Grasshopper Model 526V-52

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Features

Heavy-Duty Deck 

  • Extra-deep, 5.5-inch deck is fabricated from heavy-gauge formed steel with a reinforced anvil edge
  • Specially designed cutting chambers enhance airflow for better cut quality
  • Deck easily converts from side discharge to optional Down Discharge™ mulching or PowerVac™ collection
  • Sentry™ spindles with massive, 8-inch flanges anchored in a 6-bolt pattern, spread the force of impact for greater strength
  • Spindle planes are fabricated from double-layered formed steel laminate and combine with the spindles to form a triple-strength deck to keep blades level and deliver a high-quality cut.
  • Sentry™ spindle guards shield spindle housing and seal lower bearings from fiber wrap and dirt ingestion

 

Vigilant Operator Presence System™ 

  • Standard, low profile operator protection structure (OPS) with an adjustable seatbelt
  • Dampened steering levers that return to neutral from forward and reverse
  • Interlock switches that shut down the engine when the operator leaves the seat while PTO is engaged or levers are in drive position

 

PowerFold® Electric Deck Lift 

  • Standard on all FrontMount™ DuraMax® decks, PowerFold® is the zero-turn mower industry's first electric deck lift (introduced in 2004).
  • PowerFold® rotates the deck nearly 90 degrees to provide easy access to the underside of the deck for simplified maintenance and mulching package installation, plus space-saving portability and storage.
  • The feature also adjusts cutting height between 2.0 and 4.5 inches and controls deck lift functions using a single switch.

 

Ultimate Operator Station™

  • The deep-cushioned, deluxe Premium Comfort Seat features a coil-spring suspension and padded lumbar support for all-day comfort. Iso-mounting eliminates vibration before it reaches the seat, and both padded seat and armrests are covered in scuff-resistant, breathable CoolTemp Cordura® fabric, which dissipates heat and won’t tear or crack with extended use.Operational controls including throttle, choke and angled View-Eze™ console and adjustable cup holder are well positioned for visibility and ease of reach
  • One- or two-handed operation with ComfortReach™ adjustable Hydra-Smooth™ dual levers that automatically return to neutral from either forward or reverse position.

 

Design-Matched Transmission

  • Design-matched, fully hydraulic Parker HTE Series integrated pump-and-wheel-motor transmissions with in-line cooling fans and fine-particle filtration
  • No power-robbing gearbox or other wear parts for longer service life
  • Provides best-in-class transmission fluid change interval with no break-in period, reducing costs and maintenance time

 

PowerFold® Electric Deck Lift

  • Standard on all FrontMount™ DuraMax® decks, PowerFold® is the zero-turn mower industry's first electric deck lift (introduced in 2004).
  • PowerFold® rotates the deck nearly 90 degrees to provide easy access to the underside of the deck for simplified maintenance and mulching package installation, plus space-saving portability and storage.
  • The feature also adjusts cutting height between 1.25 and 5.0 inches and controls deck lift functions using a single switch.

 

Reduced Maintenance

  • Only two Access-Eze™ lubrication points cut maintenance time up to 95%
  • Self-tensioning belts minimize cost and labor on routine maintenance

 

Rugged Construction 

  • Robotically-welded steel construction for long-lasting durability
  • Centered-bearing design provides greater load-bearing capacity to handle the weight of operator, fuel and high-capacity collector with reserve strength for curb shocks and weight shifts
  • Tough-as-nails powder-coated finish is fusion-bonded for chip and rust resistance

 

B&S Vanguard Engine

  • 810 cc (49.4 cu. in.) Vanguard, V-Twin, OHV engine
  • Heavy-duty components enhance power and reliability
  • Remote-mounted, centrifugal multi-stage air cleaner with advanced debris managements
  • Extended maintenance intervals
  • Three-year limited commercial engine manufacturer warranty (see dealer for details)

Specifications

ENGINE  
Type/Horsepower/Cylinders B&S Vanguard, V-Twin
Displacement 49.4 cu. in. (810 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 # 504567(52)
DURAMAX® DECK SIZE  
- 41" Deck NA
- 42" Deck N/A
- 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 7-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 0.269 in. - 7.6% thicker than 1/4 in. (6.35 mm)
BLADES (Tempered, alloy steel)  
- 41" Deck NA
- 42" Deck NA
- 44" Deck NA
- 48" Deck NA
- 52" Deck (3) 18 in. (45.7 cm)
- 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 NA
- 44" Deck NA
- 48" Deck NA
- 52" Deck 4.75 in. (12.1 cm)
- 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 Ultimate Suspension Ride (USR) deep-cushioned, high-back, foam-padded, scuff-resistant CoolTemp Cordura®-covered with padded lumbar support and armrests.
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) NA
Single Tail Wheel 13x6.50x6 rib tread, pneumatic
Wide Stance Single Fork Tail Wheel NA
Deck Tires (4-ply rated) NA
- 41" Deck NA
- 42" Deck NA
- 44" Deck NA
- 48" Deck NA
- 52" Deck 9x3.50x4 (flat proof), 4-ply rated
- 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 NA
- 44" Deck NA
- 48" Deck NA
- 52" Deck 100.0 in. (254.0 cm)
- 61" Deck NA
- 72" Deck NA
Length (FrontMount Power Unit + DuraMax® Deck - Folded Up)  
- 41" Deck NA
- 42" Deck N/A
- 44" Deck NA
- 48" Deck NA
- 52" Deck 87.0 in. (221.0 cm)
- 61" Deck NA
- 72" Deck NA
Deck Width (Side Discharge)  
- 41" Deck NA
- 42" Deck N/A
- 44" Deck NA
- 48" Deck NA
- 52" Deck 65.5 in. (166.5 cm)
- 61" Deck NA
- 72" Deck NA
Deck Width (Mulch*)  
- 41" Deck NA
- 42" Deck N/A
- 44" Deck NA
- 48" Deck NA
- 52" Deck 53.5 in.* (135.9 cm)
- 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 N/A
- 44" Deck NA
- 48" Deck NA
- 52" Deck 1025 lbs. (464.9 kg)
- 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 N/A
- 44" Deck NA
- 48" Deck NA
- 52" Deck 375 lbs. (170.1 kg)
- 61" Deck NA
- 72" Deck NA
Mulching Package  
- 41" Deck NA
- 42" Deck N/A
- 44" Deck NA
- 48" Deck NA
- 52" Deck 29 lbs. (13.2 kg)
- 61" Deck NA
- 72" Deck NA