Bad Boy Revolt SD Review and Mowing Footage

Just bought the mower today and decided to make a video since no one else has any footage on one of these mowers yet.

[@runningdogapiary5009]

I love it. It would be nice to see how this mower performs throughout the year. Bad Boy needs some pro guys putting up videos. #BadBoysponsorship pro-team

[@thomas5180]

Been using my 2016 zte elite for my lawncare business and it's still going strong.

[@keithtaylor5568]

I just picked up a revolt SD 42” yesterday and love it. Well designed heavy built mower. Love the compact size and great price! Got mine for $5,999 😎

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Awesome man! I think you will be pleased with it! The price is the best part about these mowers hands down😂

[@anthonywhite7720]

Great video, you’re the first I’ve found with the review on the Revolt SD, can you please keep them coming

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Thanks man I sure appreciate it! I definitely will. It crazy, you can hardly find videos about the commercial BadBoy mowers.

[@bigsonslawncare]

Looks like a awesome machine you have there, cut looks good also!👍🏾

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Thanks I sure appreciate it!

[@KymTube]

Mr. Russell, you put together a great video of the mower. I enjoyed it. Im a landscaper / KZbinr as well. Keep it up Sir!

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Thank you sir I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@mowingman816]

Looks good! I agree john deere commercial products are a tad high all because of a well known name I love john deere they my number 1 but for on a budget and just starting out in the mowing business bad boy is the way to go and hey it doesn't really what brand you get every machine has it problems it's a machine

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Absolutely! I have a brand new z930m that I bought last year and I absolutely love it. This will mainly replace my push mower and do some small yards so I couldn’t justify double the price fore the JD. I appreciate your comment!

[@sociopathmercenary]

I don't like the stamped decks on most John Deere mowers. I prefer a fabricated deck

[@yardmasterslawncare9414]

Yea definitely a beast nice job russell

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Thank you!

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Thanks for watching! Let me know if you wanna see more like this.

[@will4390]

I’m interested in the 61” Revolt! Have wanted a VRide for a while but now leaning toward the BB.

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

I would really like to get a 61” as well! Just to put it through the ringer. I drove one and mowed a strip at the dealership and it did great but nothing like the test of time to form a better option on it. My only concern with the 61 is how far the deck sticks out on each side of the wheelbase. It does have some hefty anti scalp wheels so that’s nice but i would still like to try it out on some ditches and side hills. I looked at the Vrides and drove one. Those things are some beasts! I don’t think you can go wrong with either one😎👍🏼

[@will4390]

@@russelllawnmaintenance123 Thanks ! I just feel for the price compared to the VRide , it makes more sense. I have close to 5 acres and some rough, hilly terrain! Currently use a 54” Hustler Fastrac!

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

@@will4390 absolutely! BadBoys are notoriously tough. If it’s rough hilly terrain the stand on is absolutely the way to go. Your back will thank you. I cut about 85 yards a week and I come home to 40acres on the weekend that are rough and need attendance. You can’t beat the comfortability on a stander

[@will4390]

@@russelllawnmaintenance123 looking forward to trying a stand on ! I’ve been told I probably won’t want to go back to a rider.

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

@@will4390 I would agree. So much easier to hop off and grab trash or sticks and a much better sight line too

[@thall6076]

Awesome video friend, just subscribed 👍

[@JonsDailyHustle]

Looks like that mower cuts very well. I'm gonna have to look into them myself

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

I’ve really enjoyed it! Definitely demo one or if you’re ever in the Memphis area you’re welcome to try mine out👍🏼

[@JonsDailyHustle]

@Russell Lawn Maintenance I'll keep that in mind, I'm from Springfield Missouri but i am wanting to do some traveling this year so who knows maybe I'll end up on yours before I get to demo something

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

@@JonsDailyHustle absolutely! Feel free to email me with any questions or if you end up being able to come try mine out👍🏼[e-mail]

[@templeviewgate]

Great : greetings from 🇮🇳 India.

[@michaelbarnes7086]

Great video! I bought the 2023 bad boy revolt 54in evo stand on mower and love it. Question? On regulatory mowed lawns. Do I need to run at full throttle? Just seems excess at full speed to me. Correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks pal

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Hey man thanks for the question! I always run full throttle. Your engine is designed and calibrated to be run full throttle. Running it less than that when mowing will cause stress on your engine components and it is better for the life of your mower especially the hydros. You do not have to drive full speed obviously but it’s best to have the mower throttled up when mowing. On a second note always throttle down completely before turning it off and make sure the throttle is all the way down before turning it on. Great question, let me know if I can help in any other way! I hope you Enjoy your new mower!

[@brandonhebert5485]

I think it depends on a few things. Yea, they say run it at full throttle. Ok. I've had a consumer grade riding mower with a hydrostat since 2011. My yard is mostly thin grass and it goes fast enough at 1/4 throttle, my engine is a Kohler and has 340 hours on it and it runs fine. 90% of the time it runs at 1/4 throttle or less. I can throttle up if the grass gets thick. Will it hurt a Kaw engine? I would say no. But, engine speed is what wears it out faster. It's up to you. It might arguably do a better job at mulching with blade speed and that's true, but 1/3 of my yard is really thin grass in dirt. If I run above IDLE when I mow that, I come out the same color as the dirt there is SO MUCH DUST.

[@biddiebon]

Engine cooling is best at full throttle. @@brandonhebert5485

[@M.TTT.]

Also, do you find you often need to double cut lawns? Looks like it cuts well and double cut is just to mulch up the longer clippings.

[@MrJessejesseM]

Just got a 34” today! New to Badboy. I have been all JD. Will you be making videos for maintenance? Oil changes, hydraulic oil as well?

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Awesome man! I hope you enjoy it! I’ve sure enjoyed mine. Absolutely, just let me know and I’ll make a video on whatever you need

[@joenino4283]

What does the 34" cost? I'm definitely interested.

[@MrJessejesseM]

@@joenino4283 after taxes and nothing down, mine was around $6,200. Bought mine in Sequin Texas

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

@@joenino4283 Mine was $5,499 before tax

[@joenino4283]

@@MrJessejesseM Gracias

[@jordanjohnson5784]

I’m looking at this or maybe a Scag VRide 2 36”… not sure what to go with. How has this held up? Do you recommend it still?

[@tyleringram4566]

Have you had any experience with the SD on steeper inclines? If so, did it handle them well?

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

I have been on several. It handles them better than I expected. It’s lightweight in the front so if you’re going up a hill sometimes it will pop a wheelie but going side to side it holds well. It wouldn’t be my first choice if all I had was steep hills but it’ll do in a pinch

[@matthewm3912]

As a homeowner only looking to mow a half acre, would you choose this over one of their residential sit-on zero turns? Is this more comfortable? What are the advantages to stand up aside from the smaller foot print?

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

I enjoy standing more on residential yards because any time there’s a kids toy or a stick you can you step off and grab it with ease. You also have a better line of sight on these. Now the downside is if you ever plan on pulling a lawn trailer you can’t on a stand on. I find a stander easier on my back but some folks say they don’t like standing the whole time. I would highly encourage you to try one at your local dealer

[@matthewm3912]

@@russelllawnmaintenance123 Awesome. Thanks for the insight!

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

@@matthewm3912 no problem!

[@phil9171]

Keep bringing the videos on this mower.

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Will do!

[@joshuarewerts8566]

Do you find the Kawasaki struggling? I get into some areas where the grass is 8 to 10 in high and my small 8.5 horsepower walk behind really bogs down. I have the opportunity today, when I go pick up my blades from my mower shop, to get a 42-in SD for 5k, brand new. I only mow part-time, maybe 10- 15 yards a week, at the most. Wondering how well those Hydro 2800s would be?

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

I’ve sure been a fan of mine! When the grass gets that tall especially if it’s wet it’s going to bog down most any mower. Mine has a 34in deck so I’m cutting a little less with the same hp and I haven’t had any issues with it. My buddy has the 42in and he cuts overgrown yards all the time and doesn’t have any issues either

[@CuttaSquad]

That thing looks nice. Didn’t know they made a 34 now

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Yessir! They just came out in 2023. They also made a 42in.

[@LastFrog1]

I bought a 34. Love it. According to bad boy website, they don’t offer it for 24?

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey it’s not available in 2024 What’s that about Go Figure

[@swamp_rat_fla1126]

Looks good 👍🏻👍🏻

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Thank ya!

[@rockr2418]

love how he blows grass into the landscaping

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Haha! I can’t wait to get a quick chute on the mower it’s a lot different mowing without one

[@chelsNjon09]

It’s cause he has no clue how to mow a yqrd😂

[@jdgoerke13]

The grass clippings and the landscaping are good. It is going to compost and build the Soil structure going by The skyThe tree's in a black background With no leaves on them the color of the grass. I'm guessing it's fall, so it's not growing season, so the grass clippings in the Small bushes, it's perfect, it's gonna grow so much better in spring

[@hashrosinking1608]

Just picked up the Ferris 36" Srs Z1 with 23 HP Vangaurd Engine

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Awesome! Those are good mowers👌🏼

[@williamjoseph3828]

How did the Revolt SD perform for the past 8 months? Any issues?

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Flawless. I have loved it only thing I would change is give it more ground speed and a bigger engine (which they have available in the revolt 36in for a little more money). Overall for the price you can’t beat it

[@williamjoseph3828]

I purchased a 34 based on your review and love it! Thanks again for the great review sir! -Did you ever rig up that Quick Chute or are you still running the DIY blocker ? (great idea BTW👍)

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

@@williamjoseph3828 Wow it is so awesome to hear that! I’m glad my video was able to help you in your purchase! I’m still running my DIY chute blocker but I’m wanting to install a factory one as well as do a more in depth 1yr review sometime soon. I’m building a house right now and it is taking every bit of my free time but I look forward to hopping back on KZbin and making more content!

[@M.TTT.]

Wonder if I could put a catcher on the 42" model. Don't always need it, but would be nice.

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

I’m sure if they don’t make an adapter plate for these that it wouldn’t be hard to make one. I’m unsure if they have them or not though

[@M.TTT.]

@@russelllawnmaintenance123 ah alright, and definitely could make one, concerned if it would wear out the deck/lift mechanism, but I'll have to look into it.

[@arcajay2157]

Does your revolt sd have a slight squeaking noise at idle coming from the main spindle? If so is it normal? I got a brand new SD 0 Hours still & its got a slight squeak to it at idle.

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

@@arcajay2157 that’s weird mine does not have a slight squeaking noise. I would definitely recommend taking it to your dealer and seeing if they can fix it. With it being a brand new mower, it will still be under warranty.

[@arcajay2157]

@@russelllawnmaintenance123 took it in, they said it’s completely normal. Since its “new”. They tensioned the belts & spray wd40 on the spring but noise is still there.

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

@@arcajay2157 that’s strange. I’ll be interested to see if it continues after 15-20hrs

[@jasonwillis6308]

i bought a 48 walk behind and in 29 hours had a intermittent no start wire rubbing short issue and now a significant oil leak? i’m pissed it’s junk

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Dang man that sucks. Where’s it leaking oil from?

[@jasonsteel1736]

How many hours u got on yours and any problems

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

I have really enjoyed it! Currently has 100hrs on it and it hasn’t been in the shop once yet

[@Skinner32608]

Why is it so hard to find blades for the 34 inch Revolt?

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

I noticed that myself! My dealer carries BadBoy brand blades for it and it looks like Ballard has some too. I’m sure there’s more available based off the length of the blade and hole diameter I just haven’t looked

[@Skinner32608]

I found some today at my dealer, but they only had 2 in stock. They were 23 plus tax. I hope I can find more bc it's will be tuff without more sets on hand.

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

@@Skinner32608 glad to hear you could find some! I always like to have extras on hand

[@Skinner32608]

Question? How does everyone feel about the cut quality of the SD Revolt. My experience is that isn't not the best cut. With only using it 4 times, I'm having to go over it 2 times to get a fairly decent cut.

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

@@Skinner32608 I bought the Ballard gold hybrid blades and I love the way they caught. If you are mainly cutting overgrown properties, you were gonna have to go over it twice, but I cut mainly manicured properties and I have not had any issues but cut quality has been great!

[@michaelknowsstocks5170]

how do you like it thus far?

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Man I love it. I have two others as well

[@michaelknowsstocks5170]

@@russelllawnmaintenance123 how does it handle slopes? the rear tires seem a tad narrow,....any issues with ruts in the yard?

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

@@michaelknowsstocks5170 it handles them well for the size of it. The tires will rut if it wet and I like to change directions

[@LBZDIRTYYMAX]

Does it have a chute blocker?

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

It didn’t at the time. Check out my video where I made one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/baDcmXiPmZhso6M

[@hoffpauirconcrete.semperfidCC]

Slickkkk that would be perfect for my yard

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

I’ve really loved mine!

[@georgiafatboymowingandtrac7293]

Can you order a chute blocker for it?

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

From what I can tell, they don’t make one yet for this specific mower. I have a video where I made a homemade one until I can put a real one on it.

[@choppinbladeslawncare]

Seems like a good mower, the color is cool too 💯🫡✂️

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Thank you!

[@Tony-bv7gz]

How much does that thing cost?

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

I paid $5,600 for mine

[@Tony-bv7gz]

@@russelllawnmaintenance123 do you know why the ride-on mowers are so much more expensive than the zero-turns? Seems like the smaller ride-ons would be affordable.

[@Namedeeznuts]

@@Tony-bv7gzall of the prices are on the rise. Same mower I paid $1300 for two years ago is now $2500

[@tonyslawncare]

I need a lightweight mower is this mower light?

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Yes it is. I can pick the front of the mower up by hand. It weighs roughly 700lbs. It is a stand on mower though so you have to account for the operator’s weight.

[@AllSeasonsLawnCare757]

Nice 💪🏼

[@Skinner32608]

Where can I purchase some at?

[@sithlord9013]

Why do you raise the deck on turns while mowing?

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

It’s just something I have always done to prevent circle cuts in the yard

[@Skinner32608]

Yeah I cut very nice and Thick Fescue. I just have to cut it twice

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

I gotcha! You might try out the new Ballard gold hybrid mulching blades!

[@tonyslawncare]

I think you're the 1st one on KZbin with this revolt SD content subbbed

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Thanks for the sub! I think so too

[@Walshslandscaping]

Nice machine

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Thank you! I have really enjoyed it

[@binong1090]

how to get those grasses after cut to throw away?

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Are you talking about bagging the grass?

[@binong1090]

@@russelllawnmaintenance123 yes how or what to do with grass clipping after finish cutting ?

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

@@binong1090 We leave them in the yard. We cut them into fine particles that decompose into vital nutrients for the lawn

[@brandonhebert5485]

The toolbox against your back glass in your bed is open.

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Yup😂 the latch is broke. Thanks mane

[@rellmonger7935]

Nice

[@Methodical2]

I like to see these mowers cutting some decent height grass to get some idea of how they perform in the not so perfect conditions vs cutting off just 1/16 of grass.

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Same! It’s always a bummer to watch a review and the mowing footage is all well manicured lawns that barely need any mowing. I have several real tall weedy lawns that I have videos with this mower on. Thanks for your comment!

[@Methodical2]

@@russelllawnmaintenance123 Yeah. I call those the Glossy Brochure reviews.

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

@@Methodical2 for sure😂👍🏼

[@MrStonecold36]

Where you buy it for $5400?

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Economy Lawn and Ag In Olive Branch MS. That’s before tax but still so much better than any other mower price

[@MrStonecold36]

@@russelllawnmaintenance123 in Texas it’s $5999 pre tax

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

@@MrStonecold36 dang. Well still better priced than most standers but everyone has their own preference

[@Chef-James]

Plasters the house with grass discharge. Nice.

[@sociopathmercenary]

Holy cow... Maybe mute the audio when you fast forward.

[@freshlycutlawnservice]

SUB ! I wanna get that mower and get rid of my gravely 52 stand on ..

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

Thanks for the sub! I’ve been impressed with this thing so far, I’ll make sure to post more mowing footage once things start greening up more.

[@Up2winPartStore]

Hi. We have a spindle assembly that may fit your mower. We're happy to offer you the product completely free of charge in exchange for a video review. Are you interested?

[@runningdogapiary5009]

1st

[@The_Establishment_Is_Satanic]

@Running Dog Apiary lol

[@allankaufman2550]

What a sloppy job running over the leaves and debris instead of doing a proper clean up and hauled away.

[@russelllawnmaintenance123]

They didn’t want to pay for a cleanup, only a grass cutting. Thanks for your feedback.

[@BobGarrett66]

@Allan Kaufman Where’s your video?

[@The_Establishment_Is_Satanic]

Allan Kaufman 🤣🤡

[@Deuce_Allan]

@@BobGarrett66hes still cleaning up debris 🤪