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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.
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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 526V — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
- Grasshopper 125VB — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 41-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- 526V uses a Vanguard engine; 125VB uses a Briggs & Stratton 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.
- 526V weighs 1,025 lbs (464.9 kg); 125VB weighs 700 lbs (317.5 kg), a 325 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What 526V's weight means for a trailer ›
- 526V lists at $11,595; 125VB 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.
- 526V has a 52 in (1,321 mm) deck; 125VB has a 41 in (1,041 mm) deck, a 11 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 ›
- 526V holds 4 gal (15.1 L) of fuel; 125VB holds 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel, a 1 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.
1 more difference, what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- 526V has a 49.4 ci (810 cc) engine; 125VB has a 44.2 ci (724 cc) engine, a 5.2 ci difference.
Not comparable
- Engine Power: not published for 125VB.
- Ground Speed: not published for 125VB.
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 | 526V Grasshopper · Zero-Turn |
125VB Grasshopper · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $11,595 | $8,760 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 49.4 ci (810 cc) | 44.2 ci (724 cc) |
| Engine Power | 26 hp | — |
| Engine Make | Vanguard | Briggs & Stratton |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) | 41 in (1041 mm) |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Parker HTE Transmission | Parker HTE Transmission |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1025 lbs (464.9 kg) | 700 lbs (317.5 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4 gal (15.1 L) | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
526V: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — grasshoppermower.com.
125VB: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 8, 2026 — belcherspower.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.