Just bought a scag 52 Thats runs perfect, no major problems, no leaks for $300 obo. I told him don’t let anyone look at it until I get there and I’ll give him the $300, no less offer. He did. Taking it in tomorrow for new belts, oil change, tune up and got a brand new mower all in $700.
I had two of these walk behind mowers with the single cylinder Kohler engine. Both of them the first start of the day you always had to use starting fluid, would run great but always when cold took starting fluid. I tried adjusting the choke several times and it was working as it should. I tried multiple carburetors, oem, aftermarket, used. Nothing would fix the cold start issues. I hated those mowers.
Buy cheap and fix up. My first Scag, an older SWZ48 I purchased off a neighbor for $200. Was sitting under his deck for 3-4 years so I decided to inquire about it and shoot him a price. I have probably $300 into it including new seal kits for hydro pumps and she’ll last another 25-30 years. This fall I purchased an older SWZ36 with the original bagger attachment for $300. Haven’t been able to go thru her yet but I’m hoping nothing serious. The only advice I can give if your going to purchase a used walk behind is you better be mechanically inclined and know a little about small engines. They are money pits if you aren’t familiar…
I run the old bobcat 48" mower as well. It's a great mower but I hate using it. Kinda a pain in the ass to mow with for the larger properties. But it does cut great and that thing is a tank
Great Great thanks, sorry late to party, my question, does storing hydro scag in unheated garage over winter minus15,20,can that temp damage hydro system, I'm shopping for home use ,would prefer hydro vs belt but am flexible for 1/2 acre,scag 36or 48 thanks best luck to you mister
I don't see any reason why that might damage the hydro system, especially if your not using it when it's that cold. If your worried then I would just make sure you only use the machine when it's warmer
Best lawnmower ever created.. Don't buy a belt drive.. Hydro is the way to go. Ive got a 48" belt i use once a year maybe. My 52" scag SWZ fs600v is unreal.. I will never not own it. Have a 36" scag hydro walk behind as well. The comment about the scag hydros... You only have to add one chain link on the springs. Tendonitis is gone.. Never ever ever change gears in manual peerless transmission when you are moving. You MUST STOP. Use Amsoil 20-50 zeroturn hydraulic fluid! Change hydro fluid filter once a. Year.
Nice explanation and Thanks for showing your collection of mowers. I just bought a Bunton 48" hydro-static in really good condition that still has all the stickers etc. I think Bobcat bought the name with the FC420 Kawasaki engine. Did you find a need to add a starter to it? The Rip cord nearly broke my fingers because the compression release didn't release. I adjusted the rockers correctly which made it better, but it can be an engine with strong pull back. I think I might add a starter to it and I was checking if you had done this? BTW This is my first walk-behind I own because my riding mowers can't do hills!! :)
id love to try that hydro floating deck you got. I run a 48 inch one with the style in the middle but with a floating deck. I can go ANYWHERE anytime. ill have to get a video of it its an 02
That's the advantage of these mowers! Get a sulky and their nearly as fast as the riders! Why buy a mower that can't do the entire lawn? Plus its easier to hop off, you can get underneath trees and everything easier too
The swzt models have a hero deck wich isnt as good as the advantage or velocity decks however still cuts really well. The only exception is the 52" advantage deck like I have on the middle mower, that deck doesn't cut very quickly and clumps up easy, for that reason Scag doesn't sell the 52" Advantage anymore and in my experience the hero deck cuts much better than that one
i think my older one has the advantage deck which is great in really wet heavy grass that we have here in Scotland, that one is 18 years old snd the engine is knackered but the rest of the machine pretty solid, so we are getting a new engine for it, the one we got today we had it on hire and just decided to buy it, it was £275 for a week and to buy it was £2850, we decided to just get it as we had a great dane which is not playing ball and we need to get through the final week of the season
I haven't gotten much of a chance to really use it yet, but I would say it's definitely better. It's still a little bit heavy. But the placement seems better. I will probably also try and add lighter springs since it shouldn't affect the hydros at all
I’ve been searching and searching for a crap walk behind to fix up. I can’t justify dropping 8k+ on new stand on for small residential yards. Looking for a 36 hydro or belt
You can't really... These scag belt drives are known for their heavy controls, and giving carpel tunnel, and tendonitis. You can replace the brakes if they're not grabbing well enough but other than that theres not much you can do. If it's a hydro it shouldn't be as hard and you can replace the ends on the rods connecting to the control levers and hydro pumps as those tend to wear out and get hard to move over time
@@everythingmechanical_yt I've got a couple bunton textron walk behinds they are adjustable they wer the same years as the ransom pretty much I love them I could buy 3 for a single hydraulic pump
@@everythingmechanical_yt I live in Michigan near a company j Thomas they are a huge lawnmower supplier the belts are a fraction of the price or rual king has the same belts the lawnmower store has for 1/2 if a guys can still read a tape measure the belts are the way to go you can either go up on size of belts and adjust rod out for looser squeeze if you look back on Wright brand mowers on RUclips he made a video probably 10 years ago covering this
walk behinds are not that bad but ill tell you i have about 2000 hours on my scag cheetah and 1000 on the other one and the walkbehind dosnt have a hour meter but the walkbehind is just too slow for the most part only for between gates and a few hill section you need a 61 scag cheetah plus lawn mowing does anyone ever pay the lawn mower guy that well
Trying to decide on the 48 or 52 hydro walk behind new. It’s only 4 more inches but bigger motor and was not sure if I’ll need to get between gates. Can’t decide. Dealer says 48 is the most popular size and 400 cheaper.
Just bought a scag 52 Thats runs perfect, no major problems, no leaks for $300 obo. I told him don’t let anyone look at it until I get there and I’ll give him the $300, no less offer. He did. Taking it in tomorrow for new belts, oil change, tune up and got a brand new mower all in $700.
Good deal
Awesome. Thank you for the walk thru pointing out different features and benefits of different styles and brands.
Very nice! I buy them as you told me - in the off season. Cheaper than dirt sometimes. ONes w/ lots of issues are almost free. Many thanks!
I had two of these walk behind mowers with the single cylinder Kohler engine. Both of them the first start of the day you always had to use starting fluid, would run great but always when cold took starting fluid. I tried adjusting the choke several times and it was working as it should. I tried multiple carburetors, oem, aftermarket, used. Nothing would fix the cold start issues. I hated those mowers.
@@brandonstclair6530 Yeah you have to go with the Kawasaki engines I don’t even bother with the Kohler
Buy cheap and fix up. My first Scag, an older SWZ48 I purchased off a neighbor for $200. Was sitting under his deck for 3-4 years so I decided to inquire about it and shoot him a price. I have probably $300 into it including new seal kits for hydro pumps and she’ll last another 25-30 years. This fall I purchased an older SWZ36 with the original bagger attachment for $300. Haven’t been able to go thru her yet but I’m hoping nothing serious. The only advice I can give if your going to purchase a used walk behind is you better be mechanically inclined and know a little about small engines. They are money pits if you aren’t familiar…
toro does make a zero turn walk behind i was looking at and getting rid of my scag belt drive 48
I run the old bobcat 48" mower as well. It's a great mower but I hate using it. Kinda a pain in the ass to mow with for the larger properties. But it does cut great and that thing is a tank
What kind of turf angle is acceptable with the bobcat
Great Great thanks, sorry late to party, my question, does storing hydro scag in unheated garage over winter minus15,20,can that temp damage hydro system, I'm shopping for home use ,would prefer hydro vs belt but am flexible for 1/2 acre,scag 36or 48 thanks best luck to you mister
I don't see any reason why that might damage the hydro system, especially if your not using it when it's that cold. If your worried then I would just make sure you only use the machine when it's warmer
Best lawnmower ever created.. Don't buy a belt drive.. Hydro is the way to go. Ive got a 48" belt i use once a year maybe. My 52" scag SWZ fs600v is unreal.. I will never not own it. Have a 36" scag hydro walk behind as well.
The comment about the scag hydros... You only have to add one chain link on the springs. Tendonitis is gone..
Never ever ever change gears in manual peerless transmission when you are moving. You MUST STOP.
Use Amsoil 20-50 zeroturn hydraulic fluid! Change hydro fluid filter once a. Year.
Nice explanation and Thanks for showing your collection of mowers. I just bought a Bunton 48" hydro-static in really good condition that still has all the stickers etc. I think Bobcat bought the name with the FC420 Kawasaki engine. Did you find a need to add a starter to it? The Rip cord nearly broke my fingers because the compression release didn't release. I adjusted the rockers correctly which made it better, but it can be an engine with strong pull back. I think I might add a starter to it and I was checking if you had done this? BTW This is my first walk-behind I own because my riding mowers can't do hills!! :)
Super helpful!
id love to try that hydro floating deck you got. I run a 48 inch one with the style in the middle but with a floating deck. I can go ANYWHERE anytime. ill have to get a video of it its an 02
That's the advantage of these mowers! Get a sulky and their nearly as fast as the riders! Why buy a mower that can't do the entire lawn? Plus its easier to hop off, you can get underneath trees and everything easier too
Are wiring harnesses expensive for bobcat walk behind mowers?
I'm not sure
i just got the same scag as the one on the right what is the difference on the decks
The swzt models have a hero deck wich isnt as good as the advantage or velocity decks however still cuts really well. The only exception is the 52" advantage deck like I have on the middle mower, that deck doesn't cut very quickly and clumps up easy, for that reason Scag doesn't sell the 52" Advantage anymore and in my experience the hero deck cuts much better than that one
i think my older one has the advantage deck which is great in really wet heavy grass that we have here in Scotland, that one is 18 years old snd the engine is knackered but the rest of the machine pretty solid, so we are getting a new engine for it, the one we got today we had it on hire and just decided to buy it, it was £275 for a week and to buy it was £2850, we decided to just get it as we had a great dane which is not playing ball and we need to get through the final week of the season
I drive 32 bobcat walk behind cuts good and it’s smooth but also I would like to drive 32 scag walk behind or 32 stand on.
How is that new scag on your hands? I have carpal tunnel as well and was thinking of this or the toro
I haven't gotten much of a chance to really use it yet, but I would say it's definitely better. It's still a little bit heavy. But the placement seems better. I will probably also try and add lighter springs since it shouldn't affect the hydros at all
I found me a 36'' wright 18.5hp kawasaki engine for $2,000 but i might switch and add a 18.5hp kubota diesel
I can not figure out how to lift the deck height
I’ve been searching and searching for a crap walk behind to fix up. I can’t justify dropping 8k+ on new stand on for small residential yards. Looking for a 36 hydro or belt
Go if you can afford it, go with the hydro, much less abuse on your hands
You can adjust how hard you have to squeeze
You can't really... These scag belt drives are known for their heavy controls, and giving carpel tunnel, and tendonitis. You can replace the brakes if they're not grabbing well enough but other than that theres not much you can do. If it's a hydro it shouldn't be as hard and you can replace the ends on the rods connecting to the control levers and hydro pumps as those tend to wear out and get hard to move over time
@@everythingmechanical_yt I've got a couple bunton textron walk behinds they are adjustable they wer the same years as the ransom pretty much I love them I could buy 3 for a single hydraulic pump
@@everythingmechanical_yt I live in Michigan near a company j Thomas they are a huge lawnmower supplier the belts are a fraction of the price or rual king has the same belts the lawnmower store has for 1/2 if a guys can still read a tape measure the belts are the way to go you can either go up on size of belts and adjust rod out for looser squeeze if you look back on Wright brand mowers on RUclips he made a video probably 10 years ago covering this
walk behinds are not that bad but ill tell you i have about 2000 hours on my scag cheetah and 1000 on the other one and the walkbehind dosnt have a hour meter but the walkbehind is just too slow for the most part only for between gates and a few hill section you need a 61 scag cheetah plus lawn mowing does anyone ever pay the lawn mower guy that well
Some of these make no sense the ones with the stand on attachments make no sense because you can get a stand on mower
Trying to decide on the 48 or 52 hydro walk behind new. It’s only 4 more inches but bigger motor and was not sure if I’ll need to get between gates. Can’t decide. Dealer says 48 is the most popular size and 400 cheaper.
If your worried about gates definitely go with the 48. But for wide open areas it's definitely nice to have a wider deck