School Me On Hydrostatic Transmissions

[MikeConner]

Mine is a Hustler Mini Z with a 42" deck and 19hp Kawasaki motor, it's a mowin' sonofagun. These things get the job done fast, you may not need to go as big as 54". Good luck. D

I'll be mowing a total of about 2.5 acres (not all connected) so I'd go 60" but there are areas where a 60" wont fit.

[ColinR]

Thanks guys, I figured the dual set up was better but honestly didn't know. I'll probably buy the 54" Hustler SD. It has dual HydroGear 2800 hydrostatic transmissions powered by a Kawasaki 23HP- FR691V motor with a fabricated deck. I'm having to increase my initial budget by $1000 to get that but I think it will be worth it in the long run.

That is one Bad ***** mower. I have the 52" Raptor bought it before the Raptor SD was out. If I was to buy a new mower right now it would be the Raptor SD. You will be very happy.

[MikeConner]

That is one Bad ***** mower. I have the 52" Raptor bought it before the Raptor SD was out. If I was to buy a new mower right now it would be the Raptor SD. You will be very happy.

I hope so, it's a lot of money to me!

[huntingfanatic]

I have used and abused my hustler. Takes a licking and keeps on ticking. After mowing hundreds of yards with it I finally broke off a belt pulley which was welded to frame. 6 years after I bought it and since it was considered part of the frame Hustler warrantied the repair and fixed it for free. I am a customer for life