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ZT Elite Residential Zero Turn Mower
  • Featuring:
  • Engine Options: Briggs, Kawasaki & Kohler
  • Available Deck Sizes: 48", 54" & 60"
  • 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

Payments As Low As

$96.58

Per Month*

ZT Elite Residential Zero Turn Mower

ZT Elite Zero Turn Mower Specs

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ZT Elite Engine Options

Kohler
48" - 725cc, 25hp Air-Cooled 7000 KT740
Kohler
48"/54"/60" - 747cc, 26hp Air-Cooled Pro 7000 KT745
Kawasaki
48"/54"/60" - 726cc, 24hp Air Cooled FR730V
Briggs
54"/60" - 810cc, 27hp Air Cooled CXI27 with upgraded Maverick Seat

ZT Elite Dimensions

Cutting Widths
48"/54"/60"
Weight
48" - 812 lbs. | 54" - 839 lbs. | 60" - 865 lbs.
Height / Length
46"/74.5"
Chute Up / Chute Down Width
48" - 54"/61" | 54" - 58"/67" | 60" - 64"/73"

ZT Elite 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. Optional Electric Lift.
Rear Tires / Front Tires
48" - 22x10-10 Reaper® / 13x6-6 Smooth
54"/60" - 22x11-10 Reaper® / 13x6-6 Smooth
Fuel
6.5 Gallons, Unleaded Gasoline
Ground Speed (Forward)
Up To 7 mph
Elite Value

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 a Breeze

Mowing is a 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.

More Engine Options Than Ever

More Engine Options Than Ever

The ZT Elite now has 6 powerful engines to choose from – including limited-edition options from Kohler and Briggs. These reliable engines perform year after year, season after season.

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Configure your own ZT Elite with custom options and accessories.

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The ZT Elite
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.

The Industry Standard for Zero-Turn
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 maximizes 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.

Put This Deck to the Test
Driving to Be Better

Bad Boy continues to set the standard for customization. The ZT Elite Mower now has 6 powerful engines to choose from – including limited-edition options from Kohler and Briggs. 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.

Driving to Be Better
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 maneuverability. 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.

Prioritizing Your Comfort
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