magicheater
Veteran Member
You probably won't be sorry.
Hustler Fastrak 54" vs Toro Titan 60"
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DK35vince
Super Member
I went with the Fastrak for the same reason.
I liked the Super Duty, but couldn't bring myself to spend the extra $$.
The Fastrak is a solid machine. Should last a long time.
Specop_007
Silver Member
Looking forward to the pics!
Specop_007
Silver Member
So about 800 off MSRP then? Not too bad. Wonder what I could score a 48" for.
I should have taken before/after pictures of my lawn. It was almost knee high in some places in the back yard.
The job used to take 4 hours on a 42" riding mower. I did the whole thing last night in 1.4 hours per the meter.
One question: The wheel motors seem to groan at lower RPM's. I don't remember that in the store. I mean the blades are off, engine is just above turtle speed and i'm maneuvering in and out of the garage etc. Is that normal?
Specop_007
Silver Member
Wow looks good! How did it handle the thicker stuff? I'm still considering a 48" Sport but you have me thinking about a Fastrak....
That's the one thing i wish i got the Super Duty for...
I had various build ups of leaves left over from fall, when my rider began to fail. It did not handle those well. The engine bogged down. I did have foot high damp grass everywhere which it handled like champ. It hadn't rained in a couple days, but certain parts of my yard don't get direct sunlight and have monstrous grass/weed growth.
My rating so far:
Grass: A
Comfort: B + (if i smooth my turf, it would be an A+)
Mowing noise: B
Speed: A
Cut Quality: A-
Features: A+ (for the price, had hour meter, flex forks and i love the dual tanks)
Engine Power: B- (maybe less when i try towing something)
I had various build ups of leaves left over from fall, when my rider began to fail. It did not handle those well. The engine bogged down. I did have foot high damp grass everywhere which it handled like champ. It hadn't rained in a couple days, but certain parts of my yard don't get direct sunlight and have monstrous grass/weed growth.
My rating so far:
Grass: A
Comfort: B + (if i smooth my turf, it would be an A+)
Mowing noise: B
Speed: A
Cut Quality: A-
Features: A+ (for the price, had hour meter, flex forks and i love the dual tanks)
Engine Power: B- (maybe less when i try towing something)
DK35vince
Super Member
Its normal.
One question: The wheel motors seem to groan at lower RPM's. I don't remember that in the store. I mean the blades are off, engine is just above turtle speed and i'm maneuvering in and out of the garage etc. Is that normal?
Mine does the same thing maneuvering around the garage at low RPM.
soal man
Member
I've had my Fastrak 54 for a year now and it's been a great mower so far. Mine groans a little during slow turns so I wouldn't be concerned about that. I did have a problem with one of the handlebar safety switches that wouldn't stay in place. No other issues since it was replaced. Wish I would have gotten the hour meter now!