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 XL — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
- Wright Stander ZK 61 FX820 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 61-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- V-Ride XL has a 52 in (1,321 mm) deck; Stander ZK 61 FX820 has a 61 in (1,549 mm) deck, a 9 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 XL holds 12 gal (45.4 L) of fuel; Stander ZK 61 FX820 holds 15.5 gal (58.7 L) of fuel, a 3.5 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 has a 61 ci (999 cc) engine; Stander ZK 61 FX820 has a 50.2 ci (822 cc) engine, a 10.8 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 38.5 hp engine; Stander ZK 61 FX820 has a 34.5 hp engine, a 4 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 published top speed of 11.6 mph; Stander ZK 61 FX820 has a published top speed of 12.5 mph, a 0.9 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- V-Ride XL cuts from 2 in (51 mm) to 6 in (152 mm); Stander ZK 61 FX820 cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5.5 in (140 mm).
Calculated by MowerFacts
- V-Ride XL works out to 4.9 acres/hour; Stander ZK 61 FX820 works out to 6.2 acres/hour, a 1.3 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: Stander ZK 61 FX820 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 XL Scag · Zero-Turn |
Stander ZK 61 FX820 Wright · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $15,249–$17,399 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 61 ci (999 cc) | 50.2 ci (822 cc) |
| Engine Power | 38.5 hp | 34.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FX Series EFI– electronic fuel injection | Kawasaki |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) | 61 in (1549 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 2 in (51 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 6 in (152 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Deck Construction | Tri-plate cutter deck constructed of 3 steel plates totaling nearly 1/2″ of steel. Reinforcement plates at cutter deck spindles. | Floating-side discharge |
| Drive | ||
| Ground Speed | 11.6 mph | 12.5 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 5 mph | 7 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1179 lbs (534.8 kg) | 1160 lbs (526.2 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 gal (45.4 L) | 15.5 gal (58.7 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
V-Ride XL: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — scag.com.
Stander ZK 61 FX820: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — kawasakienginesusa.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.