This is the beginning of the Hustler ID list. If anybody has the years of the model produced, axle diameter or any other info/changes please let me know. There may be mistakes here at first please let me know. I will edit this as we go. Here is a start I found from an older thread posted by Jpswift1. Thanks to all that help here.![]()
Here is another thread you may be able to use to help ID your year. If you have a known model and year could you please post it.
Year ID
19xx Hustler (unknown model number), fiberglass body, Kohler 309cc single, jackshaft/clutch style transmission, formed body for jet pump option.
19xx Hustler 880, fiberglass body, CCW twin engine, T-20, formed body for jet pump option. 6 chain frame. 1" pinned axles with 5 bolt flanges welded on,no gusseting. 47mm spherical inner brg's. 52mm spherical outer brg's in 3 bolt triangular bolt pattern. No split shifting. Parking brake on left mid axle. Metal fuel tank
19xx Hustler 900, poly body, Kohler 440cc twin engine, T-20
19xx Hustler 945hk, Kohler k341
19xx Hustler 950, poly body, Kohler K341 single 16HP, and 18HP 694cc Briggs I/C twin engines, T-20.
19xx Hustler 980 BIGFOOT, tall and very tall lower bodies, 18HP 694cc Briggs I/C twin engine, T-20.
19xx Last year of production and models xxxx