Hello and PLEASE H E L P :-)

[Ric]

That is a much more apples-to-apples comparison than what user bucsfan714 has been doing by comparing the M-ZT 52 to the Hustler Raptor. The Husqvarna is more akin to the FasTrak and that is why it is $1,100 bux more than the Raptor. As Ric pointed out, when you get "similar" machines across different manufacturers there will only be a couple hundred bux difference in most cases. If there is $1,000 you are not comparing "equal" machines. My vote is still the M-ZT 52 with the Kawasaki engine(although the FasTrak is a good machine....I just don't like the solid ROPS where the MZ has the foldable ROPS). Now, the FasTrak Super Duty is a very nice machine, but would also be a bad comparison to the Husqvarna(and would most likely be around $1,000 bux more than the M-ZT 52:0)

The 60" Fastrak Super Duty is 700$ more between the 60" models

HUSTLER FASTRAK FASTRAK 48" 21.5HP KAW $5699.99 FASTRAK 54" 23HP KAW $5899.99 FASTRAK 60" 24HP KAW $6099.99


FASTRAK SUPER DUTY SUPER DUTY 48" 691CC KAW $6399.99 SUPER DUTY 54" 730CC KAW $6599.99 SUPER DUTY 60" 730CC KAW $6799.99

 

[Ric]

Look at the recent forum poll of motor choices. Stay away from Briggs-only badge engineering there.

The pole is kinda bogus because it involves all engines single and twins and not just the major V twin manufacturers. If you were to include just the twin manufacturers you would have a different out come.

 

[bucsfan714]

I only thought about the mzt because of the members posting purchasing them around 4500. Above 5 grand is more than I'm capable of spending.

Originally I budgeted for the entry level zero turn. Basic research quickly had me reaching deeper in my pocket. Lol

 

[djdicetn]

The 60" Fastrak Super Duty is 700$ more between the 60" models

HUSTLER FASTRAK FASTRAK 48" 21.5HP KAW $5699.99 FASTRAK 54" 23HP KAW $5899.99 FASTRAK 60" 24HP KAW $6099.99


FASTRAK SUPER DUTY SUPER DUTY 48" 691CC KAW $6399.99 SUPER DUTY 54" 730CC KAW $6599.99 SUPER DUTY 60" 730CC KAW $6799.99

Well, the $700 difference between the FT and the FT SD is "almost" $1k......and definitely worth the $700 upgrade. Problem is user bucsfan714 is working with an approx. $5k budget. I still stand on my opinion that for his needs and budget the M-ZT 52 would be my choice(and not break his bank).

 

[Ric]

Well, the $700 difference between the FT and the FT SD is "almost" $1k......and definitely worth the $700 upgrade. Problem is user bucsfan714 is working with an approx. $5k budget. I still stand on my opinion that for his needs and budget the M-ZT 52 would be my choice(and not break his bank).

If he is looking at the Husky M-ZT52 with the kawasaki engine, the price tag is $5899 The Hustler Fastrak SUPER DUTY 54" 730CC KAW $6599.99 That's $700 difference in price. Now personally if I had to choose between the two mowers I'm going to buy the Hustler. Hustler's Reputation alone is worth the extra money say nothing about the 4yr 400 hour warranty and it has the fold able ROPS.

 

[djdicetn]

If he is looking at the Husky M-ZT52 with the kawasaki engine, the price tag is $5899 The Hustler Fastrak SUPER DUTY 54" 730CC KAW $6599.99 That's $700 difference in price. Now personally if I had to choose between the two mowers I'm going to buy the Hustler. Hustler's Reputation alone is worth the extra money say nothing about the 4yr 400 hour warranty and it has the fold able ROPS.

I can't argue with that for the price difference(not sure how I missed that:0)
My earlier comment speculated that the SD was $1k more than the base FasTrak. The Fastrak SD is indeed a MUCH better machine overall than the Husqvarna. I guess I was just thinking about the $1,600(plus tax) over budget that user bucsfan714 would be looking at versus the $900(plus tax) over budget for the M-ZT 52. And of course, he has to consider the SD has a 2" larger deck as well. Like most users(myself included) when shopping for ZTR's....the closer you get to what you want the higher the purchase price creeps from what you set out looking to spend:0)

 

[Ric]

I can't argue with that for the price difference(not sure how I missed that:0)
My earlier comment speculated that the SD was $1k more than the base FasTrak. The Fastrak SD is indeed a MUCH better machine overall than the Husqvarna. I guess I was just thinking about the $1,600(plus tax) over budget that user bucsfan714 would be looking at versus the $900(plus tax) over budget for the M-ZT 52. And of course, he has to consider the SD has a 2" larger deck as well. Like most users(myself included) when shopping for ZTR's....the closer you get to what you want the higher the purchase price creeps from what you set out looking to spend:0)

Yeah the closer you get to what you want the higher the purchase price creeps from what you set out looking to spend and the more confused you get.If you really want to be confused look at this a 52" for $5799

 

[bucsfan714]

I was looking at the mzt because of the members posting prices of 4700. The same price i have to spend.

All that being said, I just pulled the trigger on the Hustler Raptor SD 60". Haven't picked it up yet. Pretty excited!

Thanks for all the help guys!

 

[Arnezie]

I was looking at the mzt because of the members posting prices of 4700. The same price i have to spend. All that being said, I just pulled the trigger on the Hustler Raptor SD 60". Haven't picked it up yet. Pretty excited! Thanks for all the help guys!

I got my MZT 52 shipped to my house for $5500 Kawasaki engine Briggs was $5250 mowers 4less out of n Carolina

 

[djdicetn]

I was looking at the mzt because of the members posting prices of 4700. The same price i have to spend.

All that being said, I just pulled the trigger on the Hustler Raptor SD 60". Haven't picked it up yet. Pretty excited!

Thanks for all the help guys!

Congratulations for getting past the hard part(making a choice:0)
The Raptor is a fairly new series for Hustler(been out a couple of years) but it's a given that Hustler don't make no junk!! I'm certain the Raptor SD will meet/exceed your expectations. When you get it home post a picture(we wanna see it:0)
Keep us posted on what you think as you break in that puppy!!!!