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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.
- Grasshopper 225 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 3 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- 225 uses a Rehlko engine; ZT Elite uses a Kohler 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.
- 225 holds 12 gal (45.4 L) of fuel; ZT Elite holds 6.5 gal (24.6 L) of fuel, a 5.5 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.
- 225 has a G2 Hydrostatic Transmission transmission; ZT Elite has a Dual Hydro Gear 3100 transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Engine Power: not published for 225.
- Weight: not published for 225.
- Ground Speed: not published for 225.
- Fuel Type: not published for ZT Elite.
- Deck Material: not published for 225.
- Deck Construction: not published for 225.
- Cut height range: not published for 225.
- 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 | 225 Grasshopper · Zero-Turn |
ZT Elite Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $15,030 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 45.6 ci (747 cc) | 45.6 ci (747 cc) |
| Engine Power | — | 26 hp |
| Engine Make | Rehlko | Kohler |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| 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 |
| Deck Construction | — | 7 Gauge/4.5mm |
| Deck Gauge | — | 7 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | G2 Hydrostatic Transmission | Dual Hydro Gear 3100 |
| Ground Speed | — | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 22x10-10 Turf |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | — | 811 lbs (368 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 gal (45.4 L) | 6.5 gal (24.6 L) |
| Length | — | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
| Height | — | 46 in (1168 mm) |
Where these models differ, explained
225: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — grasshoppermower.com.
ZT Elite: 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.