Hustler Raptor

[gabowman]

Yep, when it comes to an easy spot for a quality cut ZTR....the chain-hung deck says it all. Some of the high-end residential units that use a cheaper deck hang system won't ever match the cut quality(close.....but no cigar). BTW, I almost pulled the string on a FasTrak SD myself, but the dealer wouldn't budge off the MSRP and the Gravely dealer would:0)

You dealt with the wrong company. I bought the SD when the salesman (well, sales manager) met me at 2 Grand below MSRP. I also bought out-of-state so that meant no sales tax.

 

[PVHIII]

Yep, when it comes to an easy spot for a quality cut ZTR....the chain-hung deck says it all. Some of the high-end residential units that use a cheaper deck hang system won't ever match the cut quality(close.....but no cigar). BTW, I almost pulled the string on a FasTrak SD myself, but the dealer wouldn't budge off the MSRP and the Gravely dealer would:0)

How much was the msrp and what size deck and engine?

 

[PVHIII]

You won't be disappointed in it, if you go with it. I test rode one, and trialed/ owned the Big Dog version of it for a couple weeks before having them take it back due to a $$ screw up on their part. They are built like a brick outhouse for years of service.

Very weak deck components on a very strong fabricated deck..makes no sense...trust me I learned this the hard way.I myself was very didisappointed with this machine... to the point I returned it for a real Hustler...Fastrak Super Duty and if there's a such thing as being in love with a lawn mower I certainly am lol...Hustler fan through and through!!!

 

[djdicetn]

How much was the msrp and what size deck and engine?

Best I can remember, it was the 54" FasTrak SD and he wanted $7,000 plus taxes. I got my Gravely Pro-Turn 152 for $6,800 out-the-door. I've never looked back:0)

 

[PVHIII]

Best I can remember, it was the 54" FasTrak SD and he wanted $7,000 plus taxes. I got my Gravely Pro-Turn 152 for $6,800 out-the-door. I've never looked back:0)

Wow...I gave $5900 for my Fastrak SD...out the door..don't blame you..you ended up with a good mower..Gravely makes a fantastic ZT as well...I looked at the same mower you have and I liked several things about it some better than my SD but after my experience with the Raptor...I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER ZT WITHOUT A CHAIN HUNG DECK...However the deck components on your Gravely look plenty strong and beefy...especially when comparing them to the Raptor

 

[PVHIII]

Wow...I gave $5900 for my Fastrak SD...out the door..don't blame you..you ended up with a good mower..Gravely makes a fantastic ZT as well...I looked at the same mower you have and I liked several things about it some better than my SD but after my experience with the Raptor...I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER ZT WITHOUT A CHAIN HUNG DECK

However the deck components on your Gravely look very strong and beefy...especially compared to the Raptor

 

[jay stortini]

Looking at the raptor:/ says the blade tip speed is 16700, seems slow compared to most.
What's the cut like?

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[Ganall]

I bought a 2013 hustler raptor 52" kawasaki 23.5 engine. I love it!!

 

[jay stortini]

I bought a 2013 hustler raptor 52" kawasaki 23.5 engine. I love it!!

You like the cut?

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[jay stortini]

I bought a 2013 hustler raptor 52" kawasaki 23.5 engine. I love it!!

What are you favourite things about this machine
And what don't you like about it?

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