Hustler Super Mini Z

FOURTEEN · Sep 2, 2005

( I have a 36" Mini Fastrak )

 Which model of the Mini FasTrak did you get, the 36" with the Kohler 15HP or the 36" with the Honda 16HP??

/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gifAlthough the 52" Super Mini Z is an awesome machine, all I really need is the 42" Mini FasTrak with the 16HP Honda!! /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Spiffy · Sep 2, 2005

Hey Fourteen, were'd you get that cure for severe bites from the price creep bug!? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Another consideration, do you have narrow areas that the 42" will prevail over a 52; on the flip side, any areas benefit from the 6" left deck offset of the 52?

Anyway, thought I'd do a quick search for where I seen that Hustler only rated the EZT transmissions for gentle conditions and 600 or 800 hours at that [these conditions may apply to your situation anyway]; didn't find that one, but found a similar that more vaquely might describe whether the Fastrac is for you:

Lawnsite

BTW; I thought for sure the little Fastraks were EZT, but that link implies IZT. EZT: newer, but smaller verses IZT: heavier, but older design; forced to chose, the EZT's scare me more....but only from what I've read and visually judged;
"Caveat Lector?" /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Also, see you've been hanging around there; a man who does his research! I'm impressed.....of course that just means you'll definitely get stung again with the bite of desire "for the last mower you'll ever buy". /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif bite bite bite /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Since I don't have any money to spend, I'll gladly spend yours! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

FOURTEEN · Sep 2, 2005

( Hey Fourteen, were'd you get that cure for severe bites from the price creep bug!? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 Not cured, just a slight temporary remission!! I was thoughly reinfected today by driving a 17/42 Mini Fastrak and a 25/52 Super Mini Z!! The 17/42 was very nice, like a Honda Civic, and would do my cutting just fine! But once you ride the 25/52, like a Hemi Magnum, there's just no going back!! 

Another consideration, do you have narrow areas that the 42" will prevail over a 52?

 Maybe, but not so tight that the 25/52 couldn't do it! 

On the flip side, any areas benefit from the 6" left deck offset of the 52?

 Oh yes!! Maybe the most imprtant! I have hundreds of feet of mulched serpentine garden edges to trim! 

Also, see you've been hanging around there; a man who does his research! I'm impressed.....of course that just means you'll definitely get stung again with the bite of desire "for the last mower you'll ever buy".

 True, oh so true!! 

Since I don't have any money to spend

 Fortunately, that is not a problem for me! My portfolio was up enough this week to pay for one, or the other, or both! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif But, unfortunately, my doctor claims that there is a 50/50 chance that within 2 years I'll be pushing up daisies rather than mowing lawn!

So I just want to be sure that the mower I select is the one that will make me the most happy! The 17/42 is a sweet little machine, for sure, but it looks like my answer will be the 25/52 Super Mini Z!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 PS: I received a slick catalog and DVD from eXmark today. Unfortunately, their machines aren't nearly as slick! It's Hustler for me!!

)

Spiffy · Sep 3, 2005

Well, if your portifolio is up, it does sound like a no brainer!

I think I get the "hand" character pic now....you've beaten the point of being so old "you have one foot in the grave" and graduated to "having one hand left free to wave at everyone with." /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Seriously though [and assuming you were serious /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif], I really hope the doctor was 100% wrong or you're good at beating odds. Regardless, I think you have the right plan (and that probably applies whether someone's 40 or 80): spend your money on things that make you happy before any relatives get their hands on it! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Well, I had better go find some money to spend! Never know...I might try to cross the street and get hit by a bus. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

wushaw · Sep 3, 2005

Fourteen ,
I have the Kohler motor, I have never owned a Kohler motor so I get to see how well it works out and after 15hrs it has preformed well.
I know the Hondas are smoother and run forever, I have one runnin a portable genny and another runnin a pump.

FOURTEEN · Sep 4, 2005

( Well, if your portfolio is up, it does sound like a no brainer!

Maybe, but sometimes the more expensive isn't the 'best' for a particular application! A Super Z with the 34 hp Cat Diesel and 72" mower would not be anywhere near what I want or need, but it is very expensive!!


I think I get the "hand" character pic now

 Clever, but no cigar! I explained it once on TBN, but it ' /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif '!!



assuming you were serious

 Dead! But so far he has been wrong, and so far is so good! 

Well, I had better go find some money to spend!

 Happy hunting!! )

 I looked at Country Clipper, but they no longer make a 'Mini Z', just full size! I like the Mini Z. It's like the GTO of mowers, small chassis - big performance!!

Jody328 · Oct 23, 2011

Check the advertised speed. I havnt found a Hustler yet that would run the speed they claim. I have a 32hp super Z that's suppose to go 15 mph. The top speed I can get on flat pavement is 9.5. They should be sued for false advertisement.