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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 ZT Elite — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Gravely ZT HD 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.
- ZT Elite uses a Kohler engine; ZT HD 48 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.
- ZT Elite has a 7 Gauge/4.5mm deck; ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI has a Fabricated X-Factor® 3 deck.
- ZT Elite has a 3/16" or 7-Gauge Thick Solid Steel deck; ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI has a 7 ga deck.
- ZT Elite holds 6.5 gal (24.6 L) of fuel; ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI holds 5.1 gal (19.3 L) of fuel, a 1.4 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.
- ZT Elite has a 26 hp engine; ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI has a 23 hp engine, a 3 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.
2 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- ZT Elite has a published top speed of 7 mph; ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 8 mph, a 1 mph difference.
- ZT Elite has a 45.6 ci (747 cc) engine; ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI has a 44.3 ci (726 cc) engine, a 1.3 ci difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- ZT Elite works out to 2.7 acres/hour; ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI works out to 3.1 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 HD 48 KAWASAKI.
- Fuel Type: not published for ZT Elite.
- Drive System: not published for ZT Elite.
- Discharge: not published for ZT Elite.
- Cut height range: not published for ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI.
- Price: ZT Elite 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 | ZT Elite Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $6,849 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 45.6 ci (747 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 26 hp | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | Kohler | 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 | 3/16" or 7-Gauge Thick Solid Steel | 7 ga |
| Deck Construction | 7 Gauge/4.5mm | Fabricated X-Factor® 3 |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | 7 |
| Discharge | — | Side |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Dual Hydro Gear 3100 | — |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 8 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 22x10-10 Turf | — |
| Reverse Speed | — | 4 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 811 lbs (368 kg) | 802 lbs (363.8 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.5 gal (24.6 L) | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) |
| Length | 74.5 in (1892 mm) | 79 in (2007 mm) |
| Width | — | 50.8 in (1290 mm) |
| Height | 46 in (1168 mm) | — |
Where these models differ, explained
ZT Elite: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — badboycountry.com.
ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — cuttingedgelawn.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.