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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 Liberty Z — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 36-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.
- Liberty Z uses a Kawasaki® FR Series engine; V-Ride LS uses a Kawasaki®FS600V engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- Liberty Z holds 3.5 gal (13.2 L) of fuel; V-Ride LS holds 6.7 gal (25.6 L) of fuel, a 3.2 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.
- Liberty Z weighs 555 lbs (251.7 kg); V-Ride LS weighs 716 lbs (324.8 kg), a 161 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Liberty Z's weight means for a trailer ›
- Liberty Z lists at $5,599 to $7,399; V-Ride LS lists at $6,299 to $7,599, a $700 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Liberty Z has a 18 hp engine; V-Ride LS has a 18.5 hp engine, a 0.5 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.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Displacement: not published for Liberty Z.
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 | Liberty Z Scag · Zero-Turn |
V-Ride LS Scag · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $5,599–$7,399 | $6,299–$7,599 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | — | 36.8 ci (603 cc) |
| Engine Power | 18 hp | 18.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FR Series | Kawasaki®FS600V |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 36 in (914 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 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 | 7 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 20″ x 8″-10″ (36″)20″ x 10″-8″ (42″, 48″ and 52″)20″ x 10″-10″ (61″) | 20″ x 8″-10″ four-ply pneumatic tubeless, radius edge |
| Reverse Speed | 5 mph | 4 mph |
| Drive System | 36″ and 42″ models: Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 Transaxle48″, 52″ and 61″ models: Tuff Torq TZ450 Transaxle | Hydraulic drive with two integrated zero-turn transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 555 lbs (251.7 kg) | 716 lbs (324.8 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 6.7 gal (25.6 L) |
| Length | — | 65.2 in (1657 mm) |
| Height | — | 47 in (1194 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | Padded with arm rests, adjustment forward and back (tools required)(no armrests on 36″ and 42″ models) | Extra-large comfort cushion |
Where these models differ, explained
Liberty Z: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — scag.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.