Diesel Power To Do Any Job. The Hustler® Diesel Z gives you all the great features of a Hustler product paired with fuel-economy of a diesel.
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Diesel Z 72" Features & Benefits

VX4® Deck

Fabricated steel deck engineered to move more grass at high speeds while maintaining cut-quality.

Patented Belt Drive System

Provides up to three times longer belt life.

Service Friendly Design

Designed to make maintenance and service simple and easy.

Diesel Z 72" Specs & Compare

Key Specs Diesel Z 72"
ENGINE MANUFACTURER Perkins
ENGINE HORSEPOWER 25
TRANSMISSION Tandem Hydro-Gear 21cc pumps with Parker TG wheel motors
FUEL CAPACITY 14.4 gal.
GROUND SPEED (FWD) Up to 11.5 mph
CUTTING WIDTH 72", 72" Rear Discharge
CUTTING HEIGHT 1" to 5.5"
FRONT TIRE 13 x 6.5-6
DRIVE TIRE 24 x 12-12
Engine  
ENGINE MANUFACTURER Perkins
ENGINE HORSEPOWER 25
DISPLACEMENT 1130cc
COOLING Liquid cooled, direct-drive, mechanical cooling fan
AIR CLEANER Heavy Duty Canister
Drive System  
TYPE Dual Hydrostatic
TRANSMISSION Tandem Hydro-Gear 21cc pumps with Parker TG wheel motors
HYDRAULIC LINES Stainless steel Parker Seal-Loc Technology
RESERVOIR CAPACITY 1.3 gallons
HYDRAULIC COOLING Oil Cooler w/ 8" fan
FUEL CAPACITY 14.4 gal.
GROUND SPEED (FWD) Up to 11.5 mph
PARKING BRAKE Integrated with steering levers
Deck  
CUTTING WIDTH 72", 72" Rear Discharge
CUTTING HEIGHT 1" to 5.5"
DECK DEPTH 5.5"
DECK LIFT Foot Operated
NUMBER OF BLADES 3
BLADE LENGTH 24.50"
BLADE TIP SPEED 18,800
SPINDLES Ductile cast iron with steel shaft and sealed ball bearings
DECK ENGAGEMENT Electric PTO Clutch
DECK MATERIAL 7 gauge welded steel
SPINDLE MOUNTS Reinforced 7 gauge stamped disc
IMPACT TRIM AREA Front of deck: 11 ga. Formed Bump Bar / Side of deck: 1.5" x .375" steel bar
ANTI-SCALP WHEELS  
Construction  
FRAME 1.50" X 3" steel tubing
ENGINE PLATE  
OPERATOR PLATFORM  
FRONT AXLE Fabricated with sealed ball bearings
FRONT CASTER WHEEL Tapered wheel bearings and debris cap
FRONT CASTER FORK Fabricated 1/2" steel
General  
SEAT I3M Suspension Seat
CUP HOLDER Yes
Dimensions  
FRONT TIRE (INCHES) 13 x 6.5-6
DRIVE TIRE (INCHES) 24 x 12-12
WING TIRE (INCHES)  
WEIGHT (LBS) 1711, 1816 Rear Discharge
HEIGHT (INCHES) 69
LENGTH (INCHES) 90.4
WIDTH W/ CHUTE UP (INCHES) 78
TIRE-TO-TIRE WIDTH (INCHES) 56
PRODUCTIVITY (ACRES PER HOUR) 6.68

Diesel Z 72" Attachments & Accessories

<p><strong>Flex Forks®</strong><br>Shock absorbing front caster forks improve operator comfort and provide a more even cut, especially over uneven terrain and at higher speeds.</p>
<p>Fits:<br>FasTrak SDX<br>FasTrak<br>X-ONE<br>Super Z<br>HyperDrive<br>Diesel Z<br>Super 104</p>
<p><strong>Steering Lever Extension Kit</strong><br>Allows height adjustment of steering levers to make your mowing experience as comfortable as possible.</p>
<p>Fits:<br>X-ONE<br>Super Z<br>HyperDrive<br>Diesel Z<br>FasTrak SDX<br>FasTrak<br>Super 104</p>
<p><strong>MICHELIN® X® TWEEL® TURF CASTER</strong><br>The MICHELIN® X® TWEEL® TURF Caster replaces the current front tire/wheel assembly on zero turn radius mowers, and offers the same trouble-free benefits.</p>
<p>Fits:<br>X-ONE<br>Super Z<br>HyperDrive<br>Diesel Z</p>
<p><strong>MICHELIN® X® TWEEL® TURF</strong> <br>The MICHELIN® X® TWEEL® TURF airless radial tire is designed to help zero turn radius mowers achieve excellent cutting results and outstanding rider comfort, while eliminating downtime caused by flat tires and unseated beads. 24" x 12" tire. 60" and 72" X-ONE models, 60", 66" and 72" Super Z models only.</p>
<p>Fits:<br>X-ONE<br>Super Z<br>Diesel Z</p>
<p><strong>Semi-Pneumatic Front Tires</strong><br>Flat-free front tire option.</p>
<p>Fits:<br>X-ONE<br>Super Z<br>HyperDrive<br>Diesel Z<br>Super 104</p>
<p><strong>Mulch Kit</strong><br>Recycle clippings back into the soil and reclaim nutrients for your lawn.</p>
<p>Fits:<br>X-ONE<br>Super Z<br>HyperDrive<br>Diesel Z<br>TrimStar</p>
<p><strong>Single Anti-Scalp Wheel</strong><br>Additional kit for increased deck scalping protection. Two height settings. Can be used in conjunction with the dual anti-scalp kit.</p>
<p>Fits:<br>X-ONE<br>Super Z<br>HyperDrive<br>Diesel Z</p>
<p><strong>Electric Deck Lift</strong><br>Raise and lower the deck with the flip of a switch. This electric lift kit consists of simple bolt on hardware and switch installation.</p>
<p>Fits:<br>X-ONE<br>Super Z<br>HyperDrive<br>Diesel Z</p>
<p><strong>Flasher Kit</strong><br>Flasher kit for increased visibility and safety.</p>
<p>Fits:<br>Super Z<br>HyperDrive<br>Diesel Z<br>Super 104</p>
<p><strong>Sand Kit</strong><br>A deck kit that helps withstand the heavy use in sandy conditions.</p>
<p>Fits:<br>Super Z<br>HyperDrive<br>Diesel Z</p>
<p><strong>Dual Anti-Scalp Wheels</strong><br>Additional kit for increased deck scalping protection. Fixed position. Can be used in conjunction with the single anti-scalp wheel kit.</p>
<p>Fits:<br>Super Z<br>HyperDrive<br>Diesel Z</p>
<p><strong>Beacon Kit</strong><br>Flashing beacon lights are sometimes required when mowing in high traffic or to make mowing crews more visible. Mounts on the ROPS.</p>
<p>Fits:<br>Super Z<br>HyperDrive<br>Diesel Z<br>Super 104</p>
<p><strong>Stripe Kit</strong><br>Helps provide a professional manicured finish to your lawn.</p>
<p>Fits:<br>Super Z<br>HyperDrive<br>Diesel Z<br>TrimStar</p>
<p><strong>Hitch Kit</strong><br>Bolt-on hitch with 7/8" hole. Will accept any standard ball.</p>
<p>Fits:<br>Diesel Z</p>
<p><strong>Light Kit</strong><br>Extend your productivity into the late hours with our optional light kit. Kit contains two high-quality 12-volt lights with a switch that mounts in the instrument panel.</p>
<p>Fits:<br>Super 104<br>Diesel Z</p>