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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.
- Grasshopper 227V-G4KW — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
- Grasshopper 127V — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- 227V-G4KW uses a Kawasaki engine; 127V uses a Briggs & Stratton engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- 227V-G4KW has a Hydro-Gear ZT-4400 Transmission transmission; 127V has a Parker HTE Transmission transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- 227V-G4KW lists at $11,310; 127V lists at $8,760, a $2,550 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- 227V-G4KW has a 52 ci (852 cc) engine; 127V has a 49.4 ci (810 cc) engine, a 2.6 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Ground Speed: not published for 127V.
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 | 227V-G4KW Grasshopper · Zero-Turn |
127V Grasshopper · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $11,310 | $8,760 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 52 ci (852 cc) | 49.4 ci (810 cc) |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Briggs & Stratton |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) | 52 in (1321 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT-4400 Transmission | Parker HTE Transmission |
| Ground Speed | 9 mph | — |
| Reverse Speed | 6 mph | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 6.5 gal (24.6 L) | 6.5 gal (24.6 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
227V-G4KW: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — jfhl539zzuegfiyw.public.blob.vercel-storage.com.
127V: 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.