302638 Rev 1/05
9-1
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Starter 12-volt (.8 KW), solenoid shift positive engagement.
Ignition Electronic.
Charging System 12-volt, 15-amp.
Fuel Unleaded gasoline with octane rating of 87or higher.
Fuel Filter Replaceable, automotive-type.
Air Cleaner Heavy-duty air cleaner to extend the service
interval for excessive, dirty applications and improve
performance.
Cooling Air cooled. Fly-wheel fan.
Governor Mechanical.
TRACTION DRIVE SYSTEM:
Type Dual hydrostatic. Individual pumps power two direct-
drive wheel motors. Hydrostatic system operates on 10W40
motor oil.
Hydraulic Lines Stainless-steel high-pressure lines with
Parker Seal-Lok™ O-Ring Face Seal Fittings.
Pumps Two variable displacement, axial piston type. Each
pump powers one drive-wheel motor. Mini Z: Hydro-gear
BDP10 Super Mini Z: Hydro-gear BDP16 2-year warranty
on hydraulic pumps.
Pump Drive V-belt drive from engine crankshaft.
Final Drive White CE 12 direct-drive high-torque wheel
motors. One for each drive wheel. 2-year warranty on
hydraulic wheel motors.
Filter 40 micron, replaceable spin-on type.
Ground Speed infinitely variable
Hustler Mini Z:
0-9
MPH
(0-14.48
KPH
) forward
0-7
MPH
(0-11.27
KPH
) reverse
Super Mini Z:
Transport 0-13
MPH
(0-20.92
KPH
) forward
Mowing 0-10
MPH
(0-16.09
KPH
) forward
0-7
MPH
(0-11.27
KPH
) reverse
Steering Twin-lever steering provides independent control
of each drive wheel. Speed, forward, reverse, brake, and
turns are all controlled with hand-operated controls.
Turning Radius True zero degree. Turns within its own
length. Counter-rotating, independent drive wheels.
BRAKES:
Service Hydrostatic dynamic braking.
Parking Automotive-style drum brakes. When steering
levers are placed in neutral position, integral park brakes are
automatically engaged.
Mower Drive Single V-belt drive from engine with electric
clutch. Spring tension idler for long belt life.
TIRES:
Front 13 x 5.00 – 6, no tread.
Drive 23 x 9.50 – 12, turf tread.
CAPACITIES:
Fuel System 12 US
GAL (45.4 L).
Hydraulic Oil 2 US GAL
(7.57 L)
DIMENSIONS: Height 40
IN (101.6 CM)
W/52 in Deck Length 74 IN (187.96 CM
)
Overall width (w/discharge chute up 53
IN (134.6 CM
)
Tire-to-tire width 53
IN (134.6 CM
)
Weight Mini Z: 985 lbs (446.79 kg) Super Mini Z: 995
LBS
(451.32 KG)
W/44 in Deck Length 74
IN (187.96 CM)
Overall width (w/discharge chute up) 53
IN (134.6
CM)
Tire-to-tire width 44
IN (111.76 CM)
Weight Mini Z: 995 lbs (451.32 kg) Super Mini Z: 995
LBS
(451.32 KG
)
SAFETY FEATURES: Operator presence system
connected to deck and drive clutches. Stabilizer rollers at
rear of tractor.
SEAT: Molded-vinyl seat with armrests. Fore and aft
adjustment. Optional spring suspension.
CONSTRUCTION: Mainframe is 1.5
IN x 2 IN x .125 IN
(3.8 CM x 5.08 CM x .32 CM) rectangular steel tubing. Drive
motors mounted to .179
IN (.45 CM) welded steel. Front
caster wheels mounted with roller bearings on each wheel.
Front caster forks are .375
IN (.95 CM) steel.
DECK LIFT: Foot-operated deck height adjustment. Pin
for setting height, transport position.
CONTROLS: Hand-operated choke/throttle, ignition
switch, electric mower clutch. Integrated parking brakes.
INDICATORS: Hour meter, engine warning light.
CUP HOLDER: Two cup holders molded into the left side
fuel tank. Accommodates nearly any cup size including Big
Gulp.
ATTACHMENTS
44” and 52” Side-Discharge Decks
Type Free-floating mower using three blades with center
blade to the front. Mower is suspended at the corners.
Includes deck-mounted rollers to improve flotation in
rolling and uneven terrain.
Deck Lift Raise and lower deck from driver’s seat with
simple foot-operated deck height adjustment. Pin for setting
height, transport position. Change cutting heights, hop curbs
and trailer more easily.
Construction .125
IN (.32 CM) welded steel with .125 IN
(.32 CM) doubler on deck plate. Solid 1 IN x .375 (2.55 CM X
.95 CM) steel bars reinforce impact areas on trim edges. .187
IN (.47 CM) IN box-section reinforced front edge.
Reinforcements welded onto spindle mount areas. Steel
deck housing is 4
IN (10.16 CM) deep for high-capacity
mowing.
Cutting Heights Foot-operated deck height adjustment. Pin
for setting height, transport position. Height adjustment in
.25
IN increments from 1.5 IN to 4.5 IN (3.81 CM to 11.43
CM).
Mowing Blades Heavy-duty, heat-treated, high-lift steel
blades 21
IN x 2.75 IN x .25 IN
Blade Tip Speed 44 IN: 16,100 FPM 52 IN: 18, 300 FPM
Blade Drive V-belt drive to all three spindles. Spring
tension idler pulleys.
Spindles Machine aluminum housing, 1
IN (2.5 CM
)
diameter high carbon steel shafts and sealed ball bearings.
Flotation Suspended mower floats on four spring-assisted
chains. 4 anti-scalp wheels are standard.
Width of Cut 44
IN (111.76 CM) 52 IN (132.08 CM)
Trim Capacity (left side) 44
IN: .5 IN (1.27 CM) 52 IN:6 IN
(15.24
CM)
ACCESSORIES
Mulch Kit Recycles clippings under deck allowing
clippings to be cut and recut, then discharged down into the
grass. Reduces handling of clippings, improves appearance,
and recycles nutrients back to the soil.
BAC-VAC
™
Catcher Rear-mounted, 9-bushel hopper is
dumped from the seat without leaving the machine. Blower
is powered from right-side deck spindle (no pony engine
required). Hopper and blower can be added or removed in
seconds. Capacity: 9 bushels Dimensions: Overall
Height: 51” Overall Length: 104” Overall Width: w/60”
deck: 74.48” Hopper Weight: 150 lbs. Blower Assembly
Weight: 75 lbs. Blower Housing: .134 thick abrasion
resistant steel side wall; .179 thick. steel top and bottom
Blower Impeller: .179 thick.
abrasion resistant steel impeller blades; .179 thick. backing
plate Blower Transfer Chute: .187 thick. polyethylene
(black) Blower Type: 11” diameter, V-belt driven (“B”
section) Delivery Tube: Clear 6” I.D. heavy-duty flexible
polyvinyl-lchloride tube Hopper: .15 thick reinforced
fiberglass supported by steel frame Hopper Rear Door
Cover: .15” thick polyethylene (black)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Kawasaki Kawasaki Kawasaki Honda
Horsepower 19 23 25 24
No. of Cylinders 2 2 2 2
Displacement 41.2 CU IN (675 CC) 41.2 CU IN (675 CC) 41.2 CU IN (675 CC) 40.9 CU IN (670 CC)
Compression Ratio 8.1:1 8.1:1 8.1:1 8.3:1
Max. Torque 37.0
FT LBS @ 2400 RPM 39.8 FT LBS @ 2400 RPM 41.2 FT LBS @ 2400 RPM 37.5 FT LBS @ 2500 RPM
Engine Specifications