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 MZ Magnum — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Bad Boy Mowers 2026 ZT Avenger — 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.
- MZ Magnum has a 7 gauge / 4.5mm deck; 2026 ZT Avenger has a 7 Gauge/4.55mm deck.
- MZ Magnum has a 1,219 mm (48 in) deck; 2026 ZT Avenger has a 1,372 mm (54 in) deck, a 153 mm difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
- MZ Magnum has a published top speed of 6 mph; 2026 ZT Avenger has a published top speed of 7 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.
- MZ Magnum holds 18.9 L (5 gal) of fuel; 2026 ZT Avenger holds 22.7 L (6 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.
- MZ Magnum weighs 299 kg (659 lbs); 2026 ZT Avenger weighs 338 kg (745 lbs), a 39 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What MZ Magnum's weight means for a trailer ›
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- MZ Magnum has a 22 hp engine; 2026 ZT Avenger has a 23 hp engine, a 1 hp difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- MZ Magnum works out to 0.94 ha/hour; 2026 ZT Avenger works out to 1.24 ha/hour, a 0.29 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
- Warranty: not published for MZ Magnum.
- Engine Make: not published for 2026 ZT Avenger.
- Deck Material: not published for 2026 ZT Avenger.
- Discharge: not published for MZ Magnum.
- Price: MZ Magnum is dealer quote only.
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 | MZ Magnum Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
2026 ZT Avenger Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | A$11,935–A$12,595 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 22 hp | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 54 in (1372 mm) |
| 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 Material | Sloped 3/16˝ or 7-Gauge All Steel, Formed and Welded Deck with Reinforced Edges | — |
| Deck Construction | 7 gauge / 4.5mm | 7 Gauge/4.55mm |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | — |
| Discharge | — | Flexible Rubber Side Discharge |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Dual Hydro Gear ZT2200 EZT Integrated Unit | Dual Hydro-Gear 2800 Series Integrated Drive Systems |
| Ground Speed | 6 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 18x9.5-8 Turf | 12x6-6 Smooth |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 659 lbs (299 kg) | 745 lbs (338 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5 gal (18.9 L) | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
| Length | 76 in (1930 mm) | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
| Height | 48 in (1220 mm) | 46 in (1168 mm) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 2 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
MZ Magnum: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — badboycountry.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.