Gravely zt xl vs Hustler SD

[Bigmks]

Well does the gravely zt xl compare to the hustler raptor sd?

 

[RLL]

Well does the gravely zt xl compare to the hustler raptor sd?

Also looking at a 48" Hustler Raptor SD and a 44" Gravely HD model. Have not demo. neither.
Spec wise: Gravely has a heavier transmission Hydro gear ZT3100 vs Hustler ZT2800
Hustler has a 23 hp Kawasaki FR691V motor, Gravely has a 21.5 Kaw. FR651V motor.
Decks: Gravely 10 ga. Hustler 11 ga.
Deck is hung differently in each model
Spindles Hustler Alum., Gravely Cast iron
Drive tire 20 x 10 Gravely, 20 x 8 Hustler
Warranty: Hustler 3 yrs. or 300 hrs, Gravely 3 yrs.

Biggest difference is weight: Hustler 628#, Gravely 800#

I believe the Gravely HD 44 is about $4700 til the end of November. Do not have a price on the Hustler yet.

Any useful comments would be appreciated.

 

[Ragnar4841]

Also looking at a 48" Hustler Raptor SD and a 44" Gravely HD model. Have not demo. neither. Spec wise: Gravely has a heavier transmission Hydro gear ZT3100 vs Hustler ZT2800 Hustler has a 23 hp Kawasaki FR691V motor, Gravely has a 21.5 Kaw. FR651V motor. Decks: Gravely 10 ga. Hustler 11 ga. Deck is hung differently in each model Spindles Hustler Alum., Gravely Cast iron Drive tire 20 x 10 Gravely, 20 x 8 Hustler Warranty: Hustler 3 yrs. or 300 hrs, Gravely 3 yrs. Biggest difference is weight: Hustler 628#, Gravely 800# I believe the Gravely HD 44 is about $4700 til the end of November. Do not have a price on the Hustler yet. Any useful comments would be appreciated.

Gravely HD is solid. The 44" deck for $4700 is a fair price (if new). They also make a 48" deck if that's what you're looking for. In my research last year, most everybody on forums, reviews, etc. had good things to say about the ZT HD series. I don't know anything about Hustlers (no local dealer).

 

[EmerichSales]

Gravely is also offering Instant Rebates for November !

 

[Bigmks]

Could anyone tell me the difference between how the deck is hung on the gravely zt xl vs hustler raptor sd? Also the benefits of cast iron spindle vs aluminum

 

[jakewells]

the gravely is built better it might have a smaller cut but it is a lot of mower for the money.