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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.
- Husqvarna Z242F — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-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.
- Z242F holds 13.2 L (3.5 gal) of fuel; 2026 Rambler holds 22.7 L (6 gal) of fuel, a 9.5 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.
- Z242F has Collect/Mulch/Side discharge discharge; 2026 Rambler has Side Discharge discharge.
- Z242F cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 102 mm (4 in); 2026 Rambler cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 114 mm (4.5 in). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- Z242F weighs 264 kg (582 lbs); 2026 Rambler weighs 287 kg (633 lbs), a 23 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Z242F's weight means for a trailer ›
- Z242F has a published top speed of 6.5 mph; 2026 Rambler has a published top speed of 6 mph, a 0.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Z242F lists at A$9,499; 2026 Rambler lists at A$9,240, a A$259 difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z242F works out to 0.89 ha/hour; 2026 Rambler works out to 0.82 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
- Warranty: not published for Z242F.
- Blades: not published for 2026 Rambler.
- Engine Make: not published for 2026 Rambler.
- Deck Material: not published for 2026 Rambler.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z242F.
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 | Z242F Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
2026 Rambler Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$9,499 | A$9,240 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | — |
| Engine Model | FR Series | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Blades | 2 | — |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | Steel | — |
| Deck Construction | — | 7 Gauge/4.55mm |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | Yes | — |
| Discharge | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge | Side Discharge |
| Cut Positions | 6 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Dual Hydro-Gear ZT 2200 Series Integrated Drive Systems |
| Ground Speed | 6.5 mph | 6 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 18x8.5-8 Reaper |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 582 lbs (264 kg) | 633 lbs (287 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
| Length | 75 in (1905 mm) | 76 in (1930 mm) |
| Height | 40 in (1016 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | 15" high back | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 2 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Z242F: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.