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.

[davidgeorge]

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.

[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.

[beaud]

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

[charleswist]

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.

[scottfrank]

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!

[StevenCampbell]

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

[hopingforthebest.]

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

[chandlerf]

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

[josephwilkinson]

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.

[WILLY]

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.

[chrisbeekley]

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.

[americandream_]

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.

[ToxemicSean]

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

[benhonda]

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.

[chuckwilson]

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

[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!

[robertwalendziak]

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.

[billvandorn]

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!

[codystelzer]

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

[matthammond]

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.