MowerFacts
Home › Commercial › Hustler Turf › HyperDrive

Hustler Turf HyperDrive

Commercial mower · Commercial-duty · Gas

Hustler Turf doesn’t publish a list price for this model — it’s dealer quote only. The Hustler Turf product page is the place to start.

The Hustler Turf HyperDrive is a commercial-grade gas commercial mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 72-inch deck and a 993cc engine making 38.5 hp. It weighs 1686 lb (764.8 kg).

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
72 in (1829 mm)
Engine Make
Vanguard Big Block EFI Oil Guard & Kawasaki FX1000, FX1000 EFI
Displacement
60.6 ci (993 cc)
Engine Power
38.5 hp
Transmission
Danfoss DDC-20 Transmission w/ Parker TG wheel motors
Compare this mower: Pick another Hustler Turf commercial or pick from every commercial mower   or quick compare: vs Diesel Z · vs FasTrak · vs FasTrak SDX
Compare similar mowers See how this mower compares with machines of a similar size and purpose.
  • Cub Cadet PRO Z 972S EFI
    Deck 72 in (1829 mm) · Kawasaki® FX Series EFI, 38.5 hp, 999 cc
    Fuel capacity 14.9 gal (56.4 L) (this model: 12 gal (45.4 L))Ground speed 14 mph (this model: 16 mph)
    Why: Same class: commercial · Same 72 in deck · Gas engine, like this model · Commercial-duty, like this model · 38.5 hp (this model: 38.5 hp) · By Cub Cadet, a different maker
    Compare with the HyperDrive ›
  • Wright ZXT 72 FXT00
    Deck 72 in (1829 mm) · Kawasaki FXT00, 38.5 hp, 999 cc
    Fuel capacity 15.5 gal (58.7 L) (this model: 12 gal (45.4 L))Ground speed 13 mph (this model: 16 mph)
    Why: Same class: commercial · Same 72 in deck · Gas engine, like this model · Commercial-duty, like this model · 38.5 hp (this model: 38.5 hp) · By Wright, a different maker
    Compare with the HyperDrive ›
  • John Deere Z985R EFIZTrak Zero-Turn Mower
    Deck 72 in (1829 mm) · 40 hp, 993 cc
    Ground speed 12 mph (this model: 16 mph)Weight 1556 lbs (705.8 kg) (this model: 1686 lbs (764.8 kg))
    Why: Same class: commercial · Same 72 in deck · Gas engine, like this model · Commercial-duty, like this model · 40 hp (this model: 38.5 hp) · By John Deere, a different maker
    Compare with the HyperDrive ›
  • Wright ZXT 72 61G8
    Deck 72 in (1829 mm) · Briggs & Stratton 61G8, 40 hp, 993 cc
    Fuel capacity 15.5 gal (58.7 L) (this model: 12 gal (45.4 L))Ground speed 13 mph (this model: 16 mph)
    Why: Same class: commercial · Same 72 in deck · Gas engine, like this model · Commercial-duty, like this model · 40 hp (this model: 38.5 hp) · By Wright, a different maker
    Compare with the HyperDrive ›
  • Gravely PRO-STANCE ULTRA 72 FX1000 EFI
    Deck 72 in (1829 mm) · Kawasaki® FX1000 EFI, 38.5 hp, 999 cc
    Fuel capacity 16 gal (60.6 L) (this model: 12 gal (45.4 L))Ground speed 12.5 mph (this model: 16 mph)
    Why: Same class: commercial · Same 72 in deck · Gas engine, like this model · Commercial-duty, like this model · 38.5 hp (this model: 38.5 hp) · By Gravely, a different maker
    Compare with the HyperDrive ›

Chosen by stated rules, not opinion: same class, a deck within 8 in of this one, the same kind of power and a compatible duty class, then the closest power, weight and price, with other makers preferred. Figures are the manufacturers’ published ones; nothing is estimated.

Engine

Hustler Turf HyperDrive engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Engine MakeVanguard Big Block EFI Oil Guard & Kawasaki FX1000, FX1000 EFI
Displacement60.6 ci (993 cc)
Engine Power38.5 hp

Deck

Hustler Turf HyperDrive deck specifications
Cutting Width72 in (1829 mm)
Max Cut Height5.5 in (140 mm)
Min Cut Height1 in (25 mm)

Drive

Hustler Turf HyperDrive drive specifications
TransmissionDanfoss DDC-20 Transmission w/ Parker TG wheel motors
Ground Speed16 mph
Drive TypeDual Hydrostatic

Dimensions

Hustler Turf HyperDrive dimensions specifications
Weight1686 lbs (764.8 kg)
Fuel Capacity12 gal (45.4 L)

General

Hustler Turf HyperDrive general specifications
Warranty5 yr

Professional use

How the HyperDrive fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.

Acres/hr (80%)
6.52
Acres/hr (100%)
11.64
Deck width
72 in
Ground speed
16 mph

Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›

Hustler Turf HyperDrive professional and productivity specifications
Deck width72 in
Engine makeVanguard Big Block EFI Oil Guard & Kawasaki FX1000, FX1000 EFI
Engine displacement993 cc
Engine power38.5 hp
TransmissionDanfoss DDC-20 Transmission w/ Parker TG wheel motors
Drive typeDual Hydrostatic
Ground speed16 mph
Cut-height range25 mm – 140 mm
Fuel capacity45.4 L
Weight764.8 kg
Warranty5

Hustler Turf doesn’t publish 8 of these for the HyperDrive: commercial warranty, deck construction, deck gauge, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers, drive tire size, seat type.

See the Hustler Turf commercial pro hub › · Professional buying hub ›

Similar models

Other commercial mowers with comparable specs — including other brands — that buyers cross-shop with the HyperDrive.

Lazer Z X-Series (LRX 72 in 980 EFI) Exmark · 72 in (1829 mm)
Lazer Z X-Series (LRX 72 in 993) Exmark · 72 in (1829 mm)
EVO Mean Green · 74 in (1880 mm)
Z985R EFIZTrak Zero-Turn Mower John Deere · 72 in (1829 mm)
Z572XS Husqvarna · 72 in (1830 mm)
HusqvarnaZ572XS Husqvarna · 72 in (1829 mm)

Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — hustlerturf.com.

See every mower with a Vanguard engine ›

What the parts on this spec sheet mean

See all Hustler Turf mowers and specs ›

Spot a wrong spec? Suggest a correction.

Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.

What the specs work out to

Figures MowerFacts computes from Hustler Turf’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.

Mowing time

  • ¼ acre2 min 2 min
  • ½ acre5 min 3 min
  • 1 acre9 min 6 min
  • 2 acres18 min 13 min
  • 5 acres46 min 32 min
  • 10 acres1 h 32 min 1 h 4 min

About 9 min per acre at 6.52 acres/hour, mowing at 11.2 mph. The second figure is at the published 16.0 mph top speed (9.31 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 78.2 acres per tank.

Weight & hauling

  • Machine weight1,686 lb
  • + 6×12 trailer900 lb
  • Towed weight2,586 lb
  • single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 914 lb spare
  • tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 4,414 lb spare

Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 2,586 lb.

Gate & trailer fit

  • 32 in gateToo wide
  • 36 in gateToo wide
  • 48 in gateToo wide

Needs at least 79 in of clearance (estimated).

Power & run time

  • Power per deck inch0.535 hp/in
  • Run time per tank~12.0 h

Mowing times assume 6.52 acres/hour: deck width x 11.2 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 11.2 mph is 70% of the 16.0 mph top speed Hustler Turf publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 16.0 mph, shown so you can see it.

Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Hustler Turf doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.

Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to Hustler Turf's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.

Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.

Hustler Turf HyperDrive questions

What size deck is on the Hustler Turf HyperDrive?

The Hustler Turf HyperDrive has a 72-inch (1829 mm) cutting deck.

What engine is in the Hustler Turf HyperDrive?

The Hustler Turf HyperDrive is powered by a Vanguard Big Block EFI Oil Guard & Kawasaki FX1000, FX1000 EFI, 993 cc, 38.5 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.

How much does the Hustler Turf HyperDrive weigh?

The Hustler Turf HyperDrive weighs 1,686 lb (764.8 kg) as specified by Hustler Turf.

What size trailer do I need for the Hustler Turf HyperDrive?

At 1,686 lb, the Hustler Turf HyperDrive on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 2,586 lb of towed weight. That is within a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer, and your tow vehicle needs to be rated for at least 2,586 lb. Tongue weight, axle placement and your own trailer's empty weight still have to be checked — this is the arithmetic, not a loading plan.

How fast is the Hustler Turf HyperDrive?

Top ground speed is 16 mph. With its 72-inch deck that works out to about 9.31 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.

How long does the Hustler Turf HyperDrive take to mow an acre?

About 6 min per acre, from its 72-inch deck at 16 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 9.31 acres an hour, so five acres is about 32 min. Rough or obstacle-heavy ground takes longer; this is deck width times ground speed, not a timed test.

How big is the fuel tank on the Hustler Turf HyperDrive?

The Hustler Turf HyperDrive holds 12 gal (45.4 L) of fuel.

How much does the Hustler Turf HyperDrive cost?

Hustler Turf doesn't publish a list price for the Hustler Turf HyperDrive — it's sold on a dealer quote. MowerFacts records prices only where the manufacturer publishes them.

What is the Hustler Turf HyperDrive built for?

Commercial-duty commercial mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.

Source: Hustler Turf (manufacturer) · archived copy

Suggest a correction