What do you think of this Diesel Mower???

[hammersley]

Hustler makes the best (non-greens ) mowers in the world - and this new diesel looks great... ...



http://www.hustlerturfequipment.com/products/szDiesel.html



Traction Drive System

Type Dual hydrostatic. Individual pumps power two directdrive

wheel motors. Hydrostatic system operates on 10W40

motor oil.

Transmission drive (oil) cooler for increased system life.

Pumps Two variable displacement, axial-piston type. Each

pump powers one drive-wheel motor. Hydro-Gear BDP21

Pump Drive Micro V-belt drive from engine crankshaft

Final Drive Direct-drive high-torque wheel motors. One for

each drive wheel. Hydro-Gear BPM

Filter 25 micron, spin-on type

Ground Speed Infinitely variable: Transport 0-15 mph

(0-22. 53 kph), Mowing 0-10 (0-16. 09) forward, 0-7. 5 mph

(0-12. 07 kph) reverse

Steering Twin-lever steering provides independent control of

each drive wheel. Speed, forward, reverse, brake, and turns

are all controlled with hand-operated controls

Turning Radius True zero degree. Turns within its own

length. Counter-rotating, independent drive wheels

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

I didn't know Cat made a 34 horse diesel. Is it a 3-banger?

 

[SRadke]

Hey Vaughn, how does that compare to the 'ol Briggs diesel



-Scott

 

[TFucili]

I didn't know Cat made a 34 horse diesel. Is it a 3-banger?

They were marketing either Detroit or Perkins small displacement diesels with a CAT logo.

 

[TFucili]

Hey Vaughn, how does that compare to the 'ol Briggs diesel



-Scott

Briggs & Scrap-Iron was marketing a range of Daihatsu engines. Many years ago they bought Lombardini, who made single cylinder diesels, but they are long gone.

 

[n7gxz]

They were marketing either Detroit or Perkins small displacement diesels with a CAT logo.

Cat bought up Perkins a few years ago and rebadged them as Cat.



Kevin

 

[srenfro]

I have to disagree on Hustler being the "best non greens mower," but Ferris has been using the Cat for a year or longer and I have not heard of any complaints. Most of the diesel powered mowers use the Diahtsu/Briggs (Exmark, Gravely) engine while some use the Yanmar (Turbo charged on the Dixie Chopper). In my opinion the Kubota diesel is the best but I don't like their mower.



No doubt Hustler is a top of the line mower but the 15k price tag for that thing is a little steep.

 

[Dieselnutz]

What do you think of this Diesel Mower???

I think it is too coool! That radiator would make a Cat skid steer jealous! :--) Around here they are $13,500. That is why I will be getting a Hustler Z with 25HP Kawasaki instead. ($7500) I here the same thing about it being a Perkins. I got no problem with that though. I may have to try one out for giggles when I pick mine up!

 

[hammersley]

I'm with you - the K is a much

better deal for cost... ... ...

 

[bmoeller]

Cat bought up Perkins a few years ago and rebadged them as Cat.



Kevin

Yep. Early '90's, I think. Pre- '96 for sure.