Hustler Diesel availability in Australia?

[Mickhippy]

Pj, any idea when the Diesel will be available in Australia?

This is a big ask I know but can you give me any idea on the recommended retail price?

JD and Toro diesels among others have Z's that are very well priced compared to a petrol version IMO.
eg, Toro $24k, JD isnt out yet but I have been told it should be around the $22k.

How does the Hustler D compare in price over there with other diesels?

Am I right in thinking that its hydro driven deck?

Sorry mate, 50 hundred questions!

[mowerconsultant]

I know diesels are just now coming off the production line.
As to when you will be able to see one in your area, that is a question I can not answer.
You will have to inquire to your dealer and ask him to contact his importer, they will have an idea of a time frame.
Pricewise I am not sure what they will be over there, our MSRP's here in US dollars are 15999 for a 60 and 16299 for a 72.
Yes, the deck is driven by a hydraulic pump and motor.

Pj

[Mickhippy]

Thanks mate! I Rang Chris Adams from Hewlett Equipment and asked him about it all! The diesel looks like it will be around Au$29k so out of my league!

Looks like the SuperZ's the way to go. Havent had a demo yet so thats the next step!

Thanks again!

[mattpiper]

Are you sure he said 29000? He emailed me and said 20900????
This is what he said

"Hustler new Diesel Super Z, 34 hp CAT engine will arrive approx May and will be faster and cheaper but still just as rugged est …$19,000 + GST = $20,900!

[Mickhippy]

Mat, It was definatley $29000!
Even Toro diesels $24k.

If you can get one for $20900, get it now. There already in Aust. A mate of mine had a go of one and loved it but like me, $29000 is too much.

[mattpiper]

I can't even afford 20900!

It really annoys me that we don't get the same 0% finance the Americans get. As if it's not bad enough that we pay far more than they do, we have to pay interest on top of that.

Life's a you know what.

[Mickhippy]

Life's a you know what.

And then you die! :rolleyes:

I know what you mean mate. We get half the money they do for mowing and pay more than double for our equipment!

I think the diesels a bit of an over kill in most circumstances anyway. If your doing council work or mega acres for developers then it would be worth the investment but I think, say a SuperZ28efi would be sufficient doing general domestic/commercial properties.

Love a diesel though. Just because! hehe :cool2:

[Tonyr]

G'Day Blokes!

I am just doing a bit of research on what I'd buy if I traded in the toro, I just emailed Chris before coming on here, if they are $29000, they won't sell many. bit like kubota zd28, they were around $28000 a year ago, you don't see many around.

They are cabless mowers that get bashed around, not like some big council thing with aircon cab n all lol.

29K....i'd be too scared to take it off the trailer in case I scratched it!

BUT in saying that, it is a matter of buying the best machine for ya needs, so there is a place for them, just not with many general contractors imo.

I'd still love one though don't get me wrong!

Q. is the only deck changes blades and wider discharge opening?

[mowerconsultant]

Q. is the only deck changes blades and wider discharge opening?

Yes, those are the only changes to the deck.
But remember, the Diesel Super Z has a hydraulic driven deck also.

Pj

[Mickhippy]

Haaaa! Told ya Tony! hehe :p

[Tonyr]

Hi PJ,

what is the go with a htdraulic driven deck?

I mean, is is a hydro motor driving the deck belt, or a hydro motor mounted on deck driving shafts maybe?

I'm confused lol.

[mowerconsultant]

Hi PJ,

what is the go with a htdraulic driven deck?

I mean, is is a hydro motor driving the deck belt, or a hydro motor mounted on deck driving shafts maybe?

I'm confused lol.

The mower deck has a hydraulic motor that drives the belt that turns the spindles, this motor has its own pump that is driven off the engine.
The Diesel Super z has 3 hydraulic pumps and 3 hydraulic motors, 2 pumps for the drive system (one for each drive wheel motor) and 1 that drives the deck motor.
Hope this clears it up for you.

[Tonyr]

Thanks!

Ok....so what are the main advantages that this hydraulic system has over the old belt run system?

And, this new deck having a wider discharge area, is this to enable cutting of longer/ thicker grasses so once cut the clippings can be dispersed faster?

Or is it to simply improve the deck for finish mowing purposes on maintained areas?

[mowerconsultant]

There is no twisting or extreme bending of a belt to get it to the deck, also this unit has a 1 to 7 inch cut, so the range of travel for a belt would of been extreme.
The wider discharge opening helps disperse grass at higher speeds, in wet grass and taller thicker grass, a lot of the more extreme conditions.

Pj