Finally upgraded to a 30' mower

It's taken a few years to make a decision, but finally upgraded the old Honda to a new SCAG SFC30-7CV-S. Just a quick walk around, and will post updates as we progress.

[Dorado]

Yes, there is the learning period. I guess we can’t count the first couple of cuts time wise. Good luck with your new machine🤟🏻

[Dorado]

Yes man, that’s a high quality machine. Be interesting to hear your new cut times with it.

[christofonobrown]

Looking forward to your updates on this and real world homeowner comparison with the 21” Honda.

[Theultrazombiekiller]

Nice! I love the look of this scag. I run two timemasters. This is our second season with them, they have been great. No issues at all with them. My only complaint with them is that the gas tank has a giant foam brick in it, I guess to act as an additional filter. But it takes up room and the tank is not very big to begin with. They have to be filled up after every yard they are used on. I have also accidentally ran them out of gas many times because the tank capacity is not great. You can only run them for about 30 minutes straight and then they are completely empty.

[GRASSMASTERZ]

Bought one for a back up July of 2023. Pulled it out of storage with only 1.6 hours on it and it’s a no start. Took it to the shop yesterday for repairs. Again only 1.6 hours.

[ChazNosloc]

Nice video. I bought one late last year and have 28 hours on it. I have did a few YouTube’s on it as well, just up loaded a new one.
Tip: take your time when mowing. Let the lawn mower do the work. It’s way different than a 20”. Wait for at least 5 mows to decide if you like it or not.
And congratulations!!

[johndenver]

I always stick with 21in decks only because it's less parts to break. Like pulleys and belts.

[simonhernandez]

I bought it since the release and was a headache. The first 150 hrs spent every 10 hrs in the shop for clutch breaking.

After they put the new solution of removing the clutch, i added a good 300 hrs.

Now, the mower doesnt stay on past 3 min. Would not recommend, get a residential 30in time master with commercial belt pulleys.

Cheaper and lighter than the rest of the 30in walk behind.

[addamjenkins]

I had one of these and quickly got rid of it. Pulls to the left, extremely heavy, chute to the bagger constantly clogged up, always popping wheelies. Replaced it with a Toro 30 and love it.

[peterscanlon]

Very nice! I have the Timemaster. Not many 30” dual blade options out there.

[kysapsvp]

Been eyeing it to replace my Honda lil yours also. Few of my yards my big mowers can’t get to. The reviews has caused me to wait a bit and the fact the Honda is so trouble free but I love the look of the scag

[ciphercode]

Really nice lookin mower. Ive had my honda hrx217 for 5 years and was mowing up to a dozen lawns with it. Its been fantastic and ive only had to replace the pull rope and do tuneups. I doubt ill upgrade anytime soon, but i always like to know what else is out there.

[cliffdawson]

NICE! I just picked mine up today. It’s my 2nd one, I sold the first one & hate that I did.

[BackToTheGame.]

I was looking at these for my dad. Send like a nice mower. The belts have me a bit concerned, since they seem to be exposed from the inside, collecting debris.

How's the cut quality? So you get it done with one pass, or is it more of a maintenance mow?

[Article]

A SCAG dealer told me today the clutch issues on the first gen are fixed. How do you feel about the SCAG30 vs. the SCAG 21" with the same 7HP engine?

[rayhollerrr]

How do you like it now? What made you decide to get the 30 over the 21 scag?

[mycowboyways]

Showed everything I want to know except the blades which do the actual cutting.

[johnossendorf]

Has anyone used these mowers on hills?

[markescartin]

YOU could always go Ferris. Just sayin?

[Pantera]

You're going to be selling it in a few weeks. 😂😂