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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.
- Scag Freedom Z — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Scag EVZ — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Freedom Z lists at $6,899 to $7,799; EVZ lists at $13,999, a $7,100 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Freedom Z has Hydro-Gear ZT2800 Transaxle drive; EVZ has Hydro-Gear ZT-2800e™ Electric Transaxles (52″) drive.
- Freedom Z has a published top speed of 8 mph; EVZ 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.
- Freedom Z has a 48 in (1,219 mm) deck; EVZ has a 52 in (1,321 mm) deck, a 4 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 ›
- Freedom Z weighs 745 lbs (337.9 kg); EVZ weighs 700 lbs (317.5 kg), a 45 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Freedom Z's weight means for a trailer ›
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Freedom Z works out to 3.1 acres/hour; EVZ works out to 2.9 acres/hour, a 0.2 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 EVZ.
- Voltage: not published for Freedom Z.
- Fuel Capacity: not published for EVZ.
- Engine Make: not published for EVZ.
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 | Freedom Z Scag · Zero-Turn |
EVZ Scag · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $6,899–$7,799 | $13,999 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Power | 24 hp | — |
| Engine Make | Kohler® 7000 Series | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | — | 48 V |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 52 in (1321 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 Construction | Dual-plate cutter deck constructed of 2 steel plates. Reinforcement plate at cutter deck spindles. | Dual-plate cutter deck constructed of 2 steel plates. Reinforcement plate at cutter deck spindles. |
| Drive | ||
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 20″ x 10″-10″ | 20″ x 10″-8″ (52″) |
| Reverse Speed | 5 mph | 4 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear ZT2800 Transaxle | Hydro-Gear ZT-2800e™ Electric Transaxles (52″) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 745 lbs (337.9 kg) | 700 lbs (317.5 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.5 gal (24.6 L) | — |
| Length | — | 67.5 in (1714 mm) |
| Width | — | 64.5 in (1638 mm) |
| Height | — | 43 in (1092 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | Padded with arm rests, adjustment forward and back (tools required) | Padded, Thick Cushion with Extra Spring Support and Armrests |
Where these models differ, explained
Freedom Z: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — scag.com.
EVZ: 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.