2023 z970r John Deere compared to hustler

Thanks to John Deere I’ve been able to test some really great machines. This is a brand new unit with a 35hp Kawasaki carb motor. 60 pro deck that hydraulically lifts by a button integrated in lever’s. The deck lift is super responsive and works great. This unit MSRP for around $21,800. The Michelin tweels are an $1100 upgrade. Forward speed 12mph. 24” rear tires. The Hustler hyperdrive is a 21 with a 37hp briggs & Stratton fuel injected motor. It has a 66 inch cut deck. Forward speed 16mph. 26” rear tires. MSRP $18,000 The hyperdrive is a smoother machine. It rides over terrain smoother at faster speeds. Both cut great in everything we tested. The hustler up hill has less front end jump. Down hill both seemed on par. The hustler had pneumatic tires the John Deere had a tweel. The John Deere going sideways on a hill felt less stable due to its high seat. I think I would enjoy the hydraulic deck lift over anything I’ve tested. It’s slick and responsive. John Deere can cut closer to landscaping having one tire straight in front. Giving your deck room to cut closer without the wheel in the way. The huge advantages that John Deere has over other companies is there support. They have such a huge network they can keep you up and running if your a company doing this full time. I’m not a landscape company and they make me feel as they would if I were. The out reach and support they have given me makes me know you can count on them. That’s Hugh if your doing this for a living. Thanks for watching. Hopefully this helps you in someway.