Some exciting news has hit our industry! And with lawn care season hitting the country in just a few short months, you won't want to miss your chance to get your hands on these new products!Scag has recently announced to their dealers that they will be releasing the Patriot, Tiger Cat 2 and Turf Tiger 2 early next year.Scag is known as one of the most popular and respected brands in the power equipment industry. They have been in business since 1983 and now sell lawn mower parts all over the nation. Scag aims for innovation and pays great attention to the quality of their products. Their mowers and accessories are designed to be user-friendly, be of great quality and performance, easy to maintain and be long-lasting. Two of their most popular zero-turn riding mowers, the Tiger Cat and Turf Tiger, have undergone a little makeover and version 2 of these mowers will be available for purchase next year, along with a new mower, the Patriot.Both the Tiger Cat and Turf Tiger are recognized as powerful commercial-grade mowers and you can expect nothing different with the new versions. They are everything you love about the premium Scag riding mowers... and more.Tiger Eye Advanced Monitoring SystemThere is a new and improved Tiger Eye Advanced Monitoring System from Scag included on both the Tiger Cat 2 and the Turf Tiger 2. This system keeps a constant, real-time "eye" on the important system functions of your Scag mower; it has blue backlighting, a high contrasting visibility in full sunshine, scratch resistant lenses and flashes on over-temp. The systems that are monitored differ a bit, depending on the model, but on the standard model you can expect these features to be monitored:-Control lever circuit-PTO circuit-Parking brake circuit-Seat switch circuit-Safety interlock module-Hour meter-Volt Meter/charging systemSome of the other options that are monitored, depending on the engine, are the air filter condition, engine water temperature, engine oil pressure and glow plug indicator.Scag Tiger Cat 2 FeaturesThe original Tiger Cat has been a staple in the lawn care industry. This particular mower has a lot of useful aspects to it, such as easy maneuvering, fitting into tight spaces with its compact size, a Velocity Plus deck and strong cutting capabilities. It also has:-cooling fans on pumps-Parker wheel motors-built-in fuel gauges-foot pedal break. You can apply the brakes without having to remove your hands from the levers-fuel tank redesign and engine hood-incorporation of tiger stripesTiger Cat 2 ComfortabilityThe Tiger Cat 2 has suspension seating for a more comfortable and customized ride. There are weight adjustments available, along with adjustable armrests and an adjustable seat back, all intended to make riding more comfortable - and there is also a soft-ride seat on the STCII-48V-22FS model. The Tiger Cat 2 also has an iso-mount seat platform with 4 iso-mounts for shock absorption for easy riding.More space is always a great component to have on a mower. On the Tiger Cat 2, you will get an extra large foot platform, increased legroom, increased knee clearance, along with an adjustable foot pedal.A Few Differences on the Tiger Cat 2There are many improvements and changes from the Tiger Cat to the Tiger Cat 2. Some noteworthy differences are:-12MPH forward-9.5 gallons total fuel capacity-12cc Hydro-gear pumps-flip-up foot platform with auto latch: 460 sq in-Tiger Eye Monitoring System Scag Turf Tiger 2 FeaturesThe Scag Turf Tiger is field tested and proven everyday by lawn care professionals, which is part of the reason why it is such a coveted product. With the new Turf Tiger 2, you can expect nothing less. Listed below are some of the major and minor changes from the 1997 version of the Turf Tiger.More Capacity-12 gallon fuel capacity-top-draw fuel pickup-shut-off valve behind seat-angled filler neck on trim sideMore ConvenienceThe Turf Tiger 2 has a helpful foot pedal parking brake. It enables you to apply the brake without having to remove your hands from the levers.-AUSCO disc brakes-top access cutting heights-12 volt outlet-multi-point steering damper mounting points - adjust the feel to match the owner's preference-battery compartment redesign - flip open cover can't get lost, no tools required to open, braided sleeve on positive battery cable-four corner deck adjustment points - easy level and pitch adjustmentsScag Patriot FeaturesWe don't have too much information about the features of the Patriot yet, but here is a short list of what you can expect from Scag's new mower:-Kawasaki 23hp FX engine with canister air filter-52" & 61" decks-Up to 10MPH (61") 8.5MPH (52")-Foldable ROPS-23" drive tires (61"); 22" on (52)-13 x 6.5 x 6 caster tires (61")-6.5 gallon fuel capacity-Hydro-Gear transaxles (charge pumps & metal gears - ZT-3400 (61"); ZT-3100 (52")-Foot operated parking brake-2-Year commercial warranty-3-year homeowner warrantyConsidering Scag's reputation, you can rest assured that when new products of theirs come to the market, they will be awesome and be designed for comfortable, easy operation. If you love the Tiger Cat and/or the Turf Tiger, it's pretty safe to say you will love the new and improved versions of these renowned mowers, as well as the Patriot from Scag.These won't be available until spring of next year, but you can contact your dealer and get on the waiting list for these amazing new mowers! Mowpart.com has a variety of machinery and parts available for the Turf Tiger and Tiger Cat (first editions) - keep a lookout for second edition parts as well as Patriot parts coming soon!
