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2015 ??

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verminaters

When does Hustler bring out the new line for 2015 ???


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TigerFanatic1

My local dealer claims that the Hustler Rep. told him mid-October timeframe. He also states that the Fastrak SD will have some changes, but the price will stay the same. Changes are supposed to be:
  • Bigger back tires
  • bigger casters
  • heavier deck
  • gas tanks to be under seat
  • upgraded seat

I asked him how they are able to 'improve' the mower but not raise the price....he stated that Hustler realized the current engine was overkill and that they are going with something different. He did not like my interpretation of this as "downgrading the engine", but this is exactly what it would be.

I do not know if this guy really knows anything, but he did give me this info and advised me to wait, as I was in there to buy a 2014.


#3

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verminaters

Thanks so much for the info! im going to buy one next spring cant wait.


#4

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wdrdoctor

I really think Hustler fastrak super duty should hold more fuel. The tank sizes are too small in my opinion.


#5

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TigerFanatic1

verminaters said:
Thanks so much for the info! im going to buy one next spring cant wait.
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I must stress that I am not familiar with this salesman, so he may be full of it. However, I don't think he would pass up on a sale just to give me the run-around.


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greeen

His engine comment makes no sense. The fr691v is a residential engine used in 3000-4000$ mowers so ifanything...the rest of the mower outclasses it. Unless kaw comes outwith a new engine...what would theydowngrade TO.?


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Dave1954

When I Researched the hustlers I think the fast track sd comes with a top tier FX Kawasaki engine, they could save by putting in the standard commercial FS model and not drop back to the FR, residential model.


#8

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greeen

You are correct. I missed that the subject was the sd. Still though...The upgraded engine is one of the few features that sets it apart from the regular fastrak.


#9

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dshoffman77

greeen said:
You are correct. I missed that the subject was the sd. Still though...The upgraded engine is one of the few features that sets it apart from the regular fastrak.
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This sounds VERY familiar. I just stopped into a Hustler dealer and he showed me the 3 engines type by Kawasaki. The FX, the FR and until this post couldnt remember the third, but I think it was the FS. He said he wasnt sure why they'd drop the engine down some and up the tires/transmission. If I recall, the difference between the FS and FX were minimal. maybe just the air filter / canister. I could be wrong on that. May have to go back out and talk to him again.


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greeen

dshoffman77 said:
This sounds VERY familiar. I just stopped into a Hustler dealer and he showed me the 3 engines type by Kawasaki. The FX, the FR and until this post couldnt remember the third, but I think it was the FS. He said he wasnt sure why they'd drop the engine down some and up the tires/transmission. If I recall, the difference between the FS and FX were minimal. maybe just the air filter / canister. I could be wrong on that. May have to go back out and talk to him again.
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The fs adds a sleeve around the filter element. The fx has the big canister filter and I believe an oil cooler. Also I think there are some differences with the carburetor. Are the alleged changes just with the SD or with the regular fastrak as well?


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dshoffman77

greeen said:
The fs adds a sleeve around the filter element. The fx has the big canister filter and I believe an oil cooler. Also I think there are some differences with the carburetor. Are the alleged changes just with the SD or with the regular fastrak as well?
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I really do not know. One of the techs took me to a display and showed me the engines and that the main difference between the engines were starter and air filtration (as in canister vs. integrated). I'm a frikken noob to this, so please dont take what I say as gospel.

Thanks guys...

I'm still needing help deciding on a new mower.

:cool:


#12

PVHIII

PVHIII

Glad I got my 2014 Fast Trak SD before the 2015 came out...not impressed with the changes for the most part...like the bigger tires and deeper deck but the brackets used for the deck drop would be a deal killer for me...if the deck ain't chain hung I ain't buying it...bottom line!


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greeen

I don't like the direction Hustler is headed. The big box store thing was inevitable but that makes the next line up, which isn't available in box stores, more critical. Delays in releasing the new Fastrak and even moreso on the Raptor flip up. Might as well have released them for 2016...would be different if you couldn't already buy a flip up deck in a different brand. To me the tire thing is pretty much a wash, taller yes but a bit narrower. Hopefully Hustler doesn't forget who got them to where they are today...the small engine shops...not the big box stores.

By the way I did the same as you...went with an older super duty and I love it. Yes the deck packs under certain circumstances but far from a deal breaker. Does as well or better than anything I've tried.


#14

PVHIII

PVHIII

greeen said:
I don't like the direction Hustler is headed. The big box store thing was inevitable but that makes the next line up, which isn't available in box stores, more critical. Delays in releasing the new Fastrak and even moreso on the Raptor flip up. Might as well have released them for 2016...would be different if you couldn't already buy a flip up deck in a different brand. To me the tire thing is pretty much a wash, taller yes but a bit narrower. Hopefully Hustler doesn't forget who got them to where they are today...the small engine shops...not the big box stores.

By the way I did the same as you...went with an older super duty and I love it. Yes the deck packs under certain circumstances but far from a deal breaker. Does as well or better than anything I've tried.
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What year model do you have?...and me too..by far the best mower I have ever had...installed a set of gator blades on it this year and really like them as well...definitely a step up from the stock blades or whatever came on it...AND added a set of flex forks on it soon after I bought it and that's when I truly fell in love with my lawn mower.. Lol!


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greeen

I think it's a 2010. I had plans for flex forks and/or the Nothern Hydraulics suspension seat but so far I'm liking it ok as is. Run 8 psi in the tires all the way around and slow down a bit...the ride isn't bad at all. If I were a commercial guy I'd definitely go for the upgrades, though. The seat platform was rubbing/binding and I did a bit of bending/adjusting to make it float better. Also the controls seemed loose, I tightened the pinch/clamp bolts where the arms pivot and that took a lot of the slop out.


#16

PVHIII

PVHIII

greeen said:
I think it's a 2010. I had plans for flex forks and/or the Nothern Hydraulics suspension seat but so far I'm liking it ok as is. Run 8 psi in the tires all the way around and slow down a bit...the ride isn't bad at all. If I were a commercial guy I'd definitely go for the upgrades, though. The seat platform was rubbing/binding and I did a bit of bending/adjusting to make it float better. Also the controls seemed loose, I tightened the pinch/clamp bolts where the arms pivot and that took a lot of the slop out.
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Been wanting to add a suspension seat to mine...do you know which one will work on the FT?


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PVHIII

PVHIII

greeen said:
I think it's a 2010. I had plans for flex forks and/or the Nothern Hydraulics suspension seat but so far I'm liking it ok as is. Run 8 psi in the tires all the way around and slow down a bit...the ride isn't bad at all. If I were a commercial guy I'd definitely go for the upgrades, though. The seat platform was rubbing/binding and I did a bit of bending/adjusting to make it float better. Also the controls seemed loose, I tightened the pinch/clamp bolts where the arms pivot and that took a lot of the slop out.
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And we're pretty close on those tire pressures... I run 9 in all of mine.


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