Scag warranty for riding mowers & tractors
The short version
Scag doesn't cover everything, but keeps cutter deck and deck spindles covered to 3 years. That full coverage is the same as most of the 12 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Scag's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to 3 years
- Partial coverageCutter deck3 years
- Partial coverageDeck spindles3 years
- Partial coverageWear items3 months
Varies by model line
Scag words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.
- Commercial zero-turn mowers (Turf Tiger II, Cheetah II, Tiger Cat II)Full: None. Partial to 3 years
- Residential zero-turn mowers (Patriot, Freedom Z, Liberty Z)Full: 5 years. No partial coverage
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original owner only.
- The engine has its own warranty from the engine maker.
- Take warranty problems to a Scag dealer.
- Using the mower for paid lawn work can void this residential warranty.
How other brands compare for riding mowers & tractors
- 1. Cub Cadet78/100 · Full: 3 years
- 2. Bad Boy Mowers62/100 · Full: 2 years
- 3. Gravely54/100 · Full: 4 years
- 4. Ariens45/100 · Full: None
- 5. Kubota42/100 · Full: 2 years
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for riding mowers & tractors.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Ace HardwareMost items30 days
- Lowe'sMost outdoor power equipment (mowers, tillers, snow blowers)30 days
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- Tractor SupplyItems with shipping restrictions (batteries, oil) and White Glove zero-turn mowers30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- Family Farm & HomeGreat Lakes storesGas-powered equipment such as mowers, trimmers and generatorsNo returns
- Rural KingMidwest storesGas and diesel powered equipment (mowers, chainsaws, generators, pressure washers, tractors, ATVs/UTVs)No returns
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for riding mowers & tractors where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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