Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite
Zero-Turn mower · Model BZS48KT726 · Commercial-duty · Gas
Bad Boy Mowers doesn’t publish a list price for this model — it’s dealer quote only. The Bad Boy Mowers product page is the place to start.
- Weighs 811 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 1,711 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 32 min (22 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite is a commercial-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 48-inch deck and a 747cc engine making 26 hp. It weighs 811.3 lb (368 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 45.6 ci (747 cc) |
| Engine Power | 26 hp |
| Engine Make | Kohler |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 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 | Dual Hydro Gear 3100 |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 22x10-10 Turf |
Dimensions
| Weight | 811 lbs (368 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 6.5 gal (24.6 L) |
| Length | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
| Height | 46 in (1168 mm) |
Professional use
How the ZT Elite fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 48 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kohler |
| Engine displacement | 747 cc |
| Engine power | 26 hp |
| Transmission | Dual Hydro Gear 3100 |
| Ground speed | 7 mph |
| Cut-height range | 38 mm – 114 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 24.6 L |
| Weight | 368 kg |
| Deck construction | 7 Gauge/4.5mm |
| Deck gauge | 7 ga |
| Drive tire size | 22x10-10 Turf |
Bad Boy Mowers doesn’t publish 7 of these for the ZT Elite: drive type, warranty, commercial warranty, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers, seat type.
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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — badboycountry.com.
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What the specs work out to
Figures MowerFacts computes from Bad Boy Mowers’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Mowing time
- ¼ acre8 min 6 min
- ½ acre16 min 11 min
- 1 acre32 min 22 min
- 2 acres1 h 3 min 44 min
- 5 acres2 h 38 min 1 h 50 min
About 32 min per acre at 1.9 acres/hour, mowing at 4.9 mph. The second figure is at the published 7.0 mph top speed (2.72 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 12.3 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight811 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight1,711 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,789 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,289 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,711 lb.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 54 in of clearance (estimated).
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.542 hp/in
- Run time per tank~6.5 h
Mowing times assume 1.9 acres/hour: deck width x 4.9 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 4.9 mph is 70% of the 7.0 mph top speed Bad Boy Mowers publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 7.0 mph, shown so you can see it.
Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Bad Boy Mowers doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.
Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to Bad Boy Mowers's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.
Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.
Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite questions
What size deck is on the Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite?
The Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite has a 48-inch (1219 mm) cutting deck with 3/16" or 7-gauge thick solid steel construction.
What engine is in the Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite?
The Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite is powered by a Kohler, 747 cc, 26 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite weigh?
The Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite weighs 811 lb (368 kg) as specified by Bad Boy Mowers.
What size trailer do I need for the Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite?
At 811 lb, the Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,711 lb of towed weight. That is within a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer, and your tow vehicle needs to be rated for at least 1,711 lb. Tongue weight, axle placement and your own trailer's empty weight still have to be checked — this is the arithmetic, not a loading plan.
How fast is the Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite?
Top ground speed is 7 mph. With its 48-inch deck that works out to about 2.72 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite take to mow an acre?
About 22 min per acre, from its 48-inch deck at 7 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 2.72 acres an hour, so five acres is about 1 h 50 min. Rough or obstacle-heavy ground takes longer; this is deck width times ground speed, not a timed test.
How big is the fuel tank on the Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite?
The Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite holds 6.5 gal (24.6 L) of fuel.
How much does the Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite cost?
Bad Boy Mowers doesn't publish a list price for the Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite — it's sold on a dealer quote. MowerFacts records prices only where the manufacturer publishes them.
What is the Bad Boy Mowers ZT Elite built for?
Commercial-duty zero-turn mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.
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