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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 Rambler — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- Gravely ZT 42 KAWASAKI — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 42-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; ZT 42 KAWASAKI holds 2 gal (7.6 L) of fuel, a 3 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; ZT 42 KAWASAKI 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 has a 7 gauge / 4.5mm deck; ZT 42 KAWASAKI has a Mach One deck.
- MZ Rambler weighs 633 lbs (287 kg); ZT 42 KAWASAKI weighs 498 lbs (225.9 kg), a 135 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 33 ci (540 cc) engine; ZT 42 KAWASAKI has a 36.8 ci (603 cc) engine, a 3.8 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
1 more difference, what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- MZ Rambler has a 19 hp engine; ZT 42 KAWASAKI has a 18 hp engine, a 1 hp difference.
Not comparable
- Transmission: not published for ZT 42 KAWASAKI.
- Fuel Type: not published for MZ Rambler.
- Drive System: not published for MZ Rambler.
- Discharge: not published for MZ Rambler.
- Price: MZ Rambler 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 Rambler Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
ZT 42 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $3,899 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 33 ci (540 cc) | 36.8 ci (603 cc) |
| Engine Power | 19 hp | 18 hp |
| Engine Make | Briggs | Kawasaki® |
| Engine Model | — | FR600V |
| Fuel Type | — | Gas |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 42 in (1067 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 | 11 ga |
| Deck Construction | 7 gauge / 4.5mm | Mach One |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | 11 |
| Discharge | — | Side |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Dual Hydro Gear ZT2200 | — |
| Ground Speed | 6 mph | 6 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 18x8.5-8 Turf | — |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydro-Gear® Serviceable EZT® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 633 lbs (287 kg) | 498 lbs (225.9 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5 gal (18.9 L) | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| Length | 76 in (1930 mm) | 68 in (1727 mm) |
| Width | — | 46.3 in (1175 mm) |
| Height | 42 in (1066 mm) | — |
Where these models differ, explained
MZ Rambler: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — badboycountry.com.
ZT 42 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — ellingtonagway.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.