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.
- Bad Boy Mowers 2026 ZT Avenger — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
- Husqvarna MZ54 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- 2026 ZT Avenger has a 7 Gauge/4.55mm deck; MZ54 has a Fabricated deck.
- 2026 ZT Avenger lists at A$11,935 to A$12,595; MZ54 lists at A$14,999, a A$3,064 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- 2026 ZT Avenger has a published top speed of 7 mph; MZ54 has a published top speed of 8.5 mph, a 1.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- 2026 ZT Avenger holds 22.7 L (6 gal) of fuel; MZ54 holds 18.9 L (5 gal) of fuel, a 3.8 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.
- 2026 ZT Avenger weighs 338 kg (745 lbs); MZ54 weighs 349.3 kg (770 lbs), a 11.3 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What 2026 ZT Avenger's weight means for a trailer ›
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- 2026 ZT Avenger works out to 1.24 ha/hour; MZ54 works out to 1.50 ha/hour, a 0.26 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
- Engine Power: not published for MZ54.
- Warranty: not published for MZ54.
- Engine Make: not published for 2026 ZT Avenger.
- Transmission: not published for MZ54.
- Discharge: not published for MZ54.
- Cut height range: not published for MZ54.
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 | 2026 ZT Avenger Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
MZ54 Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$11,935–A$12,595 | A$14,999 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23 hp | — |
| Engine Make | — | Kawasaki |
| Engine Model | — | FR Series |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 54 in (1372 mm) | 53.9 in (1370 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | — |
| Deck Construction | 7 Gauge/4.55mm | Fabricated |
| Discharge | Flexible Rubber Side Discharge | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Dual Hydro-Gear 2800 Series Integrated Drive Systems | — |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 8.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 12x6-6 Smooth | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 745 lbs (338 kg) | 770 lbs (349.3 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 6 gal (22.7 L) | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Length | 74.5 in (1892 mm) | — |
| Height | 46 in (1168 mm) | — |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | — | Premium High back 21" with armrest |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 2 yr | — |
Where these models differ, explained
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.