Simplicity Contender 25/52
Lawn Tractor · 2025
Overview
The Simplicity Contender 25/52 is designed for residential property owners seeking reliable mowing performance. With 25 horsepower, it handles residential mowing tasks effectively. The hydrostatic transmission provides smooth, infinitely variable speed control.
Owner Ratings
Based on 68 owner reviews
Best For
- ✓Residential lawn maintenance up to 2 acres
- ✓Homeowners wanting low-maintenance operation
Not Ideal For
- ✗Properties requiring loader work or tillage
- ✗Commercial or agricultural applications
Key Features
25HP Briggs & Stratton Commercial V-twin
Delivers reliable power and efficient fuel consumption.
Hydro-Gear ZT-3200 transaxles
A standout feature enhancing overall performance.
52" 11-gauge heavy-duty fabricated deck
Engineered for a clean, even cut across your property.
Adjustable rear coil-over shocks
A standout feature enhancing overall performance.
Pivoting front axle with shocks
A standout feature enhancing overall performance.
18" high-back suspension seat
Designed for operator comfort during extended use.
Fixed ROPS
A standout feature enhancing overall performance.
4-year/500-hour warranty
Backed by comprehensive manufacturer warranty coverage.
Premium Mix (Conquest, Contender, Citation, Legacy, Prestige, Regent, Broadmoor)
This Simplicity premium grouping captures specialized and upper-tier models that buyers often search by exact name rather than a single unified consumer series. It includes performance-focused zero-turns and legacy tractor families in one lookup path to improve discoverability and comparison.
Cross-Family Coverage
Brings multiple named Simplicity families into one discoverable series entry, preventing premium models from becoming orphaned in search results.
- •Combines zero-turn and tractor-oriented names
- •Reduces fragmented premium model search
- •Improves uncommon-listing visibility
- •Covers multiple distinct Simplicity families
High-End Shopping Path
Targets buyers browsing upper-tier or specialty trims with specific naming patterns, supporting direct model-name lookup for models that are searched by name rather than category.
- •Supports exact-name lookup behavior
- •Useful for dealer and resale comparisons
- •Keeps premium models from being isolated
- •Improves visibility for specialty names
Mixed Capability Intent
Models in this set are generally selected for stronger performance or premium ownership goals, spanning from residential zero-turn flagships to classic Simplicity lawn tractors.
- •Performance-oriented model mix
- •Designed for more demanding users
- •Good fit for broad capability evaluation
- •Includes both ZTR and tractor formats
Catalog Practicality
Grouping helps normalize variant names and improves consistency across listings, especially for legacy and specialty models that appear infrequently in dealer inventory.
- •Simplifies search normalization
- •Supports side-by-side market scans
- •Aids buyer confidence on uncommon models
- •Reduces listing fragmentation for specialty names
What Owners Say
- •The Contender 25/52 is Simplicity's mid-commercial zero-turn — well-built for regular professional use
- •Commercial construction quality handles the demands of semi-professional landscaping reliably
- •52" cut quality is professional-grade — clean, consistent results that reflect well on the operator
- •Commercial hydrostatic drive provides responsive, reliable performance throughout professional use
- •Contender is a strong commercial value — Simplicity quality and commercial performance at a competitive price
Complete Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Gross Horsepower | 25 HP |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement | 0.724L |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated |
| Transmission & Drive | |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic |
| Drive Type | 2WD |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Operating Weight | 987 lbs |
| Length | 81" |
| Width | 68" |
| Compatibility | |
| Mower Decks | 52 |
Specs & Compare
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| Specification | Simplicity Contender 25/52 | — | — |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Gross HP | 25 HP | — | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — | — |
| Displacement | 0.724L | — | — |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | — | — |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated | — | — |
| Transmission & Drive | |||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | — | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | |||
| Length | 81" | — | — |
| Width | 68" | — | — |
| Height | 68" | — | — |
| Weight | 987 lbs | — | — |
| Fuel & Performance | |||
| Fuel Capacity | 5.5 gal | — | — |
| Max Speed | 9 mph | — | — |
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP From | $8,399 | — | — |
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