‘turbo force” deck which cuts in the wet and recycles grass better. In the 2023 version they’ve also moved the gas tank and there’s now a battery box. I wonder why you guys get a different version of the machine? ✊🙏💪

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      This was a turbo force deck. Not sure why we get different versions, maybe you guys are the test pilots. 🤣 I did my best to compare down to every detail 👊🇺🇸🙏💪🇬🇧

    • @matthewmiller9575
      @matthewmiller9575 Год назад +1

      @@DOCREAL1118 ah okay, just looks different. It was a great comparison video buddy. Yep, we’re crash test dummies alright 🤣 Enjoy your weekend 🙏

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      @@matthewmiller9575 🤣 Have a great weekend brother 👊🙏

  • @dbrider004
    @dbrider004 Год назад +2

    I haven't watched the video yet but already know the Scag will take this one. I went through demos on Scag, Toro, and Exmark, last year and the Scag wins hands down in my area(Ohio).

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      You are correct. Most people don't understand the type of yards we have in Ohio or the conditions.

    • @greenidguy9292
      @greenidguy9292 Год назад +1

      Agreed, sine OEM bought Toro, Exmark, etc. the quality has definitely fallen off. Ohio here too near the Youngstown area.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      @@greenidguy9292 How is the weather in Youngstown? Great to see another Ohioan 👊

    • @greenidguy9292
      @greenidguy9292 Год назад +1

      @@DOCREAL1118 Similar to yours...maybe a little cooler due to being northeast and lake Erie being so close.

  • @seanslawns
    @seanslawns Год назад +1

    Both are quality, I use a gravely though.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      I think for me the better mower was obvious but we all have our preferences. Thanks for watching Sean!

  • @willieslawncareservice.8436
    @willieslawncareservice.8436 Год назад +2

    Go with scag it better 👍👍👍👊

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      That is what I am buying, it was in the video brother!

  • @lawnboy4492
    @lawnboy4492 Год назад +1

    I dont use either brand. They have to adjust the deck to the blade tip height. Just because it says 4" doesn't mean it is. You actually measure from the blade tip to the ground and you can adjust the deck so it matches the settings, fyi.

  • @eddieh6429
    @eddieh6429 Год назад +2

    You mentioned and showed that the toro didn’t cut well, I think the deck wasn’t set exactly the same height as the Vride, like Jack was saying
    Just saying
    My opinions from chucky n my trucky, I have found it that most dealers do not adjust the mower decks as they should!

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      Yet the SCAG cut just fine. Seems everyone is making some excuses for Toro 🤣🤣😜

    • @eddieh6429
      @eddieh6429 Год назад +1

      @@DOCREAL1118 🥴
      😂

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      @@eddieh6429 Love ya BIG H

    • @eddieh6429
      @eddieh6429 Год назад +1

      @@DOCREAL1118 👊🏼❤️🙏🏼

  • @toddfromflorida
    @toddfromflorida Год назад +1

    Your process is flawed and irrelevant. The setting 4 on one mower may not exactly match to the setting 4 on the other. You are commenting on the fact the scag cut more off the grass and that is your proof of a 'better cut'. Then drop the toro to the next lower setting and see how that looks. You can tell that the grass was barely getting tipped on the #4 setting on the toro. Look at the amount of clover flowers left as you said. The clover didnt just happen to grow slower on the toro side than the scag side. It should have been the same height. So it is not going to be a fresh cut quality comparison.
    I appreciate your effort but will not use your opinions in this decision. (I dont own one of either of these but am looking at them all now)

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      Thanks for the comment. You have your opinion and time may change your mind! God bless

    • @greenidguy9292
      @greenidguy9292 Год назад

      Your thinking is flawed….who in their right mind wouldn’t check and adjust blade height when you buy a new mower. Obviously Doc didn’t do so on the Toro because he didn’t own it. The dealer should have insured the blade height was accurate in reference to the blade setting indicator.

  • @rannorris79
    @rannorris79 Год назад +1

    Picking up a new 52 Vride with the 24 Kawasaki carb tomorrow

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      Awesome brother 👊💯 Congrats

  • @TomDobyMowerRepair
    @TomDobyMowerRepair Год назад +2

    Big H Carnivore Taco Tuesdays!

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +2

      Lol!! Every week Big H will have a new menu item

  • @maconstroupe1583
    @maconstroupe1583 Год назад +1

    To be fair the Toro should have followed a Scag one pass mow. I've found with every mower the second pass always cleans up a first pass, no matter if the first pass looks clean and perfect. Then I have to second cut all the stripes.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      I could have done that but there was nothing left to cut once I used the Scag, it really wasn't too hard to see that the Scag just cut better but point taken

  • @eddieh6429
    @eddieh6429 Год назад +4

    I’ve always liked Toro, just saying 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      You can have it all you want 👍🙏

    • @luciano-km7mq
      @luciano-km7mq Год назад +2

      The Big H taco huh? Any grapefruit in there?

    • @eddieh6429
      @eddieh6429 Год назад

      @@luciano-km7mq 😂 maybe 1-2😂

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      @@luciano-km7mq Just pineapple

    • @luciano-km7mq
      @luciano-km7mq Год назад +1

      @@DOCREAL1118
      No pineapple pizza please 😝

  • @dwaynebrock1312
    @dwaynebrock1312 5 месяцев назад +1

    The scags look like they do good with those grass types that are up there but down here in the south where we have zoysia and Bermuda and cut it 2.5 inches and below you cant beat the tight baffles of a toro or exmark deck

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  5 месяцев назад

      I can see that for sure. I have said before, all mowers don't work on all grass. I agree with you on the southern grass for sure.

  • @ronslawnscrystalriver2151
    @ronslawnscrystalriver2151 Год назад +3

    Scag Man👊🏻

  • @johnsteed265
    @johnsteed265 5 месяцев назад +1

    Somehow I knew what the outcome was going to be before I watched the video.....

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  5 месяцев назад

      Not sure how to take that John, Lol. I think most did though.

  • @user-hj5yq4cx4t
    @user-hj5yq4cx4t 11 месяцев назад +1

    had a 2011 toro grandstand. traded it for a 2016 vride. no regrets.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  11 месяцев назад

      Sounds like a smart move. Glad your happy with it. What size?

  • @scottweaver7704
    @scottweaver7704 3 месяца назад +1

    Good video for a flat lawn comparison. Take them to the hills and you wont have much good to say about the Horo. Scag warranty is 3 yr or 500 hrs. For a little less than $600, you can get the extended 5 yr total unlimited hr warranty. No brainer for me! I've been demoing stand ons all spring and the Toro is the worst out of the 7 I've tried. Like you said, the cut is horrible, especially on my hilly terrain. And with the platform behind the wheels, all it does is wheelie. So good luck double cutting. Wheel and pump motor (Scag) versus transaxle (Toro) there is no comparison. I'm also in the Ohio area and the price for V-Ride 2 was $9600 before tax.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks brother! I just found the Toro to be a second rate mower all around. I got a lot of heat for the video but I did apples to apples comparison. My warranty on my Scag was 2 yrs. unlimited hours. They must have changed it.

  • @phil9171
    @phil9171 Год назад +1

    Great comparison video Doc!

  • @MrTomb1976
    @MrTomb1976 Год назад +1

    ive seen comparisons before and used the toro a few times when i had to rent one when my grasshopper was down, i know my grasshopper makes a better cut then the toro i rented, but im ether going to buy a Scag or Wright next

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      Grasshopper is an absolute fabulous mower! I wish I had a dealer around for one. I would definitely take the SCAG but I am a bit spoiled by them 👍

    • @MrTomb1976
      @MrTomb1976 Год назад +2

      @DOCREAL1118 I bought this 218 used 2 yrs ago, now I'm only mowing 2 days a wk around 30 lawns but I'm leaning towards growing it, I manage 3 small businesses, DJing for around 17 yrs now plus building the lawn care and then I also side hustle E-WASTE. So I run into Ohio to sell that off several times a yr.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      @@MrTomb1976 Man, you are a hustler!! Love it. I could never be a DJ, you guys have talent! God bless brother

  • @davidfitch7188
    @davidfitch7188 Год назад +1

    Good job 👍 but you didn’t look right on the toro . Scag did look better .tell Sarah hi for us . See you Sunday , don’t forget the chute .

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      Thanks brother! I felt good on the Toro but just didn't cut well. The Scag is just a better built piece of equipment. Not bashing Toro but just not for me. I won't forget and we will certainly be there!! God bless

  • @theyardboy9316251562
    @theyardboy9316251562 Год назад +1

    Great video. And yes dealer support is everything!

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      Thanks buddy. Great to see you man! It certainly is man

  • @Waynesworrldexcellent
    @Waynesworrldexcellent 3 месяца назад +1

    so if you just lower the toro by 1 setting itll do what the scag did.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  3 месяца назад

      I just compared 4" to 4" You may be right but there was so much more to the Scag that the Toro didn't have. Everyone is just focusing on one thing

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 Год назад +1

    It’s just what ever you start with 95% of the time
    There just mowers and that’s about it, yet deck and engine is what counts

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      Agree with the 95% rule and the deck and engine. Thanks Phillip

  • @jaymeyers950
    @jaymeyers950 Год назад +1

    Think with toro your paying for the name and we're you live also herd the grandstand more expensive in some areas like my area is cub cadet,troy built, Husqvarna,bad boy myself have cub cadet Ultima z1 zero turn mower 42 inch

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      Could be. I have a friend that loves his cub cadet, really is just personal choice. I would not own a Toro personally but that is just my opinion. We all have them

  • @stevepenman7970
    @stevepenman7970 Год назад +1

    Nice job with the comparison, how’s the Canada smoke your way?

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      Thanks brother! It's horrible here! I can't smell it but it's foggy as all get out.

  • @rayrayslawnlandscape2008
    @rayrayslawnlandscape2008 Год назад +1

    The deck height is different from a scag to a toro. If my scah is on 3.5 then my toro/Exmark is on 3.25

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      Hey boss! That could be true, I just set them both on 4 and rolled with it. Toro just didn't seem to cut as well. Wanted to keep the test even steven!

  • @jimmyf1312
    @jimmyf1312 Год назад +1

    I’m in between the scag and a wright zk

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      For me alone it's Scag all day just because it cuts fescue so well.

    • @jimmyf1312
      @jimmyf1312 Год назад +1

      @@DOCREAL1118 thanks for your feedback

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      @@jimmyf1312 No problem bud

  • @jaymeyers950
    @jaymeyers950 Год назад +1

    Sky's looking little smokey in Ohio

  • @andreabond3501
    @andreabond3501 4 месяца назад +1

    Scag

  • @E.L.C.
    @E.L.C. Год назад +1

    That's my efi motor :) ft730v ❤ I can walk my bobcat too my platform folds up :)

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      There you go brother! It had some power for sure 👊

    • @E.L.C.
      @E.L.C. Год назад +1

      ​@@DOCREAL1118I'm really happy with it 111 hours so far

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      ​@@E.L.C.Awesome

  • @jesseorozco2984
    @jesseorozco2984 Год назад +2

    I gotta say doc you did a fantastic job on the review and you kept it honest with us I think the scag cuts really well to I'm just not seeing alot of companies using scag much anymore there using the toro grandstand and other brands so I think it's just the area your in is what it depends on

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      Thank you. I also think it's the discount and the warranty. Toro has to have a long warranty to sell in my opinion 👊💯

  • @jeffreylucas2027
    @jeffreylucas2027 Год назад +1

    Idk man iam leaning more towards scag now I like my toro super recycler that thing is a beast of a mower it’s wonderful just a push mower guy lol

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      The Toro super recycler is an awesome mower. That's what I own. 👊💯

  • @davepaggy4218
    @davepaggy4218 6 месяцев назад +1

    At least the guy in orange set you straight on cut height. He said the scag cuts lower on the same setting. Not an accurate test imho

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  6 месяцев назад

      4 inches compared to 4 inches is all one can go by. True test and don't see it any other way

  • @Codysfixations
    @Codysfixations 10 месяцев назад +1

    Lost me when you said bad boy is a good mower 😅

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  10 месяцев назад

      Lol, we shall see next yr.

  • @dougdominy9869
    @dougdominy9869 Месяц назад +1

    set the blade differant depth

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Месяц назад

      What I was trying to do is compare as close as I could. So I set them both at 4. We all know the deck heights don't come set perfectly but I wanted a true comparison 👍

  • @jaymeyers950
    @jaymeyers950 Год назад +1

    Would you ever do a demo with the cub cadet stand on mower?

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      Probably not, I tried them at the GIE and just not my cup of tea but can never say never

    • @jaymeyers950
      @jaymeyers950 Год назад +1

      @@DOCREAL1118 herd there were redisingned

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      @@jaymeyers950 They were and they are a nice mower

  • @stevedibiase728
    @stevedibiase728 Год назад +2

    This comparison not very fair and I have neither mower still a riding tractor guy but simply drop that Toro down a notch or so to cut low as that scag you wont tell difference , that dealer should have said or done that to the Toro. (all the major golf courses seem use Toros in our area I noticed.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      Steve, how was it not fair? They were both set on 4? That is how you compare things!! If you compare and an apple to another apple, you don't eat an apple and say well, if you would have eaten a watermelon then the one I like would taste better to you!! Lol, it was plain and simple. It was an absolute good comparison! One mower just outperformed the other!

  • @ramirocortez6392
    @ramirocortez6392 Год назад +1

    👍👍💯

  • @felawncareservices8399
    @felawncareservices8399 Год назад +1

    If you dont plan on keeping forever I say consider the efi. Money saved on fuel. All cars are efi now days so its just the new way. Ive pur 1100hrs on my efis with no issues

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      I can get about 22 yards on a tank. Seems ok to me

  • @davepaggy4218
    @davepaggy4218 6 месяцев назад +1

    He told you the scag cuts shorter at the same setting. Watch your video. And I don't see it any other way.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  6 месяцев назад

      I put both mowers on 4 inches. You compare apples to apples not apples to oranges. They were both at 4 inches, one mower cut better than the other. PERIOD!! I don't give a care in this world what one commenter says about the difference in height

  • @shanepipkin4041
    @shanepipkin4041 7 месяцев назад +1

    deere

  • @greenidguy9292
    @greenidguy9292 Год назад +1

    Maybe I missed you saying so, but what don’t you like about EFI?

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      I have seen friends have major problems with them and they are too new for my liking.

    • @greenidguy9292
      @greenidguy9292 Год назад

      @@DOCREAL1118 Gottcha, from my experiences I've had good results and my buddies in the industry have actually converted to efi.

  • @andreabond3501
    @andreabond3501 4 месяца назад +1

    Skeg is better

  • @drakewesterman9798
    @drakewesterman9798 Год назад +1

    You both had them on 4 but as you know not all mowers are the same height. So toro 4 could be 4.1 and scag could be 3.9. If u lower the deck it would cut better. Like don said not all mowers same height. Just like if you raised the deck on the scag it wouldn’t cut as good

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      That is why I put them both on 4, I didn't want to compare 4 to 3.75 I think manufacturing should fix that issue for all mowers 👍

    • @lmqualitylawncare8148
      @lmqualitylawncare8148 Год назад +1

      I agree it should come from the factory set right that’s why I won’t take the mower from the dealer until they adjust the deck. If I have the deck height on 3” the blades better be 3” off the ground. But I’m a scag fan all the way love the cut.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      @@lmqualitylawncare8148 Agreed!!

  • @gregkeith3465
    @gregkeith3465 Год назад +2

    I got the Ferris's, I looked at all of them, Scag was my second pick but the Ferris dealer made my mind up

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      Nothing wrong with the Ferris for sure. Very nice mower.

    • @greenidguy9292
      @greenidguy9292 Год назад

      What sold you on Ferris? Btw, damn nice machine.

    • @gregkeith3465
      @gregkeith3465 Год назад

      @@greenidguy9292 The ride dealer was 15 minutes from my house and he is great, been running them for three years and not a single problem

    • @gregkeith3465
      @gregkeith3465 Год назад

      Ferris dealer

  • @jonathanscott4010
    @jonathanscott4010 Год назад +2

    I am a Scag man all the way but I do know that Scag''s deck height is rarely accurate from factory. I wouldn't be surprised if the Scag was actually cutting lower even though the settings were the same. Doesn't matter to me though, I vote Scag all the way!

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      I have no doubt they may all be off, every mower out there is probably off a bit. It's not just about Scag, I just couldn't get into the Toro

    • @jonathanscott4010
      @jonathanscott4010 Год назад +1

      @@DOCREAL1118 You are absolutely right! I agree with you about a Scag being so much more responsive. Also, I commented too soon. I was still watching the video and Don brought up about the height lol

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      @@jonathanscott4010 Lol. The response is amazing on the Scag

    • @greenidguy9292
      @greenidguy9292 Год назад +2

      That is why you always check and adjust a new mower. Dealer “prep” is usually lacking.

  • @leonmason9141
    @leonmason9141 Год назад +1

    *promo sm*

  • @willieslawncareservice.8436
    @willieslawncareservice.8436 Год назад +2

    You will never need to walk it That is 👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿 A poor excuse

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад

      I will never own one so no matter what I will be riding, Lol

    • @travismorrison904
      @travismorrison904 Год назад +1

      I wouldn’t call it a poor excuse unless you’ve seen the property. Anything that speeds you up, saves time and money isn’t a excuse…it’s a reason.

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      @@travismorrison904 Very true, I think I read his comment wrong. I think the walk behind feature was awesome

  • @elitelandscapeslifestories
    @elitelandscapeslifestories Год назад +1

    It’s ALL IN THE DECK 🥸 No brand I’ve used in 30 years…. CUTS GRASS like my TURF TIGER 2 💪
    That toro didn’t even have scalp wheels on that deck 😒😒😒

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      Absolutely right and you can't beat the velocity deck. Very true, it had some good points but the SCAG has it all. 👊💯💪

    • @elitelandscapeslifestories
      @elitelandscapeslifestories Год назад +1

      @@DOCREAL1118 Great video Doc!!

    • @DOCREAL1118
      @DOCREAL1118  Год назад +1

      @@elitelandscapeslifestories Thanks Brother

  • @johnsteed265
    @johnsteed265 5 месяцев назад +1

    Somehow I knew what the outcome was going to be before I watched the video.....