Grasshopper 525V-42

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The Grasshopper 525V-42 is the fastest, most economical and compact FrontMount™ riding lawn mower available. This zero-radius mower with a 42-inch front-mounted cutting deck will fit through 4-foot gates and is perfect for homeowners and landscape professionals. Enjoy all the zero-radius maneuverability, cut quality, comfort and durability that only Grasshopper riding lawn mowers provide. The PowerFold® Electric Deck Lift feature raises the deck to a near vertical position for easy cleaning and compact storage.


Specs

ENGINE

Type/Horsepower/Cylinders
B&S CXi Engine
Displacement
44.2 cu. in. (724 cc)
Lubrication System
Pressure Lube/Filter
Crankshaft
Vertical
Cooling System
Air
Fuel
Gasoline - unleaded
Fuel Capacity
4.0 U.S. Gal (15.1 l)
Optional Fuel Capacity
NA
Air Cleaner
Integrated, cyclonic air cleaner with 5-step debris management system
Muffler
Ultra quiet, single, industrial type.

DURAMAX® DECKS

DECK
NA
Mulching Package #
504569(42)
DURAMAX® DECK SIZE
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
*
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
NA
– 52" Deck
NA
– 61" Deck
NA
– 72" Deck
NA
CUTTING HEIGHT RANGE
2.0 - 4.5 in. (5.1 - 11.4 cm)
CONSTRUCTION (Robotic-welded steel)
Geometrically engineered design with 10-gauge skirts withstands the brunt of commercial mowing. (3) Sentry� spindles and a triple-strength upper deck over 0.50-in. thick in stress zones. Formed double thickness hardened steel truss spindle plane is 0.210 in. - equal to 5-gauge (5.31 mm)
BLADES (Tempered, alloy steel)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
(3) 15 in. (38.1 cm)
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
NA
– 52" Deck
NA
– 61" Deck
NA
– 72" Deck
NA
SPINDLE ASSEMBLIES
Sentry™ Spindle System, 2.5 cm (approx. 1 in.) O.D. shaft. Spindle head designed to eliminate fiber wrap. Double bearings, non-greasable. Spindle cones shield housing and lower bearings from fiber wrap and dirt ingestion.
SPINDLE HOUSINGS
8 in. (20.3 cm)-diameter machined aluminum housing with 6-bolt pattern.
BLADE DRIVE
Belt drive with single Kevlar V-belt and idler arm tensioning.
TRIMABILITY (Outside of std. tire to left trim side)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
0 in.
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
NA
– 52" Deck
NA
– 61" Deck
NA
– 72" Deck
NA

STARTER & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery (maintenance-free)
12 Volt
Starter
Solenoid shift
Ignition
Breakerless
Interlock System
Prevents engine start when PTO clutch is engaged or steering levers are in drive position. Allows operator dismount without engine shutdown only when PTO is disengaged and steering levers are locked in neutral.

ULTIMATE OPERATOR STATION

Seat
Iso-mounted Premium Comfort Seat. Features include a high-back, deep-cushioned, foam-padded Cordura®-covered, padded arm rests, padded backrest with lumbar support, coil-spring suspension and embroidered Grasshopper logo on seat back.
Suspension
InFrame™ suspension
Console-mounted Instruments
Low engine oil pressure and parking brake indicator lights, digital hour meter, ignition and push/pull PTO switches. Choke integrated with throttle lever.
Work Lights
Optional - LED
Hour Meter
Standard

TRANSMISSION & STEERING

Type
Design-matched hydrostatic system with integral cooling fans. Fully hydraulic, integrated Parker HTE Series transmission with variable displacement piston-type pumps and high-torque wheel motors for each drive wheel.
Filtration/Hydro Fluid
Internal field-serviceable filter / No break-in oil change required; best-in-class service intervals with CoolTemp Hydro-Max™ fluid.
Speed
0 - 8.0 mph (0 - 12.9 kph) forward 0-5.5 mph (0-8.9 kph) reverse.
Turning Radius
True zero degree, turns within own length with counter-rotating, independently powered drive wheels.
Steering
One- or two-hand operation with adjustable HydraSmooth™ dual levers that automatically return to neutral from either forward or reverse position.
Brakes
Dynamic braking through hydrostatic transmission.
Parking Brake
Drum style.
Attachment Drive
NA

TIRE SIZES

MidMount
Drive Wheels - Standard (4-ply rated)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
NA
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
NA
– 52" Deck
NA
– 61" Deck
NA
– 72" Deck
NA
Drive Wheels – Optional (4-ply rated)
NA
Front Wheels – All Models
NA
FrontMount
Drive Wheels – Standard (4-ply rated)
20x8.00x10, turf tread, 4-ply rated
Drive Wheels – Optional (4-ply rated)
20x8.00x10, bar tread, 4-ply rated
Single Tail Wheel
13x6.50x6 rib tread, pneumatic
Wide Stance Single Fork Tail Wheel
NA
Deck Tires (4-ply rated)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
9x3.50x4 (flat proof), 4-ply rated
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
NA
– 52" Deck
NA
– 61" Deck
NA
– 72" Deck
NA

DIMENSIONS

Height (Seat Back)
45.0 in. (114.3 cm)
Height (Seat Cushion)
29.0 in. (73.7 cm)
Height (ROPS)
64.0 in. (162.6 cm)
Length (frontmount w/ DuraMax® Deck - Mowing Position)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
97.0 in. (246.4 cm)
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
NA
– 52" Deck
NA
– 61" Deck
NA
– 72" Deck
NA
Length (FrontMount Power Unit + DuraMax® Deck - Folded Up)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
87.0 in. (221.0 cm)
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
NA
– 52" Deck
NA
– 61" Deck
NA
– 72" Deck
NA
Deck Width (Side Discharge)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
55.5 in. (141.0 cm)
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
NA
– 52" Deck
NA
– 61" Deck
NA
– 72" Deck
NA
Deck Width (Mulch*)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
43.5 in.* (110.5 cm)
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
NA
– 52" Deck
NA
– 61" Deck
NA
– 72" Deck
NA
FrontMount PowerUnit Only (Width/Length)
42.0 in. (106.7 cm)/59.5 in. (151.1 cm)
FrontMount Power Unit (Wheelbase)
47.0 in. (119.4 cm)

WEIGHT

(Uncrated)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
935 lbs. (424.1 kg)
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
NA
– 52" Deck
NA
– 61" Deck
NA
– 72" Deck
NA
FrontMount Power Unit Only (uncrated)
650 lbs. (294.8 kg)
FrontMount Deck Only - Side Discharge (uncrated)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
285 lbs. (129.3 kg)
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
NA
– 52" Deck
NA
– 61" Deck
NA
– 72" Deck
NA
Mulching Package
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
22 lbs. (10.0 kg)
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
NA
– 52" Deck
NA
– 61" Deck
NA
– 72" Deck
NA

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