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which ztr do you recommend

16 years ago

I have approx. 1 1/2 - 2 acres to mow about every 5 days or so. i do have a couple gates that limit the size of the deck so I am now looking between the Hustler 2008 mini fasttrak 17hp 42" and the 2007 gravely zt 2044xl. I know both are good mowers and I really like the hustler, but this gravely has quite a few more option than the hustler + the twin cylinder, but the hustler has better warranty options. What opinions do you guys have...all are greatly appreciated. sorry if this is the second time you have read this, i accidentally posted it in the lawn mower forum also.

........2008 Mini fasttrak............2007 Gravely 2044XL

Deck ............42............................44

Deck.........fabricated....................fabricated

HP ..............17 ...........................20

Engine ......Kohler..........................Kohler

cylinders.......1..............................2

Trans.........dualEZT..........Dual?(I was told servicable)

speed..........7 mph .........................7mph

blades..........2...................................3

bld tp spd...18,200.........................?17000?

fuel............6 gal .............................9 gal

extras ....No parking brake...............head lights

...... 3yr bumper to bumper warr............ hitch

...Lifetime leading edge of deck ..........arm rests

.........lifetime frame..............................hour meter

.....................................................lockable front axle

......................................................striping kit

Price.........$3899................................$3999

+ mulch kit....69....................................100

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Comments (4)

johndeere2210
16 years ago
Haven't looked at the two units, but I have the Hustler Super Z, 66" deck and really like the way it mows.
cobhonfor
16 years ago
I know the Hustler is very good, but I would take the Gravely and not look back.

I spent the same money on a CC ZForce 50 3 years ago. 23 Hp Kohler Command, but a non-serviceable tranny, but am happy as heck with it.
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steve2ski
16 years ago
From the posted specifications, these 2 appear to be very close. I would think you at at the point of deciding which one "you" like best by trying them out. Dealer will probably let you run them around in the parking area. But no mowing if they are new units and not demonstrators.
mnyhats
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I am looking at a used CC 50 ztr later this week. Anything specific I should ask the guy? Will it work on small but a little steep hills that go up to my garage? I mow about three acres that are pretty flat except for near my garage. The used one is a 2007 RZT 50, originally priced at $2,999 and comes with the balance of a three-year warranty. Any thoughts? Thanks. Oh, does the lack of a gas gauge cause any problems?

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