NEW Fastrak owner :thumbsup:

[Tom59]

After so much deliberation and dealer searches and ZTR driving. I tried Kubota Kommander, Scag Freedon Z, Gravely Pro Turn , Exmark Pioneer , all had things I liked and didn't like most had Kawasaki engines. They all kind of eliminated themselves for little things. I wanted a kawi engine , that was a first priority.
I looked at the Hustler yesterday and liked it the best for a couple reasons mostly it has a 22hp kawi engine , 3100 series trannies, 18600 BTS , very nice ergonomics , dealer isn't new and is very knowledgable , nice shop , not far away. (all important)

Scag had two things that bugged me no welded bar on the deck rim and the smaller engine (2nd choice) -plastic belt covers.
Gravely the guy ran me around on getting the 48" deck and then raised the price 300.00 to get one. (my first original choice)
Kubota had Kohler and B&S engines that worried me longterm and the deck isn't a free floater. (nicest looking) -plastic covers- recalls
Exmark , lower end engine , lesser trannys, nicest deck by far, very comfy too. -plastic covers. (best price) Next model up very pricey.

I found some dealers hate Briggs - all love the Vanguard- or they hate Kohler. Nobody , not one said a bad word about Kawi's. Even the Kubota dealer.

I'm sure plastic pulley covers means nothing but it bugged me. I picked my wifes least favorite color. I'm sure anyone of them would be more than enough but yellow won out. I'll post pics when its here.

 

[RatRacer]

Congrats Tom.
I enjoyed my test ride of a Fastrack too, but got stuck on a tangent to revisit before the dealer peaved me.
Function and form get the job done, not aesthetics, so paint the bedroom Hustler yellow to change her opinion. 8^)

 

[Tom59]

Congrats Tom.
I enjoyed my test ride of a Fastrack too, but got stuck on a tangent to revisit before the dealer peaved me.
Function and form get the job done, not aesthetics, so paint the bedroom Hustler yellow to change her opinion. 8^)

Yeah , dealers lose customers way faster than the machine does. I can say that to be VERY true. Gravely/Exmark I went to the dealer twice they told me one price the first time , the second time they tried to sell me a tractor too big for my needs then raised the price to get the one I wanted. No dice.

I don't think the Hustler is the BEST machine , just the best one for me.

Yellow ain't going on any walls. whew.....Viagra blue.

 

[RatRacer]

Yellow ain't going on any walls. whew.....Viagra blue.

Then go get a Dixon Ultra 52...:laughing:
You'll be happy on both points then. :thumbsup:

 

[wildwood cutter]

I just purchased my Fastrak Super Duty and love it. Everyone wants a good mower for a decent price that's a workhorse. After a lot of research on ZTR I decided on the Fastrak Super Duty '48.

You know Hustler is awesome when the provide you with a 4yr 800 hr residential or 2yr 600 hr commercial. The stand behind there name and it performed above my expectations. They were right when they said Commercial ZTR comes home to residential.

Fastrak Super Duty is an absolute "BEAST".

 

[Tom59]

I just purchased my Fastrak Super Duty and love it. Everyone wants a good mower for a decent price that's a workhorse. After a lot of research on ZTR I decided on the Fastrak Super Duty '48.

You know Hustler is awesome when the provide you with a 4yr 800 hr residential or 2yr 600 hr commercial. The stand behind there name and it performed above my expectations. They were right when they said Commercial ZTR comes home to residential.

Fastrak Super Duty is an absolute "BEAST".

yeah it is.....I test drove it , very comfy too. Congrats !!

 

[Tom59]

Then go get a Dixon Ultra 52...:laughing:
You'll be happy on both points then. :thumbsup:

Never seen one round these here parts (dixon)....we have red, yellow, more red, green, orange, more orange , red again, but no blue. I have a friend that paints cars he might take to this thing this winter. :smile:

 

[Tom59]

Anyone ask about the extended warranty now being offered, such as cost?

 

[djdicetn]

After so much deliberation and dealer searches and ZTR driving. I tried Kubota Kommander, Scag Freedon Z, Gravely Pro Turn , Exmark Pioneer , all had things I liked and didn't like most had Kawasaki engines. They all kind of eliminated themselves for little things. I wanted a kawi engine , that was a first priority.
I looked at the Hustler yesterday and liked it the best for a couple reasons mostly it has a 22hp kawi engine , 3100 series trannies, 18600 BTS , very nice ergonomics , dealer isn't new and is very knowledgable , nice shop , not far away. (all important)

Scag had two things that bugged me no welded bar on the deck rim and the smaller engine (2nd choice) -plastic belt covers.
Gravely the guy ran me around on getting the 48" deck and then raised the price 300.00 to get one. (my first original choice)
Kubota had Kohler and B&S engines that worried me longterm and the deck isn't a free floater. (nicest looking) -plastic covers- recalls
Exmark , lower end engine , lesser trannys, nicest deck by far, very comfy too. -plastic covers. (best price) Next model up very pricey.

I found some dealers hate Briggs - all love the Vanguard- or they hate Kohler. Nobody , not one said a bad word about Kawi's. Even the Kubota dealer.

I'm sure plastic pulley covers means nothing but it bugged me. I picked my wifes least favorite color. I'm sure anyone of them would be more than enough but yellow won out. I'll post pics when its here.

I got some advice early on from a reliable source that told me "if they have plastic pulley covers, pass them by". I tend to agree that if it is a high quality ZTR like purported, why cheapen it with a plastic pulley cover? You made a good choice with the Hustler!!!!!!

 

[wildwood cutter]

A solid riding lawn mower should have all the bells and whistles. You would think a plastic pulley cover would not be a big deal, but it is because it keeps all the dirt out allowing free movement of the deck belts. It makes a lot of sense.

I had a 100 series John Deere with plastic pulleys and although it was a good mower it, the plastic pulleys even was overcome by the deck belts. It caused belt jumping and a lot of grass built up putting strain on engine which even broke down.

I bought and JD alone on the name and did not do my research but after researching a second time, the Hustler product is the best. It may be other good lawn mower brands, but the Hustler provides a excellent line of products and backs it up wit a solid warranty plan. You can't beat that.

I love my new Fastrak Super Duty.