Sport vs Fastrak

[rawhide]

Is the Fastrak worth the $1500 or so more than the cost of a Sport? Looking to mow 3-5 acres.

What I already know is:
While Sport has a good deck, the Fastrak has a heavier deck.
Fastrak has serviceable transmission.
Fastrak deck hangs from chain rather than bar on Sport.
Both have Kawasaki engine.

Is the Fastrak worth the extra cash for a non-commercial mower?

Thanks.

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

3-5 acres is a decent amount of land to mow, so the Fastrak might be the mower to consider. Also you said the Sport's deck hangs by a bar. If you have a lot of uneven terrain the fixed deck might scalp the lawn in some places. But the Sport might still be good for you.

 

[A_tank96]

I would spend the extra cash. The servicible trannies are going to be a lot better than the cheaper non-servicible trannies. If one of them goes out, your $700-$1000 dollars in on repairs. Better deck is also going to be better.

A_tank96

 

[KennyV]

WELCOME to LMF...
As has already been mentioned, also by you...
More durable AND serviceable.... Those two are going to serve you well over the decades that a quality mower should last. :smile:KennyV

 

[rawhide]

Thanks for the input. Bought the Fastrak today.

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Thanks for the input. Bought the Fastrak today.

Great choice....let us know how you like it and maybe post some pictures. :biggrin: