Compare Mowers
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 Rambler — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- Bad Boy Mowers Maverick HD — 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 Rambler holds 5 gal (18.9 L) of fuel; Maverick HD holds 12.9 gal (49 L) of fuel, a 7.9 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 Rambler uses a Briggs engine; Maverick HD uses a Kawasaki 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.
- MZ Rambler weighs 633 lbs (287 kg); Maverick HD weighs 1,023 lbs (464 kg), a 390 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What MZ Rambler's weight means for a trailer ›
- MZ Rambler has a Dual Hydro Gear ZT2200 transmission; Maverick HD has a Dual Hydro Gear 3400 transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- MZ Rambler has a 19 hp engine; Maverick HD has a 26.5 hp engine, a 7.5 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
Other verified differences
- MZ Rambler has a published top speed of 6 mph; Maverick HD has a published top speed of 9 mph, a 3 mph difference.
- MZ Rambler has a 33 ci (540 cc) engine; Maverick HD has a 45.6 ci (747 cc) engine, a 12.6 ci difference.
- MZ Rambler has a 42 in (1,067 mm) deck; Maverick HD has a 48 in (1,219 mm) deck, a 6 in difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- MZ Rambler works out to 2.0 acres/hour; Maverick HD works out to 3.5 acres/hour, a 1.5 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.
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 Rambler Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
Maverick HD Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 33 ci (540 cc) | 45.6 ci (747 cc) |
| Engine Power | 19 hp | 26.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Briggs | Kawasaki |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 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 | All New Sloped 3/16˝ or 7-Gauge All Steel, Formed and Welded Deck with Reinforced Edges | 3/16" or 7-Gauge Thick Solid Steel |
| Deck Construction | 7 gauge / 4.5mm | 7 Gauge / 4.5mm |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | 7 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Dual Hydro Gear ZT2200 | Dual Hydro Gear 3400 |
| Ground Speed | 6 mph | 9 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 18x8.5-8 Turf | 23x11-12 Reaper |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 633 lbs (287 kg) | 1023 lbs (464 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5 gal (18.9 L) | 12.9 gal (49 L) |
| Length | 76 in (1930 mm) | 80 in (2032 mm) |
| Height | 42 in (1066 mm) | 49 in (1244 mm) |
Where these models differ, explained
MZ Rambler: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — badboycountry.com.
Maverick HD: 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.