The Weibang Virtue 53 SMPX LV is a professional mulching lawnmower built for operators who mulch as standard and want a machine designed specifically for that job. With no collector or discharge options, it focuses on speed, simplicity, and consistent results across large, regularly maintained areas.
Powered by the low-vibration WEIBANG XCV225 engine and driven through a commercial PRO 3-speed gearbox, it delivers reliable performance with fewer moving parts to maintain. This mower suits contractors and estate teams who value efficiency, reduced fatigue, and a straightforward workflow over versatility.
What the Virtue 53 SMPX LV Is Designed For
The Virtue 53 SMPX LV is a dedicated professional mulcher. It’s built for operators who mow regularly and want to keep moving without stopping to empty grass boxes or manage discharge chutes. If your sites suit mulching, this is one of the simplest and fastest mowing workflows you can run.
This model is aimed at maintained grass areas where mulching improves turf health over time and productivity matters more than taking clippings away.
Dedicated Mulching Performance
Built as a mulcher, not a conversion
This mower is designed around mulching from the start. The rolled steel deck is shaped to recirculate clippings, and the cutting blade is engineered to keep grass in the deck long enough to be chopped finer before being returned to the surface.
Cleaner finish with finer clippings
Because the mower is built specifically for mulching, it produces finer clippings and spreads them more evenly than many 3-in-1 mowers running in “mulch mode”. On regularly maintained grass, the finish is tidy and the lawn benefits from nutrients being returned.
Why No Collection or Discharge Is a Benefit
Fewer stops, faster coverage
With no collector to fill, you avoid the biggest time loss in commercial mowing: repeated stopping, emptying, and restarting. This is especially valuable on large open areas or long mowing routes.
Simpler daily maintenance
There are fewer parts to manage, fewer accessories to lose, and less time spent clearing chutes or dealing with blockages. For many professional users, that simplicity is the entire point of owning a dedicated mulcher.
Shaft Drive and PRO 3-Speed Gearbox
Commercial drive without belts
The PRO gearbox and shaft drive system removes belts from the drivetrain, giving consistent drive performance with fewer wear parts. This suits multi-operator use and reduces downtime over the life of the mower.
Three working speeds for different conditions
The 3-speed transmission allows operators to match pace to grass density and terrain. That matters on mulching machines, where controlling forward speed helps maintain mulch quality and avoid overloading the deck.
Crankshaft Protection for Real-World Use
CPS slip washer plus crankshaft support
Dedicated mulchers spend longer recirculating material in the deck, which increases the chances of shock loads if the blade contacts hidden obstacles. This model uses a CPS slip washer system and an aluminium crankshaft support to protect against impact damage from stones and roots.
Designed to reduce costly downtime
This protection system is there to keep the mower working in real commercial environments, where perfect conditions aren’t guaranteed and repairs cost time as well as money.
Engine Performance and Operator Fatigue
Low vibration for long shifts
The 224cc WEIBANG XCV225 engine features Vibration Control Technology, helping reduce fatigue during extended use. With very low vibration figures, this mower is easier to use for long days and repeated weekly routes.
Professional controls and height adjustment
Central spring-assisted height adjustment and a clear control layout keep the machine quick and easy to operate, particularly when multiple operators share equipment.
Where It Fits in the Virtue Range
The Virtue 53 SMPX LV is the mulching specialist in the Virtue lineup. It’s the right choice when mulching is the default plan and you don’t want the compromises of a collection or discharge system.
If your sites regularly require taking clippings away, or grass is often long and wet, a collection-focused ASDX model is usually the better fit. If your work varies day to day, the 3-in-1 SSDX model is the more adaptable option.
Buying from Suffolk Mowers
The Virtue 53 SMPX LV is a specialist machine, and it works best when it’s sold into the right use case. Suffolk Mowers supplies this model with clear, experience-led advice to make sure mulching is genuinely the right approach for your sites before you commit.
Pre-Sale Advice for Mulching-First Users
We’ll talk through grass types, mowing frequency, and site size to confirm that a dedicated mulcher will deliver the results you expect. Where mulching suits the work, this model often reduces time on site and lowers day-to-day running effort.
Correct Setup, Servicing & Genuine Parts
Suffolk Mowers supplies the Virtue 53 SMPX LV correctly assembled and ready for work, with ongoing access to genuine Weibang parts and professional servicing. Regular servicing is essential to maintain performance and protect warranty cover on commercial equipment.
Warranty Support You Can Rely On
This mower is supplied with a 5-year domestic warranty and a 1-year commercial warranty, subject to terms and regular servicing. Support is handled by a specialist dealer that understands professional mowing machines, not a generic returns channel.
Technical Specifications
| Product Name | Weibang Virtue 53 SMPX LV Mulching Lawnmower |
|---|---|
| Product Code | WGMP173 |
| Mower Type | Professional dedicated mulching lawnmower |
| Cutting Width | 53 cm (21″) |
| Cutter Deck Material | Rolled steel |
| Engine | WEIBANG XCV225 |
| Engine Capacity | 224 cc |
| Rated Power | 4.1 kW @ 3100 rpm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1.0 litre |
| Drive System | Shaft drive |
| Transmission | PRO 3-speed commercial gearbox |
| Drive Speeds | 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.6 km/h |
| Cutting Function | Mulching only |
| Blade Protection | CPS slip washer with aluminium crankshaft support |
| Blade Brake Clutch | No |
| Cutting Height Adjustment | Central spring-assisted |
| Cutting Height Positions | 11 |
| Cutting Height Range | 28 – 76 mm |
| Grass Collector | Not fitted |
| Front Bumper | Yes |
| Deck Protection | No |
| Wheel Material | Nylon rims with polyurethane tyres |
| Wheel Size | Front 203 mm / Rear 229 mm |
| Weight | 56.9 kg (including accessories) |
| Maximum Working Area | Up to 3000 m² |
| Noise Level | 96 dB(A) |
| Vibration Level | 1.5 m/s² |
| Warranty | 5 years domestic / 1 year commercial (T&Cs apply) |

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