🤦BADBOY with BAD ISSUES😤🤬

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You simply can't make this stuff up🤷. What should I do now cause this is getting a bit ridiculous 😤. Thanks for watching 👊
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[@toolnerd]

Thank you for sharing your issues, sorry it's happening to you. Hopefully you can resolve these issues and get back to work! Good luck and I switched from bad boy a few years ago for all kinds of little issues. Time is money $$$$$

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

I was able to work things out. Dealer took it on return and got the financing cancelled. Went with a VRide 2.

[@t-boydugas4203]

You got a lemon, my 60 inch cut badboy is 6 years old and never had not one problem. Very well built from my experience

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Agree 💯%. Just got a bad one and it happens. Still think they make a solid machine for sure.

[@lovetractorsmark9724]

Josh, take it back to the dealer and see if he can fix it immediately. If not then get the Scag and try it out if you like it. Make sure you get a new 2023 model. Good Luck!

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Thanks! Yea I went to dealer this morning. They got me hooked up so I will have a new video coming up soon 👍. Kinda sucks but I am just tired of the not so small issues🤷.

[@MattW-vh1ew]

Old video but my grasshopper died after 20 years of service and not mowing commercial anymore didn’t see a need to spend 30k to mow my 1 acre of grass. Stopped at a nearby bombgars picked up bad boy avencer zt 60” dam things got some giddy up and go. Love it didn’t have any hesitation cutting grass/weeds over a foot tall. Personal opinion the set up is easier to use then some of the other options available. Cub was ok but the mowing deck seemed flimsy when my fat but stepped on it. Husqvarna appeared to be about the same for a much higher price (most likely paying for the name) only draw back with the newer mowers no pto, hitch, not a lot of attachment options even the non zero turns lack these options nowadays.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Yea, some of these new mowers just don't make the cut. I wish I hadn't had the issues I did because I do like Badboy and the Revolt was a good machine when I demoed it before. Just never know what will happen with these machines. I have a SCAG VRide 2 now and it has served me well so far... Not without some minor things but that normal. Hope you continue to get good service out of yours 👍

[@JasonKerekes-nx7yx]

Hi Josh, the parking brake springs/bumps back on. Mine does it too. Only has 2 hrs on it lol.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

🤪 It's been crazy man. Don't make'em like they used too...lol.

[@shellz150]

We use toros I have 2k hours on a year and a half old machine no issues! Bad boy mowers are a newer company with more affordable units but I have faith in them to get better. I’m going to try two of them this year to see how they run!

[@lsuman38]

Hope you get it fixed !!

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Lots to think about. It will work out though💪💯

[@tylooper1115]

Sorry to hear Josh, I have to say spend the extra money if you got it get commercial grade equipment. I started with EXMARK radius, cheaper than all out commercial but its a little tank mows great still have it, you can beat a scag with Kawi.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Thanks man, it just sucks but it happens. Exmark makes a nice machine but limited support in my area. SCAG has great stuff also. My dealer got me hooked up so I will have a new video coming soon. Thanks again for watching 👊💯

[@dwaynemorris3764]

I had a 2023 like yours and the drive belts broke within the first 10 minutes of use, I returned it!

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Yea, I am just over the recent string of not so small mower issues🤦. My dealer hooked me up though, so I will have a new video coming 👍

[@bigsonslawncare]

Man Josh im hating to hear this man but i know its going to work out. I think it speaks volumes to you that you share all sides of the Lawncare journey " Good Bad Ugly" Keep your head up brother✔️💯💪🏽

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Appreciate you brother 💪👊💯. I just try to put the real stuff out there as I go. Been tough lately but all will be good. THIS TO SHALL PASS💪. Keep grinding buddy 👊☕👍

[@shermanhathaway631]

I bought a new Kubota in 2013, and it now has over 800 hrs. with no problems. It is a ZD326, 60 inch deck, sometimes its better to spend the extra money for tools that last. This is a diesel that is very good on fuel. My only costs have been for new blades, as I do my own service work. I would buy a low hour used 326 diesel before any new mower today, and yes I used this one commercially for the past ten years.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Yea, I agree. I should know by now you get what you pay for in most cases🤪. My ZTrak has been a tank for me since I bought it, over 1650 hrs.

[@thomasworatschka9657]

If it is vapor locking try adding some seafoam or sta-bil to the gas before starting the engine.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

I will have to try that in the future if I have another mower doing it. Ended up going back to the dealer and they took it back in. I went with a SCAG VRide 2 and it has been great so far...up to 86 hrs already 👍. Appreciate the info and thanks for watching!!

[@brandonhebert5485]

That's not the problem. The tank isn't venting correctly. Has nothing to do with vapor lock or sea foam.

[@SallyGriffin-eg1ue]

First Bad boy was a CZT commercial with a Vanguard engine. Nothing but problems. After a year or so I kept telling them the engine was underpowered. They put a Kawasaki engine on for cost. Still going. It is now 14 years old. My newest Bad boy has a Kolher engine and I really like it. Talked with a fellow that owns his own landscaping and he said he has the best luck with Scagg.

[@BioHazardra]

There's one particular yard My Spartan wants to cut out and die on and it takes it a while to crank back up this last time I mowed it it didn't do that. I think mine acts weird when going in reverse sometimes act sluggish or something as well

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Crazy stuff man. I was just tired of fooling with this stuff and my dealer hooked me up. New video coming soon. Hope you get your straightened out buddy💪👊💯

[@RS-cb7nm]

I have 2013 badboy with a kaw. No issues. Great mower.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

I still think BadBoy is a good brand, I just happened to get one with issues. Could have happened with any brand. 👍. Hope you get many more years out of yours!!

[@bushwhackerslawncarepryoro6526]

I almost would get the Scag. We had issues with the JD 950m when we first bought it. And in three years it still has issues. We went ahead and got the 960m last week and it’s been great.

[@rayrayslawnlandscape2008]

I got exmark machines and I Never have issues

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Never had any real issues with my Z920M. Just not sure what the best move is right now. Hoping a night's sleep will help🤔. These mowers this year have wore me out🤪

[@kenjay3490]

Any possibility air is being blocked under engine shroud? Can cause engine valves to stick.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

That all looked clean. I think it was a faulty gas cap that was not venting properly.

[@kevinholbrook7174]

I would recommend that you take it back to the dealer and trade it for another one but I also would suggest to let the factory know what your intentions are and see how that works out and keep on mowing! Good Luck 🍀

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

I was able to go back to the dealer and the basically voided the purchase and I went with a SCAG VRide 2. I kinda hate it because I did like the Revolt but had to get mowing! Thanks for watching 💪👊

[@kevinholbrook7174]

@@joshslawnlandscape9935 The VRide 2 is a great machine as well too. I even liked the Revolt too. But, they are a few things I would like to change on it like the controls. I like the controls all the same side because they would be more convenient and accessible and I am right handed so that is another reason. I would like to see companies let you have that option for your mowers. Thanks 🙏 for the heads up on that companies customer service! Keep up the great work and mow on my friend.👍💪👊

[@pocowiproductions4409]

Safety switch at feet? Heard they make some shim for it.

[@pementerprises7706]

Could be air in the transmission causing intermittent loss of power, definitely would attempt a purge…

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

No bubbles in the reservoir, fluid levels even on both sides and cooling fan working. Only does it after getting hot. Can let it sit 5-10 min and it will go back to operating fine🤷. Just crazy stuff, but I know it happens. Dealer got me fixed up so that's good. Will have a new video coming to discuss it all👍. Thanks for watching and commenting 👊

[@pl747]

i have a Bad Boy Outlaw 2010 model almost 700 hours on it. One deck belt one idler. one hour meter/tach because you can't service it when the battery dies, just recently a pto switch off ebay. 31 hp kawasaki. Have use it like a brush hog from time to time.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

They def don't make some like they used too. My 2015 JD ZTrak has been a tank, right at 1600 hrs. I know that 31 Kawi is a beast for sure. My dealer got me hooked up so I am gonna have another video coming soon. Thanks for watching!! 💪👊💯👍

[@nicholascasazza674]

Foot pedal safety switch needs adjusted. Me personally I just took switch off and put a 10 Amp fuse in the 2 wires. Never had a issue since. 108hrs now.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

I actually took it back and picked up a SCAG VRide 2.

[@kennethlowe6337]

Man I don't even know what to say. One thing is I don't like fuel injection on a lawnmower thats a new can of worms waiting to escape. They should keep them simple without all the electronics. Plus keep plastic to a minimum. Look and see if a fuel line is too close to the engine. Sorry your having a bad streak of luck but be patient you'll beat it.👍🇺🇸

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Yea, I tried to do research and I felt better about the newer EFI, but all the stuff combined was just crazy. My dealer was able to hook me up today so new video will be coming soon👍😎

[@robertlbull6531]

I have a zero turn 60 inch bad boy so far I've had it for about 6 months and no issues. But I've got an old craftsman I used to use and it done the same thing it's the gas cap don't tighten it up just meet us snug it. You shouldn't have any more problems with it.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Badboy makes a good machine.... I think I just got a lemon. It happens. 👍

[@harryerhart5978]

Holy cow a lemon Scag v ride Wright ? Toro Grandstand

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

It was def sour🤪🤣🤣. Went with a VRide 2.

[@choppinbladeslawncare]

Damn man, I hope everything works out for you bro. Does it have a operator presence safety feature that maybe is bad? Putting a different fuel filter on it? I’m rooting for you! 💯🫡✂️

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Thanks brother, it has been an eventful few days fo sho🤪🤷🤦. I just decided not to fool with it and my dealer hooked me up. Will have new video out before long. Appreciate ya buddy👊💯, keep Choppin'✂️✂️

[@T_81535]

Probably had the bypass open on one side and didnt know it. My badboys have run flawlessly for two seasons now

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Possible, but I could have just gotten a bad one🤷‍♂️. I demoed one before and it was a good mower. I also know a guy that has had one for 3 yrs and loves it. I just moved over to a SCAG and hoping to steer clear of too many issues 😝😎.

[@alphacharlie65ms]

I almost bought a revolt. I went with a Ferris and glad I did.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Sorry for the delayed response....I hate I had the issues I had. I still think BadBoy makes a good machine. Some of their part suppliers seem to have QC issues. I may very well try BB again. Ferris makes a solid machine for sure👊👍

[@rtmdlawncare5774]

I would jump to scag. However …… I wouldn’t want that particular mower - swap for another one.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Yea, the issues are just crazy. I know it can happen but I am done with the not so small issues right now. My dealer got me hooked up so I will have a new video out soon👊👍. Thanks for tuning in💪

[@logansimpson5980]

Great video should take it back and get something like a scag

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

It's being considered, lots going through my mind right now🤔

[@The1Karking]

I would’ve just bought a Scagg. I have one and it’s amazing.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

That's what I have now but still wish I had better luck with the BadBoy 🤷👍. The SCAG has been solid.

[@ACMEMowing]

I had an F150 back in the 90s that was a lemon. Sucked.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

I just don't have the words right now...🤦🤪🤬

[@71160000]

I bought a 54" magnum two days ago. Mowed for an hour and shut it off to stretch my legs. Hopped back on it and dead as a doornail. One hour on it and I had to put it in the shop for repair. The mechanic said he believes one of the safety switches failed.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Feel like it was just my luck this year to get the lemon. I know some people who have Badboy Mowers and love them. One person I spoke with about this mower has had one for over 3 yrs and it's his primary mower for his business. Just the way it goes I guess. Hope yours if fixed soon!

[@71160000]

@@joshslawnlandscape9935 ?Turns out the brake safety switch came unplugged.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Good to hear it was a simple fix💪👍

[@johndenver8574]

When it's your business. As much as you want to save money. Spend it because I did the same thing. Bought the cheaper one, and it fell apart very quickly. Ferris I strongly recommend or john deere, Kubota, but here's the other problem anything built during covid was rushed or production was not all that great. Something happened to the RV world.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Yes sir. I was able to take it back and do what was essentially a "swap" without losing any value and got a SCAG VRide 2. Got 220 hrs on it now and it has been a solid machine overall.

[@mikedeiana1504]

Hey man, you got a laugh about it I know it’s a pain in the ass but if you could swing it, I definitely get another machine the V ride

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Got to keep a sense of humor man or you will go crazy 🤣🤣🤣. Mower Issues have been a pain but still rolling💪🤪. Got another video coming soon💪👊😁. Thanks for watching👍

[@tonyslawncare]

Good stuff

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Thanks buddy!👊

[@Mr.Weatherspoon]

Common sense says it's the gas cap. I thought it was something wrong with the whole entire unit. Just like all the other units and in the side by side a cap should have a spring inside it to let vapors in and out. I've taken one apart before this had mud packed into it.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

That was def my thoughts on the deal with cutting out, that it was the cap. I would have dealt with that and the throttle cable replacement,.. being small issues. However, once that transaxle started acting up, I was done...Thankfully my dealer got me fixed up by getting it worked out to do a full buy back and got me a new mower.... went with a Scag VRide 2.

[@etslawnservice5338]

For all you people saying get another mower you do realize every problem he had is a from an out sourced part all these mowers use the same transmission and motor so it could’ve happened with any brand

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Yes sir. I hope I was clear that I still thought BB was a good brand, I just happened to get one with issues and had to make a decision. I wish I hadn't had the issues I did. Thanks for watching!

[@timothygladwell4362]

I have a revolt scalps like crazy . Deck was unlevel. Does yours scalp?

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

This one cut nicely for the 5.5 hrs I had it🤪🤦🤣. It throws grass amazingly well. I think when working properly this is an excellent mower for the price point. I had to move to another mower because I couldn't have extended down time on a new mower. Hope you get yours sorted out and cutting right👍💪✂️💯

[@jeroldwilliams4129]

Jack up rear of mower and take wheels off and adjust pumps. Probably better to let dealer do it if you aren't familiar with this. Left wheel is probably out of adjustment. Manual addresses this problem

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

I just made a decision to turn it back in and went with the SCAG VRide 2. I hate I had the issues I did but had to make a call. Still think BB is a good brand and may very well purchase another down the road. Thanks for watching!!

[@rayrayslawnlandscape2008]

wow

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

I really have no words man😤🤦

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Hope I remedied the issue this morning. My dealer hooked me up. New video coming soon.

[@upscalelawncaremonroe408]

That's a good looking mower Josh, I didn't know you had that

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Thanks Johnny....It was a nice machine but the issues were crazy. Dealer got me hooked up though. New video coming👍.

[@robertlbull6531]

If it was mine I just take it back to the dealer and have them fix it. But it's your mower you do what you feel the best. But but it's yours. But as for me I feel the bad boy it's a better lower what I've ever had.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Thought about it but just was tired of all the down time I had been dealing with from mowers in general. Badboy still makes a solid machine, and I wouldn't rule out buying one down the road. Never know 😎👍

[@paulclouse3169]

lost a brake spring on the left side

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Not thinking that was it because once the mower sat and cooled down, it would go back to working properly. That's what had me thinking internal issue on the transaxle.

[@tonyslawncare]

Ive had stuff like this plenty of times!

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

I am having a heck of a run with this stuff so far this season....lol 🤪😂

[@brandonhebert5485]

If opening up the tank filler lets the engine run, the tank is not venting correctly. That's an easy fix. What you describe is not vapor locking. Opening the filler on the tank wouldn't solve that problem.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Yea, I was just over all the repair from the whole year last year...lol. Had I not had the wheel motor acting up I would have kept rolling until I got a gas cap and throttle cable.

[@DavidLee-ui1xn]

Take it back bro!! I don’t see it getting any better.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Sucks but I am so done with the mower issues at this point🤪🤦. My dealer.did get me fixed up so that's a good thing. Got to do a new video about the whole situation 👍

[@HNHOUTDOORTV]

The last couple years bad boy has pushed there employees to get quantity not quality, there production number requirements per shift keeps rising and have switched to mostly robots so there not hand welded anymore

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Yea...they got real popular real quick and it has cost in some aspects of the build trying to keep up with the demand. I still think they make a good machine overall. They all have their problems I guess🤷👍. Thanks for watching 👊

[@ElonMuskX]

Kohler engine? Put a larger main jet in the carb, they run too lean

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

No. This was a Briggs Vanguard engine. It was returned to the dealer for a different mower.

[@ElonMuskX]

@@joshslawnlandscape9935 Ask them what was wrong with it?

[@gratzbuck9882]

Since your dealer also sales Scag, see if he'll take the Revolt back and upgrade to V-IRide II. The Revolt has Hydrogear ZT3400 transaxles which are a little above entry level commercial. The V-Ride II is full on old school commercial (i.e. hydrogear pumps with Parker wheel motors). Plus the Velocity Deck's cut quality is rated tops by most folks. You have had enough aggravation, peace of mind is worth an additional $2500. Coarse any new mower is subject to give some trouble, which most times will show up in the first 100 hours.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Yes, I am def over mower issues everytime I turn around, especially not so small issues🤪. Dealer hooked me up so I will have a new video coming out to discuss the situation 👍

[@T_81535]

Not saying there better than hydraulics but I can assure you there is nothing wrong with the 3400's

[@gratzbuck9882]

@tymt84 Yes, I know, I had good service out of a Hustler FastTrac-SD with Hydrogear 3400 drive units. But most of the upper tier commercial mowers are separated pump & motor units.

[@howlingwolf125y]

Not sure.. I thought the Bad Boy Revolts were supposed to be very good mowers.. Maybe you just got a bad Bad Boy (a lemon)..

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Yea, I think that's the case, I had demoed one and it did great. Also spoke with a guy who has used one for 3 seasons now and loves it. I just wasn't up for dealing with more repairs, even if they were warranty... I just wanted to get back mowing. 😁😜👍

[@handyscapersllc]

Get the scag if you can.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Crazy stuff, it just sucks but it happens. Dealer got me hooked up so I will be doing a new video to discuss it all👍.

[@oliverparks501]

I would stay with it.. but see if they would exchange it.. because once the Bad boy company found out the problem.. is happening they may have fixed it All.. because bad boy is an awesome brand and company to buy from

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

I had considered that but I decided to go back and swap for the SCAG. Dealer didn't hassle me one bit so that was good. Still def think BadBoy is a great brand 👍

[@pete1735]

Go buy a Toro they say it's the best out there I only had mine for 2 months but no issues and I love it

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

I did consider a Grandstand, but machine availability was scarce and dealer support was further out. My dealer got me fixed up so I will be doing a new video soon to discuss it all. 👍💯

[@mlintonlawncare]

I would take it back and swap it out with another one. If same issues or any issues I would swap for the V-Ride.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Crazy stuff man. My dealer got me fixed up, so I will have a new video coming soon about the whole situation👍

[@mlintonlawncare]

@@joshslawnlandscape9935 awesome man! Nothing like a good dealer!

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

@@mlintonlawncare Yes sir, dealer support makes all the difference💪💯

[@williambuchanan0711]

V rides have issues too. We have a lot of the revolt units and a few vride. Honestly the BB revolts have been the better mowers

[@bwoutrage21]

Boy that sucks. I'd ask for my money back, or maybe take a grand less, then buy something else somewhere else. Probably the best they will do offer you the price you paid plus the extra for the Scag.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Yeah I hated it happened, but my dealer got it straight. They just cancelled/refunded the original finance amount and I ended up getting a SCAG VRide 2.

[@chrishodge4198]

Everything you said your having problems with isn't the mower brand itself. The throttle cable.... Briggs enough said. The dying out....Briggs... The hydro. Sounds like it's cavitating like it needs to be purged again. It is new. Myself I would tell him I want one with the kawasaki. Say what you will they are dependable. Briggs has really went down over the years I really wonder if they are made in China now.... Keep your head up. You'll get it worked out!!!!

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Yea, I wanted the Kawasaki but none were available and needed something, had my fingers crossed 🤞. Dealer got me hooked up this morning so I will have a new video coming out soon👍. Thanks for watching 👊💯

[@anthonymorrison2167]

dont know about the motor issue my outlaw does sort of the same thing acts like its starving for gas done everything but all in all it does good doesnt do it all the time as for the transmission check make sure your belt and pullies are ok and like another commentor here said try purging it my one maverick kept wearing out fan pullies on the right side and eventually the tranny went it must of had some defect could be the case with yours let me know.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Thanks for the comment ..I couldn't deal with the wait for fixing everything so my dealer hooked me up and got me on a SCAG VRide 2 👍

[@anthonymorrison2167]

@@joshslawnlandscape9935 good deal

[@cleangreenlawnservicellc2630]

If they’d take it back, I’d give it to them......quick.....that’s terrible bro.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Sucks man😕. My dealer did get me hooked up so I will have a new video coming soon👍😎💪

[@CynicalDad81]

Ain’t got no gas in it!!!

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

🤪mmhmm. Mmhhmm🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@NewHopeCutzandLawnCare]

Take it back. Switch it

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Giving that a lot of consideration 😕🤔

[@DREWSPROPERTYMANAGEMENTLLC]

WOW WHAT A LEMNOM

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

I just ain't having any luck with my mowers right now🤦

[@DREWSPROPERTYMANAGEMENTLLC]

I would not want to keep it with problems, plus they are expensive now

[@DREWSPROPERTYMANAGEMENTLLC]

@Josh's Lawn & Landscape I get it I had break downs this year 🙄😒😔

[@christopherteer3462]

Dang man I hate to hear that. Andy will get you straight no matter what you decide.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Sucked but Andy got me.hooked up again👍💯. New video coming on the situation before too long...😜

[@christopherteer3462]

@Josh's Lawn & Landscape I told you to get that vride 😆

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

@@christopherteer3462 🤷🤪🤣🤣🤣

[@patrickbates584]

Take it back get the Scagg.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Sucks man, but it happens. My dealer got me hooked up so I will be doing a new video to discuss all of that. Thanks for watching!💪👊

[@Joy_stick790]

That’s not a badboy problem that’s a Briggs problem. Badboy just makes the frame.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Yea... should've held out for one with the FX 850 Kawi

[@Joy_stick790]

@@joshslawnlandscape9935 that’s what I have actually 2 of them. Never had a problem. Ones got 250hrs and the other has 6 hours

[@paulclouse3169]

Kinked evap line.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Didn't think about that but not sure. Could've had a weak spot that was collapsing at random🤔🤷. Oh well....Took the mower back and went with a SCAG. Appreciate the feedback👊

[@raymooney6506]

It's its new 3 yr engine warranty go talk to your dealer n let him.fix it

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

I ended up taking it back and my dealer worked with me to exchange it for a SCAG VRide 2

[@Agent77X]

Josh, buy a Ferris, do not go cheap again!😮

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Not good dealer support around here but I did go back and get a SCAG VRide 2. Good mower and good dealer support in the area👍. Thanks!

[@Krumholt]

This was a hard video to watch. Just get to the point.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

I do tend to get a little long winded sometimes🤪😁. I just always try and not leave any details out👍. Appreciate the feedback and Thanks for watching.

[@Krumholt]

@@joshslawnlandscape9935 lol didn’t mean to sound like a ass. But it was a long video lol

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

@@Krumholt 🤣🤪yes it was. I understand though😁😎. Thanks again for watching this "painfully" long, drawn out video🤣🤣🤣🤣👊

[@Krumholt]

@@joshslawnlandscape9935 keep it up

[@alanlashley943]

My John Deere 797 with a Kawasaki engine was shutting down like yours and it was the fuel filter, also on the drive wheel on the drivers side the parking brake pad was to tight and when it heated up it would drag.

[@ryanjustus1832]

The engine is the main problem I watched 2 or 3 vanguards mess up last year and watched one blow up this year briggs is junk! I went with kother and kawasaki and they will outdo that engine any day

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Def love my Kawi engines👍. I will say this engine seemed to have good power though.

[@ChadR13]

I took my back and they repaired it

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

👍💯💪

[@jns7820]

The sad truth about it buddy is now days none of them are what they used to be! No matter what brand! I have owned several brands and all on the commercial side because I mow 10 acres at my place on a regular basis! I have a 2015 bad boy outlaw xp and have minor issues over the years but I would be leary of getting ant new mower today! Unfortunately it is gonna be the luck of the draw no matter if it is scag, bad boy or whatever! Good luck with it buddy!

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Thanks man,..... yeah nothing is what it used to be. Got a 2015 JD Z920M and it has been a great mower with the FX730 Kawasaki. My dealer got me fixed up this morning so hope all will be good for a bit. New video coming soon👍. Thanks for watching 👊💯

[@bradfordhughes4533]

Take it back spend the money get a SCAG

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Went back to the dealer this morning and took care of it I hope, they hooked me up. New video coming soon 😁👍

[@fittestover40]

That's tough. You just expect to get a new mower and go to work and not have to worry about issues for a good while. Did Bad Boy take care of these issues. When I researched diffeent brands it seemed like Bad Boy had a lot of things they were trying to not cover

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Sorry for the delay. It sucked, but my dealer hooked me up and just paid my loan off so I could purchase a different mower. Wish I hadn't had the issues, I still think Badboy makes good stuff, I just got a lemon 🤷. I was able to switch it out for a VRide 2 👍.

[@mikedeiana1504]

I’d give it back tell him to keep it and get a different machine

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Dealer got me hooked up👍

[@andreabond3501]

Sounds like tip material and a refund

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Def got a lesson on this one, but I know you get bad apples sometimes. Dealer got me hooked up so it's all good. Got a new video out on how things worked out 😁👍. Thanks for watching!

[@OfficialHankIII]

ITS A SHAME THEY KEEP PUTTING INDEPENDENT WORKERS IN DEBT. I RUN THE OLD STUFF TO KEEP THE CORPORATE SALES BS OUT OF THE WAY!!! 9K TO 16 K FOR A BASIC MOWER IS JUST WRONG... FOR BIG CUTS GOT I RUN A ALL WHEEL DRIVE 1999, SHIBAURA DIESEL WITH A 60 AND A 74 INCH DECK OVER 4000 HOURS AND STILL RUNNING STRONG AND WILL CUT STEP HILL AND INCLINES......FLIP THE GAME ON THEM RUN OLDER EQUIPMENT BEFORE EMISSIONS KILLED THE MOWING INDUSTRY EVEN MORE AS MECHANICS WOULD SAY..NEW IS NICE BUT ITS NOT HANGING IN THERE FOR THE LONG HAUL FOR THE AMOUNT OF MONEY PEOPLE ARE SPENDING

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Yea, prices have def gone crazy. I totally agree on emissions creating more issues for equipment.

[@rogerstewart5140]

How come you can't get a honda engine with bad boy

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

I don't know. At one time they did offer some Yamaha engines, but it didn't last long. Now it appears to only be Kohler, Vanguard and Kawasaki. I am a Kawasaki guy myself. Would be cool to see the Hondas out there though. 💪👍💯

[@jimeckenrode1271]

take it back to the dealer.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

I did and they hooked me up on a swap. Went with a VRide 2....so far so good 👍, got 192hrs on it

[@ChadR13]

It’s probably the gas cap

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

What I was thinking, they have it and told them about everything.

[@ChadR13]

@@joshslawnlandscape9935 so did you get a diagnosis back?

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

@@ChadR13 they basically agreed with my assessment...Needs gas cap, throttle.cable needs replacing and appears to have a bad transaxle.

[@ChadR13]

@@joshslawnlandscape9935 ohhhhh wow trans axle to 😲 I had a motor that was surge and it was the gas cap.

[@alvincriss3588]

Trade it back in to many multiple issues.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Exactly what I did 👍👊

[@shaneparnell2128]

Never waste your money on anything with a briggs engine. They've always had a bad name. The vanguards they come out with have all kinds of issues. Should've stayed with John deere . Ive been in the lawn business 35 years and mechanic as well . John deere is the best mowers we've ever had and over the years ive bought cheaper mowers like you did to try and save a dollar. Its best to spend the extra money and get what you know is good. Scag doesn't cut good in my opinion on southern grass.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

All I know is I plan to stick with Kawasaki from now on. My Z920 has been solid from day one. My Vride has done a good job so far for me, but def going to get a bigger sit downbefore long. Something 30+hp and 60 - 61 inch cut.

[@thevmaxmanful]

Good and bad in all of them. But Scag is boss in Virginia. But I'm running Bobcats with AirFx decks. Love them!!!

[@demekamitchell404]

How you try Honda mowers ?

[@user-fz3xp4vu3e]

55 hours my zt not a issue

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Well, like I said in the video, I am not knocking BadBoy at all. I still think they make a solid machine, just think I got a bad one🤷. I still may buy another one in the future. Hope yours continues to do well for you💪👍

[@user-fz3xp4vu3e]

Trading mine in upgrading

[@timr31908]

The name kind of says it they told you it was a bad boy they got the name right

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

😂😝... def got it in this case. I do know some people that have BB mowers and have used them for a few years and love them. I did demo one previously I think I mentioned and really enjoyed it. Guess the build quality is going downhill like a lot of other things 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️.

[@jedklampet7471]

No trouble with my BAD BOY. must be user abuse related.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Think I just got a lemon...both the demos I had were great machines and I put more hours on them than I did this mower🤷🤦

[@chrishayden7016]

Could be a combination. When you loosened the gas cap, you released the vacuum. That vacuum causes vapor lock to happen easier. I had a generator that would run fine for about 20 minutes, then die. Turned out the gas line was too short and touching the block. Lengthened the line and now it runs out of gas before it dies. I had no reason to run it a long time until it was out of warranty.

[@shaneparnell2128]

Bad boys have always been junk mowers. I had one and it was junk. Why didn't you buy another john deere.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

I had demoed two of them before and the demos did good. Put more hours on them than I did on this mower, but they both had Kawi engines. I wanted a brand-new JD stander, but it was a 6 to 9 month wait for one. Then I figured I had good dealer support for BB and it was cheaper, but that blew up in my face....lol 🤷‍♂️😂😂

[@T_81535]

Deere's cut like shit. My buddy got two of the bigger ones thinking he was making the right move. Absolute garbage in cut quality. Got a customer with a big Deere zt. He wanted us to run it on his property one time just so it got ran a little. I made one pass and put it up. No way I was putting my name on that cut lol. Bad boy cuts dam good. As good as my exmarks cut. Scag cuts good too.

[@JesseMongia]

L-E-M-O-N . I'D SAY TRADE UP TO BETTER MODEL.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Swapped for a SCAG VRide 2. It's been a solid machine so far with only a few minor things 👍😎

[@kevinspahr6632]

Just like with cars........you got a L E M O N😠Demand something else, you will have nothing but problems with it!!!

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Yep..it was def a sour one too🤣. Got it all worked out at my dealer with no issues so it's good now💪👍😎

[@hodie3591]

Come on get to the damn point

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Well, I just always have tried to put everything into perspective given the whole story. Def understand some don't like as much talking and sometimes I try to cut down on it a bit, but that's just me. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@thetruth9361]

Get a Gravely. Better mower.

[@joshslawnlandscape9935]

Looked at them, but no good dealer support for me. I picked up a SCAG VRide 2 to replace this one 👍.

[@user-oz2es5xx1n]

Get to the point dude!!!