Grasshopper 526V
Zero-Turn mower · Model 526V · Commercial-duty · Gas
$11,595 Grasshopper list price
Manufacturer list price only — it excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount, and dealers set the final price.
- Weighs 1,025 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 1,925 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 25 min (18 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The Grasshopper 526V is a commercial-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 52-inch deck and a 810cc engine making 26 hp. It weighs 1025 lb (464.9 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 49.4 ci (810 cc) |
| Engine Power | 26 hp |
| Engine Make | Vanguard |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) |
|---|---|
| Deck Gauge | 7 |
Drive
| Transmission | Parker HTE Transmission |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 8 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 1025 lbs (464.9 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 4 gal (15.1 L) |
Professional use
How the 526V fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 52 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Vanguard |
| Engine displacement | 810 cc |
| Engine power | 26 hp |
| Transmission | Parker HTE Transmission |
| Ground speed | 8 mph |
| Fuel capacity | 15.1 L |
| Weight | 464.9 kg |
| Deck gauge | 7 ga |
Grasshopper doesn’t publish 10 of these for the 526V: drive type, cut-height range, warranty, commercial warranty, deck construction, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers, drive tire size, seat type.
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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — grasshoppermower.com.
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What the parts on this spec sheet mean
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What the specs work out to
Figures MowerFacts computes from Grasshopper’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Mowing time
- ¼ acre6 min 4 min
- ½ acre13 min 9 min
- 1 acre25 min 18 min
- 2 acres51 min 36 min
- 5 acres2 h 7 min 1 h 29 min
- 10 acres4 h 15 min 2 h 58 min
About 25 min per acre at 2.35 acres/hour, mowing at 5.6 mph. The second figure is at the published 8.0 mph top speed (3.36 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 9.4 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight1,025 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight1,925 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,575 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,075 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,925 lb.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 59 in of clearance (estimated).
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.5 hp/in
- Run time per tank~4.0 h
Mowing times assume 2.35 acres/hour: deck width x 5.6 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 5.6 mph is 70% of the 8.0 mph top speed Grasshopper publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 8.0 mph, shown so you can see it.
Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Grasshopper doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.
Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to Grasshopper's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.
Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.
Grasshopper 526V questions
What size deck is on the Grasshopper 526V?
The Grasshopper 526V has a 52-inch (1321 mm) cutting deck.
What engine is in the Grasshopper 526V?
The Grasshopper 526V is powered by a Vanguard, 810 cc, 26 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the Grasshopper 526V weigh?
The Grasshopper 526V weighs 1,025 lb (464.9 kg) as specified by Grasshopper.
What size trailer do I need for the Grasshopper 526V?
At 1,025 lb, the Grasshopper 526V on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,925 lb of towed weight. That is within a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer, and your tow vehicle needs to be rated for at least 1,925 lb. Tongue weight, axle placement and your own trailer's empty weight still have to be checked — this is the arithmetic, not a loading plan.
How fast is the Grasshopper 526V?
Top ground speed is 8 mph. With its 52-inch deck that works out to about 3.36 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Grasshopper 526V take to mow an acre?
About 18 min per acre, from its 52-inch deck at 8 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 3.36 acres an hour, so five acres is about 1 h 29 min. Rough or obstacle-heavy ground takes longer; this is deck width times ground speed, not a timed test.
How big is the fuel tank on the Grasshopper 526V?
The Grasshopper 526V holds 4 gal (15.1 L) of fuel.
How much does the Grasshopper 526V cost?
Grasshopper's published list price is $11,595, checked 23 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.
What is the Grasshopper 526V built for?
Commercial-duty zero-turn mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.
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