Hustler Raptor

There’s a reason why Cub Cadet, Craftsman and Toro are all household names. You see their names every time you walk into a home improvement center, hardware store or you’re local Sears. You probably have never heard of the dozen or so other brands that make heavy duty commercial mowers. Well, one company is out to change that.

Introducing the “Hustler Raptor” and “Raptor SD” by Excel Industries! There are two high quality mowers now at a homeowner’s price! You may have never heard of this brand but I’m here today to tell you that if you want a zero-turn mower this is one first brand you should consider!

The first zero-turn mower to be patented was by Excel Industries in the early 60’s and they’ve been making the Hustler line of zero turn mowers ever since. Over the years Excel Industries has focused mainly on industrial and heavy duty commercial versions. You may not have noticed the brand but if you ever saw a yellow mower at an airport or other large industrial area it probably was a Hustler. Don’t worry about service and parts. The mowers will be serviced through their 1600 dealers!

They don’t make lawn tractors so they don’t put lightweight stamped lawn tractor decks on their Raptor zero-turns. All the decks are fabricated, welded decks. They make zero-turn mowers that are all but indestructible up to 100 inches wide and up to 12 mph mowing speed. They took what they know from years of industrial mowing and made very rugged, dependable zero-turns at a price homeowners can afford!

PRO - Hustler Raptor:

• Kawasaki Premium V-Twin engine
• Top Speed 6.5 mph
• Low Seat Height.
• Disperses clippings evenly in side-discharge mode.
• Mulches well, leaves fine clippings with little or no clumps.
• Maximum mowing area per hour (acres): 3.0 acres at 5 MPH.

CONS - Hustler Raptor:

• This is a heavy duty residential zero-turn but it still has the EZT transmissions that all the residential’s have. You will not be able to pull heavy loads like a leaf vac.