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Grasshopper SO26

Commercial mower · Model SO26 · Commercial-duty · Gas

$13,365 Grasshopper list price

Checked 22 Oct 2026 on the Grasshopper product page. Tracking since 17 Sep 2026; no change recorded yet.

Manufacturer list price only — it excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount, and dealers set the final price.

The Grasshopper SO26 is a commercial-grade gas stand-on mower, built for daily commercial route work, with a 52-inch deck and a 810cc engine.

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
52 in (1321 mm)
Engine Make
Vanguard
Displacement
49.4 ci (810 cc)
Transmission
T-Drive Transmission
Fuel Capacity
9.3 gal (35 L)
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Engine

Grasshopper SO26 engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Engine MakeVanguard
Displacement49.4 ci (810 cc)
Cylinders2
Fuel TypeGasoline

Deck

Grasshopper SO26 deck specifications
Cutting Width52 in (1321 mm)

Drive

Grasshopper SO26 drive specifications
TransmissionT-Drive Transmission

Dimensions

Grasshopper SO26 dimensions specifications
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal (35 L)

Professional use

How the SO26 fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Format: Stand-on commercial. Duty class: Commercial.

Acres/hour can't be computed for this model — deck width or ground speed is not specified by manufacturer.

Grasshopper SO26 professional and productivity specifications
Deck width52 in
Engine makeVanguard
Engine displacement810 cc
TransmissionT-Drive Transmission
Fuel capacity35 L

Grasshopper doesn’t publish 14 of these for the SO26: engine power, drive type, ground speed, cut-height range, weight, warranty, commercial warranty, deck construction, deck gauge, 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.

What the parts on this spec sheet mean

Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.

What the specs work out to

Figures MowerFacts computes from Grasshopper’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.

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

  • Run time per tank~9.3 h

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.

Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.

Grasshopper SO26 questions

What size deck is on the Grasshopper SO26?

The Grasshopper SO26 has a 52-inch (1321 mm) cutting deck.

What engine is in the Grasshopper SO26?

The Grasshopper SO26 is powered by a Vanguard, 810 cc. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.

How big is the fuel tank on the Grasshopper SO26?

The Grasshopper SO26 holds 9.3 gal (35 L) of fuel.

How much does the Grasshopper SO26 cost?

Grasshopper's published list price is $13,365, checked 22 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.

What is the Grasshopper SO26 built for?

Commercial-duty commercial mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.

Source: Grasshopper (manufacturer) · archived copy

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