
WEIBANG Virtue 53 SSDX LV Shaft Drive Lawnmower WGMP161 - New 2026
Product Reference: WGMP161
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The WEIBANG Virtue 53 SSDX LV is a semi-professional lawnmower designed for demanding commercial operators who require maximum reliability, superior comfort, and enhanced engine protection. It moves away from standard systems, incorporating advanced technologies that justify its premium price point. Other models in this line include the 53 SSD LV, 53 SSD BBC LV, 53 ASD LV, 53 ASD BBC LV, and EXTREME models.
Key Features & Technologies
Crank Protection System (CPS)
The mower is equipped with a Crank Protection System (CPS) designed to safeguard the engine's crankshaft from accidental and costly impact damage. The system works via a specialized "slip washer" mechanism attached to an aluminum support structure. If the blade accidentally strikes a solid object like a stone or a hidden tree root, the system absorbs the shock and allows the blade to slip momentarily, minimizing the risk of bending the crankshaft.
Heavy-Duty Shaft Drive System
The drive system is a key differentiator from typical mowers. Instead of a standard belt that can slip, wear out, or snap when wet, this machine uses a solid steel drive shaft for direct power transfer from the 224cc WEIBANG engine to the PRO 3-speed gearbox.
Maximum Reliability: Ensures consistent power delivery and durability even in tough mowing conditions.
Minimal Maintenance: Significantly reduces required servicing and downtime because there are no belts to replace or clean grass clippings from beneath a belt cover.
Vibration Control Technology (VCT)
Operator comfort is a major focus for this professional machine. The VCT engine dramatically reduces handle vibration levels, allowing for extended mowing sessions without discomfort or operator fatigue. This helps users stay below the recommended Exposure Limit Value (ELV) for hand-arm vibration during long working days, with a measured vibration value of 3.6m/s².
Versatile 4-in-1 Cutting Modes
The machine offers exceptional versatility with four cutting options from its robust 53cm (21") steel deck. The operator can select the mode using a single central lever with 13 cutting height positions (25mm to 80mm).
- Collection: Grass clippings are directed into a large, airflow-fabric 70-litre collector designed to fill efficiently.
- Mulching: For a healthier lawn, the mower can shred clippings into a fine mist, returning nutrients to the soil.
- Side Discharge & Rear Discharge: These modes are ideal for less formal areas, quickly ejecting clippings to manage longer grass without clogging the deck.
- Model 53 SSDX LV / VIRTUE 53 SSDX LV
- Part Number WGMP161
- Cutting Width 53 cm / 21"
- Cutter Deck Material Steel
- Drive PRO 3 Speed Shaft Drive
- Drive Speed 3 / 3.5 / 4.6 km/h
- Blade Brake Clutch No
- Engine Model WEIBANG XCV225S (224cc Low Vibration)
- Grass Collector 70L c/w Airflow Fabric
- Height Adjustment Central Lever
- Cutting Heights 25-80mm (13 positions)
- Fuel Tank Size 4 Litre
- Vibration Measurement 3.6m/s²
- Warranty (Steel Body) 1 Year Commercial Warranty
- Warranty (Aluminium Body) 3 Year Commercial Warranty
About Weibang
WEIBANG has been a leading manufacturer of commercial lawncare and garden maintenance machinery for more than 25 years, built around a philosophy of pursuing perfection and never compromising on quality. The company has established a strong presence in the UK, providing professional machinery for landscapers, contractors, councils, sports clubs, heritage sites and other commercial applications. With a skilled manufacturing team of more than 300 people and distribution partners around the world, WEIBANG has developed into a global commercial garden machinery brand.
Research and development is central to WEIBANG’s approach, with customer feedback helping to shape new products and improvements. The company uses modern technologies including 3D printing, advanced materials and robotics, alongside strict quality-control processes and extensive manufacturing expertise. Every machine undergoes thousands of hours of testing in both laboratory environments and real-world conditions, helping ensure that its products meet the demands expected of professional commercial machinery.
WEIBANG also places particular emphasis on designing machinery for the UK market, taking into account the country’s distinctive weather and working conditions. Its UK headquarters is a purpose-built 100,000-square-foot facility, supported by UK-based teams specialising in spare parts, after-sales support and product development. Through its combination of professional performance, extensive testing, UK-focused engineering and continued innovation, WEIBANG aims to provide reliable machinery for demanding lawncare and garden maintenance applications.




