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A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
Best suited for
What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Hustler Turf Super S — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
- Hustler Turf Diesel Z — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 72-inch deck
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Super S uses a Kawasaki FX850, FX850 EFI engine; Diesel Z uses a Perkins engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- Super S holds 7.3 gal (27.6 L) of fuel; Diesel Z holds 14.4 gal (54.5 L) of fuel, a 7.1 gal difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
- Super S weighs 1,207 lbs (547.5 kg); Diesel Z weighs 1,711 lbs (776.1 kg), a 504 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Super S's weight means for a trailer ›
- Super S has a 60 in (1,524 mm) deck; Diesel Z has a 72 in (1,829 mm) deck, a 12 in difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
- Super S has a published top speed of 9 mph; Diesel Z has a published top speed of 11.5 mph, a 2.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
3 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Super S has a 52 ci (852 cc) engine; Diesel Z has a 69 ci (1,130 cc) engine, a 17 ci difference.
- Super S has a 29.5 hp engine; Diesel Z has a 25 hp engine, a 4.5 hp difference.
- Super S cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5.5 in (140 mm); Diesel Z cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 5.5 in (140 mm).
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Super S works out to 4.4 acres/hour; Diesel Z works out to 6.7 acres/hour, a 2.3 acres/hour difference. Calculated by MowerFacts from deck width and the published top speed at 80% efficiency; it is not a manufacturer figure, and real mowing is slower.
Not comparable
- Deck Material: not published for Diesel Z.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | Super S Hustler Turf · Commercial |
Diesel Z Hustler Turf · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | diesel |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki FX850, FX850 EFI | Perkins |
| Displacement | 52 ci (852 cc) | 69 ci (1130 cc) |
| Engine Power | 29.5 hp | 25 hp |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 60 in (1524 mm) | 72 in (1829 mm) |
| Deck Material | Fabricated 7 ga. steel | — |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | — |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear 12cc pump with Parker TL wheel motors | Tandem Hydro-Gear 21cc pumps with Parker TG wheel motors |
| Ground Speed | 9 mph | 11.5 mph |
| Drive Type | Dual Hydrostatic | Dual Hydrostatic |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1207 lbs (547.5 kg) | 1711 lbs (776.1 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.3 gal (27.6 L) | 14.4 gal (54.5 L) |
| Length | 70.7 in (1797 mm) | — |
| Width | 61.7 in (1567 mm) | — |
| Height | 47 in (1194 mm) | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 5 yr | 5 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Super S: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — hustlerturf.com.
Diesel Z: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — hustlerturf.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.