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.
- Grasshopper 125VB — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 41-inch deck; gas powered
- Bad Boy Mowers MZ Rambler — 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.
- 125VB has a Parker HTE Transmission transmission; MZ Rambler has a Dual Hydro Gear ZT2200 transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- 125VB holds 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel; MZ Rambler holds 5 gal (18.9 L) of fuel, a 2 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.
- 125VB has a 44.2 ci (724 cc) engine; MZ Rambler has a 33 ci (540 cc) engine, a 11.2 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
- 125VB weighs 700 lbs (317.5 kg); MZ Rambler weighs 633 lbs (287 kg), a 67 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What 125VB's weight means for a trailer ›
- 125VB has a 41 in (1,041 mm) deck; MZ Rambler has a 42 in (1,067 mm) deck, a 1 in difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Engine Power: not published for 125VB.
- Ground Speed: not published for 125VB.
- Fuel Type: not published for MZ Rambler.
- Deck Material: not published for 125VB.
- Deck Construction: not published for 125VB.
- Cut height range: not published for 125VB.
- 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 | 125VB Grasshopper · Zero-Turn |
MZ Rambler Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $8,760 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.2 ci (724 cc) | 33 ci (540 cc) |
| Engine Power | — | 19 hp |
| Engine Make | Briggs & Stratton | Briggs |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 41 in (1041 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | — | All New 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 | Parker HTE Transmission | Dual Hydro Gear ZT2200 |
| Ground Speed | — | 6 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 18x8.5-8 Turf |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 700 lbs (317.5 kg) | 633 lbs (287 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Length | — | 76 in (1930 mm) |
| Height | — | 42 in (1066 mm) |
Where these models differ, explained
125VB: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 8, 2026 — belcherspower.com.
MZ Rambler: 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.