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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
    Contender XT Zero Turn Mower

    Contender™ XT Zero Turn Mower

    COMMERCIAL-STYLE FEATURES WITH A COMFORTABLE RIDE

    Commercially-inspired features such as durable Hydro-Gear® Transaxles and a tough Briggs & Stratton® Engine make the Contender™ XT a powerful performer that leaves behind an impressively cut yard for all to see. With new levels of versatility, the integrated cargo bed† adds additional on-the-go convenience for the operator to carry tools, plants and more. Now featuring adjustable rear coil-over shocks and a pivoting front axle with shocks for increased comfort and mowing productivity.

    Overview

    HEAVY-DUTY MOWER DECK

    Experience a great cut with the added durability of a welded mower deck made from rugged 10-gauge steel with reinforced top, side skirts, corners and a steel front edge. Includes a limited lifetime warranty.**

    BRIGGS & STRATTON® ENGINE

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

    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.

    Specs

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    Model
    5901742
    US MSRP †
    $5,899.00
    Engine Brand
    Briggs & Stratton®
    Start Type
    Key
    Cylinders
    2
    Engine Displacement (cc)
    724
    Battery(cca)
    350
    Ground Speed-Fwd (mph)
    0 - 9
    Brake
    Separate Lever
    Front Tires (in)
    11 x 4-5
    Rear Tires (in)
    22 x 11-10
    Suspension
    Front & Rear
    Mower Deck Type
    Fabricated
    Height-of-Cut Positions
    10-Foot Assist
    Blade Engagement
    Electric PTO Switch
    Anti-Scalp Wheels
    2 Front/Rear Rollers
    Cargo Bed +
    No
    Headlights
    Optional
    Cup Holder
    Yes / Fender
    Rear Bumper
    Standard, Steel Rear
    Assembled Width (in)
    63
    Consumer Warranty (Product) **
    3-Years
    Fabricated Mower Deck Warranty **
    Lifetime
    Marketing Model
    25/48"
    CAN MSRP †
    $7,499.00
    Engine Model
    Commercial Series V-Twin
    Power Rating *
    25.0
    Choke/Throttle
    Separate Choke & Throttle
    Fuel Tank Capacity (gal)
    5.50
    Transmission Type
    Hydro-Gear® ZT-3200®
    Ground Speed-Rev (mph)
    0 - 4
    Frame
    11-Gauge Steel
    Front Axle
    Pivoting w/ Shocks
    Seat
    18" High-Back
    Cutting Width (in)
    48
    Height-of-Cut (in)
    1.5 - 4.5
    Number of Blades
    3
    Mower Deck Removal
    Frame Mounted
    Spindle
    Cast-Aluminum
    Steering
    Twin Levers
    Fuel Level Indicator
    Standard Gauge / Left Hand Fender
    Assembled Length (in)
    78
    Roll Over Protection (ROPS)
    Fixed
    Assembled Height (in)
    68
    Commercial Warranty (Product) **
    90-Days
    Manuals
    DownloadIllustrated Parts List - English
    DownloadOperator's Manual - English
    DownloadSetup Guide - English
    Model
    5901743
    US MSRP †
    $5,999.00
    Engine Brand
    Briggs & Stratton®
    Start Type
    Key
    Cylinders
    2
    Engine Displacement (cc)
    724
    Battery(cca)
    300
    Ground Speed-Fwd (mph)
    0 - 9
    Brake
    Separate Lever
    Front Tires (in)
    13 x 5-6
    Rear Tires (in)
    22 x 11-10
    Suspension
    Front & Rear
    Mower Deck Type
    Fabricated
    Height-of-Cut Positions
    10-Foot Assist
    Blade Engagement
    Electric PTO Switch
    Anti-Scalp Wheels
    4 Front / Rear Roller
    Cargo Bed +
    No
    Headlights
    Optional
    Cup Holder
    Yes / Fender
    Roll Over Protection (ROPS)
    Fixed
    Assembled Height (in)
    68
    Commercial Warranty (Product) **
    90-Days
    Rear Bumper
    Standard, Steel Rear
    Marketing Model
    25/52"
    CAN MSRP †
    $7,599.00
    Engine Model
    Commercial Series V-Twin
    Power Rating *
    25.0
    Choke/Throttle
    Separate Choke & Throttle
    Fuel Tank Capacity (gal)
    5.50
    Transmission Type
    Hydro-Gear® ZT-3200®
    Ground Speed-Rev (mph)
    0 - 4
    Frame
    11-Gauge Steel
    Front Axle
    Pivoting w/ Shocks
    Seat
    18" High-Back
    Cutting Width (in)
    52
    Height-of-Cut (in)
    2.0 - 4.5
    Number of Blades
    3
    Mower Deck Removal
    Frame Mounted
    Spindle
    Cast-Aluminum
    Steering
    Twin Levers
    Fuel Level Indicator
    Standard Gauge / Left Hand Fender
    Assembled Length (in)
    81
    Assembled Width (in)
    68
    Consumer Warranty (Product) **
    3-Years
    Fabricated Mower Deck Warranty **
    Lifetime
    Manuals
    DownloadIllustrated Parts List - English
    DownloadOperator's Manual - English
    DownloadSetup Guide - English
    Model
    5901744
    US MSRP †
    $6,949.00
    Engine Brand
    Briggs & Stratton®
    Start Type
    Key
    Cylinders
    2
    Engine Displacement (cc)
    724
    Battery(cca)
    300
    Ground Speed-Fwd (mph)
    0 - 9
    Brake
    Separate Lever
    Front Tires (in)
    13 x 5-6
    Rear Tires (in)
    22 x 11-10
    Suspension
    Front & Rear
    Mower Deck Type
    Fabricated
    Height-of-Cut Positions
    10-Foot Assist
    Blade Engagement
    Electric PTO Switch
    Anti-Scalp Wheels
    4 Front / Rear Rollers
    Cargo Bed +
    No
    Headlights
    Optional
    Cup Holder
    Yes / Fender
    Rear Bumper
    Standard, Steel Rear
    Assembled Width (in)
    77
    Consumer Warranty (Product) **
    3-Years
    Fabricated Mower Deck Warranty **
    Lifetime
    Marketing Model
    25/61"
    CAN MSRP †
    $8,749.00
    Engine Model
    Commercial Series V-Twin
    Power Rating *
    25.0
    Choke/Throttle
    Separate Choke & Throttle
    Fuel Tank Capacity (gal)
    5.5
    Transmission Type
    Hydro-Gear® ZT-3200®
    Ground Speed-Rev (mph)
    0 - 4
    Frame
    11-Gauge Steel
    Front Axle
    Pivoting w/ Shocks
    Seat
    18" High-Back
    Cutting Width (in)
    61
    Height-of-Cut (in)
    2.0 - 4.5
    Number of Blades
    3
    Mower Deck Removal
    Frame Mounted
    Spindle
    Cast-Aluminum
    Steering
    Twin Levers
    Fuel Level Indicator
    Standard Gauge / Left Hand Fender
    Assembled Length (in)
    87
    Roll Over Protection (ROPS)
    Fixed
    Assembled Height (in)
    68
    Commercial Warranty (Product) **
    90-Days
    Manuals
    DownloadIllustrated Parts List - English
    DownloadOperator's Manual - English
    DownloadSetup Guide - 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
    5901742
    5901743
    Marketing Model
    25/52"
    25/48"
    25/52"
    US MSRP †
    $5,999.00
    $5,899.00
    $5,999.00
    CAN MSRP †
    $7,599.00
    $7,499.00
    $7,599.00
    Engine Brand
    Briggs & Stratton®
    Briggs & Stratton®
    Briggs & Stratton®
    Engine Model
    Commercial Series V-Twin
    Commercial Series V-Twin
    Commercial Series V-Twin
    Start Type
    Key
    Key
    Key
    Power Rating *
    25.0
    25.0
    25.0
    Cylinders
    2
    2
    2
    Choke/Throttle
    Separate Choke & Throttle
    Separate Choke & Throttle
    Separate Choke & Throttle
    Engine Displacement (cc)
    724
    724
    724
    Fuel Tank Capacity (gal)
    5.50
    5.50
    5.50
    Battery(cca)
    300
    350
    300
    Transmission Type
    Hydro-Gear® ZT-3200®
    Hydro-Gear® ZT-3200®
    Hydro-Gear® ZT-3200®
    Ground Speed-Fwd (mph)
    0 - 9
    0 - 9
    0 - 9
    Ground Speed-Rev (mph)
    0 - 4
    0 - 4
    0 - 4
    Brake
    Separate Lever
    Separate Lever
    Separate Lever
    Frame
    11-Gauge Steel
    11-Gauge Steel
    11-Gauge Steel
    Front Tires (in)
    13 x 5-6
    11 x 4-5
    13 x 5-6
    Front Axle
    Pivoting w/ Shocks
    Pivoting w/ Shocks
    Pivoting w/ Shocks
    Rear Tires (in)
    22 x 11-10
    22 x 11-10
    22 x 11-10
    Seat
    18" High-Back
    18" High-Back
    18" High-Back
    Suspension
    Front & Rear
    Front & Rear
    Front & Rear
    Cutting Width (in)
    52
    48
    52
    Mower Deck Type
    Fabricated
    Fabricated
    Fabricated
    Height-of-Cut (in)
    2.0 - 4.5
    1.5 - 4.5
    2.0 - 4.5
    Height-of-Cut Positions
    10-Foot Assist
    10-Foot Assist
    10-Foot Assist
    Number of Blades
    3
    3
    3
    Blade Engagement
    Electric PTO Switch
    Electric PTO Switch
    Electric PTO Switch
    Mower Deck Removal
    Frame Mounted
    Frame Mounted
    Frame Mounted
    Anti-Scalp Wheels
    4 Front / Rear Roller
    2 Front/Rear Rollers
    4 Front / Rear Roller
    Spindle
    Cast-Aluminum
    Cast-Aluminum
    Cast-Aluminum
    Cargo Bed +
    No
    No
    No
    Steering
    Twin Levers
    Twin Levers
    Twin Levers
    Headlights
    Optional
    Optional
    Optional
    Fuel Level Indicator
    Standard Gauge / Left Hand Fender
    Standard Gauge / Left Hand Fender
    Standard Gauge / Left Hand Fender
    Cup Holder
    Yes / Fender
    Yes / Fender
    Yes / Fender
    Assembled Length (in)
    81
    78
    81
    Rear Bumper
    Standard, Steel Rear
    Standard, Steel Rear
    Standard, Steel Rear
    Roll Over Protection (ROPS)
    Fixed
    Fixed
    Fixed
    Assembled Width (in)
    68
    63
    68
    Assembled Height (in)
    68
    68
    68
    Consumer Warranty (Product) **
    3-Years
    3-Years
    3-Years
    Commercial Warranty (Product) **
    90-Days
    90-Days
    90-Days
    Fabricated Mower Deck Warranty **
    Lifetime
    Lifetime
    Lifetime

    *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.

    Attachments

    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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