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Bad Boy Mowers 2026 ZT Elite

Zero-Turn mower · Prosumer-duty · Gas

A$14,300–A$15,400 Bad Boy Mowers Australia RRP (inc. GST) (configurations)

Recommended retail price in Australian dollars, read 20 Oct 2026 from the Bad Boy Mowers Australia product page.

Sold in Australia — listed on pfgaustralia.com.au, checked 20 Oct 2026.

Dealers set the final price; delivery, assembly and any local offer are extra and are not tracked here.

The Bad Boy Mowers 2026 ZT Elite is a prosumer-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 48-inch deck and a 726cc engine making 24 hp. It weighs 811.3 lb (368 kg).

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
48 in (1219 mm)
Displacement
44.3 ci (726 cc)
Engine Power
24 hp
Transmission
Dual Hydro-Gear 3100 Series Integrated Drive Systems
Ground Speed
7 mph
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Engine

Bad Boy Mowers 2026 ZT Elite engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Displacement44.3 ci (726 cc)
Engine Power24 hp

Deck

Bad Boy Mowers 2026 ZT Elite deck specifications
Cutting Width48 in (1219 mm)
Min Cut Height1.5 in (38 mm)
Max Cut Height4.5 in (114 mm)
Deck Construction7 Gauge/4.55mm
DischargeFlexible Rubber Side Discharge

Drive

Bad Boy Mowers 2026 ZT Elite drive specifications
TransmissionDual Hydro-Gear 3100 Series Integrated Drive Systems
Ground Speed7 mph
Drive Tire Size48"* 22x10-10 Reaper • 54" & 60"* 22x11-10 Reaper

Dimensions

Bad Boy Mowers 2026 ZT Elite dimensions specifications
Weight811 lbs (368 kg)
Fuel Capacity6.5 gal (24.6 L)
Length74.5 in (1892 mm)
Height46 in (1168 mm)

General

Bad Boy Mowers 2026 ZT Elite general specifications
Warranty2 yr

Similar models

Other zero-turn mowers with comparable specs — including other brands — that buyers cross-shop with the 2026 ZT Elite.

What the parts on this spec sheet mean

Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.

What the specs work out to

Figures MowerFacts computes from Bad Boy Mowers’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.

Mowing time

  • ¼ acre8 min 6 min
  • ½ acre16 min 11 min
  • 1 acre32 min 22 min
  • 2 acres1 h 3 min 44 min
  • 5 acres2 h 38 min 1 h 50 min

About 32 min per acre at 1.9 acres/hour, mowing at 4.9 mph. The second figure is at the published 7.0 mph top speed (2.72 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 12.3 acres per tank.

Weight & hauling

  • Machine weight811 lb
  • + 6×12 trailer900 lb
  • Towed weight1,711 lb
  • single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,789 lb spare
  • tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,289 lb spare

Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,711 lb.

Gate & trailer fit

  • 32 in gateToo wide
  • 36 in gateToo wide
  • 48 in gateToo wide

Needs at least 54 in of clearance (estimated).

Power & run time

  • Power per deck inch0.5 hp/in
  • Run time per tank~6.5 h

Mowing times assume 1.9 acres/hour: deck width x 4.9 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 4.9 mph is 70% of the 7.0 mph top speed Bad Boy Mowers publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 7.0 mph, shown so you can see it.

Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Bad Boy Mowers doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.

Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to Bad Boy Mowers's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.

Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.

Source: Bad Boy Mowers (manufacturer) · archived copy

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