Compare Mowers
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 RC Extreme Slope Mower — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
- Wright ZXL 52 FX850E — 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.
- RC Extreme Slope Mower has a published top speed of 3 mph; ZXL 52 FX850E has a published top speed of 12.5 mph, a 9.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- RC Extreme Slope Mower cuts from 3.5 in (89 mm) to 11.5 in (292 mm); ZXL 52 FX850E cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 6 in (152 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- RC Extreme Slope Mower weighs 2,400 lbs (1,088.6 kg); ZXL 52 FX850E weighs 1,250 lbs (567 kg), a 1,150 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What RC Extreme Slope Mower's weight means for a trailer ›
- RC Extreme Slope Mower has a 37 hp engine; ZXL 52 FX850E has a 27 hp engine, a 10 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.
- RC Extreme Slope Mower has a 60.6 ci (993 cc) engine; ZXL 52 FX850E has a 52 ci (852 cc) engine, a 8.6 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- RC Extreme Slope Mower works out to 1.3 acres/hour; ZXL 52 FX850E works out to 5.3 acres/hour, a 4.0 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 Capacity: not published for RC Extreme Slope Mower.
- Blades: not published for RC Extreme Slope Mower.
- Transmission: not published for RC Extreme Slope Mower.
- Fuel Type: not published for RC Extreme Slope Mower.
- Deck Material: not published for RC Extreme Slope Mower.
- Deck Construction: not published for RC Extreme Slope Mower.
- Drive System: not published for ZXL 52 FX850E.
- Start Type: not published for RC Extreme Slope Mower.
- Price: ZXL 52 FX850E 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 | RC Extreme Slope Mower Scag · Commercial |
ZXL 52 FX850E Wright · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $57,900–$59,750 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Vanguard BIG BLOCK™ V-Twin EFI engine with ETC with Oil Guard | Kawasaki |
| Displacement | 60.6 ci (993 cc) | 52 ci (852 cc) |
| Engine Power | 37 hp | 27 hp |
| Engine Model | — | FX850E |
| Fuel Type | — | Gasoline |
| Start Type | — | Electric |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) | 52 in (1321 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Deck Material | — | 7 Gauge |
| Deck Construction | — | Floating-side discharge |
| Deck Gauge | — | 7 |
| Min Cut Height | 3.5 in (89 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 11.5 in (292 mm) | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydro |
| Ground Speed | 3 mph | 12.5 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 8 mph |
| Drive System | Electric Drive (No PTO) | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 2400 lbs (1088.6 kg) | 1250 lbs (567 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 15.5 gal (58.7 L) |
| Length | 75.4 in (1915 mm) | 82.5 in (2096 mm) |
| Width | 70 in (1778 mm) | — |
Where these models differ, explained
RC Extreme Slope Mower: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — scag.com.
ZXL 52 FX850E: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — wrightmfg.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.