• 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)

• Tandem 12cc Parker pumps-in-reservoir transmission is specifically designed for turf-care applications
• In-line CoolFan™ cooling system and integrated, replaceable, high-efficiency fine-particle filter
• Design directs more power to the cutting deck as power-sapping components are eliminated

• 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
• 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

Provides 4.5 inches of adjustable range and is positioned to provide a panoramic view of the mowing environment and easy reach of all switches, levers  and controls, including a deep phone/accessory tray with  USB charging ports.

Features an extra-wide, extra-thick pad with embroidered Grasshopper logo.

LED work lights provide improved visibility in low light situations.

Hydraulically dampened control levers that also provide responsive and effortless maneuvering–including one-hand operation–and return to neutral when released from forward and reverse. Adjustable grip bar accommodates larger and smaller reaches of different operators. 

Equipped with coil-spring suspension and dampeners, insulating the operator from vibrations, for a smooth, shock-reducing, floating-action ride and minimal bouncing.

Every Grasshopper mower is designed with a low center of gravity for optimal traction and stability. The centralized location of the engine, T-Drive™ pump and dual fuel tanks on Stand-On models lowers the overall center of gravity, and a total fuel capacity of 9.25 gal/35.0 L reduces the need for frequent refueling.

Cutting height is effortlessly raised and lowered thanks to the smooth motion of the hand-operated lever.

Two USB Charging Ports

The compact wheelbase provides an incredible power-to-size ratio.
Easily fit more units on trailers and maneuver through tighter spaces.

• Five grease points and easy top-side access to belts and filters
• 500-hour transmission fluid change intervals
• Self-tensioning belts minimize cost and labor on routine maintenance

• 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

ENGINE

Type/Horsepower/Cylinders B&S Vanguard V-Twin
Displacement 49.4 cu. in. (810cc)
Lubrication System Pressure Lube/Filter
Crankshaft Vertical
Cooling System Air
Fuel Gasoline - unleaded
Fuel Capacity 9.25 U.S. Gal. (35.0 l) total fuel capacity ? twin tanks with fuel selector
Optional Fuel Capacity NA
Air Cleaner Heavy-duty, cyclonic, remote-mounted engine dual cleaner with replaceable element
Muffler Ultra-quiet, single, industrial type

DURAMAX® DECKS

DECK DuraMax
DURAMAX® DECK SIZE – 52" Deck * – 61" Deck *
CUTTING HEIGHT RANGE 1.0 - 5.5 in. (2.5 - 12.7 cm) in 1/4-inch increments
CONSTRUCTION (Robotic-welded steel) Double-layered, 10-gauge plus 7-gauge formed-steel laminate 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) – 52" Deck (3) 18 in. (45.7 cm) – 61" Deck (3) 21 in. (53.3 cm)
SPINDLE ASSEMBLIES Sentry™ Spindle System, 2.5 cm (approx. 1 in.) outside diameter (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 machined aluminum housing with 6-bolt pattern
BLADE DRIVE Belt drive with single Kevlar V-belt & 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 returned to neutral

ULTIMATE OPERATOR STATION

Seat NA
Suspension Coil spring suspension with dampening
Console-mounted Instruments Low engine oil pressure, hour meter, phone/accessory tray with USB charging ports, parking brake indicator light, ignition switch, choke & push/pull PTO switch
Work Lights Standard - LED
Hour Meter Standard

TRANSMISSION & STEERING

Type T-DriveTM hydrostatic transmission with tandem 12cc Parker pumps-in-reservoir, in-line CoolFanTM for cooling efficiency, and design-matched Parker high-torque wheel motors
Filtration/Hydro Fluid Self-contained fluid and internal filtration / CoolTemp Hydro-MaxTM fluid withstands high and low temperature extremes for extended service intervals
Speed 0 - 9.5 mph (0 - 15.3 kph) forward 0 - 5.0 mph (0 - 8.0 kph) reverse
Turning Radius True zero degree, turns within own length with counter-rotating, independently powered drive wheels
Steering One- or two-handed operation with dual levers that automatically return to neutral from either forward or reverse position
Brakes Dynamic braking through hydrostatic transmission
Parking Brake Manual lever through linkage to bar in tire (compression) brake
Attachment Drive

TIRE SIZES

Drive Wheels - Standard (4-ply rated) – 52" Deck 23 x 10.5-12, 350 Mag OTR, 4-ply rated – 61" Deck 23 x 10.5-12, 350 Mag OTR, 4-ply rated

DIMENSIONS

Length (midmount w/ DuraMax® Deck - Mowing Position) – 52" Deck 73.0 in. (185.4 cm) – 61" Deck 75.3 in. (191.3 cm)
Deck Width (Side Discharge) – 52" Deck 65.5 in. (166.5 cm) – 61" Deck 74.5 in. (189.2 cm)
Deck Width (Mulch*) – 52" Deck 53.0 in. (134.6 cm)/73.0 in. (185.4 cm) – 61" Deck 62.0 in. (157.5 r cm)/75.3 in. (191.3 cm)

WEIGHT

(Uncrated) – 52" Deck 1080 lbs. (489.9 kg) – 61" Deck 1120 lbs. (508.0 kg)
Mulching Package – 52" Deck 29 lbs. (13.2 kg) – 61" Deck 36 lbs (16.3 kg)

2-year unlimited hours; limited warranty covering parts and labor.

SpeedTrimming™ Roller Kit

The optional SpeedTrimming™ heavy-duty, anti-scalp roller kit for 61" and 72" DuraMax® decks (52" and 61" for Stand On decks) speeds close trimming near buildings, fences retaining walls and other landscaping features. Kits available for both left and right sides of cutting decks.

Down Discharge™ Mulching Package

The optional Down Discharge™ mulching package with GrassMax™ medium-lift blades cuts and recuts clippings and directs them deep into the grass bed, enriching turf and producing a beautifully manicured cut.

DuraFlex™ Suspension Forks

Optional DuraFlex™ Suspension Forks absorb the impacts of rough terrain to maintain a level cut, and can be set for use with PowerVac™ collectors.

Air Dam Kit

An optional Air Dam Kit can be installed along the front edge of most mower decks to minimize dust and dirt escaping from the front of the mower.

Side Discharge Control Kit

Control the discharge of the mower deck to avoid putting clippings in flower beds and on sidewalks

Filter Minder

The Filter Minder alerts the operator when airflow is restricted in the air canister on dual-element air filters. The Filter Minder is available as an option on all 616T and 700 Series FrontMount™ models (except 721DT, 725K and 727EFI) with heavy duty canister-type air cleaners.

Michelin® X® Tweel® Airless Front Caster Tire

Smooth tread, 13x6.50x6 caster wheel. Performs like a pneumatic tire, but without the inconvenience and downtime associated with flats. Not for use with PowerVac Collection Systems, or with DuraFlex Suspension Forks.