Compare Mowers
These mowers are in different classes — showing only attributes they share.
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.
- Hustler Turf HyperDrive — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 72-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.
- HyperDrive has a 72 in (1,829 mm) deck; V-Ride LS has a 36 in (914 mm) deck, a 36 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 ›
- HyperDrive has a 38.5 hp engine; V-Ride LS has a 18.5 hp engine, a 20 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.
- HyperDrive weighs 1,686 lbs (764.8 kg); V-Ride LS weighs 716 lbs (324.8 kg), a 970 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What HyperDrive's weight means for a trailer ›
- HyperDrive has a published top speed of 16 mph; V-Ride LS has a published top speed of 7 mph, a 9 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- HyperDrive holds 12 gal (45.4 L) of fuel; V-Ride LS holds 6.7 gal (25.6 L) of fuel, a 5.2 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.
2 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- HyperDrive has a 60.6 ci (993 cc) engine; V-Ride LS has a 36.8 ci (603 cc) engine, a 23.8 ci difference.
- HyperDrive cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 5.5 in (140 mm); V-Ride LS cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm).
Calculated by MowerFacts
- HyperDrive works out to 9.3 acres/hour; V-Ride LS works out to 2.0 acres/hour, a 7.3 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
- Price: HyperDrive is dealer quote only.
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 | HyperDrive Hustler Turf · Commercial |
V-Ride LS Scag · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $6,299–$7,599 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Vanguard Big Block EFI Oil Guard & Kawasaki FX1000, FX1000 EFI | Kawasaki®FS600V |
| Displacement | 60.6 ci (993 cc) | 36.8 ci (603 cc) |
| Engine Power | 38.5 hp | 18.5 hp |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 72 in (1829 mm) | 36 in (914 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Ground Speed | 16 mph | 7 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1686 lbs (764.8 kg) | 716 lbs (324.8 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 gal (45.4 L) | 6.7 gal (25.6 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
HyperDrive: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — hustlerturf.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.