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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.
- Kubota Z252KH-54 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
- Bad Boy Mowers Maverick — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z252KH-54 has a Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 transmission; Maverick has a Dual Hydro Gear 3200 transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- Z252KH-54 holds 4.3 gal (16.3 L) of fuel; Maverick holds 7.8 gal (29.5 L) of fuel, a 3.5 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.
- Z252KH-54 has a 10-gauge steel deck; Maverick has a 3/16" or 7-Gauge Thick Solid Steel deck.
- Z252KH-54 weighs 827 lbs (375.2 kg); Maverick weighs 1,005 lbs (456 kg), a 178 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Z252KH-54's weight means for a trailer ›
- Z252KH-54 has a published top speed of 8 mph; Maverick has a published top speed of 9 mph, a 1 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z252KH-54 works out to 3.5 acres/hour; Maverick works out to 3.9 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
- Fuel Type: not published for Maverick.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z252KH-54.
- Drive System: not published for Maverick.
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 | Z252KH-54 Kubota · Zero-Turn |
Maverick Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 45.6 ci (747 cc) | 45.6 ci (747 cc) |
| Engine Power | 25 hp | 25 hp |
| Engine Make | Kohler K745 | Kohler |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 54 in (1372 mm) | 54 in (1372 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 | 10-gauge steel | 3/16" or 7-Gauge Thick Solid Steel |
| Deck Construction | — | 7 Gauge / 4.5mm |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | 7 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 | Dual Hydro Gear 3200 |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 9 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 22 x 10 - 14 | 23x11-12 Turf |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | — |
| Drive System | Belt | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 827 lbs (375.2 kg) | 1005 lbs (456 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.3 gal (16.3 L) | 7.8 gal (29.5 L) |
| Length | — | 80 in (2032 mm) |
| Height | — | 47 in (1193 mm) |
Where these models differ, explained
Z252KH-54: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — kubotausa.com.
Maverick: 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.