Hustler Turf Diesel Z
Commercial mower · Commercial-duty · Diesel
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.
- Weighs 1,711 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 2,611 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 13 min (9 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The Hustler Turf Diesel Z is a commercial-grade commercial mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 72-inch deck and a 1130cc engine making 25 hp. It weighs 1711 lb (776.1 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | diesel |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Perkins |
| Displacement | 69 ci (1130 cc) |
| Engine Power | 25 hp |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 72 in (1829 mm) |
|---|---|
| Max Cut Height | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) |
Drive
| Transmission | Tandem Hydro-Gear 21cc pumps with Parker TG wheel motors |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 11.5 mph |
| Drive Type | Dual Hydrostatic |
Dimensions
| Weight | 1711 lbs (776.1 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 14.4 gal (54.5 L) |
General
| Warranty | 5 yr |
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Professional use
How the Diesel Z fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 72 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Perkins |
| Engine displacement | 1130 cc |
| Engine power | 25 hp |
| Transmission | Tandem Hydro-Gear 21cc pumps with Parker TG wheel motors |
| Drive type | Dual Hydrostatic |
| Ground speed | 11.5 mph |
| Cut-height range | 25 mm – 140 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 54.5 L |
| Weight | 776.1 kg |
| Warranty | 5 |
Hustler Turf doesn’t publish 8 of these for the Diesel Z: commercial warranty, deck construction, deck gauge, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers, drive tire size, seat type.
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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — hustlerturf.com.
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What the specs work out to
Figures MowerFacts computes from Hustler Turf’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Mowing time
- ¼ acre3 min 2 min
- ½ acre6 min 4 min
- 1 acre13 min 9 min
- 2 acres26 min 18 min
- 5 acres1 h 4 min 45 min
- 10 acres2 h 8 min 1 h 30 min
About 13 min per acre at 4.68 acres/hour, mowing at 8.0 mph. The second figure is at the published 11.5 mph top speed (6.69 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 67.4 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight1,711 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight2,611 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 889 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 4,389 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 2,611 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 inch0.347 hp/in
- Run time per tank~14.4 h
Mowing times assume 4.68 acres/hour: deck width x 8.0 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 8.0 mph is 70% of the 11.5 mph top speed Hustler Turf publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 11.5 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 Diesel Z questions
What size deck is on the Hustler Turf Diesel Z?
The Hustler Turf Diesel Z has a 72-inch (1829 mm) cutting deck.
What engine is in the Hustler Turf Diesel Z?
The Hustler Turf Diesel Z is powered by a Perkins, 1130 cc, 25 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the Hustler Turf Diesel Z weigh?
The Hustler Turf Diesel Z weighs 1,711 lb (776.1 kg) as specified by Hustler Turf.
What size trailer do I need for the Hustler Turf Diesel Z?
At 1,711 lb, the Hustler Turf Diesel Z on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 2,611 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 2,611 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 Diesel Z?
Top ground speed is 11.5 mph. With its 72-inch deck that works out to about 6.69 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Hustler Turf Diesel Z take to mow an acre?
About 9 min per acre, from its 72-inch deck at 11.5 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 6.69 acres an hour, so five acres is about 45 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 Diesel Z?
The Hustler Turf Diesel Z holds 14.4 gal (54.5 L) of fuel.
How much does the Hustler Turf Diesel Z cost?
Hustler Turf doesn't publish a list price for the Hustler Turf Diesel Z — it's sold on a dealer quote. MowerFacts records prices only where the manufacturer publishes them.
What is the Hustler Turf Diesel Z built for?
Commercial-duty commercial mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.
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