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 Rambler — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- Ariens IKON 42 KAWASAKI — 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.
- MZ Rambler uses a Briggs engine; IKON 42 KAWASAKI uses a Kawasaki® FR651V 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.
- MZ Rambler has a Dual Hydro Gear ZT2200 transmission; IKON 42 KAWASAKI has a Hydrostatic transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- MZ Rambler holds 18.9 L (5 gal) of fuel; IKON 42 KAWASAKI holds 13.2 L (3.5 gal) of fuel, a 5.7 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 Rambler has a 540 cc (33 ci) engine; IKON 42 KAWASAKI has a 726 cc (44.3 ci) engine, a 186 cc difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
- MZ Rambler has a published top speed of 6 mph; IKON 42 KAWASAKI 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.
2 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- MZ Rambler has a 19 hp engine; IKON 42 KAWASAKI has a 21.5 hp engine, a 2.5 hp difference.
- MZ Rambler weighs 287 kg (633 lbs); IKON 42 KAWASAKI weighs 296.6 kg (654 lbs), a 9.6 kg difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- MZ Rambler works out to 0.82 ha/hour; IKON 42 KAWASAKI works out to 0.96 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
- Warranty: not published for MZ Rambler.
- Blades: not published for MZ Rambler.
- Deck Material: not published for IKON 42 KAWASAKI.
- Deck Construction: not published for IKON 42 KAWASAKI.
- Drive System: not published for MZ Rambler.
- Price: MZ Rambler 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 Rambler Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
IKON 42 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | A$8,999 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 33 ci (540 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 19 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Briggs | 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 Material | All New Sloped 3/16˝ or 7-Gauge All Steel, Formed and Welded Deck with Reinforced Edges | — |
| Deck Construction | 7 gauge / 4.5mm | — |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | — |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 17822 ft/min (5432 m/min) |
| Cut Positions | — | 13 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Dual Hydro Gear ZT2200 | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 6 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 18x8.5-8 Turf | — |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 633 lbs (287 kg) | 654 lbs (296.6 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5 gal (18.9 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | 76 in (1930 mm) | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
| Height | 42 in (1066 mm) | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
MZ Rambler: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — badboycountry.com.
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.