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SCAG Tiger Cat II
The SCAG Tiger Cat II is a commercial zero-turn with a 48, 52 or 61-inch Velocity Plus tri-plate deck. Engines from four makers run 22 to 36 hp. Its drive pairs Hydro-Gear pumps with Parker motors and tops out at 12 mph. At J5 Tractors, our Navasota store sells SCAG mowers, this one included.
At a glance
commercial zero-turn · 3 models: 48 in, 52 in and 61 in
- Deck size
- 48-61 in
- Engine
- Kawasaki FX or FT, Kohler/Rehlko Command PRO or Vanguard
- Engine horsepower
- 22-36 hp
- Transmission
- Dual pump and motor, Hydro-Gear pumps and Parker motors
- Top speed
- 12 mph
- Cutting height
- 1-5 in
- Fuel capacity
- 9.5 gal
- Weight
- 1,175-1,277 lb
Sold at Navasota. Best for crews working mid-size properties, owners mowing several acres on up, lawns kept short, down to an inch.
Every model, side by side
| Specification | 48 in | 52 in | 61 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine | Kawasaki FX, Kohler Command PRO or Kawasaki FT EFI | Kawasaki FT EFI, Rehlko Command PRO or Vanguard | Kohler Command PRO EFI, Kawasaki FT EFI, Rehlko Command PRO 888 or Vanguard Big Block |
| Engine horsepower | 22-26 hp | 25-36 hp | 26-36 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 9.5 gal | 9.5 gal | 9.5 gal |
| Deck | |||
| Deck size | 48 in | 52 in | 61 in |
| Deck construction | Velocity Plus tri-plate, 3 steel plates (nearly 1/2 in total) | Velocity Plus tri-plate, 3 steel plates (nearly 1/2 in total) | Velocity Plus tri-plate, 3 steel plates (nearly 1/2 in total) |
| Cutting height | 1-5 in | 1-5 in | 1-5 in |
| Drive | |||
| Transmission | Dual pump and motor: Hydro-Gear 12 cc pumps, Parker 14.5 ci motors | Dual pump and motor: Hydro-Gear 12 cc pumps, Parker 14.5 ci motors | Dual pump and motor: Hydro-Gear 12 cc pumps, Parker 14.5 ci motors |
| Top speed (forward) | 12 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph |
| Top speed (reverse) | 5 mph | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| Size | |||
| Front tires | 13 x 6.5-6 in, flat-free | 13 x 6.5-6 in, flat-free | 13 x 6.5-6 in, flat-free |
| Rear tires | 24 x 9.5-12 in | 24 x 9.5-12 in | 24 x 12-12 in |
| Width (deck out) | 60.5 in | 64.5 in | 73.5 in |
| Weight | 1,175 lb | 1,175-1,180 lb | 1,257-1,277 lb |
| Comfort | |||
| Seat | 4-point iso-mounted mid-back seat on operator-suspension platform | 4-point iso-mounted mid-back seat on operator-suspension platform | 4-point iso-mounted mid-back seat on operator-suspension platform |
| Current pricing | See Tiger Cat II 48 in pricing | See Tiger Cat II 52 in pricing | See Tiger Cat II 61 in pricing |
All specifications on this page were taken directly from SCAG, the manufacturer. Figures from SCAG Tiger Cat II specifications, checked November 2, 2026: SCAG Tiger Cat II specifications. The OEM photo is only 689 px wide; no larger Tiger Cat II studio image was found on scag.com. The 61 in engine table lists the 34CV Command PRO 888 at 32 hp in one row and 34 hp in another; range uses the listed 26-36 hp.
Three decks, three engine lists
The 48-inch runs a Kawasaki FX, a Kohler Command PRO or a Kawasaki FT EFI, at 22 to 26 hp. Step up to the 52 and you're looking at 25 to 36 hp from Kawasaki, Rehlko or Vanguard. The 61-inch runs 26 to 36 hp, with a Kohler Command PRO EFI on its list.
Size doesn't change much between the first two. The 48 and 52 each weigh about 1,175 lb, and they're 60.5 and 64.5 inches wide with the deck out. The 61 weighs 1,257 to 1,277 lb and measures 73.5 inches. It also gets wider rear tires, 24 x 12-12 instead of 24 x 9.5-12.
All three carry 9.5 gallons of fuel. So the deck you choose comes down to your gates, your trailer and how much open ground you've got.
Why the drive and deck matter
This mower doesn't run on a single transaxle. It drives through Hydro-Gear 12 cc pumps and Parker 14.5 ci motors. Top speed is 12 mph forward and 5 mph in reverse.
The deck is the same Velocity Plus tri-plate you'll find on SCAG's bigger zero-turns: three steel plates, nearly half an inch in total. Cutting height runs from 1 to 5 inches. If you keep a lawn cut short, that 1-inch setting gives you room.
Up front, the 13 x 6.5-6 tires are built not to go flat. You sit on a 4-point iso-mounted mid-back seat on an operator-suspension platform. It's a setup for someone who's in the seat for hours. Want more deck and a two-speed transaxle? Look at the Cheetah II.
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 48 in, 52 in and 61 in there, then call the store to see one.
Financing
Financing for the SCAG Tiger Cat II 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 smallest deck on a SCAG Tiger Cat II?
It's 48 inches, and that model measures 60.5 inches wide with the deck out. It runs a Kawasaki FX, a Kohler Command PRO or a Kawasaki FT EFI at 22 to 26 hp. You'll get the same tri-plate deck and 12 mph top speed as the larger two.
How low can SCAG's Tiger Cat II cut?
Down to 1 inch, and up to 5 inches. That's the same range on the 48, 52 and 61-inch decks. If you like your grass short, you've got room to go there. Each deck is built from three steel plates.
What drives the wheels on the SCAG Tiger Cat II?
A dual pump-and-motor system: Hydro-Gear 12 cc pumps paired with Parker 14.5 ci motors. It's rated at 12 mph forward and 5 mph in reverse, whichever deck you pick. You'll find the same kind of drive on the Turf Tiger II, built bigger.
How much does a SCAG Tiger Cat II 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 48 in, 52 in and 61 in. If the one you want isn't listed, call the store.
