ZTR, Toro or Hustler?

ChrisW · Feb 17, 2005

I am going to be getting a ZTR for about 1.6 acres in a few months and was wondering what you guys think is a better mower. I am looking at the Toro Timecutter 19-52ZX with a 19hp Kawasaki v-twin and 52in cut. The other mower is the Hustler Super Mini Z with a 20hp Honda twin cylinder and a 52" cut. These are very close in price so that is not a factor.

Please let me know what you think is a better mower.

Chris

Nasty135 · Feb 17, 2005

ChrisW, I have looked at the hustler line ie; The super Z 60" and when I buy it will be Hustler because of their oil coolers for the parker hydro pumps and the oil cooler for the engine,using synthetic fluids in the hydro's should insure trouble free operation for years,mostly steel hydro lines with a short section of flexible line... Also the super Z has a weight adjustable seat to help cushion the user somewhat so you can mow a little faster without being bounced all over the place /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif ,Don't know if the 52" has that option,but its probably worth getting.. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Not knocking the toro timecutter as I really don't know anything about the 52" unit they sell. I know Bird has a 38" I beleive? which suits him just fine , But I think the bigger you go the more commercial they build'em

65hoss · Feb 17, 2005

Not sure were the info came from, but those are not close in price or quality. The Toro you mentioned is a homeowner version and much cheaper in price. The Hustler Super Mini is a very comm'l grade unit and more expensive. If you can get the hustler mini super Z for even close you better quit reading now and go pick it up before they realize it. The Toro Timecutter is probably $4-$5k and the Hustler super mini is close to $8k.
Hustler makes some of the best equipment on the market. I run eXmarks now, but the only thing I would ever consider changing to is Hustlers. I did the field testing on a Proto-type Hustler all season last year. Hustler over-builds everything. You want a machine to last forever...this is the one. Especially since its only going to be on 1.6 acres. But let me warn you now...you will be finding other places to mow. 1.6 acres on a mini Super will take you about 20 minutes to cut...you will not want to get off that quick. Good luck and feel free to PM me if you want any info or help with any of these choices. I've been working with mowers and Z's for a number of years now.
Eric

TOMLESCOEQUIP · Feb 17, 2005

I have 2 relatives in FL who use hustlers to maintain multiple rental properties...........They can't say enough good things about 'em.............Tom

Bird · Feb 17, 2005

Yep, I've got the little 38" Toro Timecutter and it's generally great for my use except for the lack of traction if there's any moisture at all on the ground. I got stuck twice day before yesterday. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif Maybe I need R1 tires. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

But given the choices ChrisW asked about, if the prices really are close (which would be surprising), I think I'd have to go with the Hustler.

ChrisW · Feb 18, 2005

I saw both the Hustler and the Toro at a local home show in Dayton, OH on Sunday. The Hustler may have been a Super Z but I know it had a 20hp Honda twin engine and that it had a 52" cut. The price they had on it was $4495. I can look today at lunch for for the info I got from the dealer to see which model it was. I do remember that it was built like a tank. They also had a larger one next to it that had to be 2 feet taller and had a 72" cut but it was like $9000 or so.

Chris

Nasty135 · Feb 18, 2005

Chris , Maybe you were looking at the fast track Z it has a 20hp honda check out all the products offered by hustler /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif And no I'm not a salesman

ChrisW · Feb 18, 2005

That was it!

Thanks
Chris

65hoss · Feb 18, 2005

That Hustler is a much better machine. I would take that one over the Toro any day.

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