Scag V Ride 2 Demo! Testing Out The Scag V Ride 2 And Full Walk Around Of Unit & What's New!
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- čas přidán 8. 05. 2018
- Today we had our local Pace rep drop off the brand new Scag V Ride 2 for Demo! I have been eagerly awaiting getting to test out some products from Scag lawn mowers and it finally came together.
I reached out to the folks at Scag last fall to line up a demo, so I could weigh in and test out the Scag V Ride 2 and the Scag Turf Tiger 2 on our channel. Lot of you guys know I enjoy using my Exmark's, but I wanted to see what all the hype was about with the Scag V Ride 2!
We met up with Michael and Rich and did a full walk around, signed the paper work, and got to get some initial tests on Michaels property. We really enjoyed our first initial uses and impressions with the Scag V Ride 2! I can see why you guys like this one!
Stay tuned for a part 2 and 3 this week as we put her to the test and capture a bunch of footage with us mowing, and then my final review/thoughts on the mower by the end of the week!
Do you guys like the Scag V Ride 2? What's your guys experience with Scag been like so far? Leave me a comment down below!
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This was exactly the video I was looking for. I ride a 61” Cheetah for a large volunteer mowing job I do. At some point before retirement I’m looking at starting a residential mowing company and I’ve been looking for a demo video of this rider. We beat the Cheetah up really hard mowing 55 of 110 acres and that mower keeps working along with fairly minimal issues. When I start my lawn mowing business this unit next to the trailer and truck will be one of the most important purchases to get right the first time. More Scag, ExMark, Walker mower reviews, also appreciate the reviews of blowers and other key equipment.
You earned a subscriber off this video and your other blower review videos. Thanks for keeping the reviews about the machines and less about personal bias or things that have nothing to do with the machines.
ITS A GOOD MOWER! I liked the Scag VR2
I just picked up the scag 36" v-ride II today and it's a monster. I couldn't have done better fir the money. Mowed a overgrown yard and it finished it in 2 passes without bogging and looked good doing it.
I really wish Rich was my dealer. Excellent salesman!
Scag v-ride 1 in the 52 and 61. The 61 is amazing 11 mph forward and 6 in reverse!!! The reverse is amazing fir whipping around. The velocity deck is amazing and a life saver in wet spring conditions
Dude awesome video man, love it, that is a mean looking mower I want one! Keep up the great work man
Heck yeah. Turf tiger II is a must
I Love my V-Ride 48 edition 1, nice review of version 2. I like the new operator safety switch, some guys disable it from the handle on version 1. It's a fast mower with a superb cut & pretty good on slopes. I've used it on a 20 degree grade & it cuts like butta
COOL! OKAY. COOL! OKAY. GOTCHA. 😂
Love the video and getting to hear an expert’s rundown of the VRide
Thanks for showing and telling, so I can learn so yes show more of the scag with your Xmark. Have a good one see ya soon see ya bye.
Great video brother keep up the awesome work
Wow!! Awesome video Brian. Really enjoyed hearing more about the Scag and the differences between the 1 and 2. Looking forward to seeing the videos to come. Seems like a great mower!
Great video Brian!
We run tiger cats and a tiger cat 2. Down here in the south, the bahia grass is rough on blades. When bahia comes out, we will change blades 2 or even 3 times in a day to keep from stringing. We use an impact wrench and a simple floor jack and can do it in about 5 min. The exhaust placement on that would make changing mid day rough if it doesn't have time to cool.
Brain, one more thing about the Toro. The grandstand has the ability to take attachments, like a boss snowplow, a broom, and more. The Grandstand has a 60 inch deck, and a 52, if I'm not mistaken. Whatever the case, the plow and broom can be extremely useful during the winter. Either one is great, but you may want to consider a Toro.
I thought that was the multi force? I may be wrong tho
Nice video! I run a exmark 60” and a radius 44” for the smaller lawns, thinking about a v ride2 next year , looks like they stripe nice ! People I’ve talked to say they handle the wet / tall grass better then anything. ( it’s a lot of money though )lol . Happy mowing!
I love the 30 inch push Mower.
BadAss!!!!! i have a 48" Vride 1 I've had for 5yrs and sill in love with it. I will get a 52" Vride 2 to add to my family. I also have a 61" turf tiger 1.
I'm into the market for a vride 2 can I ask you a few questions
I agree velocity has the beat cut. But gotta give SCAG credit for their hydro pump as well. Awesome control and power- smooth. And they never give you an engine thats under hp for the machine. I buy a new one they last a decade before i have to replace anything. Still running my vride 1 and got a 2.
THIS IS THE KIND OF VID... I LIKE LEARN A LOT :)
Thanks for the video. I use Scag and they are great machines. The Scag rep mentioned that you lean more into this machine with the 2 vs the 1. I have the Scag VRide 1, I was noticing the difference for taller operators, if you noticed having to bend over a little when riding partcularly with the different lean into the machine design. I'm 6'2. Looks like taller operators would be more comfortable standing straight up. Wanted to know after several hours of operation if you prefer leaning in or standing upright. Thanks.
The new v2 is almost an exact copy from the wrights, so if you like one you should like the other(there is a reason they copied so much of the wrights because they had it right). Id get the v2 over the 1 hands down. The biggest thing is making sure you have a solid support from the dealer! Ive heard of a few people that werent happy with the support they got from scag fwiw, ymmv.
Ive used both scag and wright but use wright now so i just kept with them got me a new 48 I gotta pick up. The one thing any company should do is add a dam ocdc built in! (even if its just a piece of flat stock that moves up and down to close the chute)
I love the design of them so im sure you will really enjoy getting to use it, put it on some hills and really test its limits you will be surprised how much better they hold imo.
That’s good info thx pal
Hell yeah scag !!!
It's a great mower ran one for years. They are great for just about anything you want to do. They are also great for jumping kirbs.
John Deere QuikTrak and ZTrak as well as Wright Stander X/ZK here man. Absolutely love those. Haven't ran a Scag yet but my dealers here suck and won't even let me demo. My Deere and Wright dealers are top notch!
I have a Scag V1 48in. Before starting my business, I worked for a guy that swore on Scag to be the best. I’ve had it for 3 seasons and put about 300 hours on it. The first year both axels came loose from the motors and damaged both rims.(under warranty) Then the hour meter stopped working and took 3 computers later to get one that worked. Year two the carburetor went with 180 hours on it.
I was told that at the factory they use torque guns similar to a auto garage, not industrial guns that torque properly. To add, a deck bolt came loose season 3.
Besides the poor manufacturing, I like my Scag. It’s fast and cuts nicely.
I’m conflicted to buy another. I’m trying to convince myself that I got a lemon.
Nice video Brian
I mow mostly small and mid size residential and run a walker. No discharged grass on sidewalks, driveways, etc. If I had some large accounts though or commercial accounts where presentation wasn’t so critical I wouldn’t definitely consider one of these mowers.
Swimbait1 which mower do you enjoy most with resi? I love my Exmark commercial 21” with the mulching kit ...
Thanks Rich
Great video Brian! I'm 18 and actually bought my v ride 2 a few weeks ago and I love it! However in the spring when the grass grows crazy fast I actually have to double cut Because it lays the clippings directly on top as quickly as possible lol. However, I think it will be single cut after the initial spring growth 😉👍 For the cut qualyand speed, it's a hard mower to beat!
Wyatt's lawn service the scag is an awesome unit. He should demo a Toro Grandstand multi force. That would suit him well, considering he has his snow business, where he could attach a plow, broom, etc.
AndysLawnCare andOutdoorAdventures Very True!
Wyatt's lawn service yep
MORE SCAG!!
I love my wright standers
I run the gravely pro stance, but I've always wanted to try scag.
The vr2 is an awesome machine,,,but the turf tiger 2 now that's a beast!! Can't beat scag
I have the VR2 32 inch I have about 17 residential properties that we do and it’s perfect for those small gates. It’s the only stand up that has a floating deck I can find gravely and Wright both are fixed
Scags are hard to beat! Tough as nails.
In my area they use SKAG, Cub Cadet, Kubota and Big Dog, Bad Boy. I'm personally using a Kubota and love it. Mine is 18 years old and still mowing like new! ( Residential mowing only, my property is 5 acres)
Lol
Oklahoma , one in every group.
Best review I’ve seen so far. That’s a cool rep you got. Looking to purchase one in the fall or next year. Scag all the way man!
Rich was a cool dude for sure!
There's a brand new one at the shop for me that my boss bought me. Can't wait until next week when I can play with is. this week is clean ups with the old mowers
Love this video! 🤘 good insight on a great product, but what do you think of the standing pad? I feel like it’s at a weird angle and makes me stand straight legged which isn’t good around hills/bumps...this guy has the gift of gab just like you Brian! Lol
Lol, love it. After 3 days and 20 hours on it, I felt honestly no fatigue in my legs/feet, which was a huge concern for me. I’m pleasantly surprised how it ran/felt.
What's you 2 favorite mowers? I just bought a scag tiger cat 2....I like the way there built!!!! You got great videos...thanks!!!!
I used to run scag due to bad dealer service in my area I don’t use scag anymore I like exmark and grasshopper the v ride 2 does look nice
Nice machine!
Getting my VRide II tomorrow.
Just bought a 36” can’t wait!
How do you like it buddy?
@@mattd8411 I like it! Only problem I’ve had is it gets stuck to easily! The mower can’t handle thick grass.
@@ninjapirate9503 thanks buddy yeah unfortunately tn has both those problems lol.
Great video, Brian! I want to demo one.
I’ll grt you Rich’s info just dm me buddy you may infact be impressed like I was. It was a cool unit to try out for sure
Love my vride2!
We appreciate your business!
Good video Brian. Haven't seen anything from any lawn care professional like yourself on the Jacobsen stander. Please check into demoing 1 of them Brian.
Ill check them out!
now they have 37 vanguard on the sixty one. i would love to have one of those bad boys!
I have a scag 36" and love it. Dumb stuff has broke like hour meter 3x's but in 3 years that's it. Looking at a Bad Boy now because 1k cheaper.
We bought a tiger cat II last year and thinking about getting a new v ride this year. Would like a 36 inch but doesn’t have the velocity deck.
Please let us know if you have any questions we can help with.
More scag demo’s!!
Hello Brian. Great video. Like you I am a BIG Exmark fan. I am interested in getting a new 48" Vantage. I'm still debating whether to get it with a discharge deck or a mulching kit. Something I like from the scag V Ride 2 is that 18-inch opening and the fact that the hydros remain locked while the handbrake is on. That is sweet. Will you be doing a Vantage demo anytime soon? Thanks again and keep up the great work!!!
I would like to, we’ll see!
I may get two next year.
Yeah!
You should defiantly go with the Vride2 next year. I have a grandstand and i really regret buying it. I love the vride2, definitely the best mower by far!!!
Yeah I wasn’t a fan of the Grandstand. The VRide2 was dope tho
Brian's Lawn Maintenance Yeah I am only 14 so I can’t drive yet and the grandstand was the only one I would mount my trailer up to, that’s why I went with it. I am definitely going to get a 52 vride2 as soon as I get my license.
Need to do hills up down side to side How easy is it to walk behind when mowing?
Nice video Brian, scag is good company but I use toro.
Home owner, dang if I could afford the Scagg mower nice, my old JD has a Kawasaki engine. At 77 none commercial, wonder old one rebuild it , nice thought thanks Brian
Own one, and liking it so far. Only thing I've noticed so far to be aware of are:
Those larger new wheels and tires can be aggressive to grass. Must totally take your time in the 3 point turn in order to not have turn and burn marks on the lawn.
You can not walk behind this mower while it's running. I personally am ok with that safety wise, however, if there is something in the lawn, and you want to hop off and move it before hitting it, you must disengage blades, set brake, get off, idle down, then start blades again, idle back up and off you go. Just more thinking ahead and being aware. Move items in lawn on previous pass vs waiting until you come up on it.
Deck belts have a small side cover on them, however it is not a closed or boxed in area around pulleys so lots of debris and sticks seem to find their way into the pulley area while you're cutting. Be sure to blow them out after EVERY cut. Long term I am worried about sticks and debris getting lodged in there and prematurely wearing out belts or pulleys , but that's yet to be seen.
Other than that, super smooth machine, solid on hills, stripes well, zero clumping. Mowed beautiful 6" wet and fertilized thick lawn the other day and yes I had to triple cut because of how lush the lawn was, but never did it clump AT ALL. Just had to go over wind rows a few times. Homeowner came home and was thrilled at how his lawn looked.
We appreciate your feedback on the machine.
Good to know, thanks for sharing!
Likes so nice! If I were you I would get a stand on mower and keep your exmark for cleanups. A little more money but well worth it
Leaning that way.
I run a Scag Tiger Cat 2 and really like it but I’m looking at getting the VRide2.
How long do you think it takes to unload cut and load back up on your average yard? this thing looks like a beast
Wow He's a good actor Haha!
Lol
Tiger Cat 2, Wildcat and Walk Behind Hydro all the way!
Throwing it back with a Wildcat! How many hours are you at on your Wildcat?
I run a SWZ52 SCAG walk behind. At least 3k hours on it. Not sure I could buy anything but SCAG but I did buy an EXMARK 30" push mower. Thinking about getting a V-Ride.
We run turf tigers can't beat them for the early spring grass we see. We are mowing while other companies are waiting for it to dry out
Increased productivity!
ScagPowerEquipment definitely we are mowing today and one of 8 companies in our area that are out working. The others are waiting for it to dry out
one of the worst flaws is where the muffler is. you can't get a impact on the nut from the top for sharpening blades
What type of grass do you primarily have in Michigan? Here in knoxville (TN) we push clients towards transition blend fescue and mow at 4.5" for that really thick carpet look
Kentucky Blue Grass
I change the motor oil and blades regularly. Can you do a demo on greasing bearing and how often it needs to be done.
can someone explain both what the prices tag is so i can buy it from my boss and how the mileage counter works its after almost 3 years its up a 615
I've demoed exmark, toro, gravely and scag and wright standers, save yourself alot of time and just buy the scag. You will quickly find that no deck cuts as nice as the velocity plus deck!.. I think I need to sell my vride for a vride 2
I would love to see a review of the bobcat quick cat with the airfx deck....if you have a bobcat dealer around. I heard great things about bobcat and they are very reasonable price wise
Good to know pal, ty
Crazy that ya'll were talking about 29hp being a lot on the 61" that they offered. Now these come optional with over 40horse ✊🏼
Scag all the way bro
Can't go wrong with Scag.
Would like ta see Kubota's zero turn mowers
I use a 52” Bobcat with the Kawasaki engine, I love my Bobcat.
Great job showing and telling, and yes like the brand rides good, I had a old one. Show the price on them if you wood well have a great day see ya next time see ya bye.
Hey Brian! I saw your video on the scag demo. I'm a Scag user for some 20 or so, using the walk behind (36s & 48s) sometimes using the velke. I was looking at the stand on V2. My question is, what's the trick cutting for mowing a straight line/stripe using the stand on. I've never used a stand on before.
Hope your still kicking grass! I just seen this video 5/23/22. We stripe a lot of our places.. 2 around blowing onto the lawn and then go back and forth. The straight lines will come with experience.
I want to see some wheelies LOL
On my properties, I have to drive over a lot of curbs usually putting one back tire on at a time. I am curious if this is possible with this mower or would the foot deck catch on the curb. Can someone answer?
Please reference the 2:20 mark of the SVRII product video to see the curb climbing ability: czcams.com/video/Umdk5UjzQps/video.html
Scag Tiger Cat II here
Running a tiger cat 2 now, going to demo a v-ride next week.
Sweet let me know what you think!
Brian's Lawn Maintenance Hate to say it but I wasn’t to impressed, lacked power and cut quality in the taller grass. I’m thinking most of the issues was due to the smaller 23hp Kawasaki. It sure does good on hills though!
Hey Brian, thanks for the videos. I am considering a stand on mower this spring. I have run Scag walk behind mowers in the past and found them to be very heavy. Good for durability, but tough on any type of wet turf (yes I am from California, but we have a lot of clay soil and is a bugger when wet). Let me know if the weight is a factor on that machine. Thanks again.
I think most units weigh about the same, 700-800 lbs
Great mowers. I run a v ride . Considering a v ride 2 but like others disappointed in dealer support
I used to sell scag ar a dealer ship in grandville michigan. Scag v ride 2 frames are better v ride 1 the frames where recalled and also broke alot near the caster wheels and motor mounts. By far very good mowers.
3 Day demo very nice. Always been a Hustler fan, until this season. Tried to get a extended demo on 2 different models. 1-2 hours max was all they'd do. Was given the line that's a standard for all manufacturers. Demoed Exmark for 2 days not a single hesitation in loaning out product.
Nice nice
Don’t understand why put all that extra fuel on one side of the mower instead of centering the fuel tank over the axle to help with stability. The battery on the opposite side doesn’t counterweight this.
scag all day....though right now i'm running gravely and exmark 😂
Lol
Do you have any experience with the scag Vride 2 and Bermuda grass and zoysia grass?
oooooo i want ! they're built like Tanks
What's your personal thoughts on standing vs sitting so far? Is a stander something you could see as your main mower with your business?
To be honest I was pleasantly surprised with how much I liked it. The standing all day didn’t bother me at all.
Buying mine tomorrow! Was on the M'fer for 5 seconds and blew 3 loads in my pants lol! Fcking machine is da'truth!
id get 48 or 36 stand on depending on the property sizes. i found that 52 inches limits a portion of my properties and regret buying it sometimes
I’m in the opposite I’d do the 52/61 no gates for me!
Scags all the way! I have three of them.
We appreciate your business. What models are you running?
ScagPowerEquipment freedom z 2017, cheetah 2014, vride stander 2017.
Turf Tracers with sulky best mower on the market!
scag is awesome.
check out the cheetah also
Any chance you might demo the new Ferris Zx3 61"with the 37hp Vanguard and oil guard technology? I've got a Z2 and it is a sick mower.
If they want to, Sure.
I demoed this mower and it beats the Scag hands down!!! Short video on my channel.
Does anyone else have grass (a lot) coming up over the front of the deck? I'm not sold on the velocity deck. I'm caked in grass after I mow. 2018 Tiger II - 72" w/37hp
What do I want to see?? Wheelies!! Hahha
Lol, probably my last demo if I did that lol
Just FYI Brian, Exmark is releasing an updated Vantage Standon Mower.
Aaron Cover how do you know?
COW8OYFROMHELL My Exmark Rep told me when I was demoing the new 96" Diesel Lazer Z
Aaron Cover interesting I might hold out then and see what comes out from exmark.
Yep we’ll see!