IKON vs Tiger Cat II
IKON vs Tiger Cat II compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| IKON | Tiger Cat II | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Performance | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Build quality | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Reliability | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Value for money | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Features | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Price | — | $11,729 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Engine | Kawasaki FR651V 21.5 hp (42 and 48-in.); Kawasaki FR691V 23 hp (52 and 60-in.), per Ariens | Kawasaki FX or FT, Kohler Command PRO or PRO 888, Briggs Vanguard EFI or BIG BLOCK |
| Displacement | 726 cc V-twin (as listed by Ariens) | — |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear EZT hydrostatic transaxles (52-in., per AllMachines) | Dual Hydro-Gear 12 cc pumps with Parker 14.5 ci wheel motors |
| Drive | Zero-turn, dual-lever steering | Zero-turn, dual-lever steering |
| Deck size | 42, 48, 52 and 60 in. | 48, 52 and 61 in. |
| Deck construction | ENVY ELITE fabricated 11-gauge steel, 4.5 in. deep | Velocity Plus tri-plate steel with cast-iron spindles |
| Cutting height | Up to 4.5 in. (13 positions on the 52-in., per AllMachines) | 1 to 5 in., 0.25 in. steps |
| Blades | 3 spindles (52-in., per AllMachines) | — |
| Discharge | Side discharge with caged anti-scalp wheels | Side discharge |
| Top speed | 7 mph forward, 3 mph reverse (52-in., per AllMachines) | 12 mph forward, 5 mph reverse |
| Front tires | 11x6-5 (52-in., per AllMachines) | 13x6.5-6 flat-free casters |
| Rear tires | 20x10-8 (52-in., per AllMachines) | 24x9.5-12 (48 and 52-in.); 24x12-12 (61-in.) |
| Weight | 682 lb (52-in., per AllMachines) | 1,175 to 1,277 lb depending on deck |
| Fuel capacity | 3.5 US gal (52-in., per AllMachines) | 9.5 US gal |
| Model numbers | 918002 (42), 918003 (48), 918005 (52), 918006 (60), 918026 (ONYX 52) | STCII-48V-23CV through STCII-61V-36BV (16 models) |
| Chassis | One-piece welded tubular | — |
| Seat | High-back with molded armrests | — |
| Blade tip speed | About 18,000 ft/min (52-in., per AllMachines) | — |
| PTO clutch | — | Ogura GT3.5 clutch brake, 250 ft-lb |
| MSRP range | — | $11,729 to $14,349 |
| Power range | — | 22 to 36 hp (table); heading says up to 32 hp |
| Verdict | The IKON is a sensible middle choice for lots of one to three acres, pairing a Kawasaki V-twin with a fabricated deck at a modest price. The EZT drive and… Read the full review |
The Tiger Cat II is a fast, heavily built compact commercial mower with a deck and clutch far beyond residential machines. Its price starts above $11,700. Read the full review |
