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General Dimensions and Weights
SC252
Length - Tongue In
Not applicable" ( cm)
Length - Tongue Extended
Not applicable" ( cm)
Length
115" (292.1 cm)
Width
35" (88.9 cm)
Height
53" (134.6 cm)
Overall Width Transport (without duals)
Not applicable" ( cm)
Overall Width Transport (with duals)
Not applicable" ( cm)
Overall Height Transport
53" (134.6 cm)
Overall Height Transport - Engine Option Two
Not applicable" ( cm)
Weight - Engine Option One
1040 lbs (471.7 kg)
Weight - Engine Option Two
Not applicable lbs ( kg)
Weight - Engine Option Three
Not applicable lbs ( kg)
Tongue Weight - Engine Option One
Not applicable lbs ( kg)
Tongue Weight - Engine Option Two
Not applicable lbs ( kg)
Tongue Weight - Engine Option Three
Not applicable lbs ( kg)
Weight With Dual Wheel Option (Additional )
14.5 lbs (6.5 kg)
Width with Dual Wheel Option (Additional)
49.5" (125.7 cm)
Weight with Four Wheel Drive and Chip Blade (Additional)
Not applicable lbs ( kg)
Sound Power
103 dB(a)
Sound Power - Engine Option Two
Not applicable
Sound Power - Engine Option Three
Not applicable
Engine Option One
SC252
Make and Model
Kohler Command
Number of Cylinders
2
Gross Horsepower (Maximum)
27 hp (20.1 kw)
Torque (Max)
42.7 ft-lb (58.1 Nm)
Fuel Tank Capacity
6 gal (22.7 L)
Max Fuel Consumption
2.4 gph (9.1 lph)
Fuel Type
Gas
Air Cleaner
Dry type safety element and restriction indicator
Oil Filter
Spin on
Recommended Oil
10W30 Kohler
Oil Volume with Filter
2 qt (1.9 L)
Maximum Angle of Continuous Operation
21 deg
Cooling Medium
Air
Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator)
Not applicable gal ( L)
Alternator
Not applicable
Fan
Not applicable
Clutch Type
Electric clutch with brake
Engine Option Two
SC252
Make and Model
Not applicable
Number of Cylinders
Not applicable
Gross Horsepower (Maximum)
Not applicable hp ( kw)
Torque (Max)
Not applicable ft-lb ( Nm)
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable gal ( L)
Max Fuel Consumption
Not applicable gph ( lph)
Fuel Type
Not applicable
Air Cleaner
Not applicable
Oil Filter
Not applicable
Recommended Oil
Not applicable
Oil Volume with Filter
Not applicable qt ( L)
Maximum Angle of Continuous Operation
Not applicable deg
Cooling Medium
Not applicable
Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator)
Not applicable gal ( L)
Alternator
Not applicable
Fan
Not applicable
Clutch Type
Not applicable
Engine Option Three
SC252
Make and Model
Not applicable
Number of Cylinders
Not applicable
Gross Horsepower (Maximum)
Not applicable hp ( kw)
Torque (Max)
Not applicable ft-lb ( Nm)
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable gal ( L)
Max Fuel Consumption
Not applicable gph ( lph)
Fuel Type
Not applicable
Air Cleaner
Not applicable
Oil Filter
Not applicable
Recommended Oil
Not applicable
Oil Volume with Filter
Not applicable qt ( L)
Maximum Angle of Continuous Operation
Not applicable deg
Cooling Medium
Not applicable
Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator)
Not applicable gal ( L)
Alternator
Not applicable
Fan
Not applicable
Clutch Type
Not applicable
Clutch Drive Engagement
Not applicable
Cutterwheel System
SC252
Cutterwheel Diameter without Teeth
16" (40.6 cm)
Cutterwheel Thickness
0.5" (1.3 cm)
Cutterwheel Speed
1300 rpm
Cutterwheel Straight Line Dimension
39" (99.1 cm)
Cutterwheel Cut Above Ground
25" (63.5 cm)
Cutterwheel Cut Below Ground
13" (33 cm)
Tooth Description
Yellow Jacket Cutting System
Number of Teeth
16
Number of Indexes
2
Number of Pockets
16
Reversible Pockets
16
Cutterwheel Guard
Standard
Chip Containment
7.7 cu ft (.2 cu m)
Cutterwheel Drive Components
SC252
Upper Gearbox
Not applicable
Oil Type
Not applicable
Oil Capacity
Not applicable qt ( L)
Lower Gearbox
Not applicable
Oil Type - Lower Gearbox
Not applicable
Oil Capacity - Lower Gearbox
Not applicable qt ( L)
Driveshaft
Not applicable
Driveshaft - U Joints
Not applicable
Belt Type
Dual "A" Section
Number of Primary Belts
1
Jackshaft Dimension
1.5
Jackshaft Bearing Type
Pillow block
Bearing Dimensions
1.25 " (3.18 cm)
Dynamic Capacity
Not applicable lbs ( kg)
Number of Secondary Belts
1
Cutterwheel Shaft
1.5
Bearing Dimensions - Secondary Belt
Not applicable
Dynamic Capacity - Secondary Belt
Not applicable lbs ( kg)
Hydraulic System
SC252
Tank capacity
2.8 gal (10.6 L)
Recommended Oil Type
Vermeer VMF
System Type
Open
Filtration Method
6 micron, full flow return; suction strainer
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM
3 gpm (11.4 L/min)
System relief pressure
1500 psi (103.4 bar)
Flow Control
Standard
Directional Control
Yes
Oil Cooler
Yes
Hydraulic System - Engine Option Two
SC252
Tank capacity
Not applicable gal ( L)
Recommended Oil Type
Not applicable
System Type
Not applicable
Filtration Method
Not applicable
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM
Not applicable gpm ( L/min)
System relief pressure
Not applicable psi ( bar)
Flow Control
Not applicable
Directional Control
Not applicable
Oil Cooler
Not applicable
Electrical System
SC252
System Voltage
12
Battery
405
Standard Gauges
Hourmeter
Deluxe Gauges
Not applicable
Warning Lights
Clutch and operator presense
Switches
Clutch
Controller
Vermeer ACS
Display
Not applicable
Shutdown System
Low engine oil pressure shutdown
Radio Remote Control
Not applicable
Chassis
SC252
Frame Description
3 " x 3 " x 3/16 " (7.62 cm x 7.62 cm x 0.48 cm) Boom: 4 " x 4 " x 3/16 " (10.16 cm x 10.16 cm x 0.48 cm)
Control Station Description
Fixed
Operator Vision Shield Description
Not applicable
Toolbox Description
Standard
Tongue Description
Not applicable
Tongue Extension
Not applicable
Hitch Type
Adaptor for TLR-22, 25
Steerable Axle Type
Manual
Degree of Oscillation
Not applicable deg
Turning Radius
Not applicable deg
Tires - Option One
5.70-8, optional duals
Wheels - Option One
Not applicable
Fender Description
Not applicable
Axle/Suspension
Not applicable
Type - Option One
Not applicable
Manufacturer - Option One
Not applicable
Capacity - Option One
Not applicable
Tires - Standard
5.7x8
Tires - Floatation
5.7x8 Duals
Wheels - Standard
Not applicable
Wheels - Floatation
Not applicable
Brake Type
Not applicable
Trailer Light Type
Not applicable
Track Drive System
SC252
Track Frame Description
Not applicable
Track Type
Not applicable
Track Width - Retracted
Not applicable
Track Width - Extended
Not applicable
Track Length on Ground
Not applicable
Type of Idler
Not applicable
Number of Idlers
Not applicable
Track Drive Pump Type
Not applicable
System Relief Pressure
Not applicable
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM
Not applicable
Track Drive Motor Type
Not applicable
Track Brake Type
Not applicable
High Speed Travel
Not applicable mph ( km/h)
Low Speed Travel with Boost Assist
Not applicable mph ( km/h)
Low Speed Travel
Not applicable mph ( km/h)
Low Speed Travel in Creep Mode
Not applicable mph ( km/h)
Ground Bearing Pressure - Soft Ground
Not applicable psi ( kPa)
Ground Bearing Pressure - Hard Ground
Not applicable psi ( kPa)
Ground Drive
SC252
Low Speed Travel
Not applicable ft/min ( m/min)
Low Speed Travel - Engine Option Two
Not applicable ft/min ( m/min)
High Speed Travel
Not applicable ft/min ( m/min)
High Speed Travel - Engine Option Two
Not applicable ft/min ( m/min)
Option One
SC252
Chip Blade Dimension
Not applicable
Blade Travel Above Ground
Not applicable" ( cm)
Blade Travel Below Ground
Not applicable" ( cm)
Bumper
Not applicable
Remote Control Option
SC252
Radio Remote Control
Not applicable
Remote Functions
Not applicable
Remote Display
Not applicable
Remote Range
Not applicable
Other Options
SC252
Special Paint
Optional
Extended Warranty
Optional
Preventive Maintenance
Optional
Hydraulically Engaged Clutch
Not applicable
Operator Presence System
SC252
Description
Not applicable
Sensor Type
Not applicable
Quantity/Location
Not applicable
Visual Interface
Dual indicator lights for operator hand contact and cutterwheel engaged