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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 ZT 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.
- ZT 34 KAWASAKI holds 2 gal (7.6 L) of fuel; V-Ride LS holds 6.7 gal (25.6 L) of fuel, a 4.7 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.
- ZT 34 KAWASAKI lists at $3,799; V-Ride LS lists at $6,299 to $7,599, a $2,500 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- ZT 34 KAWASAKI weighs 445 lbs (201.8 kg); V-Ride LS weighs 716 lbs (324.8 kg), a 271 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What ZT 34 KAWASAKI's weight means for a trailer ›
- ZT 34 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 6 mph; V-Ride LS has a published top speed of 7 mph, a 1 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- ZT 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 ›
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- ZT 34 KAWASAKI has a 18 hp engine; V-Ride LS has a 18.5 hp engine, a 0.5 hp difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- ZT 34 KAWASAKI works out to 1.6 acres/hour; V-Ride LS works out to 2.0 acres/hour, a 0.4 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.
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 | ZT 34 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
V-Ride LS Scag · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $3,799 | $6,299–$7,599 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 36.8 ci (603 cc) | 36.8 ci (603 cc) |
| Engine Power | 18 hp | 18.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | Kawasaki®FS600V |
| Engine Model | FR600V | — |
| Fuel Type | Gas | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 34 in (864 mm) | 36 in (914 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | 12 ga | — |
| Deck Construction | Stamped | Dual-plate cutter deck constructed of 2 steel plates. Reinforcement plate at cutter deck spindles. |
| Deck Gauge | 12 | — |
| Discharge | Side | — |
| Drive | ||
| Ground Speed | 6 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® Serviceable EZT® Transaxles | Hydraulic drive with two integrated zero-turn transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 445 lbs (201.8 kg) | 716 lbs (324.8 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2 gal (7.6 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
ZT 34 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — leonardsfarmstore.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.