Hustler Raptor SD 500 Hour Review X3
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
- Hustler Raptor SD 54 inch and 60 inch 2020 and 2019 version and similar to the newer Raptor XD models. 500 HOUR Review with Pros and Cons! We have three of these mowers in our fleet handling commercial level usage. The Zero Turn Mowers are perfect for heavy residential but can be used commercially maintained and handled correctly.
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Man! That thumbnail
I have a 2019, 42" sd with 300h. Mine has more cosmetic wear...it sits outside on the trailer 24/7. The yards I mow are also rougher than the stuff you mow. I have the kawasaki, I upgraded to the commercial air filter at 250h. I've had to replace one steering damper and one spindle. The spindle failed when I tried running X blades. I made my own foot operated shoot lift, and mounted a 12v radiator fan on the front to help keep me cool. I don't run those deck covers, they just trap grass. I've earned about $35k with my $4300 hustler. It isn't commercial, but the deck is strong, motor and hydros are serviceable and those are the things you need to get a decent service life out of a mower. I hope to get 1k hours before I have to upgrade.
That's awesome man. Very nice!
I have a hustler 2014 fastrak 54 cut,wouldn't take anything for it,cut around 3 acres or better .Only had to replace deck belt,only because ran over a ant bed I didn't see .Hustler makes very good mowers,like all things,take care and up keep,will last.
I have a 2021 xd model, so far no problems.
I think hustler have fixed the problem with the bracket and most other issues previously reported.
I have the same model. The only con to using this mower is the small diameter of the grass discharge shute.
I own a 2020 Raptor SD with 200 hours. It's been a really good mower. It cuts great. Only issue was the drive idler came a little loose and was throwing drive belts. No issues since it's been fixed.
10-4
Yes love the video
There a great mower.You just have to take care of them.I only found the hydro belt needs to be replaced yearly because it cracks and fails.The deck tensioner spring and hooks keep an eye on them.
I lube all the metal to metal points,tighten all hydo bolts every oil change(50 hours shell rotella T6) and keep a clean air filter.This machine will take good care of you for atleast 1500 hours before you will need to start replacing worn parts like deck mounts ect...
Thanks, we still need to improve on a few maintenance items. We have done a good job regarding the maintenance on the oil and oil filter changes, keeping them out of the elements, changing out and cleaning air filters and fuel filters. But you have given us several more things to look out for and I appreciate your review on the Raptor SD! We did have to change out the solenoid on one of them I didn't mention in the review. An occasional deck belt and drive belt and the original transmission brackets we have changed out as well.
Good review for sure. Last week I bought a new 2021 Fastrak 48. Love it! Wish the dealer had a 54 or 60 in stock but he didn’t. Besides, a 48” cut will do me just fine. Love the 4 year/750 hour Hustler warranty also. I gave $7500 cash out the door here in Southeast Louisiana.
I have a 6’ finishing mower for my tractor to take care of the big areas.
You may end up being very thankful you have the 48 inch, we have a couple 54 inches and a 60 inch and there are some gates that we can’t even get into with the 54 inch.
My husband maintains our hustler raptor zero turn. After watching videos about the trans brackets, he replaced all the mounting bracket bolts with grade 8 bolts with lock nuts and lock washers on all bolts. Before tightening the bolts he made sure the frame mounts and brackets were seated against the trans cases with no spaces between them. One of them needed three washers between the mount and trans case. You can't get a tight mount with a space between them. Checking them when you sharpen blades is about often enough. Have discovered one broken bolt in200 hrs.keep them tight !,,,,,,
Good move
It's weird. In Ireland they are being sold as commercial units.
Very interesting. I can understand why however.
Retork all Trans mounting bolts every 50 to 100 hours and you will not brake the mounting bracket also that Kawasaki engine is supposed to be decarbond and valves lapped every 300 hours it's in the owners manual!!!
I’ve had 3 hustler ZTRs in recent years. They get worse with every new model. Had the hydro-drive brackets replaced, cracked fenders, severe vibration noise etc etc, etc. I have found that Hustler will work with you until they decide not to. My case was escalated to Nick (Sr. product representative). After failed attempts at a repair, Nick would not return any phone calls. The case was then escalated to the next level (Ken Coker). Ken provides nothing more than lip service. He did call me once. When I provided video proof of the complaint, he failed to ever contact me again. The mower is still under warranty, the dealer will not do anything more and tells me that Hustler will not do anything more. I would never touch another Hustler mower, ever. Hustler will not honor the warranty if it is not a very simple problem. Either they don't know, or don't care about fixing a customer's mower.
Cut corners let the gas run out
These mowers are absolute junk I have owned one replaced rear end pump deck spindles belts drive belt 10 plus times if your looking to by one of these or already have one pile it off on someone and by a SCAG spend the money and be smart hustlers are junk!
I have 3 RAPTOR SD mowers that I would buy all over again given the choice. You do have to treat them a bit different than a $9,000 - $10,000 commercial mower but in the end, its worth it.