Buy the Hustler as the Toro 6000 is a heavy duty mower made for commercial use.

 

Buy the Hustler as the Toro 6000 is a heavy duty mower made for commercial use.

I keep hearing the non commercial zero turns just don't last. If I'm spending 6k for a hustler that won't last I'll definitely spend 8k on one that will
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IMO....don't buy the seat! You are buying the dealer (support) more than anything else. You can change the seat to an air or mechanical suspension seat for between $200-600. Or just add an air or mech. insert.

The Hustler SDX has the Kawi FX series engine which is a favorite of mine and many others. What engine does the Toro have?

Both the Hustler and Toro will last assuming they are properly maintained. Get the biggest deck (60?) that than you can fit on your properties.

Don't buy it for the seat!!!!

EDIT - what state do you live in? What types of grass are you cutting?

 

IMO....don't buy the seat! You are buying the dealer (support) more than anything else. You can change the seat to an air or mechanical suspension seat for between $200-600. Or just add an air or mech. insert.

The Hustler SDX has the Kawi FX series engine which is a favorite of mine and many others. What engine does the Toro have?

Both the Hustler and Toro will last assuming they are properly maintained. Get the biggest deck (60?) that than you can fit on your properties.

Don't buy it for the seat!!!!

I will for sure get a 60 inch

Looking at the decks the hustler feels thicker were the toro has the cow killer I call it angled doubled over metal strip on bottom. The hustler is a double welded peice.
Both same motor and hydro.
Seat on hustler is better
Seat on toro is more reclined

The hustler deck is hung on a pivoting metal piece
The toro is chain hung ( much nicer )

The toro foot operation is way off to the right the ergo is weird.

The deck raise lower pedal is in much better spot on hustler.

But I don't know hustlers background my shift super has a raptor? No issues at all and its home
Owner grade cutting 10 acres a week

I'll be cutting around 14 total a week my yard and neighbors will pay me to do theirs.

My best friend owns a landscaping business and he uses scags and a toro stand up. But his machines are used all day every day so I'm buying my own.

Scags out of my price range. Hustler are nice looking in person, toro is well known for being very reliable and parts and service for both is same. Shop is 4 mile from my house
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The shop that's 4 miles away has a good reputation?

Can you demo each one at your home? Forget about how the decks "look"...it's about how they cut YOUR grass. Both decks are heavy duty enough for your needs.

The deck on the SDX is NOT the same as the XOnei (one step up). The XOnei (and up) has Hustler's best deck.

IF you like the Hustler better, maybe look at an XOnei as it has the better deck and separate Parker pumps and motors. Maybe $1000 more (?) and just a better all around unit IMO.

Ergo's are important for sure. Think of how many hours you're going to be on it.

There are Scag's in your price range......

 

The shop that's 4 miles away has a good reputation?

Can you demo each one at your home? Forget about how the decks "look"...it's about how they cut YOUR grass. Both decks are heavy duty enough for your needs.

The deck on the SDX is NOT the same as the XOnei (one step up). The XOnei (and up) has Hustler's best deck.

IF you like the Hustler better, maybe look at an XOnei as it has the better deck and separate Parker pumps and motors. Maybe $1000 more (?) and just a better all around unit IMO.

Ergo's are important for sure. Think of how many hours you're going to be on it.

There are Scag's in your price range......

How are the cheaper scags? Yeah for me ergos are huge! I have 2 herniated disc and terrible siatica so that's only reason I mentioned seat, but like you said they can be retrofitted to what ever I need.

The shops reputation is very good. There is another shop 30 miles away that's absolutely outstanding

They sell kubota, ferris, scag, ex mark.

No hustlers though. I ran to the closer shop and hott
New stihl 100rx trimmer 3 days ago and I'm
In love
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. . . Yeah for me ergos are huge! I have 2 herniated disc and terrible siatica . . . .

There is another shop 30 miles away that's absolutely outstanding

They sell kubota, ferris, scag, ex mark. . . .

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With your back situation, you should go test out a Ferris with full suspension, such as the IS2100. You will be amazed at the difference in the ride.

 

How are the cheaper scags? Yeah for me ergos are huge! I have 2 herniated disc and terrible siatica so that's only reason I mentioned seat, but like you said they can be retrofitted to what ever I need.

The shops reputation is very good. There is another shop 30 miles away that's absolutely outstanding

They sell kubota, ferris, scag, ex mark.

No hustlers though. I ran to the closer shop and hott
New stihl 100rx trimmer 3 days ago and I'm
In love
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I can't comment on Scags other than the fact that they have a stellar reputation. In the price range you are looking at all of the mowers you are considering are going to be a solid choice. Kind of like do you prefer a blonde or brunette or redhead.you want to get the best engine and hydros you can. To me that's a Kawasaki FX motor and the Parker pumps and motors on the Hustler x1i.sounds like with your back you might want to consider a Milsco adjustable air seat. You can find them on ebay for about $650.
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With your back situation, you should go test out a Ferris with full suspension, such as the IS2100. You will be amazed at the difference in the ride.

yeah but then he's into ZTR thats over $9,000. Add a milsco seat and the ride quality is awful gosh darn quote close to that 2100 Ferris
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yeah but then he's into ZTR thats over $9,000. Add a milsco seat and the ride quality is awful gosh darn quote close to that 2100 Ferris
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Thanks guys! I really appreciate it! I'll look more
Into the ferris. Does the mower ever dip and cut bad with the suspension? Wondering being a new lot the ruts it might have.

How are the decks on the ferris?
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Thanks guys! I really appreciate it! I'll look more
Into the ferris. Does the mower ever dip and cut bad with the suspension? Wondering being a new lot the ruts it might have.

How are the decks on the ferris?
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Now you've added a woman with sandy colored hair into the mix (Ferris). Ask 10 guys what the best ZTR is and you'll get 7 different opinions.

You're best bet is to get any of the mowers mentioned here and try them on YOUR property. You can't go wrong unless you get a Ferris with a Briggs engine that IS NOT the Big Block (IMO).

 

Toro 5000
26.5 kohler efi
Built like a tank
Cuts like a dream
I have the suspension seat and it's like being in a recliner! MHO
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Toro 5000
26.5 kohler efi
Built like a tank
Cuts like a dream
I have the suspension seat and it's like being in a recliner! MHO
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are you referring to the Commercial series Toro's? if so now you're talking about a $12,000 mower.
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are you referring to the Commercial series Toro's? if so now you're talking about a $12,000 mower.
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I misread the thread. It is the commercial series, but try buying a demo from the dealer. That's what I did and walked out at 10,300. Get this the demo had 8 hours on it from his personal home use!
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It's crazy how fast they add up lol
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It's crazy how fast they add up lol
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No kidding eh? Lol!
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