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.
- Kubota Z242KW-48 — 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.
- Z242KW-48 uses a Kawasaki FR651V 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.
- Z242KW-48 has a Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 transmission; ZT Elite has a Dual Hydro Gear 3100 transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- Z242KW-48 holds 16.3 L (4.3 gal) of fuel; ZT Elite holds 24.6 L (6.5 gal) of fuel, a 8.3 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.
- Z242KW-48 has a 10Ga deck; ZT Elite has a 3/16" or 7-Gauge Thick Solid Steel deck.
- Z242KW-48 has a 21.5 hp engine; ZT Elite has a 26 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.
3 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Z242KW-48 has a published top speed of 8 mph; ZT Elite has a published top speed of 7 mph, a 1 mph difference.
- Z242KW-48 weighs 382.8 kg (844 lbs); ZT Elite weighs 368 kg (811 lbs), a 14.8 kg difference.
- Z242KW-48 has a 726 cc (44.3 ci) engine; ZT Elite has a 747 cc (45.6 ci) engine, a 21 cc difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z242KW-48 works out to 1.26 ha/hour; ZT Elite works out to 1.10 ha/hour, a 0.16 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 ZT Elite.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z242KW-48.
- Drive System: not published for ZT Elite.
- Cut height range: not published for Z242KW-48.
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 | Z242KW-48 Kubota · Zero-Turn |
ZT Elite Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 45.6 ci (747 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp | 26 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki FR651V | Kohler |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | — |
| 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 | 10Ga | 3/16" or 7-Gauge Thick Solid Steel |
| Deck Construction | — | 7 Gauge/4.5mm |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | 7 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 | Dual Hydro Gear 3100 |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 22 x 10 - 14 | 22x10-10 Turf |
| Drive System | Belt | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 844 lbs (382.8 kg) | 811 lbs (368 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.3 gal (16.3 L) | 6.5 gal (24.6 L) |
| Length | — | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
| Height | — | 46 in (1168 mm) |
Where these models differ, explained
Z242KW-48: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — kubotausa.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.