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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 V-Ride LS — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 36-inch deck; gas powered
- Grasshopper 125VB — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 41-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- V-Ride LS uses a Kawasaki®FS600V engine; 125VB uses a Briggs & Stratton 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.
- V-Ride LS holds 6.7 gal (25.6 L) of fuel; 125VB holds 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel, a 3.7 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.
- V-Ride LS lists at $6,299 to $7,599; 125VB lists at $8,760, a $2,461 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- V-Ride LS has a 36 in (914 mm) deck; 125VB has a 41 in (1,041 mm) deck, a 5 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 ›
- V-Ride LS has a 36.8 ci (603 cc) engine; 125VB has a 44.2 ci (724 cc) engine, a 7.4 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
1 more difference, what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- V-Ride LS weighs 716 lbs (324.8 kg); 125VB weighs 700 lbs (317.5 kg), a 16 lbs difference.
Not comparable
- Engine Power: not published for 125VB.
- Ground Speed: not published for 125VB.
- Transmission: not published for V-Ride LS.
- Fuel Type: not published for V-Ride LS.
- Deck Construction: not published for 125VB.
- Drive System: not published for 125VB.
- Cut height range: not published for 125VB.
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 | V-Ride LS Scag · Zero-Turn |
125VB Grasshopper · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $6,299–$7,599 | $8,760 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 36.8 ci (603 cc) | 44.2 ci (724 cc) |
| Engine Power | 18.5 hp | — |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki®FS600V | Briggs & Stratton |
| Fuel Type | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 36 in (914 mm) | 41 in (1041 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | — |
| Deck Construction | Dual-plate cutter deck constructed of 2 steel plates. Reinforcement plate at cutter deck spindles. | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Parker HTE Transmission |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | — |
| Drive Tire Size | 20″ x 8″-10″ four-ply pneumatic tubeless, radius edge | — |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | — |
| Drive System | Hydraulic drive with two integrated zero-turn transaxles | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 716 lbs (324.8 kg) | 700 lbs (317.5 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.7 gal (25.6 L) | 3 gal (11.4 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
V-Ride LS: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — scag.com.
125VB: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 8, 2026 — belcherspower.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.