Hustler Zero Turn

Looks like their advertising on sports talk radio is working? I bought a 46" Cub Cadet in 2017 for my acre and have loved it while spending half what those cost.

I think both are fairly good machines. The Dash XD is a significant upgrade over the Dash X. The Raptor X only adds a few things and is not as big of a step. The Raptor X is a better machine, but I’m not sure it’s any significantly better. There’s a few little things that may not be obvious, like the frame, seat, access to under deck, etc.

Unless there’s some unique feature that’s important to you (after looking them over at a dealer), I don’t see any problems going with the Dash XD between those two.

I've got about 1/2 an acre and went with the Dash XD. I bought is last weekend and had it delivered on Monday after I left to go offshore. So I just got to watch the delivery guy put it in the garage from the security camera and haven't been able to use it. For the little but that I'm cutting I didn't think the extra money for the Raptor was worth it for me. I think the warranty is longer on the Raptor as well. I was debating on whether or not to go with the 36" or 42" and ultimately decided to go with the 42" because of the larger tires.

I initially wanted to get a lawn tractor but the cost wasn't much more to get the Hustler. I know with all the research that I did I never came across any 46" Cub Cadets for $1400 after tax.

Bought 42” Hustler Raptor from Gautreauxs in BR. Have had it for 3 years and cut half acre. Great machine and good service.

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I just moved from a small yard in BR to 4.5 acres of wooded land in Covington that I just cut with a push lawn mower. F that noise. So I’m in desperate need for a zero turn and am quite naive to that market so any general advice is appreciated! The pops has a hustler and seems to be happy with it.

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I have a Gravely and love it. It was between the Gravely and a Hustler. It really boiled down to the service I got while shopping. Hustler sales guy kind of rubbed me the wrong way. Gravely guy entertained my kids while answering my questions in a genuine non-salesy way. Both seem to come highly recommended.