2024 Grasshopper FrontMount™ 500V Series 525V-42

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2024 Grasshopper FrontMount™ 500V Series 525V-42

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.

Features may include:

  • Heavy-Duty Deck
  • Reduced Maintenance
  • Vigilant Operator Presence System™
  • PowerFold® Electric Deck Lift
  • Ultimate Operator Station™
  • Warranty
  • Design-Matched Transmission
  • Rugged Construction
  • B&S CXi Engine

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Highlights

  • Linden, Alberta
  • 2024
  • Grasshopper
  • FrontMount™ 500V Series 525V-42
  • B&S CXi
  • 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: Internal field-serviceable filter / No break-in oil change required; best-in-class service intervals with CoolTemp Hydro-Max™ fluid.
  • Gasoline - unleaded
  • Available
  • Deck Side Discharge: 55.5 in. (141.0 cm) | Deck Mulch: 43.5 in. (110.5 cm) | FrontMount PowerUnit Only: 42.0 in. (106.7 cm)
  • Cutting Range: 2.0 - 4.5 in. (5.1 - 11.4 cm) | Seat Back: 45.0 in. (114.3 cm) | Seat Cushion: 29.0 in. (73.7 cm) | ROPS: 64.0 in. (162.6 cm)

Specifications

  • 2024
  • Grasshopper
  • FrontMount™ 500V Series
  • 525V-42
  • Zero-Turn Mower
  • B&S CXi
  • 44.2 cu. in. (724 cc)
  • Pressure Lube/Filter
  • Air
  • Integrated, cyclonic air cleaner with 5-step debris management system
  • Solenoid shift
  • Breakerless
  • Gasoline - unleaded
  • 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: Internal field-serviceable filter / No break-in oil change required; best-in-class service intervals with CoolTemp Hydro-Max™ fluid.
  • One- or two-hand operation with adjustable HydraSmooth™ dual levers that automatically return to neutral from either forward or reverse position.
  • InFrame™ suspension
  • Dynamic braking through hydrostatic transmission.
  • Drum style.
  • Drive: 20x8.00x10, turf tread, 4-ply rated | Single Tail Wheel: 13x6.50x6 rib tread, pneumatic | Deck Tires (4-ply rated): 9x3.50x4 (flat proof), 4-ply rated
  • Maintenance-free: 12 Volt
  • Forward: 0 - 8.0 mph (0 - 12.9 kph) | Reverse: 0-5.5 mph (0-8.9 kph)
  • Ultra quiet, single, industrial type.
  • Blades: 15 in. (38.1 cm)
  • Cutting Range: 2.0 - 4.5 in. (5.1 - 11.4 cm) | Seat Back: 45.0 in. (114.3 cm) | Seat Cushion: 29.0 in. (73.7 cm) | ROPS: 64.0 in. (162.6 cm)
  • 8 in. (20.3 cm)-diameter machined aluminum housing with 6-bolt pattern.
  • Frontmount w/ DuraMax® Deck - Mowing Position: 97.0 in. (246.4 cm) | FrontMount Power Unit + DuraMax® Deck - Folded Up: 87.0 in. (221.0 cm) | FrontMount PowerUnit Only: 59.5 in. (151.1 cm)
  • Deck Side Discharge: 55.5 in. (141.0 cm) | Deck Mulch: 43.5 in. (110.5 cm) | FrontMount PowerUnit Only: 42.0 in. (106.7 cm)
  • FrontMount Power Unit: 47.0 in. (119.4 cm)
  • 4.0 U.S. Gal (15.1 l)
  • Uncrated: 935 lbs. (424.1 kg) | FrontMount Power Unit Only (uncrated): 650 lbs. (294.8 kg) | FrontMount Deck Only - Side Discharge (uncrated): 285 lbs. (129.3 kg) | Mulching Package: 22 lbs. (10.0 kg)
  • Crankshaft: Vertical | Blade Drive: Belt drive with single Kevlar V-belt and idler arm tensioning. | 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. | 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. | Turning Radius: True zero degree, turns within own length with counter-rotating, independently powered drive wheels. Seat is pivot point. | Turning Radius: True zero degree, turns within own length with counter-rotating, independently powered drive wheels.
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • 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.