10525 operation question

[ross93]

im lookin for a mower to replace my 10234. theres a 10525 mower local. its got the same engine so I know about that, but the self propel is different.
its got speeds I think?
does the self propel have a higher top speed?
does the self propel have enough power to pull you up hills like the 10234?
its for 165 local. hopefully with your guys input I can pick it up tomorrow!

 

[Fireman 123]

It has a 3 speed trans. I find that 2nd gear is close to the 1 speed silver series. They pull hills just fine as long as you have decent tread on the rear wheels. I may use 1st gear in heavy grass, but never 3rd as you almost have to jog with the mower. That's too much like work!

 

[monte79]

im lookin for a mower to replace my 10234. theres a 10525 mower local. its got the same engine so I know about that, but the self propel is different.
its got speeds I think?
does the self propel have a higher top speed?
does the self propel have enough power to pull you up hills like the 10234?
its for 165 local. hopefully with your guys input I can pick it up tomorrow!

The 10525 has a three speed tranny.it will pull up hills real well.also makes a great mulching mower as long as it has the fan on the blade.

 

[ross93]

great thanks for the fast replies! got another question.
is the self propel speed all or nothing or can you pull the lever a bit and it will go slow like the silver series?
the silver and the gold have the same engine I assume you can swap them?
anything else I should know good or bad before buying?

 

[Fireman 123]

You won't need any slower pace than 1st gear I don't think. The silver series that I am familiar with have either the V series engine, or the Duraforce. I don't think either will bolt to a F series deck.

 

[ross93]

so I missed out on that mower. it sold less than 24 hours...and the next one that sold in 4 hours :confused2:

what is the weight on the 10525? I read somewhere it was 95?!? is that correct?