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List prices are the manufacturer’s published figures, re-checked daily; they exclude tax, freight and dealer setup.
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.
- Bad Boy Mowers MZ Magnum — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Gravely ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI — 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.
- MZ Magnum has a 7 gauge / 4.5mm deck; ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI has a Fabricated X-Factor® deck.
- MZ Magnum holds 5 gal (18.9 L) of fuel; ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI holds 3.5 gal (13.2 L) of fuel, a 1.5 gal 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.
- MZ Magnum has a published top speed of 6 mph; ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 7 mph, a 1 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- MZ Magnum has a 22 hp engine; ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI has a 23 hp engine, a 1 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.
- MZ Magnum weighs 659 lbs (299 kg); ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI weighs 689 lbs (312.5 kg), a 30 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What MZ Magnum's weight means for a trailer ›
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- MZ Magnum works out to 2.3 acres/hour; ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI works out to 2.7 acres/hour, a 0.4 acres/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
- Transmission: not published for ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI.
- Fuel Type: not published for MZ Magnum.
- Drive System: not published for MZ Magnum.
- Discharge: not published for MZ Magnum.
- Cut height range: not published for ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI.
- Price: MZ Magnum 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 | MZ Magnum Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $5,599 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 22 hp | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki® |
| 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 | Sloped 3/16˝ or 7-Gauge All Steel, Formed and Welded Deck with Reinforced Edges | 11 ga |
| Deck Construction | 7 gauge / 4.5mm | Fabricated X-Factor® |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | 11 |
| Discharge | — | Side |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Dual Hydro Gear ZT2200 EZT Integrated Unit | — |
| Ground Speed | 6 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 18x9.5-8 Turf | — |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydro-Gear® ZT-2800® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 659 lbs (299 kg) | 689 lbs (312.5 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5 gal (18.9 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | 76 in (1930 mm) | — |
| Height | 48 in (1220 mm) | — |
Where these models differ, explained
MZ Magnum: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — badboycountry.com.
ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — tkpowerequipment.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.