Compare Mowers
Prices are the recommended retail prices published by each manufacturer’s Australian site, in AUD, as read on the date shown on each model’s page; dealers set the final price.
A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
Best suited for
What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Ariens IKON 42 KAWASAKI — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- Bad Boy Mowers 2026 Rambler — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI holds 13.2 L (3.5 gal) of fuel; 2026 Rambler holds 22.7 L (6 gal) of fuel, a 9.5 L difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI carries a 3-year warranty; 2026 Rambler carries a 2-year warranty, a 1 year difference. Warranty length is the maker's published term. Conditions and commercial-use limits differ between makers.
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 7 mph; 2026 Rambler has a published top speed of 6 mph, a 1 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI weighs 296.6 kg (654 lbs); 2026 Rambler weighs 287 kg (633 lbs), a 9.6 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What IKON 42 KAWASAKI's weight means for a trailer ›
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI lists at A$8,999; 2026 Rambler lists at A$9,240, a A$241 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI works out to 0.96 ha/hour; 2026 Rambler works out to 0.82 ha/hour, a 0.14 ha/hour difference. Calculated by MowerFacts from deck width and the published top speed at 80% efficiency; it is not a manufacturer figure, and real mowing is slower.
Not comparable
- Blades: not published for 2026 Rambler.
- Engine Make: not published for 2026 Rambler.
- Deck Construction: not published for IKON 42 KAWASAKI.
- Drive System: not published for 2026 Rambler.
- Discharge: not published for IKON 42 KAWASAKI.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | IKON 42 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
2026 Rambler Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$8,999 | A$9,240 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FR651V | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | — |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Construction | — | 7 Gauge/4.55mm |
| Blade Tip Speed | 17822 ft/min (5432 m/min) | — |
| Discharge | — | Side Discharge |
| Cut Positions | 13 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Dual Hydro-Gear ZT 2200 Series Integrated Drive Systems |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 6 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 18x8.5-8 Reaper |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | — |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 654 lbs (296.6 kg) | 633 lbs (287 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
| Length | 74.5 in (1892 mm) | 76 in (1930 mm) |
| Height | — | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 2 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
IKON 42 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ariens.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.