2023 Grasshopper 329B/61

$15,505.00

$15,505.00

Key Features

New/Used New
Availability In Stock
LocationOutdoor Power Center
VIN 534177
Condition Excellent

Product Features

Description

Offering intense mowing power in a compact mid-mount mower design, the Grasshopper Model 329B zero-turn lawn mower offers powerful, efficient and economical performance to both residential owners and commercial landscapers alike. The Model 329B is durable and easy to maintain with fewer service points.

Features & Benefits
  • B&S Vanguard Big Block: 896 cc, air-cooled OHV Vanguard Big Block V-twin engine with horizontal crankshaft for longer life
  • 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
Engine
  • Type/Horsepower/Cylinders: B&S Vanguard Big Block, 2-cylinder
  • Displacement: 54.6 cu. in. (896 cc)
  • Lubrication System: Pressure Lube/Filter
  • Crankshaft: Horizontal
  • Cooling System: Air
  • Fuel: Gasoline - Unleaded
  • 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)
  • 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 on 52- and 61-inch decks. 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: Breakerless
  • 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 and parking brake warning lights, combination electronic fuel gauge/hour meter, ignition and push/pull PTO switches.
  • Console-Mounted Instruments: Choke integrated with throttle lever.
  • 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 Hydra-Smooth™ 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): 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): 70.0 in. (177.8 cm)
  • Length (MidMount w/ DuraMax® Deck - Mowing Position): 61" Deck: 81.0 in. (205.7 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: 1190 lbs. (539.8 kg)
  • Mulching Package: 61" Deck: 36 lbs. (16.3 kg)
Options & Accessories
  • Electric Height Adjustment: The Electric Height Adjustment kit offers 1- to 5-inch height adjustment control from the operator's seat with the flip of a switch. This dealer-installed option is available for all 200 and 300 Series MidMount™ models.
  • Filter Minder: The Filter Minder alerts the operator when airflow is restricted in the air canister on dual-element air filters. The Filter Minder is available as an option on all 616T and 700 Series FrontMount™ models (except 721DT, 725K and 727EFI) with heavy duty canister-type air cleaners.
  • DuraGuard™ Rear Bumper Guards: Optional two-bar DuraGuard™ Rear Bumper Guards provides additional protection of the rear of the mower while preserving easy access for removal of the rear service shield. Available for 200, 300 and 400 Series MidMount™ mowers.
  • QuikAjust Tilt™ Levers: Available for all MidMount models, optional QuikAjust Tilt™ steering levers (except 124V-41) with "no tools" adjustment provide a 9-inch range for maximum comfort and fit while maintaining natural arm and wrist positions..
  • Bar-Tread Low-Pressure Tires: Optional low-pressure, high-flotation bar-tread tires are available for 61- and 72-inch models that flex with the terrain for maximum traction and minimize scuffing caused by wheel spin-out.
  • Yellow Beacon Light: Yellow beacon attaches to OPS or ROPS to provide greater visibility in high-traffic areas.
  • PowerVac® MidMount Collection System: PowerVac™ Collection Systems deliver a clean sweep on every pass. Simply adjust your mowing speed to your conditions. Quik-D-Tatch® Vac drive can be removed in seconds without tools
  • LED Work Lights: LED work lights provide improved visibility in low light situations.
  • Custom Cordura® Weather Cover: Weather-resistant, black Cordura fabric cover with embroidered Grasshopper logo keeps seat and engine area protected during storage or between mowings. Slips over ROPS, with Velcro closure to secure the opening.
  • Extended Steering Levers: Provides an additional two inches of leg clearance.
  • Edge-EZE™ Edger: Creates clean, sharp turf edges along sidewalks, roadways and driveways, eliminating time-consuming secondary trimming and reducing edging time up to 75 percent compared to hand-held string trimmers and walk-behinds.
  • Shielded Sprayer: Accepts 53-inch, 30-gallon shielded sprayer, which features aerodynamically designed shields and fully shielded curtains to contain chemical spray. Four-nozzle spraying chambers apply small droplets that "stick" to vegetation for more coverage per tank using less chemicals.
  • Sunshade Canopy Vinyl: Lightweight, water repellent, UV-resistant vinyl canopy mounts easily to OPS or ROPS to limit exposure to direct sunlight, reducing eye strain and increasing operator comfort.
  • Down Discharge™ Mulching Package: The optional Down Discharge™ mulching package with GrassMax™ medium-lift blades cuts and recuts clippings and directs them deep into the grass bed, enriching turf and producing a beautifully manicured cut.
  • Foldable ROPS: The Foldable ROPS allows the two-post ROPS to be lowered for mowing under low-hanging trees and other overhead obstacles, or for storing and transporting in enclosed trailers with low door clearance. CAUTION: Avoid drop-offs, embankments and steep slopes. Do not allow ROPS to provide a false pretense of security in hazardous areas and avoid questionable conditions. Always wear seatbelt when Foldable ROPS is in up-right position. When Foldable ROPS is down, DO NOT use seat belt, and drive with extra caution.
  • Side Discharge Control Kit: Control the discharge of the mower deck to avoid putting clippings in flower beds and on sidewalks
  • Wide Seat Conversion Kit: Provides additional seating room for larger operators or to accommodate cell phones or pagers. Requires seat belt extension.
  • SpeedTrimming™ Roller Kit: The optional SpeedTrimming™ heavy-duty, anti-scalp roller kit for 52-inch and larger DuraMax® decks speeds close trimming near buildings, fences retaining walls and other landscaping features. Kits available for both left and right sides of cutting decks.
  • DuraFlex™ Suspension Forks: Optional DuraFlex™ Suspension Forks absorb the impacts of rough terrain to maintain a level cut, and can be set for use with PowerVac™ collectors.
  • Michelin® X® Tweel® Airless Turf Tire: Optional 24x12.00x12 turf-tread drive tire for MidMount™ models equipped with 61- or 72-inch decks, performs like a pneumatic tire but without the inconvenience and downtime associated with flat tires. Provides consistent hub height to ensure the mower deck produces an even cut and excellent lateral stability and outstanding operator comfort. Not for use with PowerVac Collection Systems.
  • 4X Rear Discharge Deck: Dedicated 48--inch and larger rear discharge decks throw clippings out back for a smooth cut and no windrowing.
  • Michelin® X® Tweel® Airless Front Caster Tire: Smooth tread, 13x6.50x6 caster wheel. Performs like a pneumatic tire, but without the inconvenience and downtime associated with flats. Not for use with PowerVac Collection Systems, or with DuraFlex Suspension Forks.
  • Premier Suspension Seat: Optional premier suspension seat provides the ultimate in operator comfort. Low-profile seat slides fore and aft and includes an integrated shock absorber that manually adjusts to operators between 100 - 300 lbs. Other ergonomic features include a backrest that tilts from -5 degrees to +30 degrees, a lumbar support mechanism, adjustable armrests and a retractable seat belt.
  • Sunshade Canopy Aluminum: Diamond-plated aluminum canopy is highly resistant to abrasions. Mounts to ROPS or OPS to increase operator comfort by limiting exposure to direct sunlight and reducing eye strain. Canopy tilts up and down to accommodate operator's size. Optional cooling fan and LED light kit increase operator comfort and visibility.
NOTES:
*Models may be shown with optional equipment. Applicable freight, set-up and taxes not included in "Starting At" MSRP. Options and accessories extra. All prices USD and subject to change without notice. See local dealer for complete pricing and available offers.

Engine

Engine Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton Vanguard
Engine Type Big Block, 2-cylinder
Displacement 54.6 cu. in. (896 cc)

General

Transmission Design-matched G2 hydrostatic system with auxillary cooling fans
Wheel Size 24x12.00x12 turf, 4-ply rated
Fuel Capacity 12 U.S. gal. (45.4 L)

Deck

Deck Size 61 in.

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