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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.
- Gravely COMPACT-PRO 34 KAWASAKI — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 34-inch deck; gas powered
- Scag V-Ride II — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 32-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- COMPACT-PRO 34 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles drive; V-Ride II has Dual Pump and Motor drive.
- COMPACT-PRO 34 KAWASAKI holds 7.2 gal (27.2 L) of fuel; V-Ride II holds 5 gal (18.9 L) of fuel, a 2.2 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.
- COMPACT-PRO 34 KAWASAKI lists at $8,099; V-Ride II lists at $9,999 to $15,399, a $1,900 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- COMPACT-PRO 34 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 7 mph; V-Ride II has a published top speed of 8.5 mph, a 1.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- COMPACT-PRO 34 KAWASAKI weighs 737 lbs (334.3 kg); V-Ride II weighs 818 lbs (371 kg), a 81 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What COMPACT-PRO 34 KAWASAKI's weight means for a trailer ›
2 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- COMPACT-PRO 34 KAWASAKI has a 34 in (864 mm) deck; V-Ride II has a 32 in (813 mm) deck, a 2 in difference.
- COMPACT-PRO 34 KAWASAKI has a 15.5 hp engine; V-Ride II has a 16 hp engine, a 0.5 hp difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- COMPACT-PRO 34 KAWASAKI works out to 1.9 acres/hour; V-Ride II works out to 2.2 acres/hour, a 0.3 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
- Fuel Type: not published for V-Ride II.
- Deck Material: not published for V-Ride II.
- Discharge: not published for V-Ride II.
- Cut height range: not published for COMPACT-PRO 34 KAWASAKI.
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 | COMPACT-PRO 34 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
V-Ride II Scag · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $8,099 | $9,999–$15,399 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 36.8 ci (603 cc) | 36.8 ci (603 cc) |
| Engine Power | 15.5 hp | 16 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | Kawasaki® FX Series |
| Engine Model | FX481V | — |
| Fuel Type | Gas | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 34 in (864 mm) | 32 in (813 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | 10 ga | — |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated X-Factor® 3 | Tri-plate cutter deck constructed of 3 steel plates totaling nearly 1/2″ of steel. Reinforcement plates at cutter deck spindles.32″ model features dual-plate. |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | — |
| Discharge | Side | — |
| Drive | ||
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 8.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 20″ x 6.5″-10″ (32″)20″ x 8″-10″ (36″)24″ x 9.5″-12″ (48″ and 52″)24″ x 12″-12″ (61″) |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | 5 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles | Dual Pump and Motor |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 737 lbs (334.3 kg) | 818 lbs (371 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.2 gal (27.2 L) | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | — | Extra-large comfort cushion |
Where these models differ, explained
COMPACT-PRO 34 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — allmachines.com.
V-Ride II: 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.