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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.
- Gravely ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI uses a Kawasaki® engine; ZT Elite uses a Kohler 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.
- ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI holds 13.2 L (3.5 gal) of fuel; ZT Elite holds 24.6 L (6.5 gal) of fuel, a 11.4 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.
- ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI has a Fabricated X-Factor® deck; ZT Elite has a 7 Gauge/4.5mm deck.
- ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI has a 11 ga deck; ZT Elite has a 3/16" or 7-Gauge Thick Solid Steel deck.
- ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI weighs 312.5 kg (689 lbs); ZT Elite weighs 368 kg (811 lbs), a 55.5 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI's weight means for a trailer ›
2 more differences, what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI has a 23 hp engine; ZT Elite has a 26 hp engine, a 3 hp difference.
- ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI has a 726 cc (44.3 ci) engine; ZT Elite has a 747 cc (45.6 ci) engine, a 21 cc difference.
Not comparable
- Transmission: not published for ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI.
- Fuel Type: not published for ZT Elite.
- Drive System: not published for ZT Elite.
- Discharge: not published for ZT Elite.
- Cut height range: not published for ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI.
- 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 XL 48 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
ZT Elite Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$11,499 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 45.6 ci (747 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23 hp | 26 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | Kohler |
| Engine Model | FR691V | — |
| Fuel Type | Gas | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | 11 ga | 3/16" or 7-Gauge Thick Solid Steel |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated X-Factor® | 7 Gauge/4.5mm |
| Deck Gauge | 11 | 7 |
| Discharge | Side | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Dual Hydro Gear 3100 |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 22x10-10 Turf |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | — |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-2800® Transaxles | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 689 lbs (312.5 kg) | 811 lbs (368 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 6.5 gal (24.6 L) |
| Length | — | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
| Height | — | 46 in (1168 mm) |
Where these models differ, explained
ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — tkpowerequipment.com.
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.