Radius vs Tiger Cat II
Radius vs Tiger Cat II compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| Radius | Tiger Cat II | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Performance | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Build quality | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Reliability | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Value for money | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Features | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Price | $6,699 | $11,729 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Engine | Kawasaki FR691V 23 hp (S-Series 48 and 52-in.); Kawasaki FR730V 24 hp (S-Series 60-in.); E and X not clearly stated | Kawasaki FX or FT, Kohler Command PRO or PRO 888, Briggs Vanguard EFI or BIG BLOCK |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | HydroGear ZT-3100 (S-Series) | 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 | 48, 52 and 60 in. (S-Series); 48, 54 and 60 in. (E-Series) | 48, 52 and 61 in. |
| Deck construction | UltraCut Series 3, 10-gauge top and 7-gauge skirts (S-Series); Series 2+ fabricated welded (E-Series) | Velocity Plus tri-plate steel with cast-iron spindles |
| Cutting height | — | 1 to 5 in., 0.25 in. steps |
| Discharge | Side discharge | Side discharge |
| Top speed | Up to 8 mph (E-Series); up to 9 mph (S-Series) | 12 mph forward, 5 mph reverse |
| Front tires | — | 13x6.5-6 flat-free casters |
| Rear tires | 23-in. drive tires (S-Series) | 24x9.5-12 (48 and 52-in.); 24x12-12 (61-in.) |
| Weight | — | 1,175 to 1,277 lb depending on deck |
| Fuel capacity | 7 US gal | 9.5 US gal |
| Model numbers | RZS730GKA603A3 (S 60), RZE708GEM48C00 (E 48) | STCII-48V-23CV through STCII-61V-36BV (16 models) |
| Cash prices | E $6,699, S $7,199, X $9,999 | — |
| Blade tip speed | About 18,500 ft/min | — |
| Dimensions (60-in.) | 72.3 in. W x 80.5 in. L x 69.7 in. H | — |
| 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 Radius gives you a thick-skirted deck, 8 to 9 mph and a 7-gallon tank for much less than a Lazer Z. Pages disagree on a few details, so check… 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 |
