I'm trying to decide between these 2 mowers. If the Hustler still had the Kawasaki motor I would definitely buy it, but they both now have the Kohler 7000 22HP engine. There are lots of good reviews for the Toro on the Toro and Home Depot websites, but it's very hard to find consumer reviews of the Hustler. I have a fairly small yard with little to no heavy debris to mow over. Because my yard is not that big I was initially looking at the smaller ZTR mowers like 32, 34 or 36". But the consensus seems to be to get a 42" because the smaller ZTRs don't have good traction and since the deck is narrower than tire width it is harder to "trim" or mow real close to fences, etc. That being said I haven't completely ruled out the 36" Raptor.
I know the Hustler has a welded deck vs. the Toro stamped deck. Since my mowing is pretty light duty not sure if I would get much benefit from the welded deck (I may be wrong about that though). I've seen some mention that stamped decks sometimes cut better than welded decks. Is that true?
The Toro is currently $300 cheaper than the Hustler, but that's not that's not a big enough difference to sway my decision. I'm looking to make the purchase pretty soon so any advise is greatly appreciated!
I know the Hustler has a welded deck vs. the Toro stamped deck. Since my mowing is pretty light duty not sure if I would get much benefit from the welded deck (I may be wrong about that though). I've seen some mention that stamped decks sometimes cut better than welded decks. Is that true?
The Toro is currently $300 cheaper than the Hustler, but that's not that's not a big enough difference to sway my decision. I'm looking to make the purchase pretty soon so any advise is greatly appreciated!