65 Goatboy
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Bought a X380 last spring with a V twin Kawasaki and I love it.My John deer has a v twin Briggs, been solid for 5 years so far
Justin Ashley (1 Viewer)
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I think you're right - when I mentioned in another thread about a manufacturer - say Toyota - buying one of those IHRA tracks for their development work, it was pointed out that Toyota pulled out at the end of 2025. At least that was my understanding from the thread.
That being said, if you Google "official car of NHRA" it comes up Toyota. So who knows?
I’ve had my Bad Boy 60” ZTR for over 8 years. Plus, their factory is only about 75 miles from my house.
It’s got a Kohler engine. Everything still works great. Well, except for the spindle bearings. The OE bearings lasted about two seasons. I replaced them with Timken bearings but they didn’t last much longer. I’ve since gone to bearings I found on Amazon and they hold up OK.
We mow a little over 5 acres.
I’ve gotten pretty good at replacing bearings.
At Epping in 2024 I went by the SCAG booth and looked at their mowers. I’ll buy one if my Bad Boy ever decides to quit.
It’s got a Kohler engine. Everything still works great. Well, except for the spindle bearings. The OE bearings lasted about two seasons. I replaced them with Timken bearings but they didn’t last much longer. I’ve since gone to bearings I found on Amazon and they hold up OK.
We mow a little over 5 acres.
I’ve gotten pretty good at replacing bearings.
At Epping in 2024 I went by the SCAG booth and looked at their mowers. I’ll buy one if my Bad Boy ever decides to quit.
I've seen the Scag vendor booth at races and their stuff seems very heavy duty, very well made. Would be overbuying for my needs but if you have 5 acres, it would be a good investment I'd wager. Although I did see a nice push mower they had, was intrigued.
Would you buy gas or diesel? I've wondered how those diesel mowers hold up.
z28
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for a guy that only uses it to mow their own property Diesel would likely be overkill. A good gas engine with regular maintenance will last for you. I've seen some diesel Kubota's used every day run forever.
Nice set up. That looks really good for being 17 years old. Props to you!
mick
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was reading that stanley/black & decker sold the hustler brand to bad boy mowers just last month (sept. '26)
hustler was first to introduce the ZT mower in the 60's, concept derived from a farm implement.
i have a hustler xd w/23hp kaw., it's a great machine but their 'big bite' rear tires suck. need to replace.
also, if i have to buy another ZT some year, would most likely look at something with a suspension.
lots of great brands to choose from.
hustler was first to introduce the ZT mower in the 60's, concept derived from a farm implement.
i have a hustler xd w/23hp kaw., it's a great machine but their 'big bite' rear tires suck. need to replace.
also, if i have to buy another ZT some year, would most likely look at something with a suspension.
lots of great brands to choose from.
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We mow a bunch at work around crude oil tank farms. The mowers get a bunch of abuse. The 60" Hustlers have lasted for years. We had bad luck with Bad Boy Mowers. The hyraulic deck lift, spindles, and wheel bearings failed. I eliminated the sealed bearing design on the spindles and front wheel bearings. I started popping the bearing inner seals off and adding grease Zerks so that we could replenish the grease.
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