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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 LS — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 36-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- COMPACT-PRO 34 KAWASAKI lists at $8,099; V-Ride LS lists at $6,299 to $7,599, a $1,800 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 15.5 hp engine; V-Ride LS has a 18.5 hp engine, a 3 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
- COMPACT-PRO 34 KAWASAKI has a 34 in (864 mm) deck; V-Ride LS has a 36 in (914 mm) deck, a 2 in difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
- COMPACT-PRO 34 KAWASAKI holds 7.2 gal (27.2 L) of fuel; V-Ride LS holds 6.7 gal (25.6 L) of fuel, a 0.4 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 weighs 737 lbs (334.3 kg); V-Ride LS weighs 716 lbs (324.8 kg), a 21 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 ›
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- COMPACT-PRO 34 KAWASAKI works out to 1.9 acres/hour; V-Ride LS works out to 2.0 acres/hour, a 0.1 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 LS.
- Deck Material: not published for V-Ride LS.
- Discharge: not published for V-Ride LS.
- 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 LS Scag · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $8,099 | $6,299–$7,599 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 36.8 ci (603 cc) | 36.8 ci (603 cc) |
| Engine Power | 15.5 hp | 18.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | Kawasaki®FS600V |
| Engine Model | FX481V | — |
| Fuel Type | Gas | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 34 in (864 mm) | 36 in (914 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 | Dual-plate cutter deck constructed of 2 steel plates. Reinforcement plate at cutter deck spindles. |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | — |
| Discharge | Side | — |
| Drive | ||
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 20″ x 8″-10″ four-ply pneumatic tubeless, radius edge |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | 4 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles | Hydraulic drive with two integrated zero-turn transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 737 lbs (334.3 kg) | 716 lbs (324.8 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.2 gal (27.2 L) | 6.7 gal (25.6 L) |
| Length | — | 65.2 in (1657 mm) |
| Height | — | 47 in (1194 mm) |
| 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 LS: 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.