2023 GRASSHOPPER 225

2023

GRASSHOPPER

225

New

Call For Price Grasshopper 225 61" Pro landscapers trust the Grasshopper Model 225 mower. It is designed for powerful, reliable and economical operation. This zero-turn mid-mount riding lawn mower offers turf care professionals and residential owners efficient zero-turn performance, commercial grade durability and quality in a small footprint that is ideal for tight quarters mowing. Features & Benefits Kohler Command Pro Engine: 747 cc, 2-cylinder, air-cooled Kohler Command PRO V-Twin engine Design-Matched G2 Transmission: Robust G2 transmission features 7-micron absolute filter and CoolFan™ hydro cooling system HydroGear variable displacement 12 cc piston-pumps and high-torque Parker wheel motors Provides 1,000-hour transmission fluid change interval Ultimate Suspension Ride® Seat: Deep-cushioned, high-back, foam-padded, scuff-resistant, sliding Cordura®-covered seat with padded lumbar support and armrests Roomy, iso-mounted, shock-absorbing footrest Warranty: Commercial Use: 3-year unlimited hours; limited warranty: First two years covering parts and labor; third year covering parts only. Residential Use: 4-year or 800-hour (whichever comes first); limited warranty covering parts and labor. 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 speeds 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. 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 QuikAjust® Drop Pin Height Adjustment: Raise and lower the deck easily with foot pedal and drop pin for precision cutting heights between 1.0 and 5.0 inches. 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 Vigilant Operator Presence System™: Standard, low profile Roll-over Protection System (ROPS) structure 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 Engine Type/Horsepower/Cylinders: Kohler Command Pro, V-Twin Displacement: 45.6 cu. in. (747 cc) Lubrication System: Pressure Lube/Filter Crankshaft: Horizontal Cooling System: Air Fuel: Gasoline - unleaded Fuel Capacity: 12 U.S. gal. (45.4 L) Air Cleaner: Heavy-duty, remote mounted, cyclonic, dual element air filtration. Muffler: Ultra quiet, single, industrial type. DuraMax® Decks Deck: DuraMax Mulching Package #: 504551(48), 504567(52) DuraMax® Deck Size: 48" Cutting Height Range: 1.0 to 5.0 in. (2.5cm to 12.7 cm) Construction (Robotic-Welded Steel): Double-layered 10-gauge plus 7-gauge formed-steel laminated spindle plane 0.313 in (7.95 mm) thick - more than 25% thicker than 0.25 in. (6.35 mm) with 7-gauge skirts for geometric strength. Spindle plane is 0.9 in.(22.86 mm) thick in stress zones. Anvil-edge design with 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) reinforcement on front edge of deck. Blades (Tempered, Alloy Steel): 48" Deck: (2) 18 in. (45.7 cm) (1) 15 in. (38.1 cm) Spindle Assemblies: Sentry™ Spindle System, 2.5 cm (approx. 1 in.) O.D. shaft. Double bearings greasable from top of deck. Spindle head designed to eliminate fiber wrap. Spindle cones shield housing and lower bearings from fiber wrap and dirt ingestion. Spindle Housings: 8 in. (20.3 cm)-diameter housing with 6-bolt pattern. Machined aluminum housing on 52- and 61-inch decks. Cast iron on 72-inch deck. Blade Drive: Belt drive with single Kevlar V-belt and idler arm tensioning. 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) iso-mounted, high-back, deep-cushioned, foam-padded, CoolTemp Cordura-covered, padded arms/backrest with lumbar support and coil-spring suspension. Optional CoolTemp Cordura-covered premier suspension seat. Suspension: InFrame™ suspension with iso-mounted seat and footrest Console-Mounted Instruments: Low engine oil pressure light, combination electronic fuel gauge/hour meter parking brake indicator light, ignition switch and push/pull PTO switch. Console-Mounted Instruments: Choke integrated with throttle lever. Work Lights: Optional - LED Hour Meter: Standard Transmission & Steering Type: Design-matched G2 hydrostatic system with auxiliary cooling fans, HydroGear variable displacement 12 cc piston-type pumps and high-torque Parker wheel motors. Filtration/Hydro Fluid: 7 micron absolute, spin-on / Grasshopper CoolTemp Hydro-Max™ fluid withstands high and low temperature extremes for 1,000-hour change intervals. Speed: (48-) 0 - 8.5 mph (0 - 13.7 kph) forward (52-) 0 - 9.0 mph (0 - 14.5 kph) forward (61-) 0 - 9.5 mph (0 - 15.3 kph) forward 0 - 6.0 mph (0 - 9.7 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: Disc parking brakes, one for each drive wheel. Tire Sizes Drive Wheels - Standard (4-Ply Rated): 48" Deck: 23x9.50x12 turf, 4-ply rated Drive Wheels - Optional (4-Ply Rated): (61-) 24x12.00x12 bar tread, 4-ply rated Front Wheels - All Models: 13x6.50x6; rib tread, pneumatic with greasable, double-sealed bearings to protect from grass wrap. Dimensions Height (Seat Back): 46.5 in. (118.1 cm) Height (Seat Cushion): 31.0 in. (78.7 cm) Height (ROPS): 70.0 in. (177.8 cm) Length (MidMount w/ DuraMax® Deck - Mowing Position): 48" Deck: 76.5 in. (194.3cm) Deck Width (Side Discharge): 48" Deck: 61.5 in. (156.2 cm) Deck Width (Mulch*): 48" Deck: 49.5 in.* (125.7 cm) Weight (Uncrated): 48" Deck: 1050 lbs. (476.3 kg) Mulching Package: 48" Deck: 25 lbs. (11.3 kg)

Commercial

154.94 cm

Mid-Mount

Side

Lap Bars

Turf

Grooved

Yes

Yes

Hydro

Gas