I personally own this machine, mine has the 27hp. Kohler engine, and let me tell you it's truly an amazing piece of equipment! I have owned mine for about 3years, and it is just flawless. If you live in an area where you have a lot of hills, you should invest in the R.O.P.S. bar. I did, and installed it in about 30 minutes, with conventional tools in my back yard. Another tip to keep in mind is, on any small engine, or equipment only use non ethanol gas! It will cost you a little more, but it will save you hundreds, maybe thousands, in maintenance.
@TractorBobs3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment!!
@aomaintenance Жыл бұрын
I learned my lesson the hard. No corn in any of my equipment.
@rumblebee14624 жыл бұрын
Yes it wort it! Best mower I’ve ever owned, EVER! Blew my old green zero turn out of the water. 60” ZT Elite.
@grasscutter19634 жыл бұрын
Great video, I went in looking to buy the magnum but walked out with the ZT Elite 👍.
@JameAndy-ud2io Жыл бұрын
My Kohler engine died in thick grass after about 3 years of use. I put in a 29 hp efi yamaha engine used in the Gravely mowers and it is working great again. Everything else on the mower is functioning properly still.
@penguin99ify4 жыл бұрын
I bought this same mower in May 2018 (48 inch cut) and has been satisfactory so far. One issue I have is the digital tach/hour meter information began to fade out two months ago. I just discovered it has a non-replaceable battery in the unit which powers the number display....and it costs around $65 bucks to replace.
@TractorBobs4 жыл бұрын
405-604-5454 thank you for your comment our service department can answer your questions
@travisfranks28263 ай бұрын
I own this mower for about 2 months now and Love the mower all except the dam scalping I have a couple hills “ not very steep either” and it always scalps the dam yard I seen the non scalping wheels but mine already has these wheels and it still scalps But man on the straight away it cuts beautiful and never bogs down with the 26 hp motor is give it an strong 8 out of 10 especially for the money not a cheap mower
@mitbbew69012 жыл бұрын
I just got the ZT Elite with the Kohler Pro 7000 engine and I love it. Due to supply issues I couldn't wait 4 months for a Kawasaki
@James-dtexTexas4 жыл бұрын
I love my ZT Elite . I have the 42” deck because of the rough terrain and the wild weed vegetation along with various prairie grasses I mow. Just a word of advice, don’t bottom out the foot pedal when changing cutting height. It makes the adjustment knob hard to turn. I bottom it , then let up approximately 3/4” ( inch ) and then turn the adjustment knob. Be blessed and stay safe.
@knaggs714 жыл бұрын
Colin Snyder How do you like the Mz magnum so far?
@MrDukstr3 жыл бұрын
I live on a steep hill and i have no issues with my 2020 Elite. Out mows any other zero turn mower I have ever used. The family jumps at the chance to mow the yard.
@cutator3 жыл бұрын
I picked up a brand new Bad Boy Elite: Kaw 25HP , 60inch deck. $4,300 bucks. When I looked at it 4 months ago it was 5,800.00
@Glovesc10073 жыл бұрын
Where did you find it for $4300
@chris-vj5wu3 жыл бұрын
@@Glovesc1007 I would love to know as well?
@reevesautomotivefarm96143 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for these videos. if i was not in SC i would be headed over there right now!
@jackcline15813 жыл бұрын
Great video bad boy will be my next mower purchase for sure.
@TractorBobs3 жыл бұрын
There GRRRRREEEAT
@scottluzny4030 Жыл бұрын
might have to drive out of state to buy from this guy. Well done.
@TractorBobs Жыл бұрын
You would not be the first my friend!
@fogdogrides2 жыл бұрын
I just placed order my 2022 elite with a 54 inch deck I’m waiting for it to come in I have a 2021 MT Magnum with a 48 deck now I can not wait for my new one to get here
@bfangman3 жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks. Just bought one and looking forward to using it.
@EATSLEEPFARM3 жыл бұрын
I have beat the living fire out of mine just because of some of the conditions I mow in. Everything is built strong and you can tell it’s American made.If your in the market for a zero turn look no further
@curtismuma19314 жыл бұрын
You didn't talk about the blade speed. Or the supention. Need more information
@fredhart79044 жыл бұрын
I have a new one 54” elite but it seems noisy when deck is running 94-96 decibels, my friends similar size o turn mower, different brand runs at 84-86 decibels So far I have to use earplugs and ear muffs when mowing,
@fredhart79044 жыл бұрын
Anyone else have noise levels of their mowers,
@chevyv203 жыл бұрын
I use 3m blue tooth ear muffs, and stream anything I want to listen to while I cut my grass, and sip on my beer.
@gregmiller24944 ай бұрын
Thought the new 2024 zt elite had the reaper rear tires.
@albertmcfry63222 жыл бұрын
In Georgia,don’t seem to be many places that service bad boy mowers
@TractorBobs2 жыл бұрын
All mowers have pretty much the same engine and transaxles. Whatever dealer in your area services mowers, should be able to service the Bad Boy mowers no problem.
@ritchmoore14353 жыл бұрын
Need a mover for a steep incline an uneven ground will this mower work for that.
@replysoon32163 жыл бұрын
NO!! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PLEASE DON'T.. I have this mower and love it but in all honesty I wouldn't take this thing up a steep incline again if someone paid me a hundred million dollars. Been there done that. I felt like someone had a loaded gun to my head the whole time I was mowing. Luckily in my case the front of my mower got off balance and crashed straight down into the ditch instead of tipping over on it's side which probably would have snapped my neck killing me instantly.
@chevyv203 жыл бұрын
I live on the top of a mountain in Harpers Ferry West Virginia, I'm not dealing with anything too out of the normal, but my land does have allot of rolling hills, and some steep inclines. Once you get used to this machine, I can't find any reason it can't handle almost anything, it's extremely durable, and very surefooted. I love this piece of equipment! Hell, once my wife found out how easy it is to operate, I can't get her away from it! Kinda sucks, I miss cutting the grass, and making several pit stops to get a fresh beer!
@chris-vj5wu3 жыл бұрын
@@chevyv20 agree 100%
@brianfox56674 жыл бұрын
Wish you would tell me if it's worth it!!!! Trying to decide on what mower to buy for my acreage. Exmark, Hustler, Bad Boy....Can't seem to find unbiased opinions.
@Juanpablo-ow8cs4 жыл бұрын
gravely
@penguin99ify4 жыл бұрын
Best mower for the price. It has the better grade hydraulic trans-axels than the Hustler, although not quite as fast. Built like a tank. Read my remarks on the tach posted on this page.
@mstrpth2874 жыл бұрын
I have this exact mower. I would not buy again. Blade speed to low, electric deck is junk. 60 hours in and already smoking on start up with full maintenance at the start of every summer. Mines a 2017 i believe
@tommyg50953 жыл бұрын
@@mstrpth287 Which engine did you get with your BadBoy Elite.?.?.? I would like to know , please.
@mstrpth2873 жыл бұрын
@@tommyg5095 kohler
@christophersmith29983 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Deweycox710 Жыл бұрын
I have a bad boy zt elite 6000 60" 27hp Kohler and my issue is one day after I got through mowing is after I finished cutting the rollover valve was just hanging off from the hole so I'm not sure what happened but it detached itself from the left side gas tank and I'm not sure if there was something from the rollover valve that fell off inside the tank any insight would be much appreciated I'm also wondering if you have any knowledge on why it has two fuel tanks on each side and how they work? Thanks
@mikesimpson95813 жыл бұрын
Great video, I,m retired and have a crippled ankle, which creates a balance problem to enter or exit mower, do they make a device that mounts on the front of mower to stabilize your stability when entering or exiting mower this is absolute with people like myself.
@TractorBobs3 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can get attachments that help you get on an off the mower, you can also get an electric lift so that you don't have to use the foot pedal and deck dial.
@mikesimpson95813 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your immediate reply, I do thank Bad Boy corpation should advertise these features. If they did I do beleive this would create MORE SALES!!!!!
@jonanderson17772 жыл бұрын
Anyone have an opinion on this mower vs the Ferris 500s?
@oldkicker89584 жыл бұрын
Be nice if it had a higher ground speed and larger drive tires, nice mower but deserves these two upgrades. Nice review!
@James-dtexTexas4 жыл бұрын
Bad Boy makes several units that do have the features you mentioned. Be blessed and stay safe.
@James-dtexTexas3 жыл бұрын
He keeps saying Avenger while showing the Elite. ?
@TractorBobs3 жыл бұрын
check out the most recent zt elite video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHKznZaMqLefm8k
@eddielanger47483 жыл бұрын
Do you have bad boy tractors ?
@TractorBobs3 жыл бұрын
Yes we just got some in yesterday
@eddielanger47483 жыл бұрын
@@TractorBobs What's your opinion on the tractors ?
@TractorBobs3 жыл бұрын
@@eddielanger4748 Video coming soon, They are a Branson Tractor with some cool features, lifting capacity is good, but I haven't looked at the prices yet.
@jeffgrove44433 жыл бұрын
I have a 2017 wouldn’t buy another one big mistake ground has to be completely flat
@ronbeckybeasley3566 Жыл бұрын
the kohler engine is twice the engine the kawasaki is
@stevenmoore44042 жыл бұрын
The Kawasaki doesn’t last It’s in all home owners weather you spend 3k Or 5k Don’t get with the Kawasaki They do not stand behind there product