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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 XL — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
- Grasshopper 328G4 EFI — 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.
- V-Ride XL has a 38.5 hp engine; 328G4 EFI has a 28 hp engine, a 10.5 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 XL has a 61 ci (999 cc) engine; 328G4 EFI has a 49.4 ci (810 cc) engine, a 11.5 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
- V-Ride XL has a published top speed of 11.6 mph; 328G4 EFI has a published top speed of 10.5 mph, a 1.1 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- V-Ride XL holds 12 gal (45.4 L) of fuel; 328G4 EFI holds 13 gal (49.2 L) of fuel, a 1 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 XL weighs 1,179 lbs (534.8 kg); 328G4 EFI weighs 1,140 lbs (517.1 kg), a 39 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What V-Ride XL's weight means for a trailer ›
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- V-Ride XL works out to 4.9 acres/hour; 328G4 EFI works out to 4.4 acres/hour, a 0.5 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
- Transmission: not published for V-Ride XL.
- Fuel Type: not published for V-Ride XL.
- Deck Material: not published for V-Ride XL.
- Deck Construction: not published for 328G4 EFI.
- Drive System: not published for 328G4 EFI.
- Cut height range: not published for 328G4 EFI.
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 XL Scag · Zero-Turn |
328G4 EFI Grasshopper · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $15,249–$17,399 | $15,195 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 61 ci (999 cc) | 49.4 ci (810 cc) |
| Engine Power | 38.5 hp | 28 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FX Series EFI– electronic fuel injection | Vanguard |
| Fuel Type | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) | 52 in (1321 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 2 in (51 mm) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 6 in (152 mm) | — |
| Deck Material | — | Double-layered 10-gauge plus 7-gauge formed-steel |
| Deck Construction | Tri-plate cutter deck constructed of 3 steel plates totaling nearly 1/2″ of steel. Reinforcement plates at cutter deck spindles. | — |
| Deck Gauge | — | 10 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydro-Gear ZT-4400 Transmission |
| Ground Speed | 11.6 mph | 10.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 24″ x 9.5″-12″ (52″)24″ x 12″-12″ (61″ and 72″) | — |
| Reverse Speed | 5 mph | — |
| Drive System | Dual Pump & Motor | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1179 lbs (534.8 kg) | 1140 lbs (517.1 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 gal (45.4 L) | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
V-Ride XL: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — scag.com.
328G4 EFI: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — grasshoppermower.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.