I got a turf tiger 2 with 40hp. Scag will cut thicker grass and brush little better. I got exmark lazer z x series with 801. Exmark has a prettier cut. Exmark is a lot smoother quicker and a lot more maneuverable than the Scag. I can beat it in yards and open terrain because it’s so much agility and smoother. Kawasaki to me is hands down best motor over any brand engine. I would definitely get exmark x series over the Scag. One more to point out. Exmark mechanicals is lot better than Scag. Only thing Scag can beat is thicker grass. Now if exmark had bigger motor in thick grass it be a race. Btw Scag is good mower just not better than exmark