I am getting a new mower and come down to two choices. Hustler Fastrak or the Scag Freedom Z. Any suggestion to decide between the two? I am leaning towards the Fastrak. I have dealers close for both mowers. Fastrak $6600 Freedom Z $5900. Both prices are with tax. Thanks
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Boobala
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First off ........ WELCOME to the site ..... great people here !! You're asking a loaded question here , which should get many replies and opinions , and no matter which you get......... YOU have to live with it NOT us !
it's always tough with these decisions !! :confused2:
maybe buy a used Fastrak for 3 Grand & a used Freedom Z for 3 Grand spend $500.00 on repairs and another $100.00 on beer , youll have a great time figuring out which you like better !! ONLY KIDDING !! :laughing: :laughing: :welcome: ..... Boobala
it's always tough with these decisions !! :confused2:
maybe buy a used Fastrak for 3 Grand & a used Freedom Z for 3 Grand spend $500.00 on repairs and another $100.00 on beer , youll have a great time figuring out which you like better !! ONLY KIDDING !! :laughing: :laughing: :welcome: ..... Boobala
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What sizes deck are you talking about 48,54, 60??
I bought the freedom z because I liked the mower, I liked the dealer, and they were located close to me. I was comparing the raptor sd when I purchased mine. The fastrak will get you the same engine but gives you a better transaxle with the zt3100. I do wish the freedom z came with the flat free casters like the fastrak, as well as the larger drive tires. I think either way you go your going to get a well built mower. Not to confuse you any more but one mower I wish I knew more about when I purchased mine is the ferris is600/700. For very similar money you can get a Kawasaki fs engine, zt3400 transaxles, a striping kit and a suspension. If you have a dealer close, it may be worth looking at. Good luck with your decision, you're gonna be happy either way you go.
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I would definitely compare warranties... When I purchased my Fast Trak SD back in 2013...I had my mind set on purchasing a Bad Boy because they're built about an Hour from here in Batesville, Arkansas and they are well built machines..however after researching warranties I discovered that at that time that the BB had a one year warranty compared to 4 years with the Hustler.. I think that the warranties are lil closer now as far as length of coverage now but I'm not sure on that... this made my decision a lot easier and I'm TOTALLY SATISFIED with my FTSD...not one single issue or breakdown.. I did add a set of flex forks...well worth $$$.
