Reviews: Hustler Zero Turn Mowers

There is huge lineup of Hustler zero turn mowers to review.

Four residential models: the Mini Fastrak 36/42, the Fastrak 48/54, Fastrak Super Duty 36/42, and the Fastrak Super Duty 48/54/60.

Six commercial models: the Hustler Mini Z 52, Hustler Super Mini Z HT, Hustler Z XR7 Deck, Hustler Z Diesel, Super Z XR7 Deck, and the ATZ.

Four industrial models: Model 4600, Rangewing, and the 3500/3700 Diesel.

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Hustler Fastrak 933440 2016 
Its been in the shop over a week waiting on a part covered under warranty. That is NOT good business. I wont buy another one.

Hustler Fast Track Super Duty 2014 Mower Review 
Was mowing with it a few weeks ago and it started cutting uneven so I took it to a dealer and he said the deck is bent where the hub bolts on and when …

Hustler Raptor 60 inch 2014 Mower Review 
This mower has given me nothing but trouble. I purchased it in April of 2014 and within 2 months, the clutch idler bracket broke off when blades were …

Hustler sd54, 2015 model Mower Review 
Cuts great. Good reaction of transmission. However, must constantly move right lever as it pulls left VERY often. This slows forward movement. Deck …

2016 Hustler Raptor 52 Limited Mower Review 
Unit runs strong and handles well. Cut is ok not great (misses blades for no apparent reason?). Controls are easy to use and simple. Only gripe is …

Hustler Mower Review: 2015 Fastrak SD 54 
Currently has 19 hours on it. It has never drove straight and when I complained was told they all do that. At 4 hrs, it wouldn't move. Both pumps …

Hustler Fastrak Superduty 2009 Mower Review 
Spent $900 for a 200 hour service, two pulleys were shot as the bearings had failed. The hour meter was not working after the service. The mower was …

Hustler Fastrac 48 inch Mower Review 
My hustler does not discharge the grass. It collects under the deck and then when you turn off the blade (which you have to do often because of the collection) …

Hustler ZTR Mower Review: Mini z 52 19 Kaw Engine 
I bought used from a guy for $2,000. I got on it and fell in love because how fast it was. The throttle and choke cables were messed up on the machine. …

Hustler FasTrak, 52" deck, 2003 Mower Review 
Mixed results. After good bit of research and some test rides, decided on the Hustler FasTrak with 20 hp Honda engine & 52" deck, for use at home (approx. …

Hustler Raptor 2013 ZTR Mower Review 
This is worst zero turn ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Deck broke, loose bolts, broken connectors to the deck. Don't buy!

2010 Hustler Sport w/ 42" Deck 17.5 HP Briggs Engine Mower Review 
I am the second owner to this zero turn machine. The engine is bullet proof. The frame and deck are excellent. The Sport leaves a good cut and mild stripe …

Hustler Fastrak Super Duty 2010 
Awesome mower. I got mine on Friday and on Saturday I cut 3 of my friends' yards that live in my neighborhood. Just had a blast cutting grass. From low …

Hustler 2009 Fast-Trac 48 inch 19 hp Kohler 
The only thing I don't like about this mower is that it burns oil now with 100 hours on it. I was told after 50 hours, the rings would seat and it would …

Hustler 44 Mini Z mower / 2006 
My machine has 613 hours on it. I bought it used 2 years ago with 127 hours. When it got to about 250 hours, I started having a few complications. I …

Hustler Super Z xr7 2007 
I am very disappointed in these machines. I bought two around July of 2007, and that was the bigggest mistake I made. One has around 740 hours on …

Hustler / Mini FasTrak / 2009 Review 
After considerable searching and test driving, I finally decided to buy the Hustler Mini FasTrak to replace my aging Dixon ZTR. First impressions: …

Hustler Mini Fastrak 
My very old Dixon 4421 ZTR still runs but it is on life support. I have been searching for a replacement. In the past 2 days I have looked at the John …

2008 Fastrak Super Duty 54  
Just received this mower. Nice build with good looks. Looking it over, you can tell the mower is well built, starts up very easy, and the controls are …

Hustler Raptor sd 54 inch Mower Review 
I got a new Hustler Raptor sd 54 inch. I just love how it handles, but today with only 59.2 hours on it, the frame arm that connects just in front of the …

Hustler Z 24/60 Mower, 926675 Review 
I purchased this mower 05/23/2005 and until now had only 1 issue with it. The mower currently has only 130 hours. The issue I had previously is the electric …

Hustler Mini Fastrak/Model # 927366/Serial # 04071398 (42" Deck) 
Homeowner My husband bought the Fastrak in May 2008. He passed away in Dec of 2008. I am having a hard time taking care of it, however I love mowing …

Hustler Super Z 2007 926980 
This is the best mower I have ever mowed with. The only complaint I have is there is not enough grease fittings---the idler pulleys have none. …

Mower Review: 2017 Hustler Raptor 
I bought this mower new, 4 months ago. I run a handyman business and I also have a few yards to cut. The mower has 102 hours on the hour meter that I added …

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Hustler Raptor 2013 Mower Review 
I am disgusted with Hustler. I purchased a supposedly new Hustler and got it home and the first problems was a gasoline leak. Called the dealer, and he …

Hustler Raptor flip up 2016 Mower Review 
I now have 20 hours on my new lawnmower, it has been to the shop at least 3 times for problems and the service tech has been to my home 3 time for problems …

Hustler/Fastrak Super Duty 54/2009 
Purchased new two weeks ago. This is one serious ZT mower, clearly built to last and handle tough terrain. The 25 hp twin cylinder Kawasaki just purrs …

Hustler Raptor 42 inch 2014 Mower Review 
I bought a Hustler Raptor July 2014 as I have been unable to cut my grass w/the older style rider mower that would take me about 8 hrs to cut 1 & 1/2 acres …

Hustler Sport 2010 Mower Review 
The mower itself is great. Plenty of power with the 16hp Honda engine, cuts evenly. However, the bagging system is a waste of money. Very poor design …

2018 Raptor Flip-up Hustler Mower Review Not rated yet
We have owned a Hustler Mini Z for over 15 years. Good mower except for the way it discharges grass. Plugs up a lot. We cut the discharge shoot bigger, …

Kohler 7000 60 inch Hustler Mower Revew  Not rated yet
I love the way this mower cuts and handles. I'm into my second year with the mower. My biggest complaint about the mower is when you change the oil and …

HUSTLER RAPTOR 48 BOUGHT 7/17 Not rated yet
BELT FLIPPED WITH ALMOST NO TIME ON IT, (1) TAKEN TO SHOP TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS ON RAIL (2) BELT FLIPPED 12/17 (3)

Hustler Raptor Limited 2017 Not rated yet
Mower works and runs great. Hustler customer service is not as expected. The hour meter on my mower wouldn't work from day one. The dealer said to bring …

Mower Review: Hustler Raptor 42in deck Not rated yet
I purchased this mower strictly because it was american made and with the belief that it would be high quality and found that this was not true and I was …

Mower Review: 2014 Hustler Fastrak  Not rated yet
Piece of junk. Don't buy it. 3 year warranty. 3 years and 2 months the transmissions went out. They won't cover it.

Mower Review: KT740 Hustler Raptor SD Not rated yet
I was unable to keep the drive belt on the pulley's. After replacing the idler pulley and spacer it continued to do the same thing. Noticed the left …

Mower Review: 2015 Hustler Raptor 60" Not rated yet
Cuts good, starts good but deck had a hole in it in the front right about 3/8 dia, like it was a miss drilled hole. I plugged it and now I don't get quite …

Mower Review: 2012 Hustler Fasttrac 54"  Not rated yet
Been a good mower from day 1. Fast and cuts well. Tubed front tires due to losing air. Had service people change drive filters finally @ 500 + hrs. …

Mower Review: 2004 Hustler Mini Z 52 Not rated yet
I love my mower. It cuts great and fast. I mow 14 acres and now own 2 mini Z's, I just had my first problem with my newest mower. It has a dead short …

Mower Review: 52" hustler / 2016 Not rated yet
Mcgee Retail in Eunice has the poorest service for selling ya'lls zero turn mowers

Hustler Raptor sd54 2016 Not rated yet
Good mower but main let down is that discharge shute gets continually blocked (terrible if grass is damp). Only way around this (and I'm an engineer), …

Hustler/Fastrak 54/ 2016 Not rated yet
It's a beast!! Great cut, plenty of power from Kawasaki 651 engine. Just changed oil in the ZT3100 hydro pumps. Took 1/2 hr and $30 bucks. (15w50 mobil …

Hustler Rapter 52 Not rated yet
We bought this 52" Hustler Rapter new in 6/2014. Drove great the first season, although I thought it cut the grass higher on the right side, but was so …

Hustler Rapter 52" Mower Review 2014 Not rated yet
We bought this 52" Hustler Rapter new in 6/2014. Drove great the first season, although I thought it cut the grass higher on the right side, but was so …

Hustler Raptor 2016 Mower Review Not rated yet
I bought my Hustler Raptor with 52" deck 11 months ago and it has been a total nightmare. During the second time I used the Raptor one of the deck bolts …

Hustler 2015 Raptor SD Mower Review Not rated yet
I am on my third season with a Hustler raptor SD 60 inch and have had nothing but good luck. It is built very tough and I have cut a lot of high grass, …

Hustler Fasttrack 2008 Mower Review Not rated yet
Transmission went out on right side and left side is leaking. $1224 for a new on on the right side and $1244 for one on the left side. So I'm going to …

Hustler Raptor Mower Review Not rated yet
Cranking or choking problems with automatic choke. Won't crank and chokes out when engaging blade. Seems to be too shaky when blade does engage if you …

Hustler Raptor Mower Review Not rated yet
This is the worst mower I have ever owned. I think the dollar store would have a better mower. It's 2 years old, had it worked on a couple of times, plus …

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Hustler Fast Track Mower Review Not rated yet
Drive belt broke. Been waiting over 2 weeks to get a new one. Still no belt. Grass is getting very long.

2006 Fastrack 42" 17 Kohler Mower Review  Not rated yet
I have owned and operated several brands of Zero turns Toro,John Deere, Kubota, Cub Cadet and this by far the best mowing machine I have ever owned! …

Hustler Raptor SD 2015 Mower Review Not rated yet
I bought this mower at the end of the 2015 summer. I only had the chance to use it a couple of times before the mowing season ended. My pet peeve …

2014 Hustler Raptor Mower Repai Not rated yet
Keep getting brown spots in the yard and called Hustler and talked to the tec and he advised the muffler was burning the grass. Talked to the salesman …

Hustler Z XR7 2007 Mower Review Not rated yet
I have put 270 hours on this mower and it works very well. It will mow on steep ground because it does have a long wheel span. Keep making the best …

2015 Super Z Engine fx850v Not rated yet
I have a commercial lawn business with 50 accounts. I love my 2015 super z hustler mower. The first year of mowing I have put 400 hours on it with no …

Hustle Fastrak 2015 Not rated yet
We bought this mower in April of last year and have had to change the center pulley three times already. The place we bought it at is going out of business …

Hustler Fastrak 2005 Mower Review Not rated yet
Best mower I ever had. If I ever wear it out, I will buy another hustler. Replaced 2 starter selonoids, 2 batteries, and a flat tire. Still running the …

Hustler Fasttrac Mower Review Not rated yet
54 inch cut, hp 25. Bought in 2007. Best mower ever. No problems so far and going strong.

Hustler 54 Fastrak Super Duty Not rated yet
Great mower, got it in December 2011. The only issue I've ever had was the middle deck spindle. The bearings failed after three years, but I probably …

Hustler Mower Review: Raptor sad model 932558, 2014 Not rated yet
Purchased Raptor sd a little over 1 year ago and the frame snapped. After 2 wks in the shop I was told they could not get the part, I could weld it at …

2008 Hustler Fastrak 54 Honda 20 hp Mower Review Not rated yet
Homeowner with 6 acre property in farm country. Minimal trees/beds to mow around. Property has more bumps and uneven ground than a typical residential …

Brand New Hustler Super Z Rear Discharge - Mower Review Not rated yet
The worst lawn mower I have ever had. Traded in a 10 year old hustler that could out mow it in a heart beat. Would love to trade it for a side discharge. …

2015 Raptor SD 48" Not rated yet
Had the mower for 4 weeks, has 6.9 hours and already in the shop for repair. Was told a Flywheel, or Ring Gear issue. As soon as I told the shop mechanic …

Hustler Raptor 42" Mower Review Not rated yet
I have had the mower two summers and the mower has been back at the dealer more times than it has cut my yard. The drive belt keeps falling off the deck …

Hustler Zero Turn 2014 Mower Review Not rated yet
Well we thought we were buying a good mower, but so far it has been in the shop more then we have had it! Six times in has broken and now going on …

2009 Hustler Fastrak Super Duty 54 Mower Review Not rated yet
Bought the above after owning a John Deere 18HP/48. The dealer told me I would be able to mow my lawn in 1/2 the time or less of which I was sceptical. …

Hustler Fastrack Superduty 2008 Mower Review Not rated yet
At the 200 hour service (actual 206.7) dealer replaced mower deck pulleys. The failure of the pulleys after only such a short time with light residential …

Hustler Mini Z 52" Mower Review Not rated yet
Best mower I ever set my butt on. I have owned it for 4 years and no problems what so ever, over 250 hrs. on it mowing 2 acres a week including hills …

2013 Hustler Fastrack Superduty Mower Review Not rated yet
First year, it cut fine. This is the second year and the first time I raised the mower up to change the blades it spit fuel out of the carb. Now it does …

HUSTLER FASTRAK SUPER DUTY Mower Review Not rated yet
I don't a have ANY complaints on this mower...the thing is dang near indestructible... I will add that you need to get a set of flex forks with it...made …

Hustler Fastrak Superduty 48 2014 Review Not rated yet
I mow two acres and this mower has plenty of power and plenty of speed. I use the mulch kit on the deck and the mower mulches very well, even in thick …

Hustler Fastrak SD 2014 Mower Review Not rated yet
Pros: well made, mows great. Cons: VERY rough ride, drive tires too small(this contributes to rough ride), fuel tanks too small(3 1/2 gal). The Hustler …

Hustler Fastrak Super Duty 48" & Fastrak Super Duty 60 Xone Mower Review Not rated yet
The Hustler Fastrak Super Duty 48" is not made for comfort. Needs a better seat on it. You have to keep scraping the grass out the deck. You need to …

2012 60" Hustler Super Z Mower Review Not rated yet
The mower is fast and rides nice with tire pressure lowered. Cut seems nice but the bagger is a joke. The tube constantly gets plugged and the bags …

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Hustler Mini Z - Mower Review Not rated yet
I have a 2007 Hustler Mini Z with 760 hrs. No problems, just regular maintenance: oil change, replace blades, air filter, fuel filter, change hydro …

2011 Fast Track Superduty Hustler Mower Review Not rated yet
I've mowed with the commercial Super Z at the company I've worked at for four years. Awesome mower--cannot be beat. So in 2011, I purchased a Fast …

Hustler 42" Fastrak Super Duty Mower Review Not rated yet
The Hustler 42" Fastrak Super Duty mower cuts fast and neat on dry flat ground but not on wet yards. When you turn, it leaves annoying skid marks even …

Ladies and Gentlemen introducing the -Hustler Fastrak Super Duty '48 Not rated yet
For the past four years, I had a John Deere 100 series which was a awesome riding mower. However, not only did I cut my grass but begin to cut a lot more …

Hustler Fastrak Super Duty 54" Mower Review Not rated yet
This mower rocks. It was definitely the best buy for the money, and probably tougher than it's competitors (of equal class) not considering the money. …

'09 Hustler Mower Review: Fas-Trac Super Duty 54" deck Kaw. 25 h.p. Not rated yet
I have owned/ used several (many) other mowers. I'm not sure I could improve this mower. Starts every time, easy to maintain, and is pretty good on gas …

Hustler X one 2012 Mower Review Not rated yet
Great mower, smooth handling, and a great cut. Everything on the mower is easy to operate. Maintenance features are well thought out as well. …

Hustler Fastrak 48' Super Duty Mower Review Not rated yet
Mowed 3.8 acres of 3 feet tall weeds/grass on Sept 10, 2012. I told the client I'm not sure if this mower will cut the tall grass. To my amazement, …

Hustler Mini Z 2002 52" W/Honda 24hp GXV 670 Mower Review Not rated yet
Bought this mower used July 2012 w/150 hrs. Previous owner says he needed a bigger cut mower for his area? Ok, my gain! He stored it in a converted …

2012 Hustler Fastrak Super Duty 48' Not rated yet
So far so good. Very tough, rugged machine. The cut is not bad. Also very quick with the Kawasaki 24 HP. Bought this one 3 weeks ago June 2012. …

Hustler Fastrak Super Duty 48' #930123 Not rated yet
Bought the Hustler Fastrak Super Duty 48' zero turn mower 1 week ago. So far it's great. Can't wait to start cutting more lawns next week again.

Hustler Sport 2011 Mower Review Not rated yet
After owning three John Deeres over a 21 year period without any problems, I decided I wanted a Zero Turn with a welded deck over a stamped deck. My …

Hustler FasTrak Super Duty 60" Mower Review Not rated yet
I just bought the Fastrak Super Duty 60" ZTR. I love this machine! It has the Honda engine in it and this thing is a grass-cutting monster! Even going …

Huster Fastrak Super Duty 48 Mower Review Not rated yet
I purchased the Huster Fastrak mower 4 yrs ago,no problems, only expense changing oil and filters. I believe it to be as good as any residential on the …

Hustler Fast Track 48" Mower Review Not rated yet
Just bought a new 2012 Hustler Fast Track 48" cut. It mowed bad right off the start. It acts like the deck is warped. It always has one chain loose …

2010 Hustler Super Z with 60" deck - Mower Review Not rated yet
Only had it for 5 operating hours, but really like it. It is a very fast smooth cutting machine. Can not use it effectively going down a slope with …

Fastrak1848- Model 928520 Hustler 2009 Mower Review Not rated yet
Homeowner. Purchased August 3, 2009. I would like to say that of all the equipment that I have used to mow my lawn in the last 40 years {Gravely Tractors) …

Hustler 48" Fastrak 2011 Mower Review Not rated yet
I purchased the 48” Fastrak to replace a Simplicity Axion. I had used and operated Gravely’s, Scag’s Husqvarna’s and Exmark’s in the past and was most …

HUSTLER / SPORT / 2011 Mower Review Not rated yet
I've only used it once, but I am impressed. My other mower broke a few weeks earlier and my grass was pretty tall and thick. I used the Hustler Sport, …

Super Duty Fastrak 36 inch Mower Review  Not rated yet
I will never buy another mower from Hustler. With my first mower, I had 16 warranty repairs in the first eight months before they would replace the …

Hustler Zero Turn Mower Review: Fastrak 21/54 Not rated yet
I went from a John Deere L120 (cheap Home Depot model) with a 48" deck to the Fastrak with a 54" deck. Cut my mowing time more than 1/2 and mows beautifully …

Hustler Super Z 2004 Mower Review Not rated yet
Cons: Honda 24 horse is underpowered for 60" deck (don't know why they even tried this option but I was new to the game at the time)...have had numerous …

MOWER REVIEW: HUSTLER/SUPER Z XR7/2006 Not rated yet
WE MOW APROX. 15 ACRES A WEEK AND HAVE PUT ON IT OVER 1000 HOURS. IT'S A HUSTLER SUPER Z 60" XR7, KOHLER 27HP. MY WIFE WILL VERY SELDOM LET ME MOW. …

Hustler Mower Review: 2010 ATZ Not rated yet
This 2010 Hustler mower is absolutely useless--the new design of the mower deck is flawed and Hustler won't fix it. The discharge bracket kit did not …

Mini Fastrak Super Duty 42 Hustler Mower Review Not rated yet
I bought the Hustler Mini Fastrack Super Duty by recommendation of a local dealer that sells several brands including Scag. This machine is very similar. …

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Hustler Fastrack Super Duty 60/2009 Review Not rated yet
Bought a leftover 2009 brand new Hustler Super Duty 60 about 3 weeks ago. Had been running an old Excel 260K which was made by Hustler back in 1993. Had …

Hustler Super Z (2007 & 2008) Not rated yet
60"xr7, 28hp kohler Cut: lower speeds good; higher speeds -ok (depend on conditions); Handling, balance: very good; Reliability: low, 2007 hydros …

Hustler Mini Fastrak 2010 Not rated yet
Perfect for houses with yards too big for a push mower, yet to small for bigger deck of the ztr.

Hustler 2010 Super Duty 25/54 Not rated yet
I just bought my mower about 6 weeks ago and I LOVE it. I replaced a Swisher 2760 that I bought new 2 years ago. The Swisher was nothing but trouble, could …

Hustler-Mini FasTrak-42 Inch Deck- With Honda 16 hp-2 cylinder w/dual overhead cams  Not rated yet
Purchased in Summer of 2010. Homeowner mowing 3 acres with a lot of trees in some areas and wide open areas in other areas. Pros: This mower is built …

HUSTLER / Fastak super duty 60in / 2009 Not rated yet
My 2009 Fastak super duty 60in is a solid & tough machine. Purchased Mar 2010 w/flex forks & light kit $6,400 + tax - I've used it 5 times on my 3 acre …

2008 Hustler Fastrak 54" 20 HP Honda Not rated yet
We've used this mower for 1 year- 110 hours- mowing 6.5 acres of grass, along a gravel lane, and 650 feet of riverfront. Often we are able to mow in …

FST 18 Hon 48 - 2010 Not rated yet
After buying the Fast Trak in March, we did not use it until April. When mowing at the 1 1/2 inch mark it was moving over two inches. The deck was unlevel …

2007 Hustler Super Z 27HP Kawasaki w/ Water-cooled engine-60 in. Not rated yet
We got this mower to groom about eight acres that we had previously been mowing with a combination of a lawn tractor and a finish mower (behind our tractor.) …

HUSTLER FASTRACK SUPERDUTY 42 2007 Not rated yet
NOW WITH JUST OVER 400 HR'S STILL A GREAT MACHINE. I CAN CUT JUST OVER 2 ACRE PER HOUR. FASTER IS BETTER. PEOPLE ASKED ME WHY THE SMALLER CUT...WELL, …

Hustler Super Z 2003 model Not rated yet
I tried them all before I chose the Super Z. After riding the Super Z nothing else compares in my opinion. It handles great even on slopes and hills. …

Hustler Super Z XR 7 Deck Review Not rated yet
I've owned this model for a year to mow 2 acres of property in New York. The mower does everything that is advertised: good cut, easy to operate, handles …

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