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These mowers are in different classes — showing only attributes they share.
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.
- Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 96-inch deck
- Scag V-Ride XL — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) lists at $57,199; V-Ride XL lists at $15,249 to $17,399, a $41,950 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) has a 96 in (2,438 mm) deck; V-Ride XL has a 52 in (1,321 mm) deck, a 44 in difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
- Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) weighs 2,650 lbs (1,202 kg); V-Ride XL weighs 1,179 lbs (534.8 kg), a 1,471 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C)'s weight means for a trailer ›
- Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) has a 100.2 ci (1,642 cc) engine; V-Ride XL has a 61 ci (999 cc) engine, a 39.2 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
- Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 5.5 in (140 mm); V-Ride XL cuts from 2 in (51 mm) to 6 in (152 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
2 more differences, calculated figures
Other verified differences
- Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) has a published top speed of 12.5 mph; V-Ride XL has a published top speed of 11.6 mph, a 0.9 mph difference.
- Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) has a 37 hp engine; V-Ride XL has a 38.5 hp engine, a 1.5 hp difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) works out to 9.7 acres/hour; V-Ride XL works out to 4.9 acres/hour, a 4.8 acres/hour difference. Calculated by MowerFacts from deck width and the published top speed at 80% efficiency; it is not a manufacturer figure, and real mowing is slower.
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 | Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) Exmark · Commercial |
V-Ride XL Scag · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $57,199 | $15,249–$17,399 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | diesel | gas |
| Engine Make | Yanmar 3TNV88C | Kawasaki® FX Series EFI– electronic fuel injection |
| Displacement | 100.2 ci (1642 cc) | 61 ci (999 cc) |
| Engine Power | 37 hp | 38.5 hp |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 96 in (2438 mm) | 52 in (1321 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 2 in (51 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Ground Speed | 12.5 mph | 11.6 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 2650 lbs (1202 kg) | 1179 lbs (534.8 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 gal (45.4 L) | 12 gal (45.4 L) |
Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C): Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — russopower.com.
V-Ride XL: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — scag.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.