MODEL 226V-G4

The Model 226V-G4 zero-turn riding lawn mower features heavy-duty Hydro-Gear ZT-4400 commercial transaxles with 1-3/8-inch axles and integrated cooling fans for a longer service life. Enjoy the cost-effective zero radius performance and productivity of a professional-quality lawn mower that offers the best in comfort, durability and quality in an affordable package.

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DECK SIZES

COLLECTORS

IMPLEMENTS

Shielded Sprayer
Edge-EZE Edger
MidMount PowerVac Collection Systems
Tine-Rake Dethatcher

*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.

QuikAjust Tilt™ steering levers with "no tools" adjustment provide a 9-inch range for maximum comfort and fit while maintaining natural arm and wrist positions.

The G4 Hydro-Gear ZT-4400 transmissions are designed to provide powerful, smooth response The heavy-duty, self-contained commercial transaxles are integrated with a cooling fan and feature 1-3/8-inch axles for longer service life. You’ll also enjoy best-in-class transmission fluid change intervals after a 100-hour break-in period, reducing costs and maintenance time.

  • 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

  • Raise and lower the deck easily with foot pedal and drop pin for precision cutting heights between 1.0 and 5.0 inches.

  • Commercial Use: 2-year or 800-hour (whichever comes first); limited warranty covering parts and labor.
  • Residential Use: 4-year or 800-hour (whichever comes first); limited warranty: First two years covering parts and labor, last two years covering parts only.

  • 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

  • The deep-cushioned, deluxe Premium Comfort Seat features a coil-spring suspension and padded lumbar support with sliding 2-inch fore and aft adjustment for all-day comfort. Iso-mounting eliminates vibration before it reaches the seat, and both padded seat and foldable 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, ignition and push/pull PTO switches, choke, angled View-Eze™ console and adjustable cup holder are well positioned for visibility and ease of reach.
  • One or two hand steering system with QuikAjust Tilt™ dual levers with 9-inch comfort range that automatically returns the levers to the neutral position from the forward or reverse position.

  • Only two Access-Eze™ lubrication points cut maintenance time up to 95%
  • Self-tensioning belts minimize cost and labor on routine maintenance

  • 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

  • 810 cc (49.4 cu. in.) Vanguard, V-Twin, OHV engine
  • Heavy-duty components enhance power and reliability
  • Remote-mounted, centrifugal multi-stage air cleaner with advanced debris managements
  • Extended maintenance intervals
  • Three-year limited commercial engine manufacturer warranty (see dealer for details)

Type/Horsepower/Cylinders
B&S Vanguard, V-Twin
Displacement
49.4 cu. in. (810 cc)
Lubrication System
Pressure Lube/Filter
Crankshaft
Vertical
Cooling System
Air
Fuel
Gasoline - unleaded
Fuel Capacity
6.5 U.S. Gal. (26.6 l)
Optional Fuel Capacity
NA
Air Cleaner
Remote-mounted, centrifugal multi-stage air cleaner with advanced debris management
Muffler
Ultra quiet, single, industrial type.
DECK
NA
Mulching Package #
504567(52), 504569(61)
DURAMAX® DECK SIZE
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
NA
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
NA
– 52" Deck
*
– 61" Deck
*
– 72" Deck
NA
CUTTING HEIGHT RANGE
1.0 to 4.5 in. (2.5 to 11.4 cm)
CONSTRUCTION (Robotic-welded steel)
Double-layered 10-gauge plus 7-gauge formed-steel laminated spindle plane 0.313 in (7.95 mm) thic - 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
BLADES (Tempered, alloy steel)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
NA
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
– 52" Deck
(3) 18 in. (45.7 cm)
– 61" Deck
(3) 21 in. (53.3 cm)
– 72" Deck
NA
SPINDLE ASSEMBLIES
Sentry™ Spindle System, 2.5 cm (approx. 1 in.) O.D. shaft. Spindle head designed to eliminate fiber wrap. Double bearings, non-greasable. Spindle cones shield housing and lower bearings from fiber wrap and dirt ingestion.
SPINDLE HOUSINGS
8 in. (20.3 cm)-diameter machined aluminum housing with 6-bolt pattern.
BLADE DRIVE
Belt drive with single Kevlar V-belt and idler arm tensioning.
TRIMABILITY (Outside of std. tire to left trim side)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
NA
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
NA
– 52" Deck
NA
– 61" Deck
NA
– 72" Deck
NA
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.
Seat
Iso-mounted Premium Comfort Seat. Features include a high-back, deep-cushioned, foam-padded Cordura®-covered, padded foldable arm rests, padded backrest with lumbar support, coil-spring suspension and embroidered Grasshopper logo on seat back. Adjustable fore and aft.
Suspension
Roomy, iso-mounted footrest with Shock Impact Reduction System™ (SIRS™).
Console-mounted Instruments
Digital hour meter, parking brake indicator light, ignition switch, choke and push/pull PTO switch.
Work Lights
Optional - LED
Hour Meter
Standard
Type
Heavy-duty Hydro-Gear ZT4400 hydrostatic transmissions with cooling fans, integrated transaxles with 12cc piston pumps and 16cc piston motors, gear reduction, internal disc brakes, and 1-3/8 inch axles.
Filtration/Hydro Fluid
Self-contained fluid and internal filtration. CoolTemp HydroMaxª fluid withstands high and low temperature extremes for extended service intervals after 100-hour break-in oil change.
Speed
0 - 9.0 mph (0 - 14.5 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™ QuikAjust Tilt™ dual levers with 9-inch adjustment for a custom fit that automatically return to neutral from either forward or reverse position.
Brakes
Dynamic braking through hydrostatic transmission.
Parking Brake
Internal disc brake in transmission
Attachment Drive
NA
MidMount
Drive Wheels - Standard (4-ply rated)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
NA
– 52" Deck
23x10.50x12 turf, 4-ply rated
– 61" Deck
23x10.50x12 turf, 4-ply rated
– 72" Deck
NA
Drive Wheels – Optional (4-ply rated)
NA
Front Wheels – All Models
13x6.50x6; pneumatic with greasable, double-sealed bearings to protect from grass wrap.
FrontMount
Drive Wheels – Standard (4-ply rated)
NA
Drive Wheels – Optional (4-ply rated)
NA
Single Tail Wheel
NA
Wide Stance Single Fork Tail Wheel
NA
Deck Tires (4-ply rated)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
NA
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
NA
– 52" Deck
NA
– 61" Deck
NA
– 72" Deck
NA
Height (Seat Back)
46.0 in. (116.9 cm)
Height (Seat Cushion)
30.0 in. (76.2 cm)
Height (ROPS)
68.0 in. (172.7 cm)
Length (midmount w/ DuraMax® Deck - Mowing Position)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
NA
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
NA
– 52" Deck
76.0 in. (193.0 cm)
– 61" Deck
79.0 in. (200.7 cm)
– 72" Deck
NA
Length (FrontMount Power Unit + DuraMax® Deck - Folded Up)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
NA
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
NA
– 52" Deck
NA
– 61" Deck
NA
– 72" Deck
NA
Deck Width (Side Discharge)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
NA
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
– 52" Deck
65.5 in. (166.5 cm)
– 61" Deck
74.5 in. (189.2 cm)
– 72" Deck
NA
Deck Width (Mulch*)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
NA
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
– 52" Deck
53.5 in.* (135.9 cm)
– 61" Deck
62.5 in.* (158.8 cm)
– 72" Deck
NA
FrontMount PowerUnit Only (Width/Length)
NA
FrontMount Power Unit (Wheelbase)
NA
(Uncrated)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
NA
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
– 52" Deck
960 lbs. (435.4 kg)
– 61" Deck
1030 lbs. (467.2 kg)
– 72" Deck
NA
FrontMount Power Unit Only (uncrated)
NA
FrontMount Deck Only - Side Discharge (uncrated)
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
NA
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
NA
– 52" Deck
NA
– 61" Deck
NA
– 72" Deck
NA
Mulching Package
– 41" Deck
NA
– 42" Deck
NA
– 44" Deck
NA
– 48" Deck
– 52" Deck
29 lbs. (13.2 kg)
– 61" Deck
36 lbs. (16.3 kg)
– 72" Deck
NA

All specifications and information displayed on this Web site are subject to change without notice.

LED work lights provide improved visibility in low light situations.

Yellow beacon attaches to OPS or ROPS to provide greater visibility in high-traffic areas.

Available for the left-hand corner of 52-inch DuraMax® decks speeds close trimming near buildings, fences retaining walls and other landscaping features.

  • 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

Provides an additional two inches of leg clearance.

Dedicated 48--inch and larger rear discharge decks throw clippings out back for a smooth cut and no windrowing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Provides additional seating room for larger operators or to accommodate cell phones or pagers. Requires seat belt extension.

Optional DuraFlex™ Suspension Forks absorb the impacts of rough terrain to maintain a level cut, and can be set for use with PowerVac™ collectors.

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.

Control the discharge of the mower deck to avoid putting clippings in flower beds and on sidewalks

ComfortReach Tilt™ "no tools" dual steering lever adjustment provides a custom fit while maintaining natural arm and wrist positions. Standard on most FrontMount™ models.