ZT Elite

Our Most Popular Mower. Now Even Better.

The Bad Boy ZT Elite has earned its reputation for delivering outstanding performance and exceptional value for homeowners. And we continue to make it stronger, more comfortable and even better to operate.

It has been Bad Boy’s best-selling mower in the United States for years, thanks to its powerful performance, durable build and smooth ride.

For homeowners who want commercial-inspired strength with unbeatable value, the ZT Elite is hard to beat.

  • Engine Options: Kawasaki FR730V
  • Available Deck Sizes: 48″, 54″ & 60″
  • Side discharge, rear discharge and mulch decks
  • Patented Independent Front Suspension
  • 3/16˝ or 7-Gauge All Steel, Formed and Welded Deck with Reinforced Edges
  • Dual Hydro-Gear 3100 Series Integrated Drive Systems
  • Heavy-Gauge, All-Steel, All-Welded Frame
  • Industry-Leading 3/8˝ Steel Front Forks
  • PEER, Maintenance-Free Spindles
  • Deck Lift Pedal with Deck Dial Adjustment
  • Seat Lifts for Easy Maintenance and Cleaning
  • Adjustable Steering Arms
  • Electric PTO
  • Comfort Seat with arm rests fitted as standard
  • 25 litre fuel tank
  • Reaper turf tires
  • 3 years / 300hr warranty
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Elite Value

The ZT Elite has long been our biggest seller, and it's no wonder why. This mower is built as tough as they come with our patented front suspension and superior comfort. You'll get a quality cut at an even better price.

Mowing Is Breeze

Formed from tough 7-gauge steel with reinforced edges, the unique baffling system maximizes airflow for greater grass lift and a cleaner cut. You can easily adjust the deck height to get your lawn looking exactly how you want.

Powerful Engine Options

The ZT Elite has 2 powerful engines to choose from – including limited-edition options from Kohler. These reliable engines perform year after year, season after season.

Specification

Engine Options

  • Kawasaki
    • 48″/54″/60″ – 726cc, 24hp Air Cooled FR730V

Dimensions

  • Cutting Widths
    • 48″/54″/60″
  • Length
    • 74.5″
  • Width (Chute Up / Chute Down)
    • 48″ – 54″/61″
    • 54″ – 58″/67″
    • 60″ – 64″/73″
  • Height
    • 46″
  • Weight
    • 48″ – 812 lbs.
    • 54″ – 839 lbs.
    • 60″ – 865 lbs.
Features

  • Transmission
    • 3100 Hydro-Gear® 10cc Integrated Transaxle
  • Deck Thickness
    • 3/16″ or 7-Gauge Thick Solid Steel
  • Cutting Height
    • 1.5″ – 4.5″ with Deck Height Control System
  • Lift & Height Adjustment
    • Foot-Assist Manual Lift with Dial-Style Height Adjustment
  • Rear Tyres / Front Tyres
    • 48″ – 22×10-10 Reaper® / 13×6-6 Smooth
    • 54″/60″ – 22×11-10 Reaper® / 13×6-6 Smooth
  • Fuel
    • 6.5 Gallons, Unleaded Gasoline
  • Ground Speed (Forward)
    • Up To 7 mph

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The Industry Standard for Zero-Turn

The ZT Elite Zero-Turn Residential Lawn Mower has been Bad Boy’s most popular mower for a reason. It’s built as tough as they come, more comfortable than ever before and loaded with new innovations, all at a great value.

The ZT Elite Zero-Turn Mower features newly-styled tanks, new cooler and rear covers, and new pulley covers. It rides on a patented independent front suspension. And you’ll ride on an all-new seat that’s been upgraded to be even more comfortable.

Built to perform day in and day out, it’s no wonder this is Bad Boy’s #1 selling mower. You get the highest quality cut at an even better price.

Put This Deck to the Test

If you want a durable and tough residential mower, you’ve come to the right place.

ZT Elite was custom made for the demanding homeowner, and it won’t bend or wobble under the stress of everyday mowing. It’s built on a strong 2˝ x 2˝ all steel rail frame, with industry-leading 3/8˝ steel front forks and a solid steel, all-welded deck.

It’s the heaviest-built deck you can get in this class of mowers. Formed from heavy-duty 3/16” or 7-gauge steel with reinforced edges, the unique baffling system maximises airflow for greater grass lift and a cleaner cut.

Plus, thanks to our left or right side deck lift pedal, you can easily adjust deck height for a perfect cut time and time again.

Driving to Be Better

Bad Boy continues to set the standard for customisation. The ZT Elite Mower has 2 powerful engines to choose from – including limited-edition options from Kohler. Known for their reliability, our engines continue to perform year after year, season after season. Our new model even comes equipped with a Commercial-Style Drive Arm Actuator System.

You’ll love the class-leading torque, higher horsepower versus the competition, and the commercially rated hydraulics, unheard of on a residential mower.

Then we topped it off with class-leading fuel capacity of 6.5 gallons. It’s power and performance at an unbeatable value.

Prioritizing Your Comfort

A revolutionary new addition to the ZT Elite is the All-New Independent Front Suspension. This patented innovation helps the mower glide over any terrain, creating a smoother cut and a more comfortable ride. It’s so smooth, we named it EZ-Ride®.

If the steering feels tighter and smoother, you can thank our steering dampening system. It delivers better steering response and manoeuvrability.

Couple all that with the higher-backed adjustable seat equipped with padded armrests, and this is the smoothest, most comfortable ride you can get on a zero-turn mower in this class. We even threw in a cup holder.

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