Bad Boy Scag ExMark Kubota Best Zero Turn Mowers 2024!

What you NEED to Know! We scoured thousands of comments for recommendations and unhappy customers from our commercial zero turn mower fail video and the results are in! Bad Boy, Exmark, Kubota, John Deere, Ferris, Gravely, Hustler, Grasshopper and more, what brands were recommended the most, and what brands of mowers had the most bad experiences based on percentages? We also show how much suspension on a zero turn mower can matter! What do you need to know about warranties, and what should you look for in a good lawn mower dealer before making your next purchase? Help us choose what our next mower will be as we bring you along to test drive a few of the top commercial zeroturn lawnmowers on the market according to you the viewers! We received comments, emails, and phone calls from homeowners, lawn care companies, small engine shops, dealerships, and more!

If you are on the Southeast side of Michigan and the Thumb area be sure to check out the two dealers highlighted in this video as they have gone above and beyond to help not only us but others in the area!

Outdoor Equipment Co. in Ray, MI 586-646-5643

Trailsport Motors in Brown City, MI 810-656-9347

[Robbie]

Good stuff as I'm in the market for a zero turn. Love your wife giving it the boob test for ride quality, may have to get my wife to do that as well. Thanks for reviews.

[ricklynch]

I bought a BadBoy mower with 60” deck in 2005. 20 years of mowing and the thing JUST WON’T DIE!!! Only 3 issues ever: 1 (yes one!) battery replacement, 2 (only 2!) belt replacements, and 2 front wheel bearing replacements…..that’s it! Over 1700 hours and it just keeps going!

[kylemichaelson]

Sure do appreciate the time spent throwing something like this together.

[resdid]

Excellent video! I had thought I’ve watched every mower video available. Then I found yours. You covered every single thing I wanted. And you were unbiased. Gem of a video and info. Thank you for providing it to us!❤️

[davidshay]

I just bought a bad boy rogue because I was so impressed with the mower deck and the suspension the whole mower was well thought out and designed 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[DLTJR]

Saw your first video a long time ago and just now saw your 2nd video. 6 years ago we bought a Snapper Pro s200xt. 350 trouble free hours now. I'm happy. Fabricated deck, Kawasaki engine, 2-5 gallon tanks, 5400 hydro gear units, etc. Great mower. Not a lot of pub on them. Ferris unit without the suspension system at a lower cost. Great video. Thanks.

[midmojimmy]

I have a 2016 Badboy Maverick with a 60" deck. We love it so much we just bought a 2024 Maverick today. We have a huge property to mow, so we just cut our mowing time in half. For the price point and the quality, its hard to beat a Badboy.

[Dave-llei]

I owned a Ford Focus several years ago. I took it into the dealership for a scheduled service. I asked the service manager if they could also check out the transmission since it seemed to be shifting hard. He told me yes but I know they won’t find anything. I told him he must be a real genius and a month later traded the car in on a Buick and have never been back to that dealership.

[flash]

Here is a little mower story for you.
I work on small engines out of my garage, and a guy called me one day, said he heard of me through a friend. He said he just bought a $10, 000 plus Scag Zero turn, and it stalled in his back yard as he was mowing. It was Saturday and he wanted me to come get it and fix it, if it was something that wont effect warrantee.
We discussed the warantee thing and I told him I cannot work on it while it is under warrantee. But he said come get it.
So I loaded my trailer with winch and headed to his house. When I got there, he told me he was not happy that this mower quit on the 1st or 2nd time he mowed( I cant recall) but the mower was weeks old from purchase.
I told him, ,I dont believe I want to work on it, , but lets go take a look at it. Did I mention he was not happy> lol
So we walked across the yard and around the corner, , , and his mower was sitting between 2 hedge rows in his yard.
And here is how the story ends!! As I got 20 ft from it, , I stopped and said. I know whats wrong with it!!! (I have good vision. ) I heard him say, ,,,What? I walked up to the mower and hid from him what I did, , , but it took 1 second!!!! (I fixed it)
Then I said, go ahead and start it!!! He looked at me like I was crazy !
He cranked the mower and it started!!!
He went from being mad, ,,to what kind of witchcraft is going on here!!

The engine has a fuel pump pulse line connected to the valve cover, , it came off as he mowed thru the bushes!! I seen the small hose hanging loose as I walked up to the mower. If the line is not attached, ,no fuel!!

[markwebb]

I bought my Bad Boy Maverick HD in May of 2023. 54” deck with the Honda 688cc EFI engine. Added LED lights and mounted on the ROPS bar. Added the orange hardtop sunshade. All said and done $10, 000 This has been an exceptional mower. Zero issues. Has the Hydro Gear 3400 transaxles. Love the air ride seat. Cuts very even and a very miser fuel use. I could mow for hours and not get tired. I could sell Bad Boy mowers because I love mine that much. You get what you pay for.

[toddfordahl]

2 months ago, I purchased a Bad Boy Maverick HD. I did my research, and after talking with a couple friends that run commercial grass cutting businesses, it came down to Scag or Bad Boy. As a bonus, the local dealer was running a special, buy the mower, and get a free Bad Boy weedeater and manual mulch flap for the mower. I have about 7.5 hrs on the mower, so far so good. The weedeater is amazing. I own 2 high end Echos, and the Bad Boy is my new favorite.

[scottmurray]

I'm on my second year with my Toro. 50 inch residential, easy ride mower, and I absolutely absolutely love it. That suspension system is phenomenal. I feel like a kid riding a go cart. You can't hardly get me off of it.I absolutely love to mow

[jdeack]

We bought a Bad Boy ZT Elite Commercial 9 years ago with the Kawasaki motor. This thing is a rock! I will never buy a different brand. No issues (non self induced) . This mower is solid. We currently have 670 hours on it and it still starts immediately. We also have the air ride seat which makes a huge difference.

[daleashlaw]

A year ago I purchased a bobcat zero-turn I have zero problems with it add Scott almost 340 hours are not one problem weather Anna travels pretty fast with great suspension no vibration molds great I highly recommend bobcat zero-turn

[gman]

Great video. I've owned 4 grasshoppers with great results. I know they are a bit pricey but if I have any problems I can call the factory and get it resolved. They have a great tech support. I'm going on 74 guess I'm hooked. Also its a family owed company and I believe that helps a lot.

[mayer]

I have had Toro, Bad Boy, Deere, Craftsman, Gravely and Scag. Gravely has been my favorite with the least amount of issues.

[donaldd.]

I bought a new scag cheetah in 2014 have done all services myself oil, hydro oil, blades, grease, and air filters, did replace battery 2 years ago just because. It’s been 10 years of mowing 2 acres and some time the lady down the roads place. I have had zero problems with this mower. It has never fail to start.

[tonync_]

Thanks for your time doing this, much appreciated!

[brienburke]

Use to take 8 man hours to mow our place with a cub cadet zero turn and a gravely tractor. Looked at many brands. At one dealership they were so busy that the mechanic came out to work with us on selecting a mower. I learned more from him than any sales person. They sold Ferris, Scag, Toro and Grasshopper. This was in the fall and I ended up buying their Ferris demo/loaner with less than 100 hours (IS3200). Cut our mowing time down to 3.5 hours ….. so now we mow more areas at 5 hours. Does not beat me up. Used to be I could hardly walk after mowing but with the Ferris I can continue doing other chores. Around 300 hours the left hydro unit leaked oil due to a leaking seal. Covered under warranty. Took two trips to fix due to putting in the wrong seal but corrected. Dealer picked up and delivered mower each time and had a loaner while waiting for the correct seal. Great customer service. I now use them for multiple small engine repair and all my Stihl purchases. Baum Powersports in Chester Ohio. Wonderful dealer!!!

[robertlee]

Recently upgraded from a husqvarna Z254 54” 20HP Briggs that i used for two years and 340+ hours later it started to fall apart, And recently bought a Bad Boy ZT ELITE 60” 26HP Kohler and so impressed! Amazing mower, amazing accessories available for the mower, amazing quality for the price, crispy cut quality!