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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.
- Gravely HD PRO 52 KAWASAKI FT — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
- Grasshopper 526V — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- HD PRO 52 KAWASAKI FT uses a Kawasaki® engine; 526V uses a Vanguard 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.
- HD PRO 52 KAWASAKI FT lists at $8,899; 526V lists at $11,595, a $2,696 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- HD PRO 52 KAWASAKI FT has a 22 hp engine; 526V has a 26 hp engine, a 4 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
- HD PRO 52 KAWASAKI FT holds 5.1 gal (19.3 L) of fuel; 526V holds 4 gal (15.1 L) of fuel, a 1.1 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.
- HD PRO 52 KAWASAKI FT weighs 917 lbs (415.9 kg); 526V weighs 1,025 lbs (464.9 kg), a 108 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What HD PRO 52 KAWASAKI FT's weight means for a trailer ›
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Displacement: not published for HD PRO 52 KAWASAKI FT.
- Transmission: not published for HD PRO 52 KAWASAKI FT.
- Fuel Type: not published for HD PRO 52 KAWASAKI FT.
- Deck Material: not published for 526V.
- Deck Construction: not published for 526V.
- Drive System: not published for 526V.
- Discharge: not published for 526V.
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 | HD PRO 52 KAWASAKI FT Gravely · Zero-Turn |
526V Grasshopper · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $8,899 | $11,595 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | — | 49.4 ci (810 cc) |
| Engine Power | 22 hp | 26 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | Vanguard |
| Fuel Type | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) | 52 in (1321 mm) |
| Deck Material | 7 ga | — |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated X-Factor® 3 | — |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | 7 |
| Discharge | Side | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Parker HTE Transmission |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 8 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | — |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3200 Transaxles | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 917 lbs (415.9 kg) | 1025 lbs (464.9 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) | 4 gal (15.1 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
526V: 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.