SCAG Power Equipment Lawn Mower – 2026 Liberty Z SZL-36H-18FR

The SCAG Liberty Z SZL-36H-18FR is a professionally constructed zero-turn riding mower designed to provide dependable performance and precise manoeuvrability for residential lawn care. It combines an 18 HP Kawasaki FR Series V-twin engine with a 36-inch Heavy-Duty Hero Cutter Deck, offering a practical cutting width for maintaining lawns where manoeuvrability and access are important.

The Kawasaki FR Series engine provides the power required for regular mowing, while the Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 transaxle delivers responsive zero-turn control. The mower can reach a forward ground speed of up to 7 mph and a reverse speed of up to 5 mph.

The 36-inch cutter deck is constructed from two steel plates with reinforcement around the cutter deck spindles. Its cutting height can be adjusted from 1.5 to 4.5 inches in 0.25-inch increments. A spring-assisted, foot-operated deck lift makes raising the cutter deck smooth and convenient.

The Liberty Z features aluminium spindle housings with sealed ball bearings and an Ogura GT1 electric blade engagement clutch with an adjustable air gap. A padded seat and straightforward hand-lever parking brake provide practical operation, while the compact dimensions make the mower well suited to areas requiring controlled manoeuvring.

Specifications

• Model: SZL-36H-18FR
• Series: Liberty Z
• Type: Zero-Turn Riding Mower
• Engine: Kawasaki FR Series
• Engine Model: FR600V
• Engine Power: 18 HP
• Engine Displacement: 603cc
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Fuel Capacity: 3.5 gallons
• Cutting Width: 36 inches
• Cutter Deck: Heavy-Duty Hero Cutter Deck
• Deck Construction: Dual-plate steel construction with spindle reinforcement
• Cutting Height: 1.5–4.5 inches
• Cutting Height Adjustment: 0.25-inch increments
• Deck Lift: Foot-operated pedal
• Spindles: Aluminium housing with sealed ball bearings
• Blade Engagement: Ogura GT1
• Blade Clutch Torque: 74 ft-lb
• Drive System: Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 Transaxle
• Forward Ground Speed: 7 mph
• Reverse Ground Speed: 5 mph
• Parking Brake: Hand lever
• Rear Tyres: 20 x 8-10 inches
• Front Caster Tyres: 11 x 4-5 inches
• Length: 68.5 inches
• Width with Chute Down: 48.5 inches
• Width with Chute in Transport Position: 37 inches
• Height: 40 inches
• Weight: 555 lb