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.
- Husqvarna MZ48 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Bad Boy Mowers 2026 ZT Elite — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- MZ48 has a Fabricated deck; 2026 ZT Elite has a 7 Gauge/4.55mm deck.
- MZ48 holds 18.9 L (5 gal) of fuel; 2026 ZT Elite holds 24.6 L (6.5 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.
- MZ48 has a published top speed of 8.5 mph; 2026 ZT Elite has a published top speed of 7 mph, a 1.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- MZ48 weighs 360.1 kg (794 lbs); 2026 ZT Elite weighs 368 kg (811 lbs), a 7.9 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What MZ48's weight means for a trailer ›
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- MZ48 works out to 1.34 ha/hour; 2026 ZT Elite works out to 1.10 ha/hour, a 0.24 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
- Engine Power: not published for MZ48.
- Warranty: not published for MZ48.
- Engine Make: not published for 2026 ZT Elite.
- Transmission: not published for MZ48.
- Discharge: not published for MZ48.
- Cut height range: not published for MZ48.
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 | MZ48 Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
2026 ZT Elite Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$14,499 | A$14,300–A$15,400 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | — | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | — |
| Engine Model | FR Series | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1220 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated | 7 Gauge/4.55mm |
| Discharge | — | Flexible Rubber Side Discharge |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Dual Hydro-Gear 3100 Series Integrated Drive Systems |
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 48"* 22x10-10 Reaper • 54" & 60"* 22x11-10 Reaper |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 794 lbs (360.1 kg) | 811 lbs (368 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5 gal (18.9 L) | 6.5 gal (24.6 L) |
| Length | — | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
| Height | — | 46 in (1168 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | Premium High back 21" with armrest | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 2 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.