Hustler Newbie ?s

[cclingma]

Kindda newbie I guess. I've had the machine for a few years but still don't know much about it. I've done a little routine maint/tunning up of the engine and opened up the trans once chasing a shifting problem. I hear about all these different models and I'm very curious which one I have for the sake of conversation and learning. Mine's greenish brown, 18hp twin Briggs I/C engine, I believe T20 trans with sprocket tensioners right at the trans and nylon ones elsewere, 26x12x12 tires, two very factory looking headlights, and a parking brake that I've never really had working. Any ideas? Thanks. Great site.

[jpswift1]

Welcome to the site! You have a Hustler 980 Bigfoot ....in my opinion, it is one of the best amphibious ATV's ever built! It looks like there have been quite a few Hustler 980 Bigfoots that have popped up recently on 6x6World.

[cclingma]

Awesome! Now I know what to refer to it as.

[REB181]

Welcome to the site .... you should post a few pic's of your hustler so we can see it...I have a 73' hustler... they are great machines there's lots of video on the site with hustlers in them ...you could look in ( It's video time) and (Az Banana buggies) also in the gallery you 'll find tons of hustler pic's inside and out .... Enjoy......

[cclingma]

I'm definately going to have to get some pictures up at some time. I don't think I have any on this computer right now. Any idea what years Bigfoot 980s were made in. Mine pretty much looks exactly like sixbysix4me's photos above.

[cclingma]

Pictures

Managed to talk my dad into emailing me some pics that he had. He didn't have a scanner so he took pics of pics and emailed em. I've got a great dad!

[jpswift1]

Wow, nice shots.....that's a great machine you have there!

[mudbug3]

cclingma ,

Those Hustler 980 pics were great ! Thanks for posting them.