[OakNut]

Scag is Cat's Eye Gold. 😄 And Scag is the founder's last name for those unaware.

I know that. It doesn't change the fact that "Buhmhumper" would also be a terrible business name - even if it's your last name.

 

[yearroundyardworksga]

I would probably have chosen another name too. Before I knew it was his last name I thought it was unusual to say the least lol. I mean Toyota changed from 'Toyoda' for similar reasons.

 

[Mark Oomkes]

How's that working out? They any better then toros?

I get wanting a light mower when using something this small. But light generally also means cheaply built--lower quality components, smaller engine, plastic that should be steel.

So if you want light and decent, probably need to stick with a 20 or 21" mower.

If you want quality and a 30" mower, it's going to be heavy.

Although...if you really want light, maybe you could find of these bad boys around yet.

 

[SlowMowTurf]

As I said earlier, best in class 32" and under walk behind when I bought back in '20 was Ferris FW15. As @Mark Oomkes mentioned, it's not light at 300#. But 10 HP Honda, single hydro drive, heavy steel deck made it better then, as far as I can tell it still is best in this smaller class.

Want even better, more power & lots heavier? Step up to a 36" dual hydro walk behind, but it's gonna cost a LOT more $. I did so in '25 & gifted my FW15 to my brother. He mows tiny lawns, that 32" is his largest, heaviest, & most powerful mower.

 

[Mark Oomkes]

As I said earlier, best in class 32" and under walk behind when I bought back in '20 was Ferris FW15. As @Mark Oomkes mentioned, it's not light at 300#. But 10 HP Honda, single hydro drive, heavy steel deck made it better then, as far as I can tell it still is best in this smaller class.

Want even better, more power & lots heavier? Step up to a 36" dual hydro walk behind, but it's gonna cost a LOT more $. I did so in '25 & gifted my FW15 to my brother. He mows tiny lawns, that 32" is his largest, heaviest, & most powerful mower.

I'd look long and hard at one if/when I need another mower in this size.

Just don't have any experience with it, so that's why I didn't mention it.

 

[milo]

get the toro timemaster. I tried exmark 30, toro 30 commercial, Scag 30 and ferris fw15. All of the commercial 30's are just way to heavy. That being said the timemaster will clog up unless you discharge the grass and put regular blades on them. All my trailers have 30 inch mowers as the smallest mower we use. If had to decide out of only the commercial line I would go with the Scag 30. Had a very solid feel and the controls are better than the others.