Quest vs Liberty Z
Quest vs Liberty Z compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| Quest | Liberty Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Performance | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Build quality | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Reliability | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Value for money | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Features | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Price | $3,799 | $5,599 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Engine | Kohler KT725 22 hp (E-Series); Kohler KT735 24 hp (S-Series 54-in.); 24 hp Kohler V-twin (X-Series) | Kawasaki FR 18 to 24 hp; Kohler 7000 20 to 26 hp; Scag SR 24 or 27 hp; Briggs PXi 24 hp |
| Displacement | 725 cc (KT725 and KT735, per dealer pages) | — |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT-2100 (E 50-in.) and ZT-2200 (S 54-in.), per dealer pages | Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 (36 and 42-in.); Tuff Torq TZ450 (48, 52 and 61-in.) |
| Drive | Zero-turn, hydraulically dampened twin levers | Zero-turn, dual-lever steering |
| Deck size | 42, 48, 50 and 54 in. across trims | 36, 42, 48, 52 and 61 in. |
| Deck construction | Welded steel floating deck | Dual-plate steel |
| Cutting height | 1.5 to 4.5 in. in 0.5 in. steps, from the seat | 1.5 to 4.5 in., 0.25 in. steps |
| Blades | 3 blades (50 and 54-in. models read) | — |
| Discharge | Side discharge; bagging or mulching optional | Side discharge |
| Top speed | 7 mph forward, 5 mph reverse | Up to 7 mph forward, 5 mph reverse |
| Front tires | 11x4-5 (50-in.); 13x6.5-5 (54-in.) | 11-in. casters, 4x5 or 6x5 depending on deck |
| Rear tires | 18x7.5-8 (50-in.); 20x10-10 (54-in.) | 20-in. drive tires, 8, 10 widths depending on deck |
| Weight | — | 555 lb (36-in.) to 695 lb (61-in.) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.9 US gal per Exmark; 3 US gal per dealer pages | 3.5 US gal (36 and 42-in.); 5.5 US gal (48, 52 and 61-in.) |
| Model numbers read | QZE725GKC50200 (E 50), QZS735GKC54200 (S 54) | — |
| Cash prices | E $3,799, S $4,899, V $6,799 | — |
| Blade tip speed | About 18,500 ft/min | — |
| V-Series | 42-in. battery model, four 10-amp Flex-Force batteries | — |
| Model numbers | — | SZL-36H-18FR through SZL-61H-27SR (14 models) |
| MSRP range | — | $5,599 to $7,399 |
| PTO clutch | — | Ogura GT1 74 ft-lb; GT2 108 ft-lb on 61-in. |
| Spindles | — | Aluminum with sealed ball bearings |
| Verdict | The Quest brings Exmark's welded decks and dampened lever steering to a $3,799 starting price. It is slower and has a smaller tank than the Radius. Read the full review |
The Liberty Z is the widest-ranging and cheapest Scag, with a 36-inch gate-friendly option and a 5-year frame warranty. Lighter drives and smaller tanks than the Freedom Z are the… Read the full review |
