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List prices are the manufacturer’s published figures, re-checked daily; they exclude tax, freight and dealer setup.
A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
Best suited for
What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Grasshopper 525V — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- Dixie Chopper Zee 2 42 in (2342KW) — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 2 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- 525V uses a Briggs & Stratton engine; Zee 2 42 in (2342KW) uses a Kawasaki® FR engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- 525V has a Parker HTE Transmission transmission; Zee 2 42 in (2342KW) has a Hydro-Gear® ZT-2800 transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Engine Power: not published for 525V.
- Displacement: not published for Zee 2 42 in (2342KW).
- Weight: not published for Zee 2 42 in (2342KW).
- Ground Speed: not published for Zee 2 42 in (2342KW).
- Blades: not published for Zee 2 42 in (2342KW).
- Fuel Type: not published for Zee 2 42 in (2342KW).
- Drive System: not published for Zee 2 42 in (2342KW).
- Cut height range: not published for Zee 2 42 in (2342KW).
- Price: Zee 2 42 in (2342KW) is dealer quote only.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
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| Spec | 525V Grasshopper · Zero-Turn |
Zee 2 42 in (2342KW) Dixie Chopper · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $11,595 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | — |
| Engine Power | — | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | Briggs & Stratton | Kawasaki® FR |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | — |
| Min Cut Height | 2 in (51 mm) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | — |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Parker HTE Transmission | Hydro-Gear® ZT-2800 |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | — |
| Drive System | Belt Driven | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 935 lbs (424.1 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 4 gal (15.1 L) | 4 gal (15.1 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
525V: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — grasshoppermower.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.