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• Sep 17, 2012 / Hustler Sport

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Hi

I am new to the forum and am looking for some help deciding on a ZTR. I have a 1/2 acre, some hills, kentucky blue grass, well maintained lot. I have looked at few mowers, Exmark Quest S, Toro MX5060 and SS5000. Thought about a Dixie Chopper ZEE 1, dealer has no expirence with it though. So after much looking I have come across the opportunity to buy a Hustler Sport 48 with a Honda GXV530 for $3000 OTD(new old stock, no roll bar). The price seems pretty good, but have reservations about the engine.

Does any one have any input on this engine? Some negatives I have read about being rebuilt. Should I stay away or is it too good to pass on?

 

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• Sep 17, 2012 / Hustler Sport

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g00seegg said:

Hi

I am new to the forum and am looking for some help deciding on a ZTR. I have a 1/2 acre, some hills, kentucky blue grass, well maintained lot. I have looked at few mowers, Exmark Quest S, Toro MX5060 and SS5000. Thought about a Dixie Chopper ZEE 1, dealer has no expirence with it though. So after much looking I have come across the opportunity to buy a Hustler Sport 48 with a Honda GXV530 for $3000 OTD(new old stock, no roll bar). The price seems pretty good, but have reservations about the engine.

Does any one have any input on this engine? Some negatives I have read about being rebuilt. Should I stay away or is it too good to pass on?

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No personal experience with this engine but have probably read the same negative reviews as you. All manufacturers have their lemons.

 

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• Sep 17, 2012 / Hustler Sport

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Dea;er I got a quote from on a Hustler Sport had all his come in with Kaw engines. Too much trouble with Honda on warranty and parts issues. Just passing info.
One one of the reasons I bought my SnapperPro

 

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just talked with another dealer, he said he only sells them with a Kaw. engine $4150 + tax. Said he wasn't familiar with alot trouble with Honda engines but general preferred Kaw. because of their great reputation

 

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• Sep 17, 2012 / Hustler Sport

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For that price i would buy a SnapperPro S50x with a 48" deck. More money but you get the FX series Kaw commercial engine and a 3100 Commercial rated transmissions. Why I bought the SnapperPro. The one with the Honda might turn out OK. Still in warranty? FULL warranty? If the savings offset future repairs might be worth a shot. Of course I'm not writing the check for it.:laughing :smile:

 

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• Sep 18, 2012 / Hustler Sport

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Just spoke with my dealer again, full warranty, delivered, and a test on my lawn before we shake hands for $3,000. Asked him about any troubles with the Honda engine(rebuilds and what not) and nothing out the of the ordinary on repairs other than a throttle cable out of adjustment. Test drove in the parking lot, I must say very smooth controls compared to a John Deere Z245 which I borrowed from my brother.

Going to to look at a used Fastrack with Kawasaki on Friday before I make my decision.

 

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• Sep 25, 2012 / Hustler Sport

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bought a used fastrak superduty with a 186 hrs at auction on friday. residential use with transferable warranty, 25kaw, 54 deck. more deck than i wanted but who cares for the price i got it $3400

 

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• Sep 25, 2012 / Hustler Sport

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where's the pics? And your avatar needs to be upgraded.