30 & 20 year old Scag 3 wheel mowers

[gary mopar]

They just keep on ticking. I have had fantastic service with these mowers. The 1983 is a SR-18-B Tractor with Sm61 cutter deck and 18 hp Briggs. It has had 1 engine change , another Briggs 18hp. Just blades and belts is all its ever needed. I liked it so much that I bought another in 1993. We have 50 acres and keep about 8 acres mowed. We also have a dam that approaches 30 degrees. With all the weight in front it is very secure up , down and sideways is no big deal. love my Scags.
The 83 model is due for new engine swap , so i need your opinion as to which engine series , not over $1000.00. I'm thinking 20 or 22 Hp. Thanks for your input

 

[noma]

Hi gary mopar

Welcome aboard here. Glad to hear you got one of those old depend ables mow, it's hard to find one of those any more. I think i would go with a new 22 hp engine ,i think the new motors are labeled with less horse power then the engine you have on your mower now. The extra hp can't hurt , it's nice to have the extra hp when you need it all of a sudden. Hope to hear how this is working out for you and witch motor you finally chose.:licking::licking::laughing:

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

I moved your thread to the Scag Forum. :smile: