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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 729T — 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 3 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- 729T holds 7.2 gal (27.2 L) of fuel; V-Ride XL holds 12 gal (45.4 L) of fuel, a 4.8 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.
- 729T lists at $18,550; V-Ride XL lists at $15,249 to $17,399, a $3,301 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- 729T 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.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Engine Power: not published for 729T.
- Weight: not published for 729T.
- Ground Speed: not published for 729T.
- Transmission: not published for V-Ride XL.
- Fuel Type: not published for V-Ride XL.
- Deck Construction: not published for 729T.
- Drive System: not published for 729T.
- Cut height range: not published for 729T.
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 | 729T Grasshopper · Zero-Turn |
V-Ride XL Scag · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $18,550 | $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 | — | Tri-plate cutter deck constructed of 3 steel plates totaling nearly 1/2″ of steel. Reinforcement plates at cutter deck spindles. |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | T6 Drive Transmission | — |
| Ground Speed | — | 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 | — | 5 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | — | 1179 lbs (534.8 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.2 gal (27.2 L) | 12 gal (45.4 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
729T: 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.