2015 Hustler RSD vs 2017 Hustler RSD

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• Jun 5, 2017 / 2015 Hustler RSD vs 2017 Hustler RSD

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Looking to upgrade to a ZTR and my budget is around $3,500.
My local dealer has a new 2015 Hustler RSD 48" with the Kawasaki FR691V engine and a 2017 RSD 48" with the Kohler 7000 engine. He's not willing to work much on price so they'll be fairly comparable.
Looking for feedback, should I go with the older model to get the Kawasaki or have other things been improved in the 2017 model that will balance out the Kohler engine? Thanks!

 

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• Jun 5, 2017 / 2015 Hustler RSD vs 2017 Hustler RSD

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i would really avoid the kohler. the kawasaki is a better engine.

 

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• Jun 6, 2017 / 2015 Hustler RSD vs 2017 Hustler RSD

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Thanks. I'm leaning toward the Kawasaki and am going to pull the trigger this weekend

 

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• Jun 7, 2017 / 2015 Hustler RSD vs 2017 Hustler RSD

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I would lean towards the Kawasaki too unless that unit has done a lot of time outside..... I'm not sure where you live or what the weather is like but even in a crate time could take a little bit of a toll I would think.

 

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• Jun 7, 2017 / 2015 Hustler RSD vs 2017 Hustler RSD

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I hadn't even thought of the storage. I'm in Mass so I'll have to find out if it's been inside for the last 2yrs.

 

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• Jun 12, 2017 / 2015 Hustler RSD vs 2017 Hustler RSD

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Kawa all the way. Change the oil immediately and let 'er rip.