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List prices are the manufacturer’s published figures, re-checked daily; they exclude tax, freight and dealer setup.
A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
Best suited for
What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Dixie Chopper Classic 60 in (4060VGE) — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
- Grasshopper 440 EFI — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 61-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 1 difference that matter most, from the published figures.
- Classic 60 in (4060VGE) holds 10 gal (37.9 L) of fuel; 440 EFI holds 12 gal (45.4 L) of fuel, a 2 gal difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Displacement: not published for Classic 60 in (4060VGE).
- Weight: not published for Classic 60 in (4060VGE).
- Ground Speed: not published for Classic 60 in (4060VGE).
- Transmission: not published for Classic 60 in (4060VGE).
- Fuel Type: not published for Classic 60 in (4060VGE).
- Cut height range: not published for Classic 60 in (4060VGE).
- Price: Classic 60 in (4060VGE) is dealer quote only.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | Classic 60 in (4060VGE) Dixie Chopper · Zero-Turn |
440 EFI Grasshopper · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $18,955 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | — | 60.6 ci (993 cc) |
| Engine Power | 40 hp | 40 hp |
| Engine Make | Vanguard® Big Block EFI | Vanguard |
| Fuel Type | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 60 in (1524 mm) | 61 in (1549 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | G3 Hydrostatic Transmission |
| Ground Speed | — | 11 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | — | 1320 lbs (598.7 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) | 12 gal (45.4 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
440 EFI: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — grasshoppermower.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.