And then there were two...

[arkie_3_fan]

Well, I think I've narrowed down my choices to two mowers. My yard is only 1.5 or so acres, so either mower is probably a little excessive, but my final two choices are the Hustler Fastrak Super Duty with 54" cut and 25hp Kawasaki motor and the Bad Boy Pup 5200 with 52" cut and 30hp Kohler.
I haven't tried to make a final deal on either mower but right now I've been quoted prices within $200 or so of each other (around $6300 - $6500), with the Bad Boy the slightly more expensive of the two.
The Hustler dealer is in town, only 5 or 6 minutes away and I was very impressed with him. The BB dealer is 20 miles away and they didn't seem all that concerned if they sold a mower or not. The Hustler has a better warranty but the BB has a few more features as well as a seat that seemed more comfortable.
I'm on the fence with these two mowers and keep going back and forth. One day I want the Hustler and the next I want the Bad Boy.
Any suggestions?

[OnMyOwn]

Choose Dealer Support!!!!

[Thunderhead]

Well, I think I've narrowed down my choices to two mowers. My yard is only 1.5 or so acres, so either mower is probably a little excessive, but my final two choices are the Hustler Fastrak Super Duty with 54" cut and 25hp Kawasaki motor and the Bad Boy Pup 5200 with 52" cut and 30hp Kohler.
I haven't tried to make a final deal on either mower but right now I've been quoted prices within $200 or so of each other (around $6300 - $6500), with the Bad Boy the slightly more expensive of the two.
The Hustler dealer is in town, only 5 or 6 minutes away and I was very impressed with him. The BB dealer is 20 miles away and they didn't seem all that concerned if they sold a mower or not. The Hustler has a better warranty but the BB has a few more features as well as a seat that seemed more comfortable.
I'm on the fence with these two mowers and keep going back and forth. One day I want the Hustler and the next I want the Bad Boy.
Any suggestions?

I don't know anything about Bad Boy mowers, but from what you just said I would definately have to go with the Hustler. Not because I just bought 1, but because you said it has the better warranty out of the 2 you're comparing, it is the closest dealer, AND the one that seems to be most interested in earning your business, not to mention a great, proven product. What more do you want?

Thunderhead:)

[CampbellLawnCare]

i looked at both when i was looking at ZTR's last week, Hustler hands down IMO. Even better with a closer dealer!

[Mike Blevins]

Well, I think I've narrowed down my choices to two mowers. My yard is only 1.5 or so acres, so either mower is probably a little excessive, but my final two choices are the Hustler Fastrak Super Duty with 54" cut and 25hp Kawasaki motor and the Bad Boy Pup 5200 with 52" cut and 30hp Kohler.
I haven't tried to make a final deal on either mower but right now I've been quoted prices within $200 or so of each other (around $6300 - $6500), with the Bad Boy the slightly more expensive of the two.
The Hustler dealer is in town, only 5 or 6 minutes away and I was very impressed with him. The BB dealer is 20 miles away and they didn't seem all that concerned if they sold a mower or not. The Hustler has a better warranty but the BB has a few more features as well as a seat that seemed more comfortable.
I'm on the fence with these two mowers and keep going back and forth. One day I want the Hustler and the next I want the Bad Boy.
Any suggestions?

1. Hustler cheaper
2. Hustler closer
3. Hustler dealer impressive
4. Hustler has better warranty

Dealer service is everything to me, sounds like you have answered your own question.

[arkie_3_fan]

Personally I don't feel like the electronic deck lift is that much of an advantage for the Bad Boy over the Hustler but would I miss the additional power of the 30hp Kohler over the 25hp Kaw?
Does the Super Duty have integrated pumps and motors like the regular Fastrak or are they seperate like the BB Pup?
Right now I'm leaning towards the Hustler but don't want to feel like I made the choice without weighing my options and giving the BB a fair shake.