Narrowed it down, finally! Please help???

[wildduck]

I'll be cutting two 4 acre properties with ponds and some slight hills/semi-rough i guess, along with about 15 residentials(all sizes) and have narrowed my choice of machines down to the 52/25 hustler super mini-z, and the exmark 52/25 hp, both 2005's. Super mini is used with around 80 hours for 6999.00. Exmark is 7699.00 new. Am concerned about the 4" deck on the super when mulching, or for that matter discharging tall grass too. Also heard hustler has tendency to scalp more on rough terrain, or is that from years ago? Any info would be GREATLY appreciated, thanx.

[yardman]

go with exmark i dont know much about the other machine but we put 700 to 900 hrs on our exmarks every year make sure it has a commercial deck not the home owners model. is the engine kohler?

[chriscampbell]

exmark gives a beautiful cut, the hustler is a bit quicker- great for open fields

[Shoal]

the Exmark is a good machine. but I like the Hustler But I have the Super Z the speed is hard to beat. I have had one for a year now and am real pleased with it. the mini Super Z is also a very fast machine and it is commercial grade. remember the speed time is money unless your working strickly by the hr. shoal