Description:

The diesel-powered Grasshopper Model 325D riding true zero-turn lawn mower delivers ample torque and power to handle any job, along with the efficiency, fuel economy and low maintenance you need to maximize your profitability and reduce operating costs. The MaxTorque™ Clean Diesel engine burns fuel at much lower fuel consumption than gasoline- or propane-powered mowers. Grasshopper mowers are built to last with the professional quality features that lawn care professionals demand such as comfort, ease of maintenance, durability, quality and efficiency.

Features & Benefits

• Kubota MaxTorque™ Diesel: EPA Tier 4 Final-compliant 54.9 cu. in. (898 cc), 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled Kubota MaxTorque™ Clean Diesel engine with horizontal crankshaft and pressure lube for smooth, reliable operation
• Design-Matched G2 Transmission: Robust G2 transmission features 7-micron absolute filter and CoolFan™ hydro cooling system HydroGear variable displacement 16 cc piston-pumps and high-torque Parker wheel motors Provides 1,000-hour transmission fluid change interval
• Heavy-duty Deck: Extra-deep, 5.5-inch deck is fabricated from heavy-gauge formed steel with a reinforced anvil edge Specially designed cutting chambers enhance airflow for better cut quality Deck easily converts from side discharge to optional Down Discharge™ mulching or PowerVac™ collection Sentry™ spindles with massive, 8-inch flanges anchored in a 6-bolt pattern, spread the force of impact for greater strength Spindle planes are fabricated from double-layered formed steel laminate and combine with the spindles to form a triple-strength deck to keep blades level and deliver a high-quality cut. Sentry™ spindle guards shield spindle housing and seal lower bearings from fiber wrap and dirt ingestion
• QuikAjust® Drop Pin Height Adjustment: Raise and lower the deck easily with foot pedal and drop pin for precision cutting heights between 1.0 and 5.0 inches.
• Ultimate Operator Station™: The deep-cushioned, deluxe Premium Comfort Seat features a coil-spring suspension and padded lumbar support for all-day comfort. Iso-mounting eliminates vibration before it reaches the seat, and both padded seat and armrests are covered in scuff-resistant, breathable CoolTemp Cordura® fabric, which dissipates heat and won't tear or crack with extended use. Operational controls including throttle, choke and angled View-Eze™ console and adjustable cup holder are well positioned for visibility and ease of reach One- or two-handed operation with ComfortReach™ adjustable Hydra-Smooth™ dual levers that automatically return to neutral from either forward or reverse position.
• Reduced Maintenance: Only two Access-Eze™ lubrication points cut maintenance time up to 95% Self-tensioning belts minimize cost and labor on routine maintenance
• Vigilant Operator Presence System™: Standard, low profile Roll-over Protection System (ROPS) structure with an adjustable seatbelt Dampened steering levers that return to neutral from forward and reverse Interlock switches that shut down the engine when the operator leaves the seat while PTO is engaged or levers are in drive position
• Warranty: Commercial Use: 3-year unlimited hours; limited warranty: First two years covering parts and labor; third year covering parts only. Residential Use: 4-year or 800-hour (whichever comes first); limited warranty covering parts and labor.
• Rugged Construction: Robotically-welded steel construction for long-lasting durability Centered-bearing design provides greater load-bearing capacity to handle the weight of operator, fuel and high-capacity collector with reserve strength for curb shocks and weight shifts Tough-as-nails powder-coated finish is fusion-bonded for chip and rust resistance
• High Temperature Clutch Cut Out: Equipped with a High Temperature Clutch Cut-Out that automatically disengages the PTO if engine temperature reaches a certain point to prevent engine damage

Specifications:

Engine

• Type/Horsepower/Cylinders: Kubota, 3-cyl., MaxTorque™
• Displacement: 54.8 cu. in. (898 cc)
• Lubrication System: Pressure Lube/Filter
• Crankshaft: Horizontal
• Cooling System: Liquid
• Fuel: Diesel - No. 2
• Fuel Capacity: 12 U.S. gal. (45.4 L)
• Air Cleaner: Heavy-duty, remote mounted, cyclonic, dual element air filtration.
• Muffler: Ultra quiet, single, industrial type.

DuraMax® Decks

• Deck: DuraMax
• Mulching Package #: 504567(52), 504569(61), 504571(72)
• DuraMax® Deck Size: 61"
• Cutting Height Range: 1.0 to 5.0 in. (2.5cm to 12.7 cm)
• Construction (Robotic-Welded Steel): Double-layered 10-gauge plus 7-gauge formed-steel laminated spindle plane 0.313 in (7.95 mm) thick- more than 25% thicker than 0.25 in. (6.35 mm) with 7-gauge skirts for geometric strength. Spindle plane is 0.9 in.(22.86 mm) thick in stress zones. Anvil-edge design with 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) reinforcement on front edge of deck.
• Blades (Tempered, Alloy Steel): 61" Deck: (3) 21 in. (53.3 cm)
• Spindle Assemblies: Sentry™ Spindle System, 2.5 cm (approx. 1 in.) O.D. shaft. Double bearings greasable from top of deck. Spindle head designed to eliminate fiber wrap. Spindle cones shield housing and lower bearings from fiber wrap and dirt ingestion.
• Spindle Housings: 8 in. (20.3 cm)-diameter housing with 6-bolt pattern. Machined aluminum housing. Cast iron on 72-inch deck.
• Blade Drive: Belt drive with single Kevlar V-belt and idler arm tensioning.

Starter & Electrical System

• Battery (Maintenance-Free): 12 Volt
• Starter: Solenoid shift
• Ignition: Brakerless, diesel quick heat glow plug
• Interlock System: Prevents engine start when PTO clutch is engaged or steering levers are in drive position. Allows operator dismount without engine shutdown only when PTO is disengaged and steering levers are locked in neutral.

Ultimate Operator Station

• Seat: Iso-mounted Premium Comfort Seat. Features include a high-back, deep-cushioned, foam-padded Cordura®-covered, padded arm rests, padded backrest with lumbar support, coil-spring suspension and embroidered Grasshopper logo on seat back.
• Suspension: InFrame™ suspension with iso-mounted seat and footrest
• Console-Mounted Instruments: Low engine oil pressure, alternator, temperature and parking brake warning lights, engine temperature and volt gauges, combination electronic fuel gauge/hour meter, glow plug, ignition and push/pull PTO switches.
• Work Lights: Optional - LED
• Hour Meter: Standard

Transmission & Steering

• Type: Design-matched G2 hydrostatic system with auxillary cooling fans, HydroGear variable displacement 16 cc piston-type pumps and high-torque Parker wheel motors.
• Filtration/Hydro Fluid: 7 micron absolute, spin-on / Grasshopper CoolTemp Hydro-Max™ fluid withstands high and low temperature extremes for 1,000-hour change intervals.
• Speed: (52-) 0 - 10.0 mph (0 - 16.1 kph) forward (61- and 72-) 0 - 10.5 mph (0 - 16.9 kph) forward 0 - 6.0 mph (0 - 9.7 kph) reverse
• Turning Radius: True zero degree, turns within own length with counter-rotating, independently powered drive wheels.
• Steering: One- or two-hand operation with adjustable HydraSmooth™ dual levers that automatically return to neutral from either forward or reverse position.
• Brakes: Dynamic braking through hydrostatic transmission.
• Parking Brake: Disc parking brakes, one for each drive wheel.

Tire Sizes

• Drive Wheels - Standard (4-Ply Rated): 61" Deck: 24x12.00x12 turf, 4-ply rated
• Drive Wheels - Optional (4-Ply Rated): (61- and 72-) 24x12.00x12 bar tread, 4-ply rated
• Front Wheels - All Models: 13x6.50x6; rib tread, pneumatic with greasable, double-sealed bearings to protect from grass wrap.

Dimensions

• Height (Seat Back): 47.0 in. (119.4 cm)
• Height (Seat Cushion): 31.5 in. (80.0 cm)
• Height (ROPS): 69.5 in. (176.5 cm)
• Length (MidMount w/ DuraMax® Deck - Mowing Position): 61" Deck: 84.0 in. (203.4 cm)
• Deck Width (Side Discharge): 61" Deck: 74.5 in. (189.2 cm)
• Deck Width (Mulch*): 61" Deck: 62.5 in.* (158.8 cm)

Weight

• (Uncrated): 61" Deck: 1360 lbs. (616.9 kg)
• Mulching Package: 61" Deck: 36 lbs. (16.3 kg)