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 ZT Elite — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Bad Boy Mowers 2026 Rambler — 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.
- ZT Elite has a 7 Gauge/4.5mm deck; 2026 Rambler has a 7 Gauge/4.55mm deck.
- ZT Elite weighs 368 kg (811 lbs); 2026 Rambler weighs 287 kg (633 lbs), a 81 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What ZT Elite's weight means for a trailer ›
- ZT Elite has a 26 hp engine; 2026 Rambler has a 21.5 hp engine, a 4.5 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.
- ZT Elite has a 1,219 mm (48 in) deck; 2026 Rambler has a 1,067 mm (42 in) deck, a 152 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 ›
- ZT Elite has a published top speed of 7 mph; 2026 Rambler has a published top speed of 6 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
- ZT Elite holds 24.6 L (6.5 gal) of fuel; 2026 Rambler holds 22.7 L (6 gal) of fuel, a 1.9 L difference.
- ZT Elite has a 747 cc (45.6 ci) engine; 2026 Rambler has a 726 cc (44.3 ci) engine, a 21 cc difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- ZT Elite works out to 1.10 ha/hour; 2026 Rambler works out to 0.82 ha/hour, a 0.27 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 ZT Elite.
- Engine Make: not published for 2026 Rambler.
- Deck Material: not published for 2026 Rambler.
- Discharge: not published for ZT Elite.
- Price: ZT Elite 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 | ZT Elite Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
2026 Rambler Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | A$9,240 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 45.6 ci (747 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 26 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kohler | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 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) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | 3/16" or 7-Gauge Thick Solid Steel | — |
| Deck Construction | 7 Gauge/4.5mm | 7 Gauge/4.55mm |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | — |
| Discharge | — | Side Discharge |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Dual Hydro Gear 3100 | Dual Hydro-Gear ZT 2200 Series Integrated Drive Systems |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 6 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 22x10-10 Turf | 18x8.5-8 Reaper |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 811 lbs (368 kg) | 633 lbs (287 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.5 gal (24.6 L) | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
| Length | 74.5 in (1892 mm) | 76 in (1930 mm) |
| Height | 46 in (1168 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 2 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
ZT Elite: 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.