Liberty® Z Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower | Products | Scag® (2024)

FAQs

Is the Scag Liberty Z a commercial mower? ›

The Liberty Z is the first Scag mower designed exclusively for residential use. With an outstanding quality of cut, easy operation, and low maintenance, it's perfect for a homeowner looking for a high quality riding mower - your neighbors will envy you.

We've researched and compared the best zero-turn lawn mowers for homeowners with big properties, including the best for hills and the best electric. With its impressive power and highly-rated performance, the Cub Cadet ZT1 50 Ultima Series ZT Riding Mower tops our list as the best overall choice.

20W-50 Hydro System Oil: 1 quart.

Due to the quality construction and the heavy-duty components we use in our products, Scag mowers retain a higher-than-normal resale value.

Kawasaki FR series Engine: Powered by a 23 HPKawasaki® FR engine. Engine provides smooth, reliable power to get the job done with ease. Hero Cutter Deck: Heavy-duty Hero Cutter Deck design and construction yield an excellent quality-of-cut.

In general, a mower with a 42-inch deck is sufficient to cut a 2-acre lot (that takes into account that the house, driveway, outbuildings and various landscape features are taking up some of that space). Use a mower with a larger deck to cut anything over 2 acres.

How many years/hours should a zero-turn mower last? Zero-turn mowers generally last 3,500 hours when well maintained. However, they can begin to wear out in as little as 2,500 hours without proper maintenance. Typically, zero-turn mower owners can notice declining performance by around 2,800 miles.

While both the SCAG and Kubota riding mowers are excellent options for both commercial and residential use, there are a handful of slight differences that might help you when deciding between the two. Kubota starts at a lower price point and offers steering wheel control mowers.

Scag lawn mowers are easy to work on and typically have a higher service life than other lawnmowers. They are also a great investment because they have a long life of usability, making them a great choice if you're looking for a long term, solid, grass cutting monster!

ZT7000 Overview. Built to boost your bottom line, the ZT7000 zero-turn mower is the peak of toughness and best-in-the-business performance. With transport speeds up to 19 mph and mowing speeds up to 13 mph, you can knock out quality results, job after job.

How often should you change oil in a Scag mower? ›

Every time you use a Scag mower, you should check the oil and fill it to the correct level if needed. Change the oil immediately if it's contaminated with debris such as grass, dirt, or shards of metal. After every 100 hours of use, change the oil to protect your machine.

10W30 is a common motor oil grade suitable for many lawn mowers. Your owner's manual will tell you the exact grade required, but in almost all cases 10W30 is the right stuff for a four-stroke engines. Any brand of oil that's suitable for cars or trucks will work fine in your mower.

Especially formulated to withstand the unique demands of hydrostatic transmissions in zero-turn, stand-on or ride-on mowers.

Scag offers a complete line of zero-turn riding mowers. Turf Tiger II, Cheetah, Cheetah II, Tiger Cat II, Patriot, and Freedom Z are all series in their commercial-grade mower line. Each line of mowers offers something a little different, and mowers come in multiple cutting deck sizes and engine combinations.

Commercial riding mowers usually have a zero-turn radius, meaning they can turn on a dime without leaving uncut grass. They are also equipped with powerful engines, wide cutting decks, and durable blades that can handle the tough job of cutting thick grass and weeds.

Commercial mowers commonly use a 2-cylinder engine as opposed to a 4-cylinder engine. They are able to carry a larger horsepower and displacement than a residential 4-cylinder. 4-cylinder engines have more parts to break and are more complex in design due to environmental regulations.