Mowers with a Vanguard Engine
MowerFacts holds 38 mowers fitted with a Vanguard engine, from 7 brands — 19 zero-turn, 17 commercial, 2 push / walk-behind, rated 627–994 cc and 23–40 hp. Every figure is the manufacturer's own; the grouping is ours.
- Models
- 38
- Brands
- 7
- Displacement
- 627–994 cc
- Rated power
- 23–40 hp
- Deck widths
- 36–104 in
Brands using it: Ferris (13), Grasshopper (10), Dixie Chopper (7), Exmark (2), Hustler Turf (2), Spartan (2), Scag (2).
Every mower we hold with this engine
| Model | Brand | Class | Engine as published | Deck | hp | Acres/hr | List price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic 60 in (4060VGE) | Dixie Chopper | Zero-Turn | Vanguard Big Block EFI | 60 in | 40 | — | quote | |
| Classic 72 in (4072VGE) | Dixie Chopper | Zero-Turn | Vanguard Big Block EFI | 72 in | 40 | — | quote | |
| Eagle HP 60 in (4060VGE) | Dixie Chopper | Zero-Turn | Vanguard Big Block EFI | 60 in | 40 | — | quote | |
| Eagle HP 72 in (4072VGE) | Dixie Chopper | Zero-Turn | Vanguard Big Block EFI | 72 in | 40 | — | quote | |
| XCaliber 66 in (4066VGE) | Dixie Chopper | Zero-Turn | Vanguard Big Block EFI | 66 in | 40 | — | quote | |
| XCaliber 74 in (4074VGE) | Dixie Chopper | Zero-Turn | Vanguard Big Block EFI | 74 in | 40 | — | quote | |
| ISX 3300 Zero Turn Mowers (60 in / 5902064) | Ferris | Zero-Turn | Vanguard BIG BLOCK EFI ETC with Oil Guard | 60 in | 40 | 4.07 | $20,129 | |
| ISX 3300 Zero Turn Mowers (72 in / 5902145) | Ferris | Zero-Turn | Vanguard BIG BLOCK EFI ETC with Oil Guard | 72 in | 40 | 4.89 | $20,899 | |
| SRS Z3X Soft Ride Stand-On Mowers (52 in / 5902217) | Ferris | Commercial | Vanguard EFI-ETC with Oil Guard | 52 in | 40 | 3.53 | $16,224 | |
| SRS Z3X Soft Ride Stand-On Mowers (72 in / 5902215) | Ferris | Commercial | Vanguard EFI-ETC with Oil Guard | 72 in | 40 | 4.89 | $17,874 | |
| 440 EFI | Grasshopper | Zero-Turn | Vanguard | 61 in | 40 | 3.8 | $18,955 | |
| Super 104 | Hustler Turf | Commercial | Vanguard Big Block EFI Oil Guard, Kawasaki FX1000 EFI | 104 in | 40 | 6.47 | quote | |
| Spartan KGZ-XD | Spartan | Commercial | Vanguard | 61 in | 40 | 5.18 | $18,099 | |
| HyperDrive | Hustler Turf | Commercial | Vanguard Big Block EFI Oil Guard & Kawasaki FX1000, FX1000 EFI | 72 in | 38.5 | 6.52 | quote | |
| Lazer Z X-Series (LRX 60 in 993) | Exmark | Commercial | Vanguard 61A777 | 60 in | 37 | 3.9 | $20,499 | |
| Lazer Z X-Series (LRX 72 in 993) | Exmark | Commercial | Vanguard 61A7 | 72 in | 37 | 4.68 | $20,899 | |
| SO37 | Grasshopper | Commercial | Vanguard | 61 in | 37 | 3.62 | $13,365 | |
| RC Extreme Slope Mower | Scag | Commercial | Vanguard BIG BLOCK V-Twin EFI engine with ETC with Oil Guard | 52 in | 37 | 0.88 | $57,900–$59,750 | |
| Spartan RT-HD | Spartan | Commercial | Vanguard | 61 in | 37 | 3.8 | $12,899 | |
| Cheetah II | Scag | Zero-Turn | Vanguard BIG BLOCK | 61 in | 36 | 5.52 | $13,999–$18,999 | |
| Talon R/C 44 in (2844VGE) | Dixie Chopper | Commercial | Vanguard EFI | 44 in | 28 | — | quote | |
| FW45 Walk Behind Mower (52 in / 5901892) | Ferris | Push / Walk-Behind | Vanguard 810cc EFI with Oil Guard | 52 in | 28 | 2.06 | $11,714 | |
| FW45 Walk Behind Mower (52 in / 5901893) | Ferris | Push / Walk-Behind | Vanguard 810cc EFI with Oil Guard | 52 in | 28 | 2.06 | $11,713 | |
| ISX 2200 Zero Turn Mowers (52 in / 5902157) | Ferris | Zero-Turn | Vanguard 810cc EFI with Oil Guard | 52 in | 28 | 2.94 | $15,179 | |
| ISX 2200 Zero Turn Mowers (60 in / 5902078) | Ferris | Zero-Turn | Vanguard 810cc EFI with Oil Guard | 60 in | 28 | 3.39 | $15,508 | |
| SRS Z2 Soft Ride Stand-On Mowers (52 in / 5902165) | Ferris | Commercial | Vanguard 810 EFI with Oil Guard | 52 in | 28 | 2.94 | $13,309 | |
| SRS Z2 Soft Ride Stand-On Mowers (60 in / 5902070) | Ferris | Commercial | Vanguard 810 EFI with Oil Guard | 60 in | 28 | 3.39 | $13,584 | |
| 328G4 EFI | Grasshopper | Zero-Turn | Vanguard | 52 in | 28 | 3.09 | $15,195 | |
| 526V | Grasshopper | Zero-Turn | Vanguard | 52 in | 26 | 2.35 | $11,595 | |
| SRS Z2 Soft Ride Stand-On Mowers (52 in / 5902164) | Ferris | Commercial | Vanguard 810 EFI with Oil Guard | 52 in | 25.5 | 2.94 | $12,814 | |
| SRS Z1 Stand-On Mowers (36 in / 5901941) | Ferris | Commercial | Vanguard | 36 in | 23 | 1.63 | $10,229 | |
| SRS Z1 Stand-On Mowers (48 in / 5901942) | Ferris | Commercial | Vanguard | 48 in | 23 | 2.17 | $11,164 | |
| 226V-G4 | Grasshopper | Zero-Turn | Vanguard | 52 in | — | — | $11,310 | |
| 335B | Grasshopper | Zero-Turn | Vanguard | 52 in | — | — | $16,495 | |
| 337G5 EFI/ETC | Grasshopper | Zero-Turn | Vanguard | 61 in | — | — | $15,195 | |
| 735BT | Grasshopper | Zero-Turn | Vanguard | 52 in | — | 2.94 | $18,550 | |
| 940 EFI | Grasshopper | Zero-Turn | Vanguard | 61 in | — | — | $23,895 | |
| SO26 | Grasshopper | Commercial | Vanguard | 52 in | — | — | $13,365 |
“Engine as published” is the manufacturer’s own wording for that machine — makers describe the same engine differently, which is why they’re grouped here.
What this engine grade means
Vanguard questions
Which mowers use the Vanguard engine?
MowerFacts holds 38 mowers fitted with a Vanguard: Ferris, Grasshopper, Dixie Chopper, Exmark, Hustler Turf, Spartan. The table on this page lists each one with its deck width, rated power and list price.
How big is the Vanguard engine?
Manufacturers publish it between 627 and 994 cc, depending on the variant fitted.
How much power does the Vanguard make?
Rated between 23 and 40 hp depending on the machine. Horsepower is each manufacturer's own rating, not a measured figure, so ratings vary in how they're taken.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.