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
- Kubota Z232KW-42 — commercial: daily paid use and high 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; Z232KW-42 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; Z232KW-42 has a Hydro-Gear ZT-2200 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; Z232KW-42 holds 13.6 L (3.6 gal) of fuel, a 5.3 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.
- MZ Rambler has a 540 cc (33 ci) engine; Z232KW-42 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 19 hp engine; Z232KW-42 has a 21.5 hp engine, a 2.5 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
2 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- MZ Rambler has a published top speed of 6 mph; Z232KW-42 has a published top speed of 6.5 mph, a 0.5 mph difference.
- MZ Rambler cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 114 mm (4.5 in); Z232KW-42 cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 108 mm (4.3 in).
Calculated by MowerFacts
- MZ Rambler works out to 0.82 ha/hour; Z232KW-42 works out to 0.89 ha/hour, a 0.07 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 MZ Rambler.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z232KW-42.
- Drive System: not published for MZ Rambler.
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 |
Z232KW-42 Kubota · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| 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 |
| Fuel Type | — | Gasoline |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 4.3 in (108 mm) |
| Deck Material | All New Sloped 3/16˝ or 7-Gauge All Steel, Formed and Welded Deck with Reinforced Edges | 10Ga steel |
| Deck Construction | 7 gauge / 4.5mm | — |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | 10 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Dual Hydro Gear ZT2200 | Hydro-Gear ZT-2200 |
| Ground Speed | 6 mph | 6.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 18x8.5-8 Turf | 18 x 7.5 - 10 |
| Drive System | — | Belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 633 lbs (287 kg) | 643 lbs (291.7 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5 gal (18.9 L) | 3.6 gal (13.6 L) |
| Length | 76 in (1930 mm) | — |
| Height | 42 in (1066 mm) | — |
Where these models differ, explained
MZ Rambler: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — badboycountry.com.
Z232KW-42: 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.