Scag stuff from Mad Mackie in CT

[Steve0853]

Mackie, I looked at that seat on Ebay and it looks identical to the seat that is on my 2012 Turf Tiger. My seat is adjustable for weight, has the lever for rear and forward adjustment, the fold up arm rests, and is the same color. It does have a "SCAG" logo on the back.

Is it possible that Scag put some of these suspension seats on their mowers in recent years?

 

[Mad Mackie]

The Turf Tiger and Tiger Cat machines have these seats as standard equipment on most or all models. No Scag decal on mine, but I may order one. I had mounted a small tool pouch on the old seat and I'll install one on the new seat as I have a few extras.
There is another higher level seat available, but $1,200 retail and are available for around $900. OUCH!!! I'll stay with this one at $400 and I had to think about it for a while being a Scotsman!!!:dance1:
Mad Mackie in CT:laughing::biggrin::smile:

 

[wdrdoctor]

Mad Mackie, Do you use synthetic oil in your tiger cub?

 

[Mad Mackie]

5W-30 full synthetic in the engine, switched it at 100 hours.
20W-50 Dino oil in the hydraulic system.

 

[wdrdoctor]

Which brand of synthetic do you use?
Also, what made you decide on using the briggs cyclonic as opposed to going with a kawasaki engine?
Is the main reason you chose the briggs is just because of price,or were you actually impressed with the briggs cyclonic technology,and quality of build?

5W-30 full synthetic in the engine, switched it at 100 hours.
20W-50 Dino oil in the hydraulic system.

 

[Mad Mackie]

Which brand of synthetic do you use?
Also, what made you decide on using the briggs cyclonic as opposed to going with a kawasaki engine?
Is the main reason you chose the briggs is just because of price,or were you actually impressed with the briggs cyclonic technology,and quality of build?

Currently using Valvoline full synthetic, have used Pennzoil. Briggs sells 5W-30 full synthetic, but $12/quart.
30 HP Briggs Commercial Turf Cyclonic Air Filter engine was $845 delivered to my house by FedEx in three days.
23.5 HP Kawasaki FX730V engine price was $1795 plus $75 shipping to a business by truck. I would have needed to make arrangements with a business to receive the engine. Special order muffler from a Scag dealer was $240 and wasn't available at the time. An engine electrical harness/connectors and positive battery cable changes would have been needed. New throttle and choke control cables would have been needed.
Price comparison:
Briggs engine $845
Kawi FX engine $2,200
So at the time I could buy 2.6 Briggs engines for the price of 1 Kawi FX engine!!!!!
At this point in time I'm very pleased with the Briggs engine.

 

[dnewton3]

Where did you source the Briggs from? That's a great price for such a decent motor.

 

[Mad Mackie]

Where did you source the Briggs from? That's a great price for such a decent motor.

I bought it from equipatron.com in March of 2013. My engine is a 49M977-1036-G5 with a 1 1/8" X 4 5/16" crankshaft.
This engine has been discontinued and replaced by BS-49T877-0004-G1. As with almost everything, the prices have gone up.
They are now rated at 27 HP, but were 30 HP originally.

 

[Mad Mackie]

I am loving my new suspension seat, much easier on my lower back on bumpy lawns. I should have done this a long time ago.
Still need to mount a new tool pouch to the rear of the seat back, probably will need to sew some Velcro onto the pouch and put the sticky Velcro on the seat.
Mad Mackie in CT:laughing::biggrin::smile:

 

[tigercat]

I am loving my new suspension seat, much easier on my lower back on bumpy lawns. I should have done this a long time ago.
Still need to mount a new tool pouch to the rear of the seat back, probably will need to sew some Velcro onto the pouch and put the sticky Velcro on the seat.
Mad Mackie in CT:laughing::biggrin::smile:

Well, that explains when I'm working in my garage and look for a chair, I tend to sit in that chair attached to that orange machine....:laughing: