Differance in Hustler models?

[LarryW]

Hustler models???

I am curious, What is the difference between all the hustler models? Of coarse, 980 is BIG. But I mean 900,930,950... What is different between them all?

[kestianj]

thats the million dollar question.......

[Don]

...and the 880, 885, 900? I'm not sure, but I've found 880 models with stock CCW engines, 885 and 900s with Kohler 440s, 950s with Kohler 16hp four-strokes, and most of the 980s with Briggs i/c engines. other than the deeper bodies on the later units, I don't think theres any big differences outside the powerplants.

[brushcutter]

If I got the correct story from Richard when I bought my sprockets from him,Hustler was always changing things and there are a gazillion different sprocket spacings and combinations.The only way to be sure I got the right ones was to send mine to him so he could compare them to what he had.All I know is that I got the right ones for mine.He bought all the inventory so it's either get them from him or do something completely different.Don't seem right somehow.I have heard that some guys buy Argo axles and convert them.I wonder if that is possible?

[ES-hustler]

Hustlers

I've been wondering what all the models were too. I know there are three different body styles that I've seen--the early ones which were fiberglass and had two "bucket" seats in the back (my style), then there's the more common poly bodies with a bench across the back, and of course the big brother of them all the bigfoot.


Hope this helps, but as for model numbers, I'm not sure there...

[fasteddiesllc]

980 vs. 950

Okay so I'm a hustler nut. Had them as a young man and now that I'm a lot older..... well lets start with this..Please help me to understand what the significant differences in the 980 model and the 950 model hustler. My minds eye tells me that there is a definite difference between wheel and axle spacing, whhich leads me to believe that the frame is longer than the 63.5 inched 950. Friend tells me the only difference is the bottom tub and a 25" tire...I want to argue that.. but niether of us have seen a 980 outside pics here and there....help me, I hate it when he's right......

[Sandcassle]

I have a Hustler 900 and I've found that other 900 owners have the 440 2 stroke Kohlers and the split shifters. This appears to be something in common between the 900 models.

[brushcutter]

The frames for the 980 and the 950 are the same length but the seat,shifter and such are higher on the 980 to allow for the extra heighth of the tub.The taller tub is of course for bigger tires.The rear and center axles are closer together than the center and front not sure why,maybe to help climb out of ponds or a balance thing I guess.

[jpswift1]

The frames for the 980 and the 950 are the same length but the seat,shifter and such are higher on the 980 to allow for the extra heighth of the tub.The taller tub is of course for bigger tires.The rear and center axles are closer together than the center and front not sure why,maybe to help climb out of ponds or a balance thing I guess.

Exactly. As far as the discussion on the distance difference between the center and rear axles compared to the distance between the center and the front axles, I would say that you're right about the balance issue (in the water). If you look at the Max IV, it is set up the same way. I think it is because a majority of weight with the engine and transmission is way toward the rear of the vehicle. With the center and rear axles closer together the machine will float level in the water.

Also, I've seen 950 Hustlers with both the Kohler K341 16HP single and the Briggs I/C 694cc flat twin. And the Hustler 980 BIGFOOT was made in two configurations, one tub that was tall to fit 26" tires and another tub that was even taller.

[mudbug3]

( QUOTE ) "And the Hustler 980 BIGFOOT was made in two configurations, one tub that was tall to fit 26" tires and another tub that was even taller."


jpswift1


I got really lucky I guess , because I have one of each.

[bucketobolts]

I found the model number on the early hustler I just brought home. There is a sticker on top of the CCW engine where I can barely make out the word hustler. I wiped it off and found the numbers stamped in the sticker real small. It's a real thin aluminum sticker. Model # 880-J. I assume the J is added for the jet.

Randy

[cclingma]

( QUOTE ) "And the Hustler 980 BIGFOOT was made in two configurations, one tub that was tall to fit 26" tires and another tub that was even taller."


jpswift1


I got really lucky I guess , because I have one of each.

My Hustler is now in several hundred peaces but I think it has room for plus size tires. It seems that there is more than ample room for the 26s on it now. Actually I believe the middle and rear tires would hit each other before tire height would cause them to hit the tub. How big of a tire do you guys run on the tall tub Hustler?

[jpswift1]

My Hustler is now in several hundred peaces but I think it has room for plus size tires. It seems that there is more than ample room for the 26s on it now. Actually I believe the middle and rear tires would hit each other before tire height would cause them to hit the tub. How big of a tire do you guys run on the tall tub Hustler?

I believe the largest tire you can run on the Hustler 980 BIGFOOT would be 27". This may depend on the brand of tire and you would probably want to keep the air pressure around 2psi, but I think they would just about clear (refering to the distance between the middle and rear axles.) I would like to see what some 27x12x12 Super Swamper Vampires would do. It seems like there is tons of space in the lower body for very tall and wide tires. My 26x13x12 Super Swamper Vampire ASX's are nearly 14" wide at around 2psi and they fit fine with the stock Hustler axle/hub backspacing, without scrubbing on the lower body.

So now as far as Hustler models go, it is now confirmed that there are 6x6World members here with the following:

Hustler (unknown model number), fiberglass body, Kohler 309cc single, jackshaft/clutch style transmission.

Hustler 880, fiberglass body, CCW twin engine, T-20

Hustler 900, poly body, Kohler 440cc twin engine, T-20

Hustler 950, poly body, Kohler K341 single 16HP, and 18HP 694cc Briggs I/C twin engines, T-20.

Hustler 980 BIGFOOT, tall and very tall lower bodies, 18HP 694cc Briggs I/C twin engine, T-20.

[Amphiman1]

hustler

yep, i have one of the first origional ones,with the apex trans too

[jpswift1]

Oh yea that's right, Steve....the engine drives the Apex transmission which then transfers power to the jackshaft assembly. In this picture it looks like the gas tank is in the rear left corner of the machine. Is yours set up the same way? Let's see what we can figure out here.

http://www.6x6world.com/images/6x6-articles/1970-May-Poplar-Mechanics-hustler-atv-article-3.jpg