Scag vs Kubota

[exotion]

I wasn't referring to the Gravely having equal or better "components"...but simply said you could get a 60" Gravely for what you pay for a 48" Scag. More cut per pass versus a few "Industrial"(Scag) components instead of Commercial"(Gravely) components. Admittingly, the upper line Kubotas and the Scags are a step above the Gravelys in regard to that perspective but it's only feasible if you can afford a second mortgage for the real good Kubotas or Scags. My Gravely dealer also sells Scags, but when I compared price tags I...............:0)

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And the OP is just cutting 5 acres....not mowing yards for a living and I can't see the justification for a Scag/Kubota expenditure for "residential" use.

5 acres is quite a bit..... and the justification is longetivity...

 

[msmm]

On the Kubota ZG222A is the transmission 2-HST with gear reduction equal to a zt2800, zt3100, zt3400 or something else? Or do they not equate at all? I read somewhere that a ztr should have at least a zt2800 transmission. Thanx for the replies.

 

[LoCo86]

Though I'm not a Scag owner. I would highly recommend Scag. Their machines are built to last and the dealer support is phenomenal. Along with a high resale value. Out of your two options. Scag would be mine.

 

[kwak]

I wasn't referring to the Gravely having equal or better "components"...but simply said you could get a 60" Gravely for what you pay for a 48" Scag. More cut per pass versus a few "Industrial"(Scag) components instead of Commercial"(Gravely) components. Admittingly, the upper line Kubotas and the Scags are a step above the Gravelys in regard to that perspective but it's only feasible if you can afford a second mortgage for the real good Kubotas or Scags. My Gravely dealer also sells Scags, but when I compared price tags I...............:0)

P.S.
And the OP is just cutting 5 acres....not mowing yards for a living and I can't see the justification for a Scag/Kubota expenditure for "residential" use.

I am comparing the Gravely 152 60" to the Scag Tiger Cat 61". You stated that the price of the Gravely was 7799 and the you can get a Scag TC for around 8300 so I am not sure where the second mortgage statement Is coming from.

 

[jekjr]

On the Kubota ZG222A is the transmission 2-HST with gear reduction equal to a zt2800, zt3100, zt3400 or something else? Or do they not equate at all? I read somewhere that a ztr should have at least a zt2800 transmission. Thanx for the replies.

I am to sure about that but I low that the ones on the 222 are stout.

 

[jekjr]

Another thing going for he Kubota is they normally have financing that is 0 down and 0 interest and their insurance is very cheap with like only a $200 deductible. That is something to look at as well. Keep your money and use theirs.

 

[djdicetn]

I am comparing the Gravely 152 60" to the Scag Tiger Cat 61". You stated that the price of the Gravely was 7799 and the you can get a Scag TC for around 8300 so I am not sure where the second mortgage statement Is coming from.

Well, I guess "in my mind" I consider any ZTR > $8K(before taxes) as normally more than a "homeowner" is looking to spend on a personal use machine. And there's more to consider than price(i.e. the Tiger Cat states "3 Yr. Deck Warranty First & second years parts & labor; third year parts" whereas the Gravely is "Lifetime - 2 Years parts and labor (Commercial), 3 Years parts and labor (Consumer), parts-only thereafter")....and for the "bumper-to-bumper" Warranty the TC is "2 Yr. Commercial Mower Warranty Parts & labor, 3 Yr. or 500 Hour Non-Commercial Mower Warranty Parts & labor" and the Pro-Turn 100XDZ is "Consumer - 3 Years or 1000 hrs, Commercial - 2 Years or 1000 hrs". That, to me was another good reason to keep $500 in your pocket.

 

[msmm]

Thanks, members, for your help and comments. I went with the Kubota - $800 less than the Scag, distance to dealer less and I've known the dealer for several years. I've been pleased with my Kubota compact tractor so I'm optimistic the ZTR will be just as dependable. I'll try to post a review next spring. Hope it's positive.