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THE ZERO-TURN THAT TURNED THE INDUSTRY UPSIDE DOWN.

This is the mower the big guys hoped would never see the light of day.Flimsy stamped steel and bolted-together construction is the standard for mowers in this price range, but with the rock-solid, all welded-steel construction Bad Boy is known for, the MZ is a powerhouse, and perfect for bringing the efficiencies of zero-turn mowing to smaller yards. We don’t believe homeowners should have to settle for a disposable quality mower and lower quality of cut because of price, and the MZ compromises on neither. Simple to maintain, efficient to operate and a sheer blast to drive. The MZ is all Bad Boy and ready to run with the big dogs.

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Prices Start At
$2,999

Subject to change. Financing, destination and setup charges not incluaded.

Model	Engine	Deck	Fuel Tank	Speed
4200 MZ	21hp Briggs Pro Series	42"	2.5 Gallon	6mph
4800 MZ	21hp Briggs Pro Series	48"	2.5 Gallon	6mph
4200 MZ	FR 726cc Kawasaki	42"	2.5 Gallon	6mph
4800 MZ	FR 726cc Kawasaki	48"	2.5 Gallon	6mph

The Direct Result Of Just Not Knowing Any Better.

Small zero-turn mowers were never supposed to be this well-built, this inexpensive and this much fun. Otherwise all the other mower manufacturers who have been at this a lot longer than us would have already built it—right? Apparently we didn’t get the memo and good oldfashioned American ingenuity wins again.

Welded, Not Stamped.

Heavy-duty 11-gauge fabricated solid steel deck and 7-gauge steel reinforcements above spindles. It’s a core strength that makes it a Bad Boy through and through.

Put The Pedal Down.

Deck height is easily adjustable thanks to the foot assist pedal. Drop, lock and go for the cleanest, quickest cut around.

Get On And Go.

The combination choke and throttle (separate on Kawasaki) makes the MZ quick to start and ready to work harder. The electric blade start, like its larger siblings, is standard.

An Open And Shut Case.

Easy to access and maintain, there’s nothing tough about operating the toughest little zeroturn mower money can buy. We build ‘em better to make them last and give ‘em more power for performance—and that makes for just plain more fun.

Specifications

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	Fs726cc Kawasaki	27HP Briggs pro	21hp briggs pro
Cutting Width	4200/42"/ 4800/48"	4800/48"	4200/42"
Cutting Height	1"–4" with Deck Height Control System	1"–4" with Deck Height Control System	1"–4" with Deck Height Control System
Blades	4200/1/4" x 2 1/2" x 14 1/2", High Lift, Heat Treated 4800/7/32" x 2 1/2" x 16 1/2", High Lift, Heat Treated	4800/7/32" x 2 1/2" x 16 1/2", High Lift, Heat Treated	4200/7/32" x 2 1/2" x 14 1/2", High Lift, Heat Treated
Lift and Height Adjustment	Foot-Assist Lift	Foot-Assist Lift	Foot-Assist Lift
Blade Belt	Single V-Belt Spring Tension	Single V-Belt Spring Tension	Single V-Belt Spring Tension
Anti-Scalp Rollers	2 Total (2 Front)	2 Total (2 Front)	2 Total (2 Front)
Deck Flotation	Floats on 3 Leveling Linkages Along with 2 Anti-Sway Bars	Floats on 3 Leveling Linkages Along with 2 Anti-Sway Bars	Floats on 3 Leveling Linkages Along with 2 Anti-Sway Bars
Deck Thickness	1/8" Thick Solid Steel	1/8" Thick Solid Steel	1/8" Thick Solid Steel
Engine
Gross Horsepower	Air-Cooled Kawasaki	27HP Air-Cooled Briggs & Stratton	21HP Air-Cooled Briggs & Stratton
Cylinders	Two Cylinder	Two Cylinder	Single Cylinder
Displacement	726 cc	726 cc	540 cc
Maximum Torque	42 ft. lbs. @ 2600 RPM	35 ft. lbs. @ 2600 RPM	28 ft. lbs. @ 2600 RPM
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded Gasoline (87 Octane or higher)	Unleaded Gasoline (87 Octane or higher)	Unleaded Gasoline (87 Octane or higher)
Fuel Capacity	3 Gallons	3 Gallons	3 Gallons
Fuel Filter	Replaceable Automotive Type	Replaceable Automotive Type	Replaceable Automotive Type
Cooling System	Air-Cooled	Air-Cooled	Air-Cooled
Ignition	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic
Starter	12 Volt	12 Volt	12 Volt
Charging System	16 amp	16 amp	16 amp
Drive System
Transmission	Dual Integrated Hydrostatic Transaxle	Dual Integrated Hydrostatic Transaxle	Dual Integrated Hydrostatic Transaxle
Pump Drive	Integrated Axial Piston Pump & Motor w/Gear Reduction	Integrated Axial Piston Pump & Motor w/Gear Reduction	Integrated Axial Piston Pump & Motor w/Gear Reduction
Wheel Drive	Integrated with Gear Reduction	Integrated with Gear Reduction	Integrated with Gear Reduction
Hydrostatic System Oil	20W50 Motor Oil	20W50 Motor Oil	20W50 Motor Oil
Hydraulic Filter	---	---	---
Pumps (2)	EZT Integrated Unit	EZT Integrated Unit	EZT Integrated Unit
Hydraulic Coolers (2)	7" Cooling Fan per Unit	7" Cooling Fan per Unit	7" Cooling Fan per Unit
Dimensions
Weight	4200/585 lbs./ 4800/602 lbs.	4800/602 lbs.	4200/585 lbs.
Overall Height	42"	42"	42"
Overall Width	48"	48"	42"
Overall Length	67 3/4"	67 3/4"	67 3/4"
Tire to Tire Width	Front 35", Rear 42"	Front 35", Rear 42"	Front 35", Rear 42"
Tires - Front	11 x 6.0-5 Smooth Tread	11 x 6.0-5 Smooth Tread	11 x 6.0-5 Smooth Tread
Tires - Rear	4200/18 x 8.5–8 Turf Tread 4800/18 x 9.5–8 Turf Tread	18 x 9.5–8 Turf Tread	18 x 8.5–8 Turf Tread
Steering	Dual Lever Steering, Independent Control	Dual Lever Steering, Independent Control	Dual Lever Steering, Independent Control
Turning Radius	Zero Degree, Turns Within Unit Length	Zero Degree, Turns Within Unit Length	Zero Degree, Turns Within Unit Length
Ground Speed (Forward)	Up to 6 mph	Up to 6 mph	Up to 6 mph
Parking Brake	External Cogg Brake	External Cogg Brake	External Cogg Brake