Out of these I would take the Exmark. I like the Toro/Exmark unitized parkers as a whole better than any drive system out there, they are powerful, reliable, and probably easier to work on than any other. I also love the weight balance of Toro/Exmark, light in the front means they handle a hill better in every regard other than going straight up and also means the front swings around easier. (Less likely to spin) Hustler would be my second pick and lastly the Scag. I feel like Scags spindle design, and overall build is outdated. I wouldn't have a mower with greasable spindles these days and I wouldn't touch that driveshaft deck with a 10' pole. (It takes more belts, more pulleys, a whole other spindle, and a whole gearbox). My favorite of all brands I've tried is Toro Z Master, a lot like the Exmark but a little less pricey spec for spec and imo a better deck.

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

Exmark/toro makes a great mower. I truly think if you tested a hyperdrive in person you would have a hard time wanting that exmark.

@austiny528

Жыл бұрын

@@americandream_89 I test drove one at equip expo, they drive nice for sure, Hustler is my number two right after the red ones. Really comes down to personal preference.

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

@@austiny528 you going this year?

@austiny528

Жыл бұрын

@@americandream_89 Planning on it!

@soulja617

4 ай бұрын

That’s interesting I’m looking to get the freedom z scag to start off my lawn care business should I look at the ex mark instead then?

If the Hustler had the earlier generation deck xr7 or the rear discharge deck it would be a no contest winner! Either way huslter super z 60" have serve me well since 2006, still impresses me every season! Thanks for sharing

@americandream_89

5 ай бұрын

Hustler is hard to beat! I’ve never ran the old deck on a hustler. You feel like it cut better? Glad you enjoyed

@nathanhatcher7096

5 ай бұрын

@@americandream_89 the xr7 deck was designed to work with hustler's bacvac collection systems and had angled baffles to improve improve air flow of cutting in wet, dry, or tall condition! Their deck design is what made it a beast! The rear discharge is amazing too just not able to use it with a collection system. Thanks

Keep up the good work!

EXCELLENT again!! I’m like you, on the smaller Exmark engine, & it didn’t bog. On the noise, it very well could b the muffler? But possibly vertical shaft vs horizontal shaft may b another issue? 🤷🏼‍♂️ Your friend is exactly correct on the ride. Once you get used to a smoother ride, you pretty well require it after that. As he said, even the bushings on the Bad Boy took the shock & vibrations out. Great & equal comparison as always!! Keep ‘em comin!! Thx!

You should look into the Country Clipper commercial line. 1. operates by linked joystick 2. deck can be lifted nearly vertical (and with a power tool) 3. front axle articulates in the very center so it can flow with the terrain

@user-io2ym6gm8z

Ай бұрын

I checked them out there is no dealer anywhere near. They are mostly in Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and south Iowa. I can't have a dealer that I have to drive 200 miles to to get service. But their mower sounds like a good option if you're in one of these states.

Would a Grass hopper with the deck in front do better on hills? my land is in n Georgia with steep hills

I've definitely been looking at the hustler brand for awhile now. I have an Ariens Icon XD 52". I'm just looking to upgrade. I like the hustler.

@americandream_89

4 ай бұрын

Check your dealer and see if you can get a demo

with my experience the 7 iron 60 deere deck cuts field grass the best. it is the deepest most capacity and is a stamped 7 gauge which helps grass flow very well and discharge the best. deere did great engineering on that

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t test the Deere in the field grass but had another guy on here say they did really well also. The 2 best I’ve used would be the hyperdrive and cheetah

@michaelbradley770

28 күн бұрын

While I agree that the JD has one of the best cutting machines out there but in my experience is the worst discharge of all the mowers I've demoed

Just found and subscribed to your channel! I like watching when people review different mowers. What’s your opinion on Big Dog Diablo Mp 60? Is it made by Hustler? I’m kinda looking at buying one. From what I’ve read it’s similar to Hustler super z. Thanks for sharing video 👍

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub buddy truly appreciate it. The mp60 is a great machine but not as smooth as the hyperdrive as they use a hydrogear pump. This will also run slower and have less down hill performance by a very slight difference. I prefer the look of tire on the big dog. It also has the grammar seat that isn’t as good as the hyperdrive seat. It would come down to cost per machine for my Decision. I think resale on the hyperdrive would also be more. I’ve never ran one just judging from spec and experience. Hopefully this helped

@Boudreaux911

Жыл бұрын

@@americandream_89 Thanks for input👍 I enjoy watching your reviews 👍

@coreyknochel7766

Жыл бұрын

Great job once again on your video! All 3 of those mowers are excellent machines. I have the SZHD, 66”, BV37 in my shop next to a Deere Z 970r, 72”, with the Kawasaki FX1000 35 Hp carb. The SZHD is considerably more comfortable than the Deere without question. If I’m mowing wet grass, or overgrown grass, I’ll go with the Deere every time. In normal cutting conditions, my SZHD, in my opinion, stripes much better and leaves a cut that equals or surpasses the Deere. A lot of comes down to personal preference and more importantly, dealer support. I am a big fan of all of those mowers and feel like the SZHD is really underrated! The fuel savings alone on that BV37 EFI is a big plus over the carb’d Kawasaki.

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

@@coreyknochel7766 thanks buddy! Great info. Dealer and customer relation is probably the biggest factor to any lawn care company. Spot on info

@Badeau68

Жыл бұрын

​@@americandream_89isn't big dog and Hustler made by the same manufacturer? I think it starts with E

I have a 2023 hyperdrive with a kawasaki 1000 and it is the best I have driven so far !!

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

@fredymorales5247

Жыл бұрын

@@americandream_89 it's a super smooth, i have an exmark 2022 and it's like a board with wheels lol 😂

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

@@fredymorales5247 I can’t agree more man. Exmark will make you old fast. They make a great cut and have simple design. I just can’t get over how stiff the driving and ride is.

Interested in knowing what happens with each on slope and drive belt breaks, what happens with each and which is safest? Do you have any input for this senerio? The hustler raptor I have, belt breaks, it free wheels, dangerous and trying to get the handles in place for brake, not easy and acag has foot break. Just looking for any information you may have.

@americandream_89

Ай бұрын

I’ve never seen one that would just free wheel smoothly. All the high end units I’ve used have some kind of back pressure. Most of the hydrogear units also have a switch or lever that has be released for neutral position or to get them to free wheel properly.

I run exmark because of the reliability and cuts beautiful.

@americandream_89

5 ай бұрын

They do cut beautifully They ride like a wagon though

@danslawncare8594

5 ай бұрын

@@americandream_89 I fill the rear tires with water and put 10.5 lbs of air . Makes a big difference

@DoctorRickSanchez

3 ай бұрын

​@@danslawncare8594_You said water?_

@danslawncare8594

3 ай бұрын

I said water

Exmark👍

Hustler all the way

Hyperdrive, insane

Can you please interview someone at the Massimo Motor Booth at Equip Exposition this year?

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

I plan to. Any certain questions?

@braydenlowe2024

Жыл бұрын

​@@americandream_89 Yes if there products are available for purchase in store at Tractor Supply and Lowe's and which Retailers are selling there products!

@braydenlowe2024

Жыл бұрын

​@@americandream_89 And get information about all of the units at there Booth!

👍 dixie chopper???😂😂😂 I know it would not hold that hill good but they are TANKS!!!😁 Always wanted to try a scag turf tiger but the closest dealership is 2 and a half hrs???

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

I feel like Dixie chopper makes a great mower from a build stand point. They use very high end Parker hydraulics. I used that 2019 Dixie chopper classic in a 72” cut for a month or so. The center of gravity is off on them because of seat height and fuel tanks. If you had flat ground or even slightly hilly they make a great mower. We have a Hugh scag dealer 8 min from my house. Our best dealer here would be exmark. I go to church with the owners and know them very well. I wouldn’t buy a mower that was in dealer network over 45 min away. Just my recommendation

@ramirocortez6392

Жыл бұрын

@@americandream_89 totally agree would definitely like to try a huslter also but no local dealer again? Great videos man !👍 you got a beautiful homestead!!! And family 👍

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

@@ramirocortez6392 truly appreciate your support and comments. Even it’s a thumbs up. I know your supporting. I’ve got more coming.

maybe hustler is best

i will say the deere 900s are the smoothest hydrostatic i have rode i would like to ride the hyerdrive to compare this. they are tuff torq hydro but not fast on top end

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

Nothing compares to a hyperdrive. It’s night and day difference. I love when people get on my hyperdrive after thinking they have a smooth machine.

@shanepipkin4041

Жыл бұрын

@americandream_89 have you drove the deere

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

@@shanepipkin4041 yeah, I have two videos of them on here compared to hyperdrive and my neighbor has one

@shanepipkin4041

Жыл бұрын

@americandream_89 that's impressive I'll watch it

I run exmark lazer z x 801v and hustler hyperdrive 31 kawi and I can tell you from experience the exmark does better in certain conditions! If you are in dryer conditions hustler edges it out some bc they have more blade speed! Love them both but if I’m mowing wet grass exmark does not clump as bad as hustler! Another thing better with exmark is leaf clean ups it picks leaves up a lot better and it will do it in reverse just as good as forward and hustler nor scag does this worth a flip! So my pick is exmark but like I say it just really depends on the conditions! I have flex forks on hustler and exmark and they both ride good! Hustler is a longer machine therefore it rides a touch smoother

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

Each machine has a strong suit cutting as you said. I’ve been told by many scag will not cut in reverse but haven’t had a issue with my hustler. I run high lift all year. What blades do you run? As far as ride it’s not even close between the 2 hustler is 10x better in any case. I’ve let so many people on my hustler that’s the first thing they notice is how smooth. The hustler also delivers hydraulic power so much smoother. Exmark is very jerky for someone that’s never ran one.

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

Curious as to your opinion on stripe on the first pass? Which do you feel is better

@shanepipkin4041

Жыл бұрын

exmark wins

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

@@shanepipkin4041 what makes you think that?

@calebdixon8311

7 ай бұрын

I think the exmark feels a lot rougher bc they come with solid tires! Sorry for the late reply! We have a good exmark dealer and we have a good hustler dealer here! They are both great mowers and they have their place! If you want to cut fast or in overgrown stuff hustlers wins hands down! Wished i would’ve bought exmark with the 921kawi! I have flex forks on both and I swear the difference is the hard solid tires! I want a different brand for each day of the week 😂! Where are you from by the way? And do you deal with Bahia grass?

Cute kids!

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

They a natural on camera 🤣

Either that was a 32nd tape measure (which is a specialty tape btw), or you can't read a tape measure.

What the hell was that?! Lol

@americandream_89

5 ай бұрын

What’s what?

I have the scag turf tiger and Exmark and in my opinion the Exmark is hands down better on a hill.

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

Exmark does handle hills extremely well. Besides the front end coming up so easy. I think they do better than a turf tiger slightly down hill and sideways. But not going up

@jasonlester7682

Жыл бұрын

I agree the front is lighter.

Why would you have any interest in a lawn mower to cut weeds 2 feet tall?

@americandream_89

2 сағат бұрын

@@paulbuckner375 people cut field grass all the time. Along with some yards that have been left for months.

Both machines exhaust out the same side as the discharge chute so maybe because the db reading was taken on the discharge side of scag it was louder and the hustler readings was on the opposite side maybe that effected the outcome… I don’t know enough about how sound travels only noticed the readings taken on the opposite sides…. my conclusion is that mowers are jus loud some are a little more throaty deeper tone and seem more tolerable for me and my preference.

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

I did it again and got different results lol Hyperdrive vs turf tiger vanguard sound decibel reading kzread.infoMqhYzTy6uck?feature=share Some times I feel like the hyperdrive is quieter then I don’t at times.

Where’s SCAG

@americandream_89

2 ай бұрын

Where as in ?

i would run the exmark out of these

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

Why?

@shanepipkin4041

Жыл бұрын

@@americandream_89 I like the kawasaki engines and the cut quality on exmark the way it stripes

@americandream_89

Жыл бұрын

@@shanepipkin4041 you can get a Kawasaki from any brand