I saw you guys mowing that lawn on old plank, that house is right across the entrance to the maintenance building where we store all our turf equipment for Lyon oaks golf course!
My Turf Tiger is the best mower I’ve ever used. It’s amazing on hills, cuts through thick tall grass like it’s nothing due to the driveshaft driven deck. The massive tires hold steep hills and the low center of gravity gas tank adds to stability. The large hydros are very powerful and are cooled very well. Having the back of the mower open up to easily fix issues you may have it a great feature. The frame is a double tubular setup that will last for years. You can easily change our motors and get thousands of hours out of the Turf Tiger frame. I can go on and on.
Feel free to send us a customer contact form with your concerns you may have on your machine's warranty. We'd be happy to have the appropriate technical service rep follow up with you.
Well I just bought one today! Was a farrier but haven’t worked in a year due to lower back and knee surgeries. Starting a lawn care business today by buying this scag.
I demoed one last week it's a beast all the power you need and cut very good I had no wet grass to try it on it is fast. And it seems like it done fairly well on fuel
I used to be team ExMark. I still love love ExMark but have gone team orange. Got a walk behind on a deal and never looked back. Now have 6 Scags and one lone sexy Exy left in the rotation. Will be trading it out for a Cheetah next season. Love.the vids and honest reviews. Hey and Vt was 89 last week Friday and 62 Saturday. Crazy swings in temps. Hard to get used to the weather. We say here, "If you don't like the weather, wait a minute."
I have this exact mower. How do I line up my wheels to get the straight wide stripes? I love the mowers just working on my stripes. First time I have ever owned a zero turn.
In all the years you had the mower , how do you think the Vanguard stacks up. I just bought a used Turf Tiger today, with 1200 hours with the 61 Deck and 37 Vanguard. I only have a decent size lawn in the country. I won't be putting a ton of hours on it. I have a 2009 Zero that only has 660 hours on it.
Have a scag 06 not the gen 2. 61" 35 vangaurd 730 hrs. It's a tank cuts great not a stripping mower with out the stripe kit but nice even cut. Only issues I've had being electrical related due to poor connections simple fix after I found the cause. Hydros are loud but every scag is like that. It's a power how wet/dew tall grass does good. Hills 👍. My opinion exmark cuts extremely well in dry conditions leaves a nice stripe also very crisp. But doesn't handle wet stuff nor tall stuff as good. Perfect conditions id go exmark but real life weather etc. Scag gets it done.
Yup, looks like every last strand of grass is cut. My customer pay for the scag difference. Quality. Scag and Exmark are 1 and 2 just depends on who you are talking to for which 1 is #1. That being said, I own 2 scags.
I use the turf tiger 2 at work, I mow for a school district here in Syracuse, NY. I love it, we also have a gravely and a Dixie Chopper classic. My question is, how do you always have 1 stripe darker than the other?
Yeah like i have posted before and have a scag and Ferris and love both! Just had an issue with scag though with it shutting down on me while mowing. Not even mowing tall grass. We mow in missouri with 90+ degrees and heat Index got up to about 107. The scag would start to die then I shut the blades off and ran it. Seemed to go back to normal and then it would do it again. Then on turns it began to almost shut down. So I shut it off and let it cool down for a while then went to mowing again not a problem. Didnt do it when it got cooler. I took it in and the dealer was blaming me! After I did some research the charcoal canisters on it were messing up and so they had to fix the issue but stuck me with the bill! When it is covered! I paid it and went on but I’d go with a Ferris. With the setup on a scag with the charcoal canisters for the epa nonsense people are having the same issues. I wasn’t the only one. But scag doesn’t want to mess with the warranty and a lot of dealers will blame you! They did me! I told them man I do commercial I know how to run a mower!! Lol. Come on! Anyway, go with a Ferris! Any problem they cover it no fuss!! The scags cut great!! I absolutely love mine but after my bad experience, I’d ask your dealer! Especially about those charcoal canisters!!
I have a Scag cheeta and Ferris is2100z mow a cemetery. Cheeta is mow easy to get around stuff. But the ferris mows better. More even no bouncing. Side note Scag is 48inch ferris is 61. Yes the smaller mower is easier to get around because it is smaller. I mean it seams more instant move less lag.
Just bought a TT2 myself. Didn't get the chrome wheel cover cuz I thought they would be 🧀, but I'm diggin em on yours. Might have to go back and get em.
That mower is awesome! Love scag! I know you have more demos coming.. any chance you have a Bad Boy dealer near you? If so, check out the Outlaw XP. Badass mower, and a few thousand $$ less than exmark or scag. Keep up the great videos!
Demoed a Turf tiger 2 last year and a lazer z x series both 60” decks. We went with the scags! No comparison really. They are built so much better and the decks are better. I did like the EXmark seat better though. That was about it .
The Bow God literally been doing the same thing all week, I had the exact same thoughts. Scag rides better but that seat on the exmark is tits. Going with the turf tiger 2 tomorrow
jamie Feyen I thought the same thing...might be normal idk...I wear hearing protection normally so I don't hear it daily but I picked up on it in this video
One thing also thats holding me back from switching from exmark to scag is the convenience of exmarks begging system. It comes off so easy its hard to imagine going to the soft tube and clamp style...🤔😕
First, I'm getting the chrome wheels on my next new mower. Next. Hard to show stripes on a cloudy day. Best with the sun at your back. Third, send that 50 degrees down to Indiana. Grass is turning brown down here
I would love for you to demo a Ferris IS 3200z with the same engine as that Tiger 2....My friend has that same Tiger2 and I have the IS 3200z .I would like your opinion on those mowers....maybe a comparison vid..?..Those Vanguard efi engines are bad dudes!!😎
Looking forward to it. I hope it's a 61inch IS3200z and a Z3X with the 37 vanguard. A real world use comparison video against Scag would be great. The suspension feels great on Ferris but I love how well built Scag is.
For the kinds of properties I've seen you mow, why not just a 61" Vride2 and another smaller V ride2 for the other stuff, like a 48 or 52. Two standers would be better for you imho. There is a reason that standers are so popular and why Z's seem outdated now. Only reason I would buy a Z is for a 72" deck and huge open commercial or municiple properties. Turf Tiger 2 is a great machine though without a doubt I'm not sure why a guy like you would want one given the smaller more nimble stander application.
Hey Brian love your channel man. Just a quick question do you still prefer the lazer z over the turf tiger? I've had 3 scags and love the the cut and how well it does when people want their grass short. But never had good luck with scag or their dealers in my area. I love the exmark dealers and my turf tracer. Thanks man have a safe day.
I've seen some guys use a drone camera to show stripes on flat lawns, otherwise if the property has a hilly area, gives u the best striping perspective "on camera". Like trying to use a 90's cam recorder on a old school tube TV, looks nothing like being there.
Well Brian, Judging by this video, the standup lawn mower will be better for your back in the long run. The Tiger II was bouncing you around a lot. Good video.
SCAG makes great mowers, and the Velocity Plus Deck is second to none. I have a Toro 5000 Series, and Scag V-Ride. Both are great machines, but when it comes to Bahia grass, no mower can tackle that tough grass.
I did a demo with a vride 2 for a few days while my exmark was getting fixed and I just didn’t think the cut was as clean as my exmark. I personally noticed that the Lazer shot the clippings further appearing to be a cleaner cut and the scag seemed to have more denser areas of clippings. What are you thoughts about it compared to exmark?
Brian's Lawn Maintenance Please elaborate. What does that have to do with mulching or not mulching. My grass grows fast too. Mowing once per week and mulching works like a charm. Just trying to figure out why people don’t mulch most of the time.
Hey Brian, Love Your videos man i really do. But you need to fix quality on your video rendering or at recording for i get dizzy. If you want i can give you some pointers. As you done to me about mowing.
brian for apples to apples. how much is the bagging system for this one?? we know what your exmark is capable of doing. but just wondering how much extra is the system and how well that system would work.
mike Norton i have the bag system for a scag patriot and its 52 inch i bag 2 thousand extra but well worth it for the leaves and tall grass thats gonna clump
JronmanBuilds not bad at all once you get the hang of it... me personally I don’t ever hold the top of the controls .. I hold em down low I feel I get way more control and all it take is basically finger/wrist movement ... the hydros on this thing are very precise ..
For you experience what brand it's better wright or scag I need to get other mower but I'm not sure I all ready have two wright one 36 and one 61 stand on brand new but I need one like this the problem is some mechanic said scag have issues with the hydros please let me know THANKS
Great work on the Tiger Brian! We're with you on the Wisconsin weather.
The turf tiger II is the Pagani of mowers.
I saw you guys mowing that lawn on old plank, that house is right across the entrance to the maintenance building where we store all our turf equipment for Lyon oaks golf course!
Wow Brian, that mower stripes like a dream! Sounds great too. Definitely a contender.
My Turf Tiger is the best mower I’ve ever used. It’s amazing on hills, cuts through thick tall grass like it’s nothing due to the driveshaft driven deck. The massive tires hold steep hills and the low center of gravity gas tank adds to stability. The large hydros are very powerful and are cooled very well. Having the back of the mower open up to easily fix issues you may have it a great feature. The frame is a double tubular setup that will last for years. You can easily change our motors and get thousands of hours out of the Turf Tiger frame. I can go on and on.
Incredible testimonial! We really appreciate your business and wish you all the best, Happy Mowing!
Up your warranty game Scag!
Feel free to send us a customer contact form with your concerns you may have on your machine's warranty. We'd be happy to have the appropriate technical service rep follow up with you.
Looks ok ? But why does it sound like a old tank ?? Hydraulics are loud ?? My dixie chopper does not sound like that?? Was wondering that's all ??
Ramiro Cortez Maybe it’s the pumps they use. They are very powerful. Mine are loud too.
Ive been running Scag tigers for 10 years. They are awesome mowers. Trying to convince my boss to get the tiger 2 with the big vanguard this season
Well I just bought one today! Was a farrier but haven’t worked in a year due to lower back and knee surgeries. Starting a lawn care business today by buying this scag.
I want that mower so bad. That is such a awesome and badass mower. As always great work Brian keep it up. God bless ya!!
The “chills” come from running the Scag 😎
Beast mower!!! Those Hydro pumps sure are making a lot of noise.
I own a scag TT 2 with 35 van....this mower is freaking awesome
That mower looks fast! The stripes look pretty good also! Our guys love your reviews on these machines as well! Keep up the great work!
I demoed one last week it's a beast all the power you need and cut very good I had no wet grass to try it on it is fast. And it seems like it done fairly well on fuel
Jim Doss until you broke it
I used to be team ExMark. I still love love ExMark but have gone team orange. Got a walk behind on a deal and never looked back. Now have 6 Scags and one lone sexy Exy left in the rotation. Will be trading it out for a Cheetah next season. Love.the vids and honest reviews. Hey and Vt was 89 last week Friday and 62 Saturday. Crazy swings in temps. Hard to get used to the weather. We say here, "If you don't like the weather, wait a minute."
i just got a new scag patriot it kicks butt and the bag system is awsome bags everything my first scag and im loving it so far
We appreciate your business! Great choice with the Patriot.
I have this exact mower. How do I line up my wheels to get the straight wide stripes? I love the mowers just working on my stripes. First time I have ever owned a zero turn.
Tip to tip
I have that 37hp EFI vanguard on my 72 inch deck Ferris z3200 and yeah plenty of power! Good videos thanks
In all the years you had the mower , how do you think the Vanguard stacks up. I just bought a used Turf Tiger today, with 1200 hours with the 61 Deck and 37 Vanguard. I only have a decent size lawn in the country. I won't be putting a ton of hours on it. I have a 2009 Zero that only has 660 hours on it.
I love the sound of that shaft drive. Definitely unique compared to a belt drive.
Ferris is big in my area in nothern ny, but this thing is sweet!!!! Hoping to get my own business going asap!
Great stripes!!! Wow, that mower can mow well even at high speed!
I love the chrome rims so much
I have 130 hours on mine. Love the machine.
I was thought it did a great job on my yard this week.
Like the stripes
Have a scag 06 not the gen 2. 61" 35 vangaurd 730 hrs. It's a tank cuts great not a stripping mower with out the stripe kit but nice even cut. Only issues I've had being electrical related due to poor connections simple fix after I found the cause. Hydros are loud but every scag is like that. It's a power how wet/dew tall grass does good. Hills 👍. My opinion exmark cuts extremely well in dry conditions leaves a nice stripe also very crisp. But doesn't handle wet stuff nor tall stuff as good. Perfect conditions id go exmark but real life weather etc. Scag gets it done.
I got 2 of these this year and i personally think they are incredible, preference i guess
Scags are the best
Yup, looks like every last strand of grass is cut. My customer pay for the scag difference. Quality. Scag and Exmark are 1 and 2 just depends on who you are talking to for which 1 is #1.
That being said, I own 2 scags.
Nice machine!!
Looking sharp Brian!
You and Stan must live close to each other! Thats the Menards he goes to!
That is one mean Mower!
Get what you pay for Brian, Scag is very good stuff.
What blades do you recommend for a scag ?
Rick Ragsdale Gator G6’s sir!
Can't wait for all the other brands, Scag is the best.
You can definitely cover some ground with the Tiger. Can't complain about those stripes either, lol.
I use the turf tiger 2 at work, I mow for a school district here in Syracuse, NY. I love it, we also have a gravely and a Dixie Chopper classic. My question is, how do you always have 1 stripe darker than the other?
That’s just how the light reflects off the blade tips
Loved the vlog Brian! Keep up the awesome work and looking forward to more vlogs my friend.
I’m digging the strips!!
You’re doing a great job!!
Yeah like i have posted before and have a scag and Ferris and love both! Just had an issue with scag though with it shutting down on me while mowing. Not even mowing tall grass. We mow in missouri with 90+ degrees and heat Index got up to about 107. The scag would start to die then I shut the blades off and ran it. Seemed to go back to normal and then it would do it again. Then on turns it began to almost shut down. So I shut it off and let it cool down for a while then went to mowing again not a problem. Didnt do it when it got cooler. I took it in and the dealer was blaming me! After I did some research the charcoal canisters on it were messing up and so they had to fix the issue but stuck me with the bill! When it is covered! I paid it and went on but I’d go with a Ferris. With the setup on a scag with the charcoal canisters for the epa nonsense people are having the same issues. I wasn’t the only one. But scag doesn’t want to mess with the warranty and a lot of dealers will blame you! They did me! I told them man I do commercial I know how to run a mower!! Lol. Come on! Anyway, go with a Ferris! Any problem they cover it no fuss!! The scags cut great!! I absolutely love mine but after my bad experience, I’d ask your dealer! Especially about those charcoal canisters!!
Delete that junk and be done with it
Mr brian pimpin with chrome rims lol
No spinners :(
Can’t go wrong with a Turf Tiger!
I have a Scag cheeta and Ferris is2100z mow a cemetery. Cheeta is mow easy to get around stuff. But the ferris mows better. More even no bouncing. Side note Scag is 48inch ferris is 61. Yes the smaller mower is easier to get around because it is smaller. I mean it seams more instant move less lag.
Mark Feasel them icd decks on the Ferris really do a nice job
Luv scag got mine turf tiger 2
Just bought a TT2 myself. Didn't get the chrome wheel cover cuz I thought they would be 🧀, but I'm diggin em on yours. Might have to go back and get em.
We really appreciate your business!
ScagPowerEquipment Your Welcome! It was my dream mower and I love it. It’s a real grass cutting beast! 🇺🇸
Like the scag
Best zmower out there
Tiger stripes for days! 🐯🐯🐯🐯
That mower is awesome! Love scag!
I know you have more demos coming.. any chance you have a Bad Boy dealer near you? If so, check out the Outlaw XP.
Badass mower, and a few thousand $$ less than exmark or scag.
Keep up the great videos!
Just got the turf tiger 1 for 3k. Guy used it for homeowner use only. Has 1200 hours with a 25hp Koehler. Hydro is tight as new.
scags stripe nice, if u want the best stripes u need a 60 inch hustler super z with the older xr7 deck
Grass blown in mulch lol fired😂
Demoed a Turf tiger 2 last year and a lazer z x series both 60” decks. We went with the scags! No comparison really. They are built so much better and the decks are better. I did like the EXmark seat better though. That was about it .
The Bow God literally been doing the same thing all week, I had the exact same thoughts. Scag rides better but that seat on the exmark is tits. Going with the turf tiger 2 tomorrow
scag again does not let you down, I think its meant to be! Come join team scag!
Love the Scag but wouldn’t get the Briggs would get an EFI Kohler as Kawasaki
I have used the saber tooth Tiger and turf Tiger they are the best
How was the fuel consumption on that engine?
Looks clean cut and it stripes nice
Please compare Walker H38i, just a thought.
Sweet chrome rims brother keep up the awesome work
seems like the hydros are kinda loud.
jamie Feyen I thought the same thing...might be normal idk...I wear hearing protection normally so I don't hear it daily but I picked up on it in this video
They are, it’s normal tho. First thing I noticed on mine when it was new
jamie Feyen The hydros are also much bigger than any other ZTR on the market, which is why...
Although I’m a fan of of scag. It’s all we own. In the next few years I may switch to exmark. They seem like great built machines.
One thing also thats holding me back from switching from exmark to scag is the convenience of exmarks begging system. It comes off so easy its hard to imagine going to the soft tube and clamp style...🤔😕
Nice video Brian
Scag is the best bar none
Scag is my second brand my first brand is toro but the scag cuts great, personally I hate the chrome rims can't stand them!
@Dale Nienow the chrome rims are a option on the turf tiger 2
Ashman 1228 ok
Correct just an optional accessory.
ScagPowerEquipment, nice to see you keeping up with the community. I don't see the opposing companies. 😀
Scag and ferris are my brands. Ferris z1 is the only ferris I'll buy and every Scag I'll buy.
It’s been cold in pa as well 90 then 50 or 60
man I want one, on a side note woke up at 7am and started mowing lawns
First, I'm getting the chrome wheels on my next new mower. Next. Hard to show stripes on a cloudy day. Best with the sun at your back. Third, send that 50 degrees down to Indiana. Grass is turning brown down here
Easy Go Lawn Care where are you located here in Indiana? It’s brown where I’m at!!
Bloomington
Easy Go Lawn Care Indy/Brownsburg. We need rain bad here.. nice to see a fellow Hoosier here.
You should try to demo a Toro zero turn with my ride 😀
I would love for you to demo a Ferris IS 3200z with the same engine as that Tiger 2....My friend has that same Tiger2 and I have the IS 3200z .I would like your opinion on those mowers....maybe a comparison vid..?..Those Vanguard efi engines are bad dudes!!😎
J's Crazy Cutz, LLC Ferris next week!
Brian's Lawn Maintenance I'll be watching 🤗
Looking forward to it. I hope it's a 61inch IS3200z and a Z3X with the 37 vanguard. A real world use comparison video against Scag would be great. The suspension feels great on Ferris but I love how well built Scag is.
Stephen Cunningham absolutely 👍
Next time on Brian's Lawn Maintenance Kubota ZD mower demo.
Howard Garney We’ll see!
For the kinds of properties I've seen you mow, why not just a 61" Vride2 and another smaller V ride2 for the other stuff, like a 48 or 52. Two standers would be better for you imho. There is a reason that standers are so popular and why Z's seem outdated now. Only reason I would buy a Z is for a 72" deck and huge open commercial or municiple properties. Turf Tiger 2 is a great machine though without a doubt I'm not sure why a guy like you would want one given the smaller more nimble stander application.
Hey Brian love your channel man. Just a quick question do you still prefer the lazer z over the turf tiger? I've had 3 scags and love the the cut and how well it does when people want their grass short. But never had good luck with scag or their dealers in my area. I love the exmark dealers and my turf tracer. Thanks man have a safe day.
Both are great machines, honest. I prefer the Exmark but Scag's TT2 is a solid mower.
@@BriansLawnMaintenance awesome thanks man
I really like the strips did they put a striping kit on it for you?
I don’t think so. I can’t remember tbh
You gotta get it man as long as you have careful operators in your equipment!! It's worth the 90 dollars.
You Got The Scag Turf Tiger 2 From Bedell
I've seen some guys use a drone camera to show stripes on flat lawns, otherwise if the property has a hilly area, gives u the best striping perspective "on camera". Like trying to use a 90's cam recorder on a old school tube TV, looks nothing like being there.
How is your back? It looked like a ruff ride?
colemorris69 Id day the Lazer Z seat is more comfortable for sure
Well Brian, Judging by this video, the standup lawn mower will be better for your back in the long run. The Tiger II was bouncing you around a lot. Good video.
SCAG makes great mowers, and the Velocity Plus Deck is second to none. I have a Toro 5000 Series, and Scag V-Ride. Both are great machines, but when it comes to Bahia grass, no mower can tackle that tough grass.
I did a demo with a vride 2 for a few days while my exmark was getting fixed and I just didn’t think the cut was as clean as my exmark. I personally noticed that the Lazer shot the clippings further appearing to be a cleaner cut and the scag seemed to have more denser areas of clippings. What are you thoughts about it compared to exmark?
Are those mowing parts sped up?
David Brown Nope
That noise though
Where's the ISO Tunes pro headphones at? I got a pair thanks to your recommendation and I love mine!
I just didn’t have them on at the time, usually I don’t when I record, just too much going on. But otherwise, I wear mine all the time!
Did this Scag have he stripe kit on? Didn’t see it upon delivery.
Nope!
Brian, why don’t pros mulch? Seems like it’s better for the lawn, cleaner and simpler.
Our grass grows way too fast for that. Imo
Brian's Lawn Maintenance Please elaborate. What does that have to do with mulching or not mulching. My grass grows fast too. Mowing once per week and mulching works like a charm. Just trying to figure out why people don’t mulch most of the time.
Hey Brian, Love Your videos man i really do. But you need to fix quality on your video rendering or at recording for i get dizzy. If you want i can give you some pointers. As you done to me about mowing.
thanks for the feedback, always trying to get better!
@@BriansLawnMaintenance Yes maybe the frames per secound or somethig. But ofcourse i know they are more resend videos prop!!
If the sun was shining, your stripes would show better. Looks good though.
I don’t remember them having two pedals?
I ran a Turf Tiger 1 for a while, even after 3 seasons it was still good and tight, strips are amazing not to have a stripe kit on it
That and the stand v 2 best stripes
Looking for you to demo a jacobsen stander and a 37hp wright stander zk2 and compare it to the v ride 2 & the turf tiger 2
It strips good but wish the lines were a bit darker...
Great work, as usual, bro! I still personally like the Exmark…
Are you going to demo any Ferris mowers
Wow u could get a speeding ticket on that mower man 🚓
Man, that thing is fast! I had to check my playback speed because I thought I had it sped up. What is the top speed on that mower?
STT will go up to 12 MPH
ScagPowerEquipment
Nice! That pretty fast.
brian for apples to apples. how much is the bagging system for this one?? we know what your exmark is capable of doing. but just wondering how much extra is the system and how well that system would work.
mike Norton i have the bag system for a scag patriot and its 52 inch i bag 2 thousand extra but well worth it for the leaves and tall grass thats gonna clump
I’m not sure yet!
Around $3500 they have a clam shell and 3 bag system
How easy is it to keep straight lines with this mower?
JronmanBuilds not bad at all once you get the hang of it... me personally I don’t ever hold the top of the controls .. I hold em down low I feel I get way more control and all it take is basically finger/wrist movement ... the hydros on this thing are very precise ..
Scag is looking good these days but ur honest opinion which mower ?!!?!
Both are incredible machines
For you experience what brand it's better wright or scag I need to get other mower but I'm not sure I all ready have two wright one 36 and one 61 stand on brand new but I need one like this the problem is some mechanic said scag have issues with the hydros please let me know THANKS
Both are great just depends what your dealer sells
@@BriansLawnMaintenance THANKS Brian .
Ey what is best strong scag or cheetah or tiger??