Bought my Gravely ZT HD 52 Stealth last year. 'Optioned' it up with a Greenguard chute blocker, Suspension Seat and Front Forks, Assist Pole, Stainless Oil Line, Upgraded Air Filter System,and Rear Hitch + some additional "personal touches" I do to everything!🤓 So far,I couldn't want for a better, more useable machine for my use!
I just found your channel. I have run and operated Gravely machines since 2008, and I love them. They cut great, are relatively inexpensive to maintain and last forever. I run a proturn 452 and a proturn 352. The 452 has the 5400 hydrogear drive system, and the 352 has Parker drive system. You sound like you're a southern fellow. I am as well. We're located 22 miles east of Ft. Bragg NC. I subscribed and look forward to catching up on your content.
@@BigSouthOutdoorsTV gravely was excellent to work with. I had a conference call with them after the GIE expo show in Louisville. Andrew who brought everything out let me do anything I needed. I plan to have them out to showcase more equipment after GIE this year. Which hydraulic system do you prefer? I’m located in Campbellsville Ky pretty much central Kentucky. Truly appreciate the sub and comment it helps the channel.
@americandream_89 In all honesty, I have no preference. The parkers seem to have more lag than the hydrogear, but other than that, I have never noticed a difference. My first Gravely, a 2008 152 xdz had the separate pump/transmission system. I sold it nearly 5 years ago with over 6,000 hours on it. The man that bought it from me is still running it and he told me just the other day it now has 10,343 hours on it and still has the OG hydro system on it. That's why I run Gravely.
@@BigSouthOutdoorsTV WOW 😮 You need a video on that. That’s a true testament to gravely! I’m going to send this to that Rep. May help him sell a mower. I’ve seen mowers with 5-6000 but none with 10000.
The Hustler is a very smooth ride without a doubt. The Ferris ISX3300 and Toro HDX4000 with MyRide are the most comfortable I’ve ever been on. Everyone has to decide what is most important to them as far as budget, engine, warranty, and a myriad of other things. When it comes down to it, dealer support is probably the most important. I’m anxious for GIE this year to see what’s new!!!!!
@@coreyknochel7766 I’ve been wanting to test both of those mowers. We currently do not have a toro dealer local and the local exmark dealer isn’t to keen on the myride so they don’t stock them. Me too I’ve been told some pretty sweet things that are coming.
@@jfarran8264Bothnif this machines cut and stripe very well in normal cutting conditions. I would give the edge to Toro in striping and cut, but not by much. I think the Ferris did better in wet grass, but again, not by much. We have a used Toro HDX 4000 at the store with 131 hours on it, it’s a 2022. $8500. 31HP FX921v, electric deck lift.
@@Boudreaux911 I have been talking with Dixie chopper for months. I originally got linked up with a guy at a show who worked for Dixie chopper. He left the company and set me up with Eli. They were scheduled to come out back in June. About 3 days before they were scheduled to come out they sent this. I’m not going to be able to make it this week. What other fridays are available for you coming up (exception of 7/5 as we’re closed for the holiday). Thanks! Eli Kean Marketing Manager I then sent out a email and text directly to Eli who is the main marketing person for Dixie chopper. Since then I’ve sent out multiple text and email directly to Eli without any reply. It Seems as if He has ghosted me without any reply for 2 months now.
@@DanielMorris-pz7im if your looking at 60” mowers for cut quality, I’d go get the XRide if I didn’t want to spend the money on the hyperdrive. If I had a horrible dealer for hustler, I’d go get a Exmark,scag or bad boy. I don’t think for the money you can beat a bad boy. Although I’d like to see one with 1000hrs and look at the deck hangers and a few other parts that concern me. What little I tested one the cut was as close or as hustler and ride excellent. I’d take Exmark over scag even though the turf tiger and cheetah rode better than Exmark. Exmark is a much lighter weight simpler machine and also has the adapt technology. If you’re cutting anything over grown often don’t get Exmark. I know that is a lot to think on but it’s hard to give someone a perfect answer not knowing exactly the grass type and what they are cutting.
@@americandream_89 thanks so much man. We live here in South Carolina on land with about 7 acres that are cleared and needs to be cut. We have both a Hustler and a Exmark dealer that have both been around for 30 years. I have looked at both and believe it or not the high end exmark lazer Z x series with the 34hp Kawasaki cost more than the Hustler Hyperdrive with the 38.5hp Kawasaki. The grass here for the most part is centepede and the property is primarily flat with bumps here and there. I just want whichever one I get to last us 2000 hrs plus. Of course it would go in our shop out of the weather.
@@DanielMorris-pz7im in my videos we are cutting bluegrass and fescue so keep that in mind. I’ve never cut centipede so I would highly recommend testing both mowers as one may cut better than the other in that grass type. The hustler is gonna ride better by a longshot, especially if you get to flex Forks. You can also get flex forks for the Exmark and pneumatic front tires so keep that in mind if you go with Exmark. It will help the ride.
I’ve seen both hustler and Exmark easily go over 2000hrs. Don’t let the dealer tell you on Exmark that the s and x are the same besides the hydraulic setup. The x series is so much better built. Things like the spindles are bigger on the deck etc. I know you didn’t say anything about a S series just giving you info
@@americandream_89 yea If I went exmark, I wouldn’t buy anything but the x series. If I get the hyperdrive would you go Kawasaki 35hp or the Kawasaki 38.5hp efi?
Hello Drake, This is Lynn from Exzeit, a led tractor Lights seller on Amz. I would like to know if you would be interested in reviewing our tractor Lights? Look forward to your reply to talk more.😊
@@shanepipkin4041 have you run one with 26” tires? If so what mower? I agree on one with 24” tires for smoothness but the hydrogear has always been responsive. Mostly over responsive hence making Parker wheel motors smoother. One with a 26” tire makes that zt5400 work so much better.
Bought my Gravely ZT HD 52 Stealth last year. 'Optioned' it up with a Greenguard chute blocker, Suspension Seat and Front Forks, Assist Pole, Stainless Oil Line, Upgraded Air Filter System,and Rear Hitch + some additional "personal touches" I do to everything!🤓 So far,I couldn't want for a better, more useable machine for my use!
I just found your channel. I have run and operated Gravely machines since 2008, and I love them. They cut great, are relatively inexpensive to maintain and last forever. I run a proturn 452 and a proturn 352. The 452 has the 5400 hydrogear drive system, and the 352 has Parker drive system. You sound like you're a southern fellow. I am as well. We're located 22 miles east of Ft. Bragg NC. I subscribed and look forward to catching up on your content.
@@BigSouthOutdoorsTV gravely was excellent to work with. I had a conference call with them after the GIE expo show in Louisville. Andrew who brought everything out let me do anything I needed. I plan to have them out to showcase more equipment after GIE this year.
Which hydraulic system do you prefer?
I’m located in Campbellsville Ky pretty much central Kentucky. Truly appreciate the sub and comment it helps the channel.
@americandream_89 In all honesty, I have no preference. The parkers seem to have more lag than the hydrogear, but other than that, I have never noticed a difference. My first Gravely, a 2008 152 xdz had the separate pump/transmission system. I sold it nearly 5 years ago with over 6,000 hours on it. The man that bought it from me is still running it and he told me just the other day it now has 10,343 hours on it and still has the OG hydro system on it. That's why I run Gravely.
@@BigSouthOutdoorsTV WOW 😮
You need a video on that. That’s a true testament to gravely! I’m going to send this to that Rep. May help him sell a mower. I’ve seen mowers with 5-6000 but none with 10000.
The Hustler is a very smooth ride without a doubt. The Ferris ISX3300 and Toro HDX4000 with MyRide are the most comfortable I’ve ever been on. Everyone has to decide what is most important to them as far as budget, engine, warranty, and a myriad of other things. When it comes down to it, dealer support is probably the most important. I’m anxious for GIE this year to see what’s new!!!!!
@@coreyknochel7766 I’ve been wanting to test both of those mowers. We currently do not have a toro dealer local and the local exmark dealer isn’t to keen on the myride so they don’t stock them.
Me too I’ve been told some pretty sweet things that are coming.
Ferris ISX3300 or Toro HDX4000 with MyRide which one cuts and stripes better?
@@jfarran8264Bothnif this machines cut and stripe very well in normal cutting conditions. I would give the edge to Toro in striping and cut, but not by much. I think the Ferris did better in wet grass, but again, not by much. We have a used Toro HDX 4000 at the store with 131 hours on it, it’s a 2022. $8500. 31HP FX921v, electric deck lift.
@@coreyknochel7766 bring it when you bring the mean green and other electric mower 😁
I will try to get this set up soon!
The gravely 300 series has same engine as the 500 now they have a 500series efi with the fx1000 38.6 hp which is what my dealer carries
Need diesel, PTO to deck & what's hgt of travel hgt cut? Thanks. TFS
@@TomSarelas both Max heights are roughly 5.5-5.75”
We had a scag turf tiger out for testing
is the gravely running stock blades and is the hustler running stock blades. Are both decks pitched the same quarter inch or what ever pitch you use.
@@possession3929 yes
looking like solid mower nor sure on deck really
@@shanepipkin4041 hustler or gravely?
@americandream_89 not happy stanley bought them out and hydro gear I'm in on gravely here but I am a deere exmark grasshopper wright guy
Drake is it possible for you to demo a Dixie Chopper eagle hp 60 inch? And compare it to Hustler x-Ride? Thanks for sharing videos.
@@Boudreaux911 I have been talking with Dixie chopper for months. I originally got linked up with a guy at a show who worked for Dixie chopper. He left the company and set me up with Eli. They were scheduled to come out back in June. About 3 days before they were scheduled to come out they sent this.
I’m not going to be able to make it this week. What other fridays are available for you coming up (exception of 7/5 as we’re closed for the holiday).
Thanks!
Eli Kean
Marketing Manager
I then sent out a email and text directly to Eli who is the main marketing person for Dixie chopper. Since then I’ve sent out multiple text and email directly to Eli without any reply. It Seems as if He has ghosted me without any reply for 2 months now.
@@americandream_89 Cool thanks again for content👍
Hey buddy, Of all the mowers you’ve tested what do you think comes the closest to the hyperdrive?
@@DanielMorris-pz7im if your looking at 60” mowers for cut quality, I’d go get the XRide if I didn’t want to spend the money on the hyperdrive. If I had a horrible dealer for hustler, I’d go get a Exmark,scag or bad boy. I don’t think for the money you can beat a bad boy. Although I’d like to see one with 1000hrs and look at the deck hangers and a few other parts that concern me. What little I tested one the cut was as close or as hustler and ride excellent. I’d take Exmark over scag even though the turf tiger and cheetah rode better than Exmark. Exmark is a much lighter weight simpler machine and also has the adapt technology. If you’re cutting anything over grown often don’t get Exmark. I know that is a lot to think on but it’s hard to give someone a perfect answer not knowing exactly the grass type and what they are cutting.
@@americandream_89 thanks so much man. We live here in South Carolina on land with about 7 acres that are cleared and needs to be cut. We have both a Hustler and a Exmark dealer that have both been around for 30 years. I have looked at both and believe it or not the high end exmark lazer Z x series with the 34hp Kawasaki cost more than the Hustler Hyperdrive with the 38.5hp Kawasaki. The grass here for the most part is centepede and the property is primarily flat with bumps here and there. I just want whichever one I get to last us 2000 hrs plus. Of course it would go in our shop out of the weather.
@@DanielMorris-pz7im in my videos we are cutting bluegrass and fescue so keep that in mind. I’ve never cut centipede so I would highly recommend testing both mowers as one may cut better than the other in that grass type. The hustler is gonna ride better by a longshot, especially if you get to flex Forks. You can also get flex forks for the Exmark and pneumatic front tires so keep that in mind if you go with Exmark. It will help the ride.
I’ve seen both hustler and Exmark easily go over 2000hrs. Don’t let the dealer tell you on Exmark that the s and x are the same besides the hydraulic setup. The x series is so much better built. Things like the spindles are bigger on the deck etc. I know you didn’t say anything about a S series just giving you info
@@americandream_89 yea If I went exmark, I wouldn’t buy anything but the x series. If I get the hyperdrive would you go Kawasaki 35hp or the Kawasaki 38.5hp efi?
Hello Drake, This is Lynn from Exzeit, a led tractor Lights seller on Amz. I would like to know if you would be interested in reviewing our tractor Lights? Look forward to your reply to talk more.😊
@@exzeitleds my email is in the bio.
Shoot me a message with info. Thanks
hydrogear I hate I love my tuff torq on deeres
I do disagree with you n hydrogear imo. I will not buy commercial mowers with hydro gear the smoothness and response is not there
@@shanepipkin4041 have you run one with 26” tires? If so what mower?
I agree on one with 24” tires for smoothness but the hydrogear has always been responsive. Mostly over responsive hence making Parker wheel motors smoother. One with a 26” tire makes that zt5400 work so much better.
@@americandream_89 maybe that is it mine is the 4400. you do a great job on your videos in detail
@@shanepipkin4041 thanks buddy
FX921V is a 31 hp.
Kawasaki 921v is 31hp not 35hp
I never checked that’s what the rep told me so I went with it
That is correct, the FX1000v is 35 HP. Both good engines!
@@coreyknochel7766 @Boudreaux911 thank you both for clarification. I should have checked myself just thought he would have known.
Sounds like the salesman should know what he’s talking about before giving false information. Red flag