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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 329 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
- Scag V-Ride XL — 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.
- 329 has a published top speed of 10 mph; V-Ride XL has a published top speed of 11.6 mph, a 1.6 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- 329 weighs 1,310 lbs (594.2 kg); V-Ride XL weighs 1,179 lbs (534.8 kg), a 131 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What 329's weight means for a trailer ›
- 329 lists at $16,495; V-Ride XL lists at $15,249 to $17,399, a $1,246 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- 329 has a 58.7 ci (962 cc) engine; V-Ride XL has a 61 ci (999 cc) engine, a 2.3 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- 329 works out to 4.2 acres/hour; V-Ride XL works out to 4.9 acres/hour, a 0.7 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.
Not comparable
- Engine Power: not published for 329.
- Transmission: not published for V-Ride XL.
- Fuel Type: not published for V-Ride XL.
- Drive System: not published for 329.
- Cut height range: not published for 329.
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 | 329 Grasshopper · Zero-Turn |
V-Ride XL Scag · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $16,495 | $15,249–$17,399 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 58.7 ci (962 cc) | 61 ci (999 cc) |
| Engine Power | — | 38.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kubota | Kawasaki® FX Series EFI– electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) | 52 in (1321 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | — | 2 in (51 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Deck Construction | DuraMax double-layered 10-gauge plus 7-gauge robotic-welded steel | Tri-plate cutter deck constructed of 3 steel plates totaling nearly 1/2″ of steel. Reinforcement plates at cutter deck spindles. |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | G2 Hydrostatic Transmission | — |
| Ground Speed | 10 mph | 11.6 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 24″ x 9.5″-12″ (52″)24″ x 12″-12″ (61″ and 72″) |
| Drive System | — | Dual Pump & Motor |
| Reverse Speed | 6 mph | 5 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1310 lbs (594.2 kg) | 1179 lbs (534.8 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 gal (45.4 L) | 12 gal (45.4 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
329: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — grasshoppermower.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.