Testing a MASSIVE mower

Hustler made a Bold Claim- Their 104" Hyperdrive mower can mow a football field in 10 minutes-Lets test that-plus MOW down a WET ditch bank, get stuck & mow my 27 acre property to see what the guys REALLY think about this GIANT mower.

[@taniarodrigues468]

I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. kzbin.infoUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.

[@davidgeorge4247]

I have had a Hustler 104 for 3 years and use it on a hilly farm with a pond and traction with the regular turf tires was scary. I was always sliding on the hills. I put the standard lug type tractor tires on the machine and I can go anywhere now without spinning or worrying about sliding into the pond, and it doesn't tear up the grass any more because it doesn't spin and the Lug type tractor tires are narrower which means it contacts less grass which makes turning without tearing up grass better too. Another tip, If you are wanting to mow out into a pond or over a curb, don't let the hydraulics all the way down. Make the hydraulic cylinders keep the deck that you hang over into the pond or street level and you can easily mow over the pond or curb as fast as you can go and not have to worry about the wheels of the mower falling off the curb. So I now no longer have to weed eat around the pond.

[@cartergrant6636]

We had the same problem with them not liking hills. They also do not go up hills very well

[@Dirtmonkey]

I would have thought those tractor tires would tear grass up bad. Now I'm intrigued. I almost don't believe you but what your saying also just makes sense.

[@patricktaylor7809]

I mow a lot of new construction housing developments. New roadways and what not. Since the ground was disturbed its no longer solid so i got directional tires for my zero turn with only a 5 foot deck. It was actually kind of hard to rip the turf. It would not spin. And turned that mower into a goat! Hills so steep almost couldn't stay on the mower pushing near a 50 degree angle...... suicide I know. Mud, wet hills it didnt care. That was a great Dane chariot. My toght the 104 would have problems turning that mass on a hill or wet grass. I see you sir found the solution.

[@toxictophat711]

@@Dirtmonkey nope hes right i got 2 John Deere tractor mower ones turf tires the other knobby tires grip in anything i use it to mow lake houses that hold water and rarely dry i don't get stuck so i don't rut anything up its a huge improvement its why i love bad boys trademark tires they have now

[@guyhawkins557]

I have chevron tractor tyres on my Hustler with similar results. No skidding, so much less tearing of the ground. Much safer on slopes, and never get stuck again! I had feared that the grass would be damaged, but after a few skids with the lawn tyres and getting stuck a couple of times, I bought the tractor tyres and have used them now for 8 years. Would never go back.

[@Chris_In_Texas]

I really love my 2018 60" Hyperdrive. Works great and keeps on going... Its just heavy so you have to watch out when it is wet and have soft yard. Being down in Texas with the clay soil can really compress and leave tracks. I have been sucked down into a bar ditch or two, as soon as it breaks over get the deck up and head for the ditch and try to power right up the other side. That has been my best solution.

[@scottfrank8589]

Great video Stan! I’ve watched your channel for a few years and when I went to purchase a mower I went to the Scag dealer. While I was there, I saw the Hustler and the salesman pointed out different things like the hydraulics. I went with Hustler and was surprised by the generous military discount Hustler offers! It’s been a great machine!

[@Dirtmonkey]

I didn't know hustler did a military discount- much respect to them for that.

[@Jlinwoodjackson]

You did good going with a Hustler instead of a SCAG. I don’t know about Hustler’s pricing, but I do know their engineering department is prob the best in the industry… ESP when it comes to hydraulics and the drive system. The hoses for the hyperdrive are massive, the radiator/intercooler is HUGE.. quite thick( aluminum of course) and it has a big electric fan on top…. It’s amazing. Only thing I’ve seen like it, is what Hydro-gear/Ferris did with the 3800 hydros and the small radiators, ( and I guess the hydros have pumps in them to pump the oil up to the coolers, then back down to the hydros. Pretty awesome. I was actually thinking of rigging up something myself with the fill hole/plug and the air purge hole on top… but… it would have been a project. But, they come standard on the ferris Z2’s now. Oil Guard/vanguard EFI is the only way to go. Kawasaki’s ARE NOT MADE LIKE THEY USE TO BE… 10-20 years ago… and back then… vanguard’s WERE junk… but 800cc/28HP and up…. Amazing motors. Made in a totally new plant in Statesboro, Georgia! Whoop!

[@Travis2L]

As if you deserve a military discount. SMH.

[@beaud3035]

I love my Hustlers! Built strong and Hustler is so easy to deal with and honor their warranty. Cuts great too.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Good to know- thank you

[@WILLY4961]

I've got an older superz 60 that I've used in my mowing business for 18 years that is still going strong. I made a sprayer with a boom for it and a fertilizer spreader for the front, so it gets used alot. Hustler was the first company to make a zero turn mower and everyone said it will never fly, now look over 50 years later. I love my Hustlers.

[@hopingforthebest1.9]

Fuel injection and a dry sump oil system, that things got some race car tech in it lol

[@matthammond7570]

I had Husler Super Z 60" from 04-08 that I purchased used from a dealer that I couldn't have been happier with. The only reason I finally sold it was that I lived in on a city lot and the bigger accounts I had were on very big budget cuts and my services weren't needed when guys with old Craftsman mowers would do it cheaper. Now I have 3 acre's to mow and will be purchasing another one due to the dependability, power, and the machine is built like a tank. Thank you for your review, since I have been looking at purchasing this very same unit.

[@ToxemicSean]

I've been using Hustler brand mowers for 15 years or so.....between my brother, parents, and myself, we've had like 6 or so different ones at different sizes and have loved every one of them!!

[@charleswist8536]

Hustler used to make a “Range Wing” mower in the mid 90’s. 72” center deck with 36” decks on each side. Each side deck was independent of each other. Only problem was it was a front deck mower that was VERY heavy and would get stuck fairly easy. I’ve been past the factory down in Hesston, KS and have been overall impressed with their mowers.

[@StevenCampbell1955]

This is the best way to show just what a mower can do in real wold situations.

[@americandream_89]

Picked up a hustler hyperdrive last year. Best mower I’ve used out of Scag,Exmark,Dixie copper and Husqvarna. The hydraulic setup is on another level.

[@chandlerf2856]

All I run is hustler and I love them. I have two x-ones and an older 104

[@Dirtmonkey]

They seem like just good equipment to me.

[@999benhonda]

My lawn care business is small, but the Hustler Raptor SD 42" I bought last season cuts like a champ and works great. I've had one or 2 people say that Hustler isn't great, but I've heard more (often ones who worked for municipalities) who said that when other brand machines would go down, the Hustler would keep on going. I think Hustler focused on strength/reliability over things like comfort or a super nice cut. They cut good, I've cut yards weekly and kept them looking great and cut overgrown yard with grass 4' tall, but I've seen some other brands cut a little better.

[@robertwalendziak3216]

Stan, you hooked my wife with your videos. She loves the demo and construction projects. She also got me hooked. Stan, you and your crew do beautiful work.

[@131dyana]

Great machine. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrNiccholas]

Just had my first experience using a riding mower a few weeks ago. I got to use an old John Deere I think it was a 42 inch. . . I'm not really sure, but I can say this I had the time of my life!!! I was mowing a big field behind a church and it was SO MUCH FUN! and relaxing, I didn't anticipate that, but it was relaxing!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Dude that does sound awesome. I love doing stuff like that and trying new equipment- its the spice of life.

[@josephwilkinson4746]

Great review! Plenty of hustlers on trailers here in central VA. The hyperdrives will hopefully go through an engine or two before needing serious transmission work.

[@Dirtmonkey]

The hyperdrive is so surprisingly smooth. I was very impressed with it.

[@ogjay6708]

@@Dirtmonkey what are the fenders on your jeep I have a gladiator and have the factory ones on it and have been looking for better looking ones

[@quantumphaser]

The Hustler Lawntank. Love it.😁

[@billvandorn5332]

My favorite mower was Bobcat. The new Exmarks cut well too. The wings bring the experience to a whole other level. Reminds me of the old heavy Locke reel mowers. Congratulations on the new aquisition! Thanks Stan!

[@BobMckinsey]

How do you keep the cutting length the same on a bobcat ?

[@kennolte5801]

This is easily the most interesting test of that mower I have seen. You were putting it places where I would not have expected it to go. It seemed that Alex was fairly well impressed also. I would say the Hustler claim about mowing a football field in ten minutes is just a straight up fact and not hyped or setup in a situation that nobody can recreate. Good job on telling us what you experienced with it. I would be interested in seeing how high hour operators are getting along with the drive system.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you Ken, appreciate the feedback. Id loe to hear from some more experienced operators with these. Ive heard good things but would love for someone to chime in.

[@reaperhunter7297]

@@Dirtmonkey have you tried it in heavy ish brush like what a bush hog would be used for?

[@thealvarezbrothers9130]

Where u get the tires. Link?

[@codystelzer5700]

Hustlers are awesome. We run 5 trim star 48", 3 trimstar 36", a super z and an X-one. I mow and I'm also the mechanic so I know these mowers well. I may never switch back to another brand

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for sharing-thats awesome to hear

[@chrisbeekley1887]

Hustler invented the zero turn mower. The reason nobody talks about them is because they are expensive. My first hustler was a k251 and it was rear discharge. Loved that mower. Paid $1000 for it and sold it 5 years later for $1500. Never had a problem with it. Now I have a hustler fastrak. One spindle bearing and the wire to the carb broke. Only problems I ever had in 10 years. Cant beat a hustler.

[@andrewwood5358]

Might do some research on that fact before you make it. You are taking credit from Max B. Swisher….

[@hilham89]

Well the didn't invent the zero turn. There's been zero turn mower way before hustler came about. They wasn't that that high until they got bigger though. I got a brand new hustler raptor for $1,800 now the new hustler raptor x is over $4,000

[@shadymaint1]

I used to work as a mechanic at a Hustler dealer. Nice machines. Excellent cut quality and built like tanks.

[@chuckwilson6281]

Lived at one time in South Central Kansas where they are built. See them all over Kansas Oklahoma, Missouri Nebraska and Colorado. Tough machines.

[@jeffblizzard1099]

I own a Hustler Raptor SDX. I live in rural TN.. Very hilly and 5+ acres. Mine is called the beast. It is an AWESOME mower!!!

[@justjacqueline2004]

Very impressive cutting technology from Hustler .Nice realistic review Stan.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you Maria!

[@derekthomas9025]

I own a Hustler Short Cut and LOVE it.. Its a stand up/sit down and it has the "T bar" steering and it is amazing. Best steering system ever. Machine is a 99 or 2000 and is still mowing great.

[@tylerbowers144]

I’m really liking the videos with your commentary Stan! Keep up the good work!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you for the feedback Tyler!

[@m3rkgaming683]

Awesome video upload bro.Thanks for your very informative review on the hustler..God Bless you and your family and have a great week ahead.Happy hustling 💪 👌 💯 🙌

[@dilligafdude9434]

"Lower it down gently like a butterfly" In my head I imagined a pile of brand new lawn mower bits scattered behind the trailer and in front of the bobcat with broken pieces of pallet dangling off the forks of the bobcat. "Engine oil guard"......so a dry sump oil system.

[@Dirtmonkey]

yes- the vanguard uses that system to extend oil life

[@dilligafdude9434]

@@Dirtmonkey yeah. I just think it's interesting calling it by something different. That's actually something I like to see on mowers because (at least in car engines) the replacement oil pan that usually comes with dry sump kits will have baffles or slots on the inside that will take off extra oil from the bottom of the crank as it spins to reduce rotating mass which will add more power. I wonder if there's something like that inside the crank case of these.

[@Burchigb]

It took me three months of research of the different zero turn mowers, checking what Lowes had on hand I then I bought my Hustler. No issues what so ever. Solid and dependable.

[@teaguemendola789]

its funny i live in the town they make these lawn mowers and I use their paint booth, lol.

[@ep9360]

Its not always how fast, rather how well one can mow with desired results!

[@teaguemendola789]

@@ep9360 what

[@ep9360]

@@teaguemendola789 ok then i digress

[@teaguemendola789]

@@ep9360 what in the world are you talking about

[@ep9360]

@@teaguemendola789 Forget about it

[@thomaslecour2462]

Hi Stan I’m on 10 acres of grass most with trees. 2014 got my hustler 72” rear discharge new, I’ve had only minor issues, mostly self imposed. Takes me 2.5 hrs to cut, mower is a beast, compared to 6-8 hrs with residential zero turn. Solid tires and flex forks in front makes the ride so smooth and flat free

[@steventhomas8514]

Handy timing having just watched first hustler video and just went to search for this 104 video

[@Dirtmonkey]

Sweet-hope it helps.

[@overbrookoutdoorsports3577]

They are awesome machines I have one and most of my family and neighbors have one and they work great. Thank you for introducing us to some of these companies I met the guys at cmp attachments they are an awesome group up there

[@jayreitz2104]

Always wanted to see a 104 in a tough setting, great video, I have a woods mowin machine with a 72, you should try one of those or a grasshopper out front mower on your property once,I think you would be impressed where you can mow with the deck out front. Cheers!

[@Dirtmonkey]

That would be cool!

[@mowguy1]

Great review, now I want a hustler and I don't need a new mower. Keep up the good work. I enjoyed your video

[@91fox35]

That guys driving down the street in his skid steer again, it’s ok it’s just Stanley lol

[@brianwelsh-primecutslawnca4364]

Another great video Geoff. All very important info. 👍😎

[@countryboy1792]

Mowing a football field in 10 minutes, that's interesting, be safe 🏈 players!

[@JasonBristow2003]

Great video! Saw one of these mowing a field behind a school a few days ago, and thought it was cool, and then you happen to make a video on it! I used a 52 inch,23hp Hustler Raptor once and you are right, they make a good mower.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Very cool coincedince

[@JasonBristow2003]

It sure is!

[@thegrandgamerman]

My grandfather has a 15 year old Hustler super z 61’’ mower and it has only had 2 things rebuilt on it

[@MasonrywithAL]

Nice video with commentary. Thanks for the tips !

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@FishFind3000]

i find it interesting that you just wander onto some schools field and just start cutting it...

[@Dirtmonkey]

Nope- I talked to multiple department heads and got permission.

[@ryanromano9116]

I don’t like at all how you don’t stripe, looks like it’s be really hard to do so also

[@Lakecenterlawncare]

@@ryanromano9116 you can’t stripe with any 100 plus inch mower with rotating blades.

[@catsbyondrepair]

@@ryanromano9116 striping is for morons

[@topcut511]

Talking about the wings up and the middle of the mower stay running. Toro grounds master works that way. Hopefully hustle will figure that out in the future. Great video Stan.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Fingers crossed!

[@jacrispy8802]

That rear discharge is pretty slick, I never knew that existed

[@Dirtmonkey]

Me neither until I seen this

[@bjgarbacz1]

Kubota has diesel zero turns that are rear discharge

[@daveperala4965]

Alot of the older wheel horse conventional mowers are rear discharge even if the decks weren't that big. Some 38" decks were rear discharge.

[@denniseft6460]

Most of the brands of commercial mowers have a rear discharge deck as a option. Have for years.

[@corny155]

I haven’t seen a wide area mower that doesn’t have rear discharge. JD, Jacobson, hustler....they all do it. They no other way to get the grass front middle deck out.

[@phantomaudits]

Really good honest info... appreciate it. Keep up the good work

[@wyatt8242]

i’m saving this to show to my dad 😂 looks like an awesome mower

[@Dirtmonkey]

Its really well built

[@R.T.Schaefer]

I've never been to this channel before, and I can't imagine why I found it, but I dig it. You kinda remind me of the "The Fast and Loud," guy; Richard Rawling's. Only you're not a loud-mouth, and you're in shape, interesting, and actually fun to watch. Thanks for the cool and interesting content, I'll be back for more.

[@kentnauman9863]

You need dual tires on back, I put them on mine ,it isn’t fun getting stuck when your alone

[@TqSNv9R0iG5Ckxew]

That's why I got myself a wench to give me a good tug. I also got a winch to get unstuck.

[@ctdieselnut]

@@TqSNv9R0iG5Ckxew lol. All bases covered..

[@mitchdenner9743]

Hustlers have always been a staple with big commercial lawn and landscape companies in my area. Especially the smaller rear baggers with dumping capabilities.

[@Dirtmonkey]

What area are you in Mitch?

[@mitchdenner9743]

@@Dirtmonkey new jersey

[@sbron99]

Lol, got the wife asking me now , “Did Stan post any content today?” 👍👍👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

no way! the wife is watching- cool! Ive got one female viewer now! if I can get my wife to watch id be up to 2! hahahah

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

@@Dirtmonkey My wife yells at me for watching too much youtube.

[@ronvohsen7549]

I've owed 3 of them and have loved each of them. I started with a 52" about 15 years ago then in 2009 bought a 61" Hustler Z with 29 hp Kawasaki. It is still running today with almost 4000 hours on it. You need to try the Hustler walk behind they are amazing

[@Dirtmonkey]

I love this mower line so I believe you.

[@ronvohsen7549]

The walk behind turns like a motorcycle and has twist throttles for speed both in forward and reverse lot less forearm fatigue than the pistol style grips.

[@jrodeo96]

I was just wondering about that the other night. I wondered "can you use it as a regular mower with the wings up on your residential properties and then drop the wings on the commercial ones?". That statement right there where you said that it WILL NOT mow with the wings up answers my question. That is a lot of money to spend on a very specific purpose. I hope that they will be able to come up with a fix for that. Maybe some idler pulleys that engage when the wings drop? I' m sure there is a way to be able to use it as a regular mower with the wings up. They will double their sales if they can figure that out. As a normal lawn care company, I wouldn't spend that much on a mower that I can only use on a few lawns out of my whole route.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Agreed- you need some big accounts and then you NEED this kind of mower. Its amazing.

[@markbrackett1039]

The only way to make the center deck cut without the wings would be to use hydrologic motors which would add tremendous expenses to the mower

[@dcmkcbbq]

@@markbrackett1039 All you'd need as an electric pto clutch on the drive system powering the wings.

[@markbrackett1039]

@@dcmkcbbq the wing is not big enough to add a clutch plus the 2 other pulleys you would need plus adding more pulleys to the main deck which is already tight on space.

[@dcmkcbbq]

It wouldn't be in the wing, it would be on the central deck. The electro magnetic clutch on my JD walk behind is only slightly larger than the pulley off the crank. And, to do what you say would require upgrading the entire mower's hydraulics and increasing the mowers hp.

[@haydenuk02]

Nice looking equipment. Excellent work and thanks for the content stay safe and take care

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks, will do Hayden- you to my man!

[@haydenuk02]

@@Dirtmonkey No problem and thank you mate 👍top work

[@csmlawnandlandscape7619]

Sounds like the 104 needs a larger battery for cold start ups. Seemed to struggle @ 20.55 in the video when starting up. Nice mower by the way.

[@patriotlawnspecialist]

I love my hustlers! I have a 72” hyperdrive I try and film myself but I’m just a little guy so I haven’t made any thing amazing yet. Started my business on a 54” raptor sd and it has paid for itself

[@timbeckett9398]

10:10 is misleading. You actually mowed more! You would have come in at a lower time if you hadn't mowed the sidelines and the turns ! Love the channel!

[@daveg.6820]

Great video. Serious testing on that unusual Hustler mower. Great job. The only thing it can't do is cook. Guess you decided you like it . . . =)

[@JoshuaR.Collins]

0:14 as proved by the mythbusters, bringing a knife to a gunfight can actually give you an advantage (in certain situations)

[@Dirtmonkey]

LOL

[@sa-iw4dr]

I have a old Hustler Fast Trak and that thing is a work horse the only thing is I wish I would of got a bigger one! These machines are worth it. I'd say I over work mine and it still rolling like a champ.

[@FishFind3000]

can you review wrights new zero turn that's got a 40hp engine. its supposed to be build like no other zero turn. a total tank.

[@Dirtmonkey]

I haven't seen it yet.

[@FishFind3000]

@@Dirtmonkey ed wright just posted it on his youtube channel

[@MrGameing101]

@@Dirtmonkey I'd also love a review on this mower looks insane based on their claims and might be worth me trading in one or two of my Toro 6000s series to try out

[@shadymaint1]

Wright makes a really nice stand up mower. Used to work at a dealer.

[@ericszentmiklosi1169]

Owned two Hustlers loved them both but a bit scary on hills.

[@matthewsmowing]

I’ve run Hustler for 5 years now and have nothing but good things to say about them. I have run them on rough properties that used to be dirt bike trails to nice properties that need that finished cut. Never once has it failed to deliver when I asked it to.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Hustler seems like a super solid brand

[@zerozipper4299]

I never could use a zeroturn to make perfect straight lines. I'm convinced its impossible unless you got jedi reflexes!

[@scanyoursector5731]

You are mowing an old family grave site! HAHA, the gave marker gives it away!

[@csresidentiallawnmowinglan7244]

That mower is a beast! But I couldn’t live without stripes! The grass looks awful! 🤔

[@Dirtmonkey]

A stripe kit fixes that

[@joshharris9093]

Well don't move to Florida then

[@csresidentiallawnmowinglan7244]

Do they not stripe grass in Florida?

[@joshharris9093]

@@csresidentiallawnmowinglan7244 grass is Florida isn't weak it doesn't lay down so it doesn't strip

[@gregorywise4383]

We have an old 1990 Toro Wheel Horse that has a rear discharge and loved it ran it till it started rotting outbut. could cut our trimming down to almost nothing. EFI is the way to go even in the dead of winter will start easily we have it on our 4 wheeler that we can plow with but got to love my 2015 Wrangler with a 7 foot plow for the heater now.

[@philipwalker1267]

Hustler is one of the smoothest mowers out there I’ve had two I have an older hustler super z 60 and it cuts awesome

[@bobjoefree7435]

Have you ever herd of a walker mower

[@philipwalker1267]

Yes sir I had one and a bobcat that was just like the walker

[@markfoster2530]

Love the hustlers and have been mowing commercially since 92. Have had exmart and ransom in the early years. I’m always looking to tweak things to improve productivity. When hustler came out with a stand on mower I was hesitant. But thanks to your reviews on stand on mowers I was able to get rid of one of my riding mower‘s and a walk behind. I Currently have hustlers 61 inch hyperdrive and a 48 inch stand on. Ps I cringe when I see you using a finish mower to brush cut the swamp!

[@jonathanmurr3829]

“Weed whipped “ haha I’ve never heard it called that and I’ve been in the lawn service business for 18 years.

[@stewbird]

Weed eater. Line trimmer

[@Tapoore]

@@stewbird where I grew up in the UK, they call them strimmers which is short for string trimmer

[@dmcbride63]

My dad bought one 15 years ago. It is a monster. It has the small cat Diesel engine. There is nothing it won’t cut. The only problem it has is with turf tires it has to be dry. He purchased another set of rims and put the tractor tires on it. Now it don’t slide and he can mow ditches without getting stuck.

[@benkohler3671]

Let's see Stan demo a Walker model H, talk about contouring and rear discharge. That would be cool to put to the test.

[@OneNationUnderGod.]

I have a 37i Model H with a 62" side discharge deck that is belt driven. Mostly use it for large lots and a 16 acre HOA that has native grass that needs cut every other week in the summer. They are amazing machines, I have a couple of 27i Model T mowers with the high lift dump and a 48" & 52" decks on them. Those are for my weekly lawn customers, Colorado climate is too dry to get away with mulching on a weekly basis so most of my lawns the clippings are caught and the high lift dump allows me to dump in my pickup between jobs.

[@benkohler3671]

@@OneNationUnderGod. I have a 2007 mcghs with 3000 hours on it. Still runs like a champ. I also bought a b23i this summer that I use for all of my larger properties that don’t need grass collected. They truly are amazing mowers!

[@tocatchafire]

Grate video!! I have more than 1000hrs on the 104 & probable 4 or 5000hrs on the 64. First off grate mowers but if you need to tow them out & you will from time to time take the brake off haha & when mowing in to areas that you haven't cut be for use the hydraulics to slightly lift the wing less likely to grind on concrete also a good way to go along curbing. The wing blades are longer than the center deck blades & bend easily.

[@gearwern7394]

Try the bad boy outlaw renegade deisel love it its a great mower

[@Dirtmonkey]

Great suggestion!

[@m.o.m.spropertymaintenance2698]

I'm glad you made this video, I'm waiting on a bid decision for next year's lawn maintenance at a 25 and 22 acrea trailerpark and I was thinking of investing $ into one of these to cut my time down since they want it 2 times a week untill its dryer out.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Fastest mower we've ever ran.

[@makua2x76]

Underrated KZbin channel

[@Dirtmonkey]

appreciate that!

[@4wheelerandutvparts890]

Awesome machine. like the floating wings

[@Dirtmonkey]

Me too! That was one my favorite things about it.

[@anthonyrowell3122]

Never realized how heavy some of those mowers were!

[@AmpAHolic-wn6mr]

104 ! Man, wish I had that mower. I own a 72” Hustler XOne and absolutely love it. I thought the 72 might be overkill for my property, but found out it was exactly what I needed. I’m thinking the 104 would make it even easier. Storing it may prove to be a pain though.

[@andrewk8636]

Nothing is overkill, I just got a dixie chopper 72inch and I have only like a 1/10 of an acre to mow lol

[@chaddeans4549]

Needs a dual wheels added for more traction

[@Dirtmonkey]

YES! That would be a sweet upgrade.

[@Giggles_69]

Impressive I have 72 inch also. Didn't think it would make such a big difference. The wings are really useful

[@Dirtmonkey]

its crazy how much it affects the time and performance.

[@farmerbob4554]

Hey Stan. You could have had that truck driver stand on the back of the Bobcat as a counterweight. Problem solved.

[@Dirtmonkey]

farmer Bob- I thought of that- we used to do that. But its dangerous and I don't know this guy.

[@jackmeoff7686]

A person won't make much of a difference in terms of being a counter weight when you're lifting 2500lbs

[@farmerbob4554]

@@jackmeoff7686 Yes it would. The skid steer is acting as a simple lever and Stan has the load almost balanced. From the back of the skid steer to the front wheels (fulcrum) is about 4x the distance from the load to the front wheels so there’s a 4:1 mechanical advantage. The driver is a well-fed guy, I’m guessing about 230 lb so if he stands on the back the lifting force at the load is 4 x 230 = 720 lb. The additional force (F) could be enough to balance the load. You may be correct but I’d be willing to bet the drivers weight would balance the load according to F= (WxX)/L.

[@farmerbob4554]

Sorry, 920 lb. Fat fingered it.

[@MrHarryhere69]

I just got my Hustler for home. I love it.

[@JWNLawnCare]

Great vid Stan! Love my rear discharge machines too (I have 2), definitely a bit different to SD mowers but especially for a lot of the slashing jobs we do its so much safer and more efficient.

[@Travis2L]

Slashing?

[@JWNLawnCare]

@@Travis2L we mow down a lot of long grass. Not usually sites big enough to be tractor territory but long enough that a regular side throw will take ages and get clogged up.

[@matthewgeddings6835]

The 96 inch exmark I use at work is awsome we cut football feilds softball baseball mostly sports fields and let me tell you I love it it cuts pretty good It doesn't bog down in eve the thickest wettest stuff on those fields it has a 1.9 L common rail yanmar diesel in it it goes about 24 mph too it outruns all our other mowers rear discharge is nice too

[@Lakecenterlawncare]

I told you that you’d love Hustler my fellow MN boy. Lemme know if you need more kick ass video content. 😉

[@Dirtmonkey]

What else do you recomend because I do like kick @ss content.

[@uendarkarplips7263]

Love my hustler. Near Hutchinson here

[@JakeOFreeman]

We run Hustlers 104s and Exmark 96s at my job. Both have their pros and cons. You can run curb lines with the 104 wing casters well over the curb. Line up to the curb with you wings up and slowly drop you wings down with your casters over the edge of the curb until you get the desired depth of cut you like. We use the piston as a drop stop so we do not wreck blades on curb lines and we get a nice contoured cut along curb lines that way. Also you can get better lines in your grass if you install mulch kit and lower the baffles in the deck.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Sounds like youve got it dialed in.

[@ShaneZettelmier]

That’s pretty amazing really when you finish that first area in eight minutes that was pretty impressive my John Deere L1 30 would’ve taken a good hour maybe an hour and a half. 😂😂😂 that’s pretty impressive, I need two of them. Lol. If you’re paying someone labor time that Is worth every penny.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yes it was!

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

Love how u get excited over new sort of new companies and offbrand stuff my fave machine is the sledge and the mini loaders but the new asv be cooler if it had a tele side boom or vertical lift or self level boom then be the ultimate skidsteer with the undercarriage

[@stealthassasin1day291]

Lets get some more Dirty Timers on these Challenges!

[@Dirtmonkey]

hahahaha

[@guitarhiker4449]

Yeah totally agree with your worker cause our john deere and toro zero turns would tear the grass right up if theirs any grade around those trees and saplings. Very nice!! Hustler!

[@taylorfraser988]

I’m surprised this guy hasn’t destroyed all of his equipment. Or maybe he has... that skid steer been rode hard. Neighbor appreciates the hydraulic oil slick you left there...

[@CaptCamel]

well, lets see your content...Common, throw all of your jobs up here for half a million people to critique..

[@jasonhilliard8522]

Nice demo! Seems like a solid machine! I run 60 in gravelys. But for big grass, this is a nice setup

[@FishFind3000]

exmark has a big boy like this and its diesel to! its 96"

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yes! I have heard of that one.

[@MrGameing101]

So does toro I believe

[@timderks5960]

The floating wings isn't possible because of the hydraulic cylinders, but because of how the cylinders are attached to the batwings. The end of the cylinder is attached to a slotted hole, which means the batwing can move in the range of that slotted hole. You can see the bolt that's attached to the end of the cylinder move in the slotted hole at 9:36.

[@johnds6621]

you know your not suppose to drive that size mower on the track surface. I use to use a rear discharge cutting a cementary long time ago.

[@Dirtmonkey]

aaaaaahh. I do now? Is that true?

[@dilligafdude9434]

I've seen full size tractors on the same surface at prior lake. Unless they got a different surface but nothing got tore up.

[@johnds6621]

@@Dirtmonkey This is a quote from a manufacture. Wheeled Vehicles on the Track This is one area that always comes up for discussion, and we try to address it early and often. “If it has wheels on it, it does not belong on the track.” The rubberized track surface is not designed to support the stresses that are created by the tire friction when driving vehicles on the track. The lateral stresses placed on the track surfacing materials during transitions onto the surface, starting and stopping on the surface, and turning the wheels on the surface while stopped or driving on the surface can be sufficient to break the bond between the surface and the base. This can lead to early deterioration of the surface. Damage caused by driving on the track surface, except in emergency circumstances, is not covered by any warranty. Field maintenance vehicles must cross the track to mow and care for the infield. Whenever this takes place, protective mats should be placed across the track at the crossing point. When infield work is completed, the mats should be removed until the next maintenance period. Leaving the mats on the track surface will trap moisture between the mat and the surface, and will lead to surface breakdown over the long term.

[@jeffwrightsman7797]

Hustler walk behind controls are the best. I have a 2000 48" and I would not have anything different. Their riders are great to. Not sure about the newer ones but the older ones had the best mower decks.

[@Dirtmonkey]

I have seen them-liked them but haven't used them.

[@mattphillips4260]

that big of a mower i would like to see them offer a diesel in it

[@cadenschaer2987]

What is the benefit to a diesel?

[@mattphillips4260]

@@cadenschaer2987 durability and use less fuel better horse power

[@jeffreyanderson8050]

@matt phillips they do offer a diesel version, hustler super 104

[@jeffreyanderson8050]

I have one in fact

[@mchl8]

Almost anything diesel is good, can't speak much for the electronics. That takes the reliability out of them .

[@kootybear]

Its nice to see some more fellow Minnesotans with youtube videos. Just found your videos this past week and love them. This video I can almost smell :).

[@thomasblanchard6778]

Me too, a native Minnesotan, retired in Peru.