Manufacturer

Hustler Turf Equipment

Model Year

2026

Model

HyperDrive 72 in. Vanguard Big Block EFI with Oil Guard 40 hp

Model Code

944041

Color

Yellow

Seat

I3M suspension

Seat Adjustment

Adjustable armrests and back

Drive Type

Dual hydrostatic

Transmission

Danfoss DDC-20 with Parker TG wheel motors

Travel Speed Forward

Up to 16 mph

Drive Tires

26 x 14-12 in.

Steering Tires

13 x 6.5-6 in.

Parking Brake

Integrated with steering levers

Engine Make

Vanguard

Engine Model

Big Block EFI with Oil Guard

Cooling

Air cooled

Horsepower

40 hp

Displacement

993 cc

Air Cleaner

Canister style

Fuel Capacity

Dual fuel tank with 12 gal.

Hydraulic System

Lines - Stainless steel Parker Seal-Loc Technology

Cooling - Oil Cooler with 9 in. fan

Lines - Stainless steel Parker Seal-Loc Technology

Cooling - Oil Cooler with 9 in. fan

Hydraulic Reserve Capacity

3 gal.

Length

92 in.

Width

With chute up - 78 in.

Tire to tire - 60 in.

With chute up - 78 in.

Tire to tire - 60 in.

Height

47.8 in.

With ROPS - 73.5 in.

47.8 in.

With ROPS - 73.5 in.

Weight

1,686 - 1,750 lb.

Cutting Width

72 in.

Cutting Height

1 - 5.5 in.

Steering

SmoothTrak™

Deck Material

Fabricated 7 ga. steel

Deck Lift

Foot operated

Working Area Capacity

Productivity - 9.31 acres / hr.

Includes

Cup holder

Warranty

5 year / 1,200 hr. (First 2 years no hr. limit)

Engine - 3 year limited

Pumps and motors - 3,000 hr.

5 year / 1,200 hr. (First 2 years no hr. limit)

Engine - 3 year limited

Pumps and motors - 3,000 hr.

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2026 Hustler Turf Equipment HyperDrive 72 in. Vanguard Big Block EFI with Oil Guard 40 hp

2026 Hustler Turf Equipment HyperDrive 72 in. Vanguard Big Block EFI with Oil Guard 40 hp

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