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After using Turf Tigers at my part-time job for the last 13 years, I finally bought my own SCAG 48'' belt drive Velocity. What does everyone recommend for a grass catcher? Good experiences? Bad ones? Price and where to buy?

Thanks,
Ed

What machine model do you have? Velocity is the cutter deck model not the machine.

It is a SW48V-481FS. 48'' belt driven walk behind with the Velocity Plus deck.

I don't know of a belt driven collection system for a Scag SW48V walk behind machine. Scag shows two hang on the side collection goodies, one is metal the other is fabric.

Mad Mackie said:

I don't know of a belt driven collection system for a Scag SW48V walk behind machine. Scag shows two hang on the side collection goodies, one is metal the other is fabric.

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I think he means that the MOWER is belt-driven.

lawn mower fanatic said:

I think he means that the MOWER is belt-driven.

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This is why I asked him what is the model of his machine as the title of the thread is "2013 SCAG 48" Belt Drive Grass Catcher".

Sorry if I confused anyone, the mower is belt driven and I'm simply looking for a grass catcher, not a collection system. What have you guys used and liked and disliked? Cost and where to buy?

Thanks,
Ed

I see many Scag walk behind units on fellow lawn care folks trailers but not many grass catchers. At 4 cubic foot capacity, it will fill up quickly and need to be emptied often. This is OK as long as you can empty nearby or on the customers properties.
I need to use collection at all of my customers places as I don't mow them weekly at their request. I can dispose of the clippings on or nearby their properties. I mow my own place without collection for the most part, but I mow sometimes twice a week particularly early in season. The transfer station in my town and several neighboring towns will not accept grass clippings bagged or otherwise.
Mad Mackie in CT:laughing::biggrin::smile:

It would only be used on my lawn, about a third of an acre. I only want it for picking up some leaves this time of year before I'm doing a true fall clean-up. I cut it twice a week early on in the year also, and don't want to bag on a regular mowing.

TBirdEd76 said:

It would only be used on my lawn, about a third of an acre. I only want it for picking up some leaves this time of year before I'm doing a true fall clean-up. I cut it twice a week early on in the year also, and don't want to bag on a regular mowing.

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I think the biggest thing to remember is that the bag will fill up fairly quickly. But for light use I think either the metal or fabric side grass catcher would work well.

...and does anyone have a brand that they could recommend.

TBirdEd76 said:

...and does anyone have a brand that they could recommend.

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It might be a bit expensive, but there are ones made for the specific mower by Scag: SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT - SW Accessories



Pros for the Metal Grass Collector: It can be dumped by pulling a rope while sitting in the seat.

Pros for the Fabric Grass Collector: Easier storage.