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 Maverick — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
- Kubota Z252KW-54 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Maverick uses a Kohler engine; Z252KW-54 uses a Kawasaki FR730V engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- Maverick has a Dual Hydro Gear 3200 transmission; Z252KW-54 has a Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- Maverick holds 29.5 L (7.8 gal) of fuel; Z252KW-54 holds 16.3 L (4.3 gal) of fuel, a 13.3 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.
- Maverick weighs 456 kg (1,005 lbs); Z252KW-54 weighs 390.1 kg (860 lbs), a 65.9 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Maverick's weight means for a trailer ›
- Maverick has a published top speed of 9 mph; Z252KW-54 has a published top speed of 8 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.
2 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Maverick has a 25 hp engine; Z252KW-54 has a 24 hp engine, a 1 hp difference.
- Maverick has a 747 cc (45.6 ci) engine; Z252KW-54 has a 726 cc (44.3 ci) engine, a 21 cc difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Maverick works out to 1.59 ha/hour; Z252KW-54 works out to 1.41 ha/hour, a 0.18 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
- Fuel Type: not published for Maverick.
- Deck Material: not published for Z252KW-54.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z252KW-54.
- Drive System: not published for Maverick.
- Cut height range: not published for Z252KW-54.
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 | Maverick Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
Z252KW-54 Kubota · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 45.6 ci (747 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 25 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Kohler | Kawasaki FR730V |
| Fuel Type | — | Gasoline |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 54 in (1372 mm) | 54 in (1372 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | — |
| Deck Material | 3/16" or 7-Gauge Thick Solid Steel | — |
| Deck Construction | 7 Gauge / 4.5mm | — |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | 10 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Dual Hydro Gear 3200 | Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 |
| Ground Speed | 9 mph | 8 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 23x11-12 Turf | 22 x 10 - 14 |
| Drive System | — | Belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1005 lbs (456 kg) | 860 lbs (390.1 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.8 gal (29.5 L) | 4.3 gal (16.3 L) |
| Length | 80 in (2032 mm) | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
| Width | — | 67.3 in (1710 mm) |
| Height | 47 in (1193 mm) | 68.4 in (1737 mm) |
Where these models differ, explained
Maverick: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — badboycountry.com.
Z252KW-54: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — kubotausa.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.