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      Contender XT Zero Turn Mower
      Contender XT Zero Turn Mower
      Contender XT Zero Turn Mower
      Contender XT Zero Turn Mower
      Contender XT Zero Turn Mower

      Contender™ XT Zero Turn Mower

      RESIDENTIAL PEDIGREE. PROSUMER POWER.

      The Contender XT has the durability and performance of a commercial zero turn but with the comfort features that make mowing a joy for those who take pride in a well-mowed lawn. A Briggs & Stratton Commercial Series V-Twin powers the Contender XT, while the upgraded high-back seat and suspension deliver a luxury automotive-like ride experience.

      Feature

      Features

      HEAVY-DUTY MOWER DECK

      Experience a great cut with the added durability of a welded mower deck made from rugged 11-gauge steel with reinforced top, side skirts, corners and a steel front edge. Includes a limited lifetime warranty.**

      COMMERCIAL SERIES ENGINE

      Designed to perform under harsh, demanding conditions. With its patented five-step integrated cyclonic air management system, the Briggs & Stratton® Commercial Series Engine provides ultimate dust and debris protection for extended engine life.

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      FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION

      Now featuring adjustable rear coil-over shocks and a pivoting front axle with shocks for increased comfort and mowing productivity.

      HEIGHT-OF-CUT

      The mower deck lift system makes adjusting the fabricated steel mower deck a breeze. No wrestling with heavy levers, simply push the foot pedal and move the pin to the desired cutting height.

      HYDRO-GEAR® TRANSAXLES

      Designed for larger commercial mowing jobs, the ZT-3200™ Transaxles deliver continuous torque, smooth speed and bi-directional control.

      **See operator’s manual or dealer for complete warranty details. Length of engine warranty coverage varies by manufacturer.
      †100 lb. capacity, do not overload; do not carry passengers. See operator's manual for details.

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      Model
      5901743
      Marketing Model
      25/52"
      US MSRP †
      $7,899.00
      CAN MSRP †
      $9,999.00
      Engine Brand
      Briggs & Stratton®
      Engine Model
      Commercial Series V-Twin
      Start Type
      Electric, Key
      Power Rating *
      25
      Cylinders
      2
      Choke/Throttle
      Separate Controls
      Engine Displacement (cc)
      724
      Fuel Tank Capacity (gal)
      5.5
      Battery (cca)
      300
      Transmission Type
      Hydro-Gear® ZT-3200™
      Ground Speed-Fwd (mph)
      0 - 9
      Ground Speed-Rev (mph)
      0 - 4
      Brake
      Internal
      Frame
      11-Gauge
      Front Tires (in)
      13 x 6.5-6 / 4-Ply Smooth
      Front Axle
      Steel Pivoting
      Rear Tires (in)
      22 x 11-10 / Turf
      Seat
      18" High-Back
      Suspension
      SCS, Front & Rear
      Cutting Width (in)
      52
      Mower Deck Type
      Fabricated
      Height-of-Cut (in)
      1.5 - 4.5
      Height-of-Cut Positions
      15
      Number of Blades
      3
      Mower Deck Removal
      Frame Mounted
      Anti-Scalp Wheels
      4 Front
      Spindle
      Aluminum w/ Grease Zerk
      Cargo Bed +
      No
      Steering
      Twin Levers
      Headlights
      Optional
      Fuel Level Indicator
      Tank Gauge
      Cup Holder
      Standard, 2
      Roll Over Protection (ROPS)
      Fixed
      Assembled Width (in)
      68
      Assembled Height (in)
      68
      Assembled Length (in)
      81
      Consumer Warranty (Product) **
      4-Year/500 Hours
      Commercial Warranty (Product) **
      4-Year/500 Hours
      Fabricated Mower Deck Warranty **
      Lifetime
      Blade Type
      Electric PTO Switch
      Fuel Gauge Location
      Standard Gauge / Left Hand Fender
      Rear Fenders
      Steel
      Manuals
      DownloadIllustrated Parts List - English
      DownloadOperator's Manual - English

      *All power levels are stated gross horsepower at 3600 rpm per SAE J1940 as rated by Briggs & Stratton.
      +50 lb (Courier™) or 100 lb (Contender™) capacity, do not overload; do not carry passengers. See operator's manual for details.
      **See operator's manual or dealer for complete warranty details. Length of engine warranty coverage varies by manufacturer.
      †Suggested prices will vary by market. Prices in U.S. dollars. Set-up, delivery, documentation, and destination fees not included. See dealer for details. Features vary by model. We reserve the right to change specifications, features and pricing without notice. Not all models available in California.

      Model
      5901744
      Marketing Model
      25/61"
      US MSRP †
      $9,249.00
      CAN MSRP †
      $11,749.00
      Engine Brand
      Briggs & Stratton®
      Engine Model
      Commercial Series V-Twin
      Start Type
      Electric, Key
      Power Rating *
      25
      Cylinders
      2
      Choke/Throttle
      Separate Controls
      Engine Displacement (cc)
      724
      Fuel Tank Capacity (gal)
      5.5
      Battery (cca)
      300
      Transmission Type
      Hydro-Gear® ZT-3200™
      Ground Speed-Fwd (mph)
      0 - 9
      Ground Speed-Rev (mph)
      0 - 4
      Brake
      Internal
      Frame
      11-Gauge
      Front Tires (in)
      13 x 6.5-6 / 4-Ply Smooth
      Front Axle
      Steel Pivoting
      Rear Tires (in)
      22 x 11-10 / Turf
      Seat
      18" Suspension High-Back
      Suspension
      SCS, Front & Rear
      Cutting Width (in)
      61
      Mower Deck Type
      Fabricated
      Height-of-Cut (in)
      1.5 - 5
      Height-of-Cut Positions
      15
      Number of Blades
      3
      Mower Deck Removal
      Frame Mounted
      Anti-Scalp Wheels
      4-Front
      Spindle
      Aluminum w/ Grease Zerk
      Cargo Bed +
      No
      Steering
      Twin Levers
      Headlights
      Optional
      Fuel Level Indicator
      Tank Gauge
      Cup Holder
      Standard, 2
      Roll Over Protection (ROPS)
      Fixed
      Assembled Width (in)
      77
      Assembled Height (in)
      68
      Assembled Length (in)
      87
      Consumer Warranty (Product) **
      4-Year/500 Hours
      Commercial Warranty (Product) **
      4-Year/500 Hours
      Fabricated Mower Deck Warranty **
      Lifetime
      Blade Type
      Electric PTO Switch
      Fuel Gauge Location
      Standard Gauge / Left Hand Fender
      Rear Fenders
      Steel
      Manuals
      DownloadIllustrated Parts List - English
      DownloadOperator's Manual - English

      *All power levels are stated gross horsepower at 3600 rpm per SAE J1940 as rated by Briggs & Stratton.
      +50 lb (Courier™) or 100 lb (Contender™) capacity, do not overload; do not carry passengers. See operator's manual for details.
      **See operator's manual or dealer for complete warranty details. Length of engine warranty coverage varies by manufacturer.
      †Suggested prices will vary by market. Prices in U.S. dollars. Set-up, delivery, documentation, and destination fees not included. See dealer for details. Features vary by model. We reserve the right to change specifications, features and pricing without notice. Not all models available in California.

      Model
      5901743
      5901744
      Marketing Model
      25/52"
      25/61"
      US MSRP †
      $7,899.00
      $9,249.00
      CAN MSRP †
      $9,999.00
      $11,749.00
      Engine Brand
      Briggs & Stratton®
      Briggs & Stratton®
      Engine Model
      Commercial Series V-Twin
      Commercial Series V-Twin
      Start Type
      Electric, Key
      Electric, Key
      Power Rating *
      25
      25
      Cylinders
      2
      2
      Choke/Throttle
      Separate Controls
      Separate Controls
      Engine Displacement (cc)
      724
      724
      Fuel Tank Capacity (gal)
      5.5
      5.5
      Battery (cca)
      300
      300
      Transmission Type
      Hydro-Gear® ZT-3200™
      Hydro-Gear® ZT-3200™
      Ground Speed-Fwd (mph)
      0 - 9
      0 - 9
      Ground Speed-Rev (mph)
      0 - 4
      0 - 4
      Brake
      Internal
      Internal
      Frame
      11-Gauge
      11-Gauge
      Front Tires (in)
      13 x 6.5-6 / 4-Ply Smooth
      13 x 6.5-6 / 4-Ply Smooth
      Front Axle
      Steel Pivoting
      Steel Pivoting
      Rear Tires (in)
      22 x 11-10 / Turf
      22 x 11-10 / Turf
      Seat
      18" High-Back
      18" Suspension High-Back
      Suspension
      SCS, Front & Rear
      SCS, Front & Rear
      Cutting Width (in)
      52
      61
      Mower Deck Type
      Fabricated
      Fabricated
      Height-of-Cut (in)
      1.5 - 4.5
      1.5 - 5
      Height-of-Cut Positions
      15
      15
      Number of Blades
      3
      3
      Mower Deck Removal
      Frame Mounted
      Frame Mounted
      Anti-Scalp Wheels
      4 Front
      4-Front
      Spindle
      Aluminum w/ Grease Zerk
      Aluminum w/ Grease Zerk
      Cargo Bed +
      No
      No
      Steering
      Twin Levers
      Twin Levers
      Headlights
      Optional
      Optional
      Fuel Level Indicator
      Tank Gauge
      Tank Gauge
      Cup Holder
      Standard, 2
      Standard, 2
      Roll Over Protection (ROPS)
      Fixed
      Fixed
      Assembled Width (in)
      68
      77
      Assembled Height (in)
      68
      68
      Assembled Length (in)
      81
      87
      Consumer Warranty (Product) **
      4-Year/500 Hours
      4-Year/500 Hours
      Commercial Warranty (Product) **
      4-Year/500 Hours
      4-Year/500 Hours
      Fabricated Mower Deck Warranty **
      Lifetime
      Lifetime
      Blade Type
      Electric PTO Switch
      Electric PTO Switch
      Fuel Gauge Location
      Standard Gauge / Left Hand Fender
      Standard Gauge / Left Hand Fender
      Rear Fenders
      Steel
      Steel

      *All power levels are stated gross horsepower at 3600 rpm per SAE J1940 as rated by Briggs & Stratton.
      +50 lb (Courier™) or 100 lb (Contender™) capacity, do not overload; do not carry passengers. See operator's manual for details.
      **See operator's manual or dealer for complete warranty details. Length of engine warranty coverage varies by manufacturer.
      †Suggested prices will vary by market. Prices in U.S. dollars. Set-up, delivery, documentation, and destination fees not included. See dealer for details. Features vary by model. We reserve the right to change specifications, features and pricing without notice. Not all models available in California.

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      MULCHING KIT

      Our innovative mulching kit reduces grass clippings and returns them to your lawn. Available for 52” and 61” mower decks. Shredder blades (sold separately) install to shred leaves with ease.

      TRIPLE GRASS CATCHER

      Collect grass clippings into three easy-to-empty bags for a clean finish. Available for 52” and 61” mower deck size. Capacity: 10 bushels

      ZERO TURN HEADLIGHT KIT

      Use the front headlight kit for better evening visibility while cutting the grass with your zero turn mower.

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