2023 GRASSHOPPER 524V42

2023

GRASSHOPPER

524V42

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New

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2019 Grasshopper 524V-42 "Please call for current pricing & availability" The Grasshopper 524V-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 & Benefits B&S Commercial Turf Engine: 724 cc (44.2 cu. in.) Commercial Turf, V-Twin, OHV engine Heavy-duty components enhance power and reliability Five-step, Integrated Cyclonic Air Management System for cleaner performance Extended maintenance intervals Three-year limited commercial engine manufacturer warranty (see dealer for details) 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 Reduced Maintenance: Only two Access-Eze™ lubrication points cut maintenance time up to 95% Self-tensioning belts minimize cost and labor on routine maintenance 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 Design-Matched Transmission: Design-matched, fully hydraulic Parker HT 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 Ultimate Operator Station™: ComfortZone™ seat eliminates jostles and jolts with coil-spring suspension and a fully padded, high-back seat, padded armrests and variable density foam cushion. Iso-mounting smooths the ride, erases fatigue and keeps the operator comfortably in control at faster mowing speed 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. 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. 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 Warranty: Commercial Use: 2-year or 800-hour (whichever comes first); limited warranty covering parts and labor. Residential Use: 4-year or 800-hour (whichever comes first); limited warranty: First two years covering parts and labor, last two years covering parts only. Engine Type/Horsepower/Cylinders: B&S Commercial Turf, V-Twin 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) Air Cleaner: Integrated, cyclonic air cleaner with 5-step debris management system Muffler: Ultra quiet, single, industrial type. DuraMax® Decks Mulching Package #: 504569(42) DuraMax® Deck Size: 42" 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 0.210 in. - equal to 5-gauge (5.31 mm) Blades (Tempered, Alloy Steel): 42" Deck: (3) 15 in. (38.1 cm) 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): 42" Deck: 0 in. 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. Tire Sizes Drive Wheels - Standard (4-Ply Rated): 20x8.00x10, turf tread, 4-ply rated Single Tail Wheel: 13x6.50x6 rib tread, pneumatic Deck Tires (4-Ply Rated): 42" Deck: 9x3.50x4 (flat proof), 4-ply rated 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): 42" Deck: 97.0 in. (246.4 cm) Length (FrontMount Power Unit + DuraMax® Deck - Folded Up): 42" Deck: 87.0 in. (221.0 cm) Deck Width (Side Discharge): 42" Deck: 55.5 in. (141.0 cm) Deck Width (Mulch*): 42" Deck: 43.5 in.* (110.5 cm) 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): 42" Deck: 935 lbs. (424.1 kg) FrontMount Power Unit Only (Uncrated): 650 lbs. (294.8 kg) FrontMount Deck Only - Side Discharge (Uncrated): 42" Deck: 285 lbs. (129.3 kg) Mulching Package: 42" Deck: 22 lbs. (10.0 kg)

Residential

106.68 cm

Front-Mount

Side

Lap Bars

Turf

Grooved

Yes

Yes

Hydro

Gas

220.98 cm

110.49 cm

162.56 cm

424.11 kg