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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
- Grasshopper 125V — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- 525V uses a Briggs & Stratton engine; 125V uses a Rehlko 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 lists at $11,595; 125V lists at $8,760, a $2,835 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- 525V holds 4 gal (15.1 L) of fuel; 125V holds 6.5 gal (24.6 L) of fuel, a 2.5 gal difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
- 525V has a 42 in (1,067 mm) deck; 125V has a 48 in (1,219 mm) deck, a 6 in difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
- 525V has a 44.3 ci (726 cc) engine; 125V has a 45.6 ci (747 cc) engine, a 1.3 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Weight: not published for 125V.
- Ground Speed: not published for 125V.
- Blades: not published for 125V.
- Drive System: not published for 125V.
- Cut height range: not published for 125V.
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.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | 525V Grasshopper · Zero-Turn |
125V Grasshopper · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $11,595 | $8,760 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 45.6 ci (747 cc) |
| Engine Make | Briggs & Stratton | Rehlko |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 48 in (1219 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 | Parker HTE Transmission |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | — |
| Drive System | Belt Driven | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 935 lbs (424.1 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 4 gal (15.1 L) | 6.5 gal (24.6 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
525V: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — grasshoppermower.com.
125V: 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.