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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 735BT — 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.
- 735BT holds 7.2 gal (27.3 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.
- 735BT 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.
- 735BT weighs 930 lbs (421.8 kg); V-Ride XL weighs 1,179 lbs (534.8 kg), a 249 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What 735BT's weight means for a trailer ›
- 735BT 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.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- 735BT 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 735BT.
- Transmission: not published for V-Ride XL.
- Fuel Type: not published for V-Ride XL.
- Deck Construction: not published for 735BT.
- Drive System: not published for 735BT.
- Cut height range: not published for 735BT.
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 | 735BT Grasshopper · Zero-Turn |
V-Ride XL Scag · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $18,550 | $15,249–$17,399 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 60.6 ci (993 cc) | 61 ci (999 cc) |
| Engine Power | — | 38.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Vanguard | Kawasaki® FX Series EFI– electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| 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 | 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 | — | 5 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 930 lbs (421.8 kg) | 1179 lbs (534.8 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.2 gal (27.3 L) | 12 gal (45.4 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
735BT: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — jfhl539zzuegfiyw.public.blob.vercel-storage.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.