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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.

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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
  • Hustler Turf Raptor XL — 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.
  1. MZ Magnum has a Dual Hydro Gear ZT2200 EZT Integrated Unit transmission; Raptor XL has a Hydro-Gear ZT-2200 transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
  2. MZ Magnum holds 5 gal (18.9 L) of fuel; Raptor XL 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.
  3. MZ Magnum has a published top speed of 6 mph; Raptor XL 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.
  4. MZ Magnum weighs 659 lbs (299 kg); Raptor XL weighs 623 lbs (282.6 kg), a 36 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 ›
  5. MZ Magnum has a 22 hp engine; Raptor XL 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.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable

Calculated by MowerFacts

  • MZ Magnum works out to 2.3 acres/hour; Raptor XL 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

  • Warranty: not published for MZ Magnum.
  • Deck Material: not published for Raptor XL.
  • Deck Construction: not published for Raptor XL.
  • 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.

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Side-by-side specifications: Bad Boy Mowers MZ Magnum vs Hustler Turf Raptor XL
Spec MZ Magnum
Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn
Raptor XL
Hustler Turf · Zero-Turn
List price dealer quote$4,849
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 FR691
Deck
Cutting Width 48 in (1219 mm) 48 in (1219 mm)
Min Cut Height 1.5 in (38 mm) 1.5 in (38 mm)
Max Cut Height 4.5 in (114 mm) 4.5 in (114 mm)
Deck Material Sloped 3/16˝ or 7-Gauge All Steel, Formed and Welded Deck with Reinforced Edges —
Deck Construction 7 gauge / 4.5mm —
Deck Gauge 7 —
Drive
Transmission Dual Hydro Gear ZT2200 EZT Integrated Unit Hydro-Gear ZT-2200
Ground Speed 6 mph 7 mph
Drive Tire Size 18x9.5-8 Turf 20 x 8-8 VersaTrack
Drive Type — Dual Hydrostatic
Dimensions
Weight 659 lbs (299 kg) 623 lbs (282.6 kg)
Fuel Capacity 5 gal (18.9 L) 3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Length 76 in (1930 mm) 71.7 in (1821 mm)
Width — 58.6 in (1488 mm)
Height 48 in (1220 mm) 42.6 in (1082 mm)
Commercial / Pro
Seat Type — 20" Bolstered high-back seat with armrests
General
Warranty — 3 yr

MZ Magnum: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — badboycountry.com.

Raptor XL: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — hustlerturf.com.

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

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