An Honest Review On The Scag 30” SFC (My Likes & Dislikes)

I don’t see many honest reviews on this mower so I hope this will be helpful to you if your thinking of getting yourself one 🤙

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[kevinayers]

Great video bud ! The segment detailing the height adjustment was just what I needed to see. I haven't watched any other videos that illustrated it so clearly.

[allenjessee]

Thanks so much for your review! I bought the same mower without swivel wheels and just got the add on swivel wheels and it makes a huge improvement over just stationary wheels. The power is awesome! The handles fit me perfectly. I don’t have a problem with the side shute however I do agree the mulch plug is really hard to get in and out. I used some other commercial push mowers and I definitely think Scag is the best. Thanks for an excellent review!!

[cliffdawson]

I like the The concept of the mower, I put four hours on it and traded in this past Monday and got a Scagg SWZT 36 the SFC 30 it’s just too damn heavy. It’s like driving a car with no power steering.

[justtrinalynn]

I just got my second. Your mower is the California model with the factory Kohler tank, I actually like yours because these tanks require another bracket and they shake. The side chute, I never used them until I saw your video a few days ago, so I checked and mine slide on and are very secure. I also cut just above half throttle and at some point I’m going to add a throttle detent for that position. One thing that I did do to the belt covers is add rubber isolators to the knobs and a rubber weather strip to the front center to eliminate vibration. Anyone watching videos on sfc 30’s either owning one or thinking of purchasing one, must adjust all cable controls and look over everything on these mowers, and it’s a must to get a mower with the low cut deck because you will start dragging at 2-1/2 or less especially going over concrete. I wish the rear tires were just a little wider. I almost forgot about the mulch plug, they need fitted. My first was perfect, but the second wouldn’t even go in, so I kept forcing it in so that it would show wear on any edges, then I took a utility knife and dragged it sideways slightly trimming it lightly so that it slips in freely, but still seals up. Once they fit properly, repetitiously put it in to remember the angle. It’s sort of like putting one in a Honda HRC216. Overall, they’re a little cumbersome as I’m not a big fan of that transmission setup, but turning that throttle back on smaller yards does help, plus it’s much quieter. I don’t love them, but I do like them enough to buy another and maybe the electric model. I’m going to buy a non swivel model next but only with the low cut deck. I don’t love the swivel wheels but if you are only buying one, the swivels are a must. I’ve used the standard wheel model and find no problem of maneuvering it, I think it’s actually easier for certain jobs, but 10 out of 10 people will think I’m wrong. I will say this, I personally would never recommend these mowers to anyone. Again I do like them a lot, but everyone always wants to try them and they have troubles and wear themselves out in less than ten minutes. I guess there is a little more of getting used to them, especially maneuvering then getting it pointed straight. They can steer themselves a little when engaging the transmission. My favorites are they cut great, they have tons of power, and they bag awesome!

[briankelley]

Nice review. I bought a 2022 fixed wheel SFC30 for my home in May. It's a great machine overall.
The mulch plug sucks big time. I have much more a problem getting it out.

What I do is use a dead blow hammer (sand in the head). I turn the mower on its side and start with the dead blow from the inside against the flat wall of the mulch plug. Start tapping. This loosens the dirt and wet stuck grass. You have to then squeeze the top of the handle on the rear of the mulch plug to get the ridge lip of it at its top to flex down and stop locking or catching with the rear housing cutout. Then use the dead blow again, and a wiggle on the plug handle, and it comes out.
A pain in the ass. But it works and can save money spent on busting them.
I love the single adjust height lever too. One thing I would have Scag improve is the locking height pin. The height pin can bounce out of the bottom position hole and show up crooked. I suspect the caster wheel locking pin has some sort of detent or rib to keep it positive and from bouncing out. They need a similar thing on the deck cutting height position pin.
Finally the rear bag placing in place is funky and not so positive, because lifting the spring shield blocks your view.
Small things. Great mower!

[tahoejoe]

Glad to see you’re proud of your mower it’s a nice machine

[mikewilson]

You know I have the same mower mine has the non-removable tabs on the deck. And they scrub the hell out of the grass if you're not careful. So bad in fact I'm thinking about cutting them off... you really never hear anything about those tabs but I can't be the only one having trouble. Like I said mine was one of the first models without the swivel front wheels but my gas tank is huge compared to yours and I don't think the lawn mowers went up that much in price between the swivel and non swivel wheel models. I'm wondering if that's the reason you have a small gas tank to save some money?

[adamthelawnguy]

Great review! It did help me see what its like to have a sfc 30, some personal opinions on some of yourself cons though, if the mulch plug is too tight to take out or put back in, would it be easier to slide in by sand it out just a bit?(making a bit smaller to have more room to wiggle), also about the loose side chute, wouldn't it be better if you file out the inside of the slot(the latch side)where the latch should be on? That way the latch can bite it closer so it can be locked up tight? I don't have a sfc 30, it's just my thoughts based on the way they look with my imagination

[arekkasu]

Thanks for the vid dude! we weren’t even told on how to use it by Ace employees I was wondering how you open the mulch feeder to collect it in the bag!

[blackheart]

How good has this mower been since you bought it. Trying to get something reliable and does great stripes

[BillyGoatLawnService]

Great Video! Very informative! Just subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to more Scag 30 videos in the future.

[TrentonWilliams]

Man, you sold me on the height adjustment. That is very crucial for me.

[DK-nvxn]

Thanks the fact that you came from Toro 22 recycler we are in the exact same boat. Getting this mower next week.

[mattlorentzen]

Hi Again! Does that handle go into an upright position just by loosening those silver bolts and pulling out the black knobs?

[jlhudock]

I bought a new Ferris FW15 32” hydro about 16 months ago. I like it a lot. What’s the horsepower on your Scag? Appreciate your review of the mower. I also wish the fuel tank on my Ferris was bigger.

[BrenttheGreat]

I have around 10 Exmark 30s. Would you go with scarf over Exmark if we mulch 90% of our lawns?

[jasonmckinney]

How does this mower perform going up a steep hill? Also, how does it perform mowing at an angle on a steep hill?

[hossmoss]

Yo thanks man .. Best review yet on YouTube

[neverstopneverstopcruising]

Have you removed the baffle under the deck? Curious if you actually see a difference as the manual recommends it for side discharging/mulching.

[rbnjr]

I would not install the side discharge chute. I side discharge all my lawns and need to get close to things so no chute.