Series 500V

The 52V-42 is equipped with a 724 cc Commercial Turf, V-Twin Briggs and Stratton OHV engine. Made with heavy-duty components for enhanced power and reliability, this engine also features a five-step, integrated cyclonic air management system for cleaner performance. The 526V-52 features a slightly more powerful 810 cc B&S Vanguard engine. Remote-mounted with a centrifugal multi-stage air cleaner and advanced debris management, this engine packs plenty of performance into its heavy-duty package.

Grasshopper extra-deep 5.5” decks are made from heavy-gauge formed steel and reinforced with an anvil leading-edge. Complete with specially designed cutting chambers to enhance airflow, our decks also contain Sentry™ spindles with 8-inch flanges anchored in a 6-bolt pattern. The formed steel spindle planes are fabricated from double-layered steel laminate and combine with the spindles to form a triple-strength deck that is nearly 1-inch thick in stress zones. Grasshopper decks are built to keep the blades level and deliver a high-quality finish every #MowDay.

Both mowers in our 500V lineup have less than 10 Access-Eze™ lubrication points and are equipped with self-tensioning belts, helping to cut down on maintenance time by 80%, making your day-to-day mowing operations easier.

Our low profile Rollover Protection System (ROPS) comes with an adjustable seatbelt, dampened steering levers that return to neutral from both forward and reverse, and interlock switches that shut down the engine immediately if the operator leaves the seat while the PTO is engaged or the steering levers are in drive position.

The 500V series features a Parker HTE Series transmission that is design-matched and fully hydraulic with an integrated pump-and-wheel-motor, in-line cooling fans, and fine-particle filtration.The transmission features no power-robbing gearbox, or other wear parts for longer service life, and it provides best-in-class fluid change intervals with no break-in period—reducing overall costs and maintenance time.

Standard across every Grasshopper FrontMount, the PowerFold allows you to raise your deck nearly 90 degree to provide easy access to the underside of the deck for simplified maintenance, space-saving portability, storage, and more.

All 500V series FrontMount riding lawn mowers are constructed from robotically-welded, formed steel and built to last decades. Engineered with a centered-bearing design that provides greater load-bearing capacity, these mowers can handle the weight of the operator, fuel, and high-capacity collector with ease. The 500V series is complete with a tough-as-nails powder-coated finish that is fusion-bonded—ensuring these models will resist rust, chips, and whatever else nature throw its way.

Our Ultimate Operator Station is equipped with a deep-cushioned, deluxe premium high-back comfort seat that features a coil-spring suspension, padded lumbar support and armrests.The operator station is iso-mounted, eliminating vibration before it reaches the operator and both the padded seat and foldable armrests are covered in scuff-resistant, CoolTemp Cordura® fabric. Additionally, the operational controls, including the throttle, ignition, choke, and more are all well positioned for visibility and ease of reach.
The operator station is equipped with ComfortReach™ adjustable Hydra-Smooth™ dual steering levers that allow for one- or two-handed operation. The levers automatically return to natural from either forward or reverse positions.

Commercial: 2-year or 800-hour (whichever comes first) limited warranty. First two years covering parts and labor, the last two covering parts only.
Residential: 4-year or 800-hour (whichever comes first) limited warranty. First two years covering parts and labor, last two covering parts only.