500V Series
Model 525V-42
Air-Cooled Gas
An ideal FrontMount™ solution for home or business use, the Model 525V-42 offers the power, reliability and economical performance needed to get the job done.
Deck Sizes: 42

Mowing speeds up to 12.9 KPH and 1.23 hectares/hr. based on 107 cm cutting width.*
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B&S CXi Engine
- 724 cc (44.2 cu. in.) B&S CXi engine, 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)

Design-Matched Integrated Transmission
- Parker HT integrated pump-wheel-motor drives fully engineered to match design with in-line cooling fans and fine particle filtration
- No power reducer or other wearing parts for longer life
- It offers best-in-class transmission fluid drain intervals with no break-in period, reducing maintenance costs and time

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 fabricated from double-layered, 7-gauge plus 10-gauge formed steel laminate that is 0.3138 inch thick 25.5 percent thicker than ½-inch steel
- Sentry™ spindle guards shield spindle housing and seal lower bearings from fiber wrap and dirt ingestion

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 covering parts and labor.

Ultimate Operator Station™: View-Eze™ Console
Operational controls including throttle, choke and angled View-Eze™ console and adjustable cup holder are well positioned for visibility and ease of reach.

Ultimate Operator Station™: ComfortReach™ Levers
One- or two-handed operation with ComfortReach™ adjustable Hydra-Smooth™ dual levers that automatically return to neutral from either forward or reverse position.

Ultimate Operator Station™: Premium Comfort Seat
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 foldable armrests are covered in scuff-resistant, breathable CoolTemp Cordura® fabric, which dissipates heat and won’t tear or crack with extended use.

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

Extended Steering Levers
Provides an additional two inches of leg clearance.

QuikAjust Tilt™ Levers
QuikAjust Tilt™ steering levers with "no tools" adjustment provide a 9-inch range for maximum comfort and fit while maintaining natural arm and wrist positions.

Low-Pressure Bar-Tread Tyres
Low-pressure, high-flotation bar-tread tyres flex with the terrain for maximum traction and minimize scuffing caused by wheel spin-out.
Sunshade Canopy Aluminum for OPS
Diamond-plated aluminum canopy is highly resistant to abrasions. Easily mounts to OPS to increase operator comfort by limiting exposure to direct sunlight and reducing eye strain.

LED Work Lights
LED work lights provide improved visibility in low light situations.

Down Discharge™ Mulching Package
The Down Discharge™ mulching package with GrassMax™ High-Low Mulching blades cuts and recuts clippings and directs them deep into the turf, enriching turf and producing a beautifully manicured cut.

Full Flotation Deck Inserts
Allow for controlled side-to-side flotation of the deck in rolling terrain for a smooth, even cut.

Michelin® X® Tweel® Airless Tail Wheels 13x6.50x6
Smooth tread, 13x6.50x6 tail wheel. Performs like a pneumatic tyre, but without the inconvenience and downtime associated with flats.

Air Dam Kit
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.

Little Bully™ Dozer Blades
Multi-purpose Little Bully™ Dozer Blades capitalize on Grasshopper zero-turn maneuverability to deliver powerful performance moving dirt, maintaining gravel driveways and plowing and clearing snow from sidewalks and driveways. The blades attach in place of the out-front mower deck, providing easy operation and timesaving performance.

Edge-EZ™ Edger
Creates clean, sharp turf edges along sidewalks, roadways and driveways, eliminating time-consuming secondary trimming and reducing edging time up to 75 percent compared to hand-held string trimmers and walk-behind wheeled edgers.

FrontMount™ PowerVac™ Collection Systems
With a PowerVac™ Collection System for your Grasshopper zero-turn mower, you're getting the most powerful, maneuverable and efficient leaf-collecting, grass-catching and debris-removing equipment available for turf. You'll get a professional, finished look every time you mow.

DriftBuster™ Snowthrowers
Take advantage of your mower’s zero-turn maneuverability year-round by replacing the cutting deck with a 48-inch Driftbuster™ Snowthrower. Throws snow up to 30 feet.