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SCAG Liberty Z
The SCAG Liberty Z is a residential zero-turn with five deck sizes: 36, 42, 48, 52 and 61 inches. Engines from Kawasaki, Kohler, SCAG and Briggs & Stratton run 18 to 27 hp. Each one uses a Heavy-Duty Hero dual-plate deck. At J5 Tractors, our Navasota store sells SCAG mowers, the Liberty Z among them.
At a glance
residential zero-turn · 5 models: 36 in, 42 in, 48 in, 52 in and 61 in
- Deck size
- 36-61 in
- Engine
- Kawasaki FR, Kohler 7000, Scag SR or Briggs & Stratton PXi
- Engine horsepower
- 18-27 hp
- Transmission
- Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 (36-42 in) or Tuff Torq TZ450 (48-61 in) transaxle
- Top speed
- 7 mph
- Cutting height
- 1.5-4.5 in
- Fuel capacity
- 3.5-5.5 gal
- Weight
- 555-695 lb
Sold at Navasota. Best for yards behind tight gates, homeowners with a few acres or more, a first zero-turn.
Every model, side by side
| Specification | 36 in | 42 in | 48 in | 52 in | 61 in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||||
| Engine | Kawasaki FR or Kohler 7000 | Kawasaki FR or Kohler 7000 | Kawasaki FR, Kohler 7000 or Scag SR | Kawasaki FR, Kohler 7000, Scag SR or Briggs & Stratton PXi | Kawasaki FR, Kohler 7000 or Scag SR |
| Engine horsepower | 18-20 hp | 21-22 hp | 21-24 hp | 23-24 hp | 24-27 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.5 gal | 3.5 gal | 5.5 gal | 5.5 gal | 5.5 gal |
| Deck | |||||
| Deck size | 36 in | 42 in | 48 in | 52 in | 61 in |
| Deck construction | Heavy-Duty Hero dual-plate, 2 steel plates | Heavy-Duty Hero dual-plate, 2 steel plates | Heavy-Duty Hero dual-plate, 2 steel plates | Heavy-Duty Hero dual-plate, 2 steel plates | Heavy-Duty Hero dual-plate, 2 steel plates |
| Cutting height | 1.5-4.5 in | 1.5-4.5 in | 1.5-4.5 in | 1.5-4.5 in | 1.5-4.5 in |
| Drive | |||||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 transaxle | Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 transaxle | Tuff Torq TZ450 transaxle | Tuff Torq TZ450 transaxle | Tuff Torq TZ450 transaxle |
| Top speed (forward) | 7 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph |
| Top speed (reverse) | 5 mph | 5 mph | 5 mph | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| Size | |||||
| Front tires | 11 x 4-5 in | 11 x 4-5 in | 11 x 6-5 in | 11 x 6-5 in | 11 x 6-5 in |
| Rear tires | 20 x 8-10 in | 20 x 10-8 in | 20 x 10-8 in | 20 x 10-8 in | 20 x 10-10 in |
| Width (deck out) | 48.5 in | 54.5 in | 60.5 in | 64.5 in | 73.5 in |
| Weight | 555 lb | 595 lb | 612 lb | 646 lb | 695 lb |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seat | Padded seat, no armrests | Padded seat, no armrests | Padded seat with armrests | Padded seat with armrests | Padded seat with armrests |
| Current pricing | See Liberty Z 36 in pricing | See Liberty Z 42 in pricing | See Liberty Z 48 in pricing | See Liberty Z 52 in pricing | See Liberty Z 61 in pricing |
All specifications on this page were taken directly from SCAG, the manufacturer. Figures from SCAG Liberty Z specifications, checked November 2, 2026: SCAG Liberty Z specifications.
Five decks, two groups
The Liberty Z splits into two groups. The 36 and 42-inch models run a Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 transaxle and a 3.5-gallon tank. They get a padded seat with no armrests. Engines are a Kawasaki FR or a Kohler 7000, at 18 to 22 hp.
From 48 inches up, you get a Tuff Torq TZ450 transaxle, 5.5 gallons of fuel and armrests. A Scag SR engine joins the list, and the 52 adds a Briggs & Stratton PXi. Horsepower runs 21 to 24 on the 48, 23 to 24 on the 52 and 24 to 27 on the 61.
Weight runs from 555 lb on the 36 to 695 lb on the 61. Top speed is 7 mph forward and 5 in reverse, whichever deck you choose. The bigger three also ride on wider 11 x 6-5 front tires.
Sizing it to your place
Start with your gate. The 36-inch measures 48.5 inches with the deck out, and the 42 measures 54.5. They'll go through openings the bigger decks can't. The 48 and 52 come in at 60.5 and 64.5 inches. The 61 is 73.5 inches wide.
Then think about the open ground. A wider deck cuts more on each pass. So if you've got a few acres or more, the 52 or 61 gets it done in fewer passes. If your yard is mostly trees, beds and fence lines, a smaller deck is easier to steer around them.
Whatever size you pick, the deck is built from 2 steel plates. Cutting height runs 1.5 to 4.5 inches. Want more speed and a bigger tank? Look at the Freedom Z.
Looking for pricing?
Current pricing is on our live inventory page at j5tractors.com, where our Navasota stores list the SCAG mowers they have. Check the 36 in, 42 in, 48 in, 52 in and 61 in there, then call the store to see one.
Financing
Financing for the SCAG Liberty Z starts with our easy online credit application. It works for new and pre-owned machines.
Reach out to our sales team
- Bryan LathamNavasota store(936) 825-8722
Store page: Navasota
Questions people ask
What's the narrowest SCAG Liberty Z?
The 36-inch model, at 48.5 inches wide with the deck out. It weighs 555 lb and runs a Kawasaki FR or Kohler 7000 at 18 to 20 hp. If you've got a fenced backyard or a narrow gate, it's the one to measure first.
Which SCAG Liberty Z models have armrests?
The 48, 52 and 61-inch models have a padded seat with armrests. The 36 and 42 have a padded seat without them. The bigger three also carry 5.5 gallons of fuel to the smaller pair's 3.5, so you'll stop to fill up less often.
What transmission does the SCAG Liberty Z use?
It depends on the deck. The 36 and 42-inch models use a Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 transaxle. The 48, 52 and 61 use a Tuff Torq TZ450. Both setups top out at 7 mph forward and 5 mph in reverse, so you won't feel a difference in pace.
How much does a SCAG Liberty Z mower cost?
We keep current pricing on our live inventory page at j5tractors.com, where our Navasota stores list the SCAG mowers they have. Pricing depends on the model and how it's equipped, so check the listing for the 36 in, 42 in, 48 in, 52 in and 61 in. If the one you want isn't listed, call the store.
