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I mow more than 100 properties a month with my Hustler Raptor 42, and have for the last 5 years. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Hustler mowers to anyone. As much abuse as mine takes, if you're buying one for home use it'll last you MANY years. Great video!
Thank you, I love hearing these stories. You are busy, my word that's a lot of properties. Appreciate the comment
I've been wanting to get a raptor for commercial use but didn't know if they'd hold up. Thanks
@@braydenvandenberg8703 Update: my 42'' Raptor was such a workhorse that this year I bought a 54" Raptor and a 34" Surfer Pro. The only issue I have with zero turns is rear tire traction (the Surfer is a stander and doesn't have this issue), but that can be an easy enough fix.
@@moebiwan I was looking at the Surfer pros for my smaller yards but since there so new I didn't know what to think of them. Is it working out good for you so far?
@@braydenvandenberg8703 That's exactly why I bought one. Mostly for back yards that the 54 can't get into. I use it on roughly half of my properties. I prefer to sit as I have a bit of a bum knee, but it has worked out great for my business. If I had any complaints, I'd like the ignition to be in a less awkward spot (it's directly under one of the hand braces), I'd like the rear tires to be wider, and I'd like smoother transmissions (it uses the 1800s, the same as on my old 42, and they can be a bit jerky). But those are minor complaints. It's built well, the cut quality is excellent for me (I cut a LOT of centipede and St Augustine), and the way the engine is mounted you can get to everything in a snap.
Ralph you are a hoot. You crack me up when you say, "Grandma, how do we sign out".
Rosie I can't ever get it right lol
Every now and then you find a down to earth review with sound reasoning and practicality from genuine people….Thanks for the insights on this mower which I am seriously considering for my property!
Oh snap, that is one terrific mower. Has to be almost as much fun to use as the 4 wheeler. Your place is really coming together nicely. It sure shows where Chad got his patience from. So laid back and calm. I'm glad I stumbled on to Adler Farms which brought me to you. Great family dynamics. Blessings
Thank you so much for watching Ali
I have had my Hustler for 17 yrs and it is hands down the best purchase I have ever made.
Good morning to everyone,hope everybody is safe from the storm, I am glad Ralph got a new mower. He has a lot of grass to cut. Sounds as though he got what he wanted. God bless and be safe.
Oh my goodness! Wouldn’t my husband love one of those! 😍 Thank you Grandpa and Grandma! Until the next time!👋
Thanks to you both for the very practical review. So so helpful and hits the mark with all the questions that most of us have when considering a purchase of a machine like this.
Nice looking piece of equipment. I love the tires. Thanks for the review. I would love to have had one of these back in my mowing days. 👍👍👍
Good Morning, Ralph & Chad! Well, we made it through Elsa last night! Wasn't too bad here in Pasco Country, Florida. Still a bit windy & light rain. I believed we dodged a bullet! Nice mower ... that will help you alot with your large yard for sure. Have an awesome day!!
Thanks for the info! Congrats on your new toy. So glad Grandma is around to keep you boys in line and guide you on how to sign off! 🤣. God Bless ❤️
I bought a Hustler Fastrac I think twelve years ago, and have been very pleased! 20 HP Honda w/52” cut. It has been a low maintenance mower, and the yard I was mowing until recently was close to 1-1/2 acres, with some steep area’s. Mowing those steep sections of the yard was a little stressful at first, until you learn how your mower will best handle those types of situations. I would definitely recommend Hustler, and would buy another one.
One of the best, honest reviews I’ve seen, regardless of brand. I’m currently researching to fill the exact same need. 1.5 acres and this will be my first ZTR after decades of lawn tractors.
Very well done video guys! Thank you for the in depth information & content. Nice job covering all the unmentioned details in other videos. Much appreciated!
Awesome video, very informative! Looks like a great mower, glad to see you wearing hearing protection. God Bless Y'all ✌🏼
Great review, I agree with you on every point and getting the best deal for the buck was the primary reason I bought the Hustler Fastrak 60” with the Kawasaki engine, in 2019. I lived in southern Oklahoma and mowed almost 7 acres, including my pecan bottoms. The hustler cut my mowing from all day7-8 hours on a conventional rider down to 3 hours. I did get the higher end seat and the flex suspension, not to mention it came with an electronic fuel gauge. Thanks for the review.
Found this interesting and I don’t even mow! Great video Ralph and Chad ! Thanks 🙏
2015 Hustler Fastrak SD. 550 hours. Changed the deck belt last season out of caution. Still on factory battery. Been an absolute beast and has more than paid for itself. My lawn took 4 hrs with a John Deere rider. Now it takes just over an hour, and I mow 3 other lawns on my street with the extra time.
So good to know Eric. Makes feel like I made a good decision
We bought a 48 inch Country Clipper. Made in USA, has 0 turn & a joy stick for steering.
Nice, congratulations
I had a country clipper and loved it but the Kohler engine threw a leg out of bed. I traded it on a hustler. I preferred the joy stick but really like the Kawasaki engine.
Good morning Ralph, Chad and Lea Ann! Nice toy Ralph, and I'm sure all your wonderfully complete reviews help a lot of folks. Blessings on you all!
Thank you!
I bought last year's model, an SD...basically the same thing. I've put 135 hours on mine, solid machine. I do like the looks of the new "big bite" tires on the new models and the new style height adjustment is more convenient to use than what's on mine.
Good morning gentlemen and Grandma. If I may, where I used to live the lawn crew would mow at times when the grass and yard dirt were wet. They never slowed before the zero turns. It literally dug holes through the sod. Grandpa, by no means would I tell either you or Chad how to do things,. Just thought I’d mention this because the yard is so new. God Bless
Yes Virginia you can certainly tear your yard up. Takes practice
We have a Hustler, and love it. It used to be a chore to get anyone to mow..Now 😂🤣 "WHO mowed?" I had plans to do it today! 😂
Two great guys, with an honest and fair evaluation of a mower! Thanks Ralph and Chad! Ralph, I’m really glad you were able to get that machine to help you take care of your property. Happy mowing!
Thank you Bennie, it will make a big difference
No own a big dog same as hustlers now having to wait on upgrading brackets there shouldn't ever be a video on a mower that the dam transmission brackets broke twice in less than one year hood luck see on your next video fixing your broke hustlers
Thank you guys!
I purchased this mower this week and mowed today for the first time. A first time zero turn user I am and I’ll be honest . My wife watched me and she told me I had a smile on my face the whole time that I was on this machine. I’m about 1 1/2 acre I am so happy with this machine words can’t describe I work with a gentleman that has $10,000 grasshoppers and other brand mowers and he told me if he was going to buy another new mower the hustler would be his choice this was three years ago he told me this. I almost bought a 19 left over but I had heard the older frames possibly would flex so I’m so happy I chose to wait on the 2022 which looks identical to yours. As I said this is the first zero turn I have been on and I mowed this evening in 40 minutes. All I can say is Wow! Thank you and I will subscribe to your channel. My mower does have the flex forks Travis in KY
Travis that’s so good to hear. We haven’t even mowed here yet. Too darn cold. I looked at the mowers this year and yes exactly the same. Oh I wish I had the flex forks. I’m gonna order me some. First zero turn here too. I love it. That’s about all I mow too. These are rated 3 to 5 acres so should last a long time. Congratulations
Great honest review! Thank you for taking the time.
Many blessings to you all.
Thank you for sharing this. I really appreciate the straight forward nature of this review.
Good choice. I have a Hustler fastrak and love it. They are solid as a rock and thats how I bought one. They bragged about how solid they are so I started comparing and saw it was true. Nothing bad to say and Ive had mine 2 years.
Thank you Norman glad to hear that
My Hustler Super Duty Fastrac is 10 years old and has 600 hours on it. Kawasaki motor. Change oil, grease, blades and 1 set of spark plugs, 1air pre filter is all I've ever had to do to it. Its awesome.
All good information to start with.. I love when people mention their height.. it's hard to find comfortable anything if your tall and/or have long legs.. Have a good day 🌻🌻🌻
True
My father-in-law has a 72” Hustler Super Z with a 27hp Kawasaki. Has over 2300 hours, runs great and mows fantastic!
Nice!
Great video. I have the 54" Raptor X and I love it. It is my first zero turn so it took a little getting used to. I also like the fact that they're easy to maintain.
My first too Nathan, congratulations. I hope we both have them for a long time
Have a great day. Enjoy your new "toy" mower. Love when you show off your new "toys" tools for the farm/homestead. I love both your chanel and Chad's chanel yall are both awesome and I love when the boys choose to be on Chad's Channel I enjoyed getting to see them and how they are changing and growing up and what they are up to and doing with their dad
Thank you Sherry. Appreciate the kind words
I bought a 42" XD back in July. I love it! The smoothtrack steering takes some getting used to only because it requires very little movement of the steer bars but it is very nice. I dismount almost identically to the way Grandpa does.
Yes the steering is great but touchy. I try not to step on the deck as well. Nice mower
Looks great another info video 👍🏼👍🏼 Hey lawns take time to get smoothened out it took me 5 years to do so after I retired from the marines to get my lawn to where I like it Kentucky blue grass like the golf courses use…. Great videos keep up the great work
My dad bought this mower shortly before he got sick and I inherited it as the man of the house. I knew he did a lot of research before purchasing it but I am continually amazed how nice this thing is compared to others Ive seen. Even on our hilly property it does pretty damn well
I've had several people tell me that a zero turn will mow as good at full speed as they do going slower. With your yard still a work in progress, slower is probably better. I don't remember you mentioning the mower having a seatbelt. lol As far as your yard goes, do you have a tiller for behind your little tractor? I think that would help a lot with the yard. Put dirt in, smooth it out some, then till it good. The tiller should help smooth it out for seeding. Not sure that would be the answer, but I don't think it would hurt anything. And you would have the tiller if you wanted to expand your garden next year to some regular in ground gardening. Interesting and informative video, keep them coming. Have a good day.
I tell ya Robert my yard is nothing but rocks. I pretty much just have to cover with dirt. Lol I cannot imagine mowing that fast, crazy
Nice review. I have a 2014 52" model I've worn the deck out on, so ordered a new deck for it. I'd recommend dropping down those anti-scalp wheels if you haven't already. They come factory in the top holes which don't do a bit of good.
Congratulations Ralph !! Those mowers are awesome. You deserve it. God bless from East Texas. Little man Adler and Case will love it.
Ty Rena, lol Adler's already been on it
@@grandpadossfarms I figured 😂
Love you grandpa enjoy all your new Toys can’t wait for the next video
Great review Ralph! If we had grass and a yard big enough I'd talk my husband into getting me one of those so I could have a new toy. 😁 Thank you for sharing! Hugs and love to you and your family. ❤️✝🤗 Have a beautiful and blessed week. God Bless ❤️✝🤗
Morning Cynthia ty. You have a great day
Thanks gentleman. A very good and honest review. I’ve been contemplating buying a Hustler and this review has really helped.
We appreciate that, ty
Really appreciate your honest review. Thank you Ralph n Chad 😊
Hey DC thank you
My husband and I have been looking at mowers . We have 5 acres to mow this was very helpful . He also is 6 ft 4 and I am 5ft 3 so it looks like we both could use this mower. Thank you for the video. God Bless
Sweet Donna, 5 acres is a pretty good mow. Definitely something beefy. Let me know what you purchase please
I have a larger Hustler Z4 which they only made for a couple of years. I bought it new in 2010 and have been mowing on my 20 acres every year since and still love it. It has the big Kawasaki motor and has even more hardcore items like a floating deck with chains, flex fork front tires that is an added suspension device, rollbar, air ride seat, twin gas tanks, easy oil change and hydro changes. The thing is just great.
Thanks a million! Wanted to see a review or two before buying, now I actually feel like I know what I’m getting already, before bringing it home! Happy cutting
Thank you sir
Good morning grandpa, good morning Chad, awesome mower. Have a wonderful day. ❤
Morning
Thank You for this it should be helpful for lots of people God Bless.
Good, honest review Grandpa Ralph, much respect, and as you said research. When you revved up the mower though I half expected the front wheels to pop, it has power....and no Chad, that doesn't mean you can ride around and pop wheelies. LOL
Hahaha Wendy!
Good morning😊 Great choice! I have family that have the bigger mowers. God bless ❤🙏🇺🇸
Good morning Ralph and Chad. Great informational video! Thanks!! Good morning Leanne! Have a great day!
Hi Lana ty
Great review and vid both of you! I ordered a 34" Dash XD earlier this week for my 1/3 acre and based on supply chain issues (belts and tires from China), my Hustler dealer told me earliest would be August of 2022. So if you're looking for these, unless your dealer has inventory on hand, you'll be waiting a long time!
Congratulations and thank you for the information.
Great review! Liked the interview style to it :)
That a pretty comprehensive review. Great work. I’m off to the mower shop come Monday 👍🏻
Awesome!
I just bought the XDX because it has the bigger transmission and we live in the mountains so it's super hilly around here. This past Saturday it was delivered and I got my first mow with it in 2 hours. The riding tractor mower it took 5 hours to mow. I love it so far. There a little learning curve with it on thes dang hills. But all and all it was good.. it didn't have problems the tractor dose. And for the transmission it never failed or slipped or anything. The tractors would fail and take off or worse make all kinda of nose. I'm happy with the XDX I'm glad I got that 1 and not the club cadet I was after. Great mowers indeed 👍
Oh I bet that is a nice mower. I think also has the upgraded seat. Heavy transmission too. Very nice congratulations. Let me know how it goes. Zt's are game changers for sure
Great new ride Ralph !!! 🥰🙏🏻
Awesome Vlog. Thanks for sharing your research and experience. Considering buying one
Awesome thank you
I have this same mower. I’m glad to see someone as excited about it as I am!!
I am sure you know by now that you have got one of the best mowers made. I have had mine since 2016, it was the Super Z back then with a 60 inch deck. It has NEVER had to go back to the shop for maintenance! Never had to have the drive motors readjusted to keep it running straight. I change my oil regularly, keep my air filter clean, and keep the grass off the deck, blow it off after every use. I love my Hustler, hope you are loving yours too! I even was and wax the thing! I never walk on my deck either! The fuel tanks on mine are over the rear wheels (2) and they have sight plastic to see how much fuel you have. And, speaking of belts, I still have never changed a belt on mine, that's just a testament to how smooth these machines run.
I love hearing that thank you! You can’t beat regular maintenance for longevity
I feel this was a true and honest review. Thank you.
Yes I found you wit a search for a Hustler Raptor SD and thank you for the review of the XD
Bought a Hustler several years ago & the best thing about it is the wife loves to mow with it. It also cut my mowing time by 1/2. It is very easy to mow with right out of the box but after using it for a few months you get to the point of really knowing what can be done with this mower making you like it even more. Just don't get too close to small trees when first learning to use this type of mower or you will be replanting them. P.S. Kids also love to mow with it.
Nice job you two. Have a great week and stay dry.
Awesome review! Great mower. My little old Murray hanging in. Had to change belt yesterday mercy! Love mowing like my chainsaw, clueless, why I love it but I do. Have a picture of me tiny mowing with my Dad at 3 years old so that could be why. I mow an acer + the other 10 are in woods. A lot of Boulder removal, who lives on a Mt.Foothill. I will dream and pray ! Thankyou ! Makes a big differance. I love the toys!! It sure helps to get a man's opinion
Morning Dianna, whatever gets the job done is good!
@@grandpadossfarms yes so true! Make it easier on yourself! So blessed to have the Murray got it used for $100. 5 years ago. It's been such a trooper in this terrain. Use to have to weed eat the acer than a step up with push mower now all of them. God is faithful & good to supply the needs and help me learn.
I worked for John Deere for thirty years and putting Kawasaki engines on their mowers was the best thing they could do. In my opinion the best engine ever used on mowers!
30 yrs. Nice Terry. Congratulations. Glad to hear you say that. Thank you for the information
That mower will get the job done! Good morning guys. Now get it to work….
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Good morning!! Don't worry about your turns and speed Ralph you will get better the more you use it!! I wish it had a roll bar, we always had ex marx we loved them so easy to maintain...have fun!!
Yes Chris I've heard good things about ex marx. I'm terrible right now lol
Ralph you are a riot, you crack me up..I love you and leeanns a hoot. We love the family life and what you instilled in your boys
It's great to see an honest review of equipment that everyone can use. Any yard is a work in progress . My grandson calls all mowers a tractor. How is your chicken house holding up ?
Ha all tractors. That coop is very fragile. I'm concerned about the durability. Ok for a backyard coop with a couple birds maybe
Good job explaining what you like and dislike about the mowers well as what you have observed when using the mower. No technical stuff to try and figure out.This stuff can be obtained from the dealer. He and his son appear to be genuine down to earth people as well. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts about the mower. I will be purchasing a Hustler in the next few days and look forward to many years of good service from this product. Thanks again!
Thank you! So far I’m really enjoying the mower. No issues whatsoever
Good Morning to you all! ❤️
Really nice mower Ralph. Will come in handy for sure. You and Leanne have a great rest of the Week.
Thank you so much, you do the same
Awesome to meet you guys and thanks for the info im subscribing just cuz you guys seem like nice ppl I could learn some stuff from which I have so thanks
Welcome to our youtube family! Thank you
You should mow the cow pasture because cows eat new grass they won't eat tall grass so they will graze alot more on cut pasture.
I've noticed that Chris. The new area Chad is fencing was just brush hogged
I'm looking for a zero turn - Looking at the model that does 1 acre. Laughed at the part about the back of the seat. I'm 74 and am 4 ft 10 in - the back will probably be above my shoulders. Don't know when I'll get mine, but soon I'll be able to make hay.
Awesome Janie!
we have a nice powerful diesel kubota love it plus our kubota zd has a nice comfortable air ride seat wich so nice on the back and a nice dial for height adjuster,and led feul gauge light on the dash and a nice hydroulic lift, and shaft driven deck
Congratulations GrandPa! Wow you creeping up on10,000 subs! Awesome...yall stay safe
I know Shirley. Exciting and scary at the same time
Goodmorning Ralph and Chad
Hi Ann
Had a hustler raptor for the last 6 years, still runs like new, my very rough yard just about wore the deck out, looking for a new deck now. In six years replaced 2 spindles, the front wheels and the starter switch.
Very cool video I like the way that mower runs I going to get one this weekend thanks for letting us know all the good things on this grandpa you are good shape 👍🏻👍🏻
Congratulations
I've used the zero turn in the past for several years and liked it. Not on side hills, but flat yards and work great. Chad, when grandpa got ready to kick the blade in gear do you realize you were standing in the worst spot you could have. I just cringed. You get hit with what ever comes flying out of there and you will never do it again. This is out of love Chad. Please stand some were else. That engine is a good one. I have one in my mower. Thanks for sharing guys. Iowa is watching.
Thank you Gene for the heads up. Appreciate you looking out. Gotta be careful
That's one bad mower. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.
Morning Linda ty
Nice mower! You will have that yard looking great in no time.
Thank you for sharing 💞
The best was Jim taking off on it. Go Grandpa Adler👍
Great video Ralph. I own an automotive repair shop and ppl don't realize how much it takes to work on things now
So true
Excellent review. I'm glad that you are happy with your purchase. A lot of time's it's all negative info. 🤗🙏
Very pleased ty
Good mower! I've had mine since 2015 and love it. I been lookn at the new ones!
Thank you Kevin, always good to hear that you made a good decision
Hey guys, just came across the video. I got a Hustler two seasons ago. I love it. They are awesome and like you said quality mowers. The only thing I can say is if you ever come across a flip up deck. You might like that. That’s what I have and it is unbelievable. I clean my deck a lot more than I used to now. Again thanks a lot love the video. Enjoy your “Hustler” I know I do.
Very nice useful mower. Like the fact you can easily service it yourself. Bye now. PS I love Ralph and Chad together. Very entertaining.
Nice job talking about the hustler I like it. I am looking for a zero turn probably 54-in and listening to you talk about the hustler Hustler is on my list so is John Deere. Thank you for the review on the hustler sir. 👍
I own the same mower and I absolutely love it. My only recommendation would be to install lock washers on the upright handles. One of my bolts backed out due to vibration and I almost had a bad day.
That was a great review Ralph. Neat mower. 👍👍👍❤️
I just found this video....finally, someone the same height as me doing a review so that I can see how good the fit is! Thanks guys.
GM Chad, and Grandpa Adler 👋👋👋
Hi!
Hi guys. Great review...honest and low key. I like the "items I like, a couple I don't"...that's the way to do it. But, wow...it IS loud! lol
Yep she's loud, thank you
I just took delivery of a Raptor X 42" cut yesterday and it is better than I thought it would be. I had a Hustler FastTrack for 15 years and got great service from it, but this new one is way better in my opinion.
Hustler was the very first and invented the zero turn mower in I think 1964. I bought a hustler 2500 72" and used it commercially for years. I can say being honestly I had it and used it every day when I finally retired this machine I had put well over 10,000 hours on it. Yes I did replace the engine once but, when I got rid of it I was sad... I still to this day regret letting it go, And that's been 8 or 9 years ago. My recommendation is that if you can afford a hustler mower buy it . Yes every mower company has issues but hustler is built way better .
Very glad to hear stories like this. You are correct. First zero turn!
Nice looking ride there, Ralph! The one safety item I see needing attention is the bolts holding the deck up. They stick up from the top of the base quite far. You should consider some sort of rubber capping for those. I am thinking of Adler and how much he likes "running" your machines! The bolts could put some serious hurt on those cute little legs of his! As to going 7 MPH, I would. My Dad used to call me Mario Andretti!
Yeah I noticed those. I can't go that fast Mario lol
Good morning guys. I’m new to your channel and I have to say I really enjoyed the review of the Hustler. I have been researching the zero turn mowers and this is the one that I have chosen. I have an acre .2 that I mow in East Tennessee and I use a yellow tractor type ( which I really like ) but I want to cut my time down with a zero turn. I might wait till spring to actually pull the trigger. Thanks guys.
Terry, I did a lot of research and I believe it's a very good mower. Not the most expensive and not the cheapest. And yes the zero turn and time savings is amazing