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.
- Scag V-Ride LS — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 36-inch deck; gas powered
- Wright ZXT 72 61G8 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 72-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- V-Ride LS has a 36 in (914 mm) deck; ZXT 72 61G8 has a 72 in (1,829 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 ›
- V-Ride LS has a 18.5 hp engine; ZXT 72 61G8 has a 40 hp engine, a 21.5 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.
- V-Ride LS weighs 716 lbs (324.8 kg); ZXT 72 61G8 weighs 1,551 lbs (703.5 kg), a 835 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What V-Ride LS's weight means for a trailer ›
- V-Ride LS uses a Kawasaki®FS600V engine; ZXT 72 61G8 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 has a published top speed of 7 mph; ZXT 72 61G8 has a published top speed of 13 mph, a 6 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
3 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- V-Ride LS holds 6.7 gal (25.6 L) of fuel; ZXT 72 61G8 holds 15.5 gal (58.7 L) of fuel, a 8.7 gal difference.
- V-Ride LS has a 36.8 ci (603 cc) engine; ZXT 72 61G8 has a 60.6 ci (993 cc) engine, a 23.8 ci difference.
- V-Ride LS cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm); ZXT 72 61G8 cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 6 in (152 mm).
Calculated by MowerFacts
- V-Ride LS works out to 2.0 acres/hour; ZXT 72 61G8 works out to 7.6 acres/hour, a 5.5 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: ZXT 72 61G8 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 | V-Ride LS Scag · Zero-Turn |
ZXT 72 61G8 Wright · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $6,299–$7,599 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 36.8 ci (603 cc) | 60.6 ci (993 cc) |
| Engine Power | 18.5 hp | 40 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki®FS600V | Briggs & Stratton |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 36 in (914 mm) | 72 in (1829 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Deck Construction | Dual-plate cutter deck constructed of 2 steel plates. Reinforcement plate at cutter deck spindles. | Floating-side discharge |
| Drive | ||
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 13 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | 7 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 716 lbs (324.8 kg) | 1551 lbs (703.5 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.7 gal (25.6 L) | 15.5 gal (58.7 L) |
| Length | 65.2 in (1657 mm) | 84.5 in (2146 mm) |
Where these models differ, explained
V-Ride LS: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — scag.com.
ZXT 72 61G8: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — russopower.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.