BAD BOY MAVERICK riding mower WATCH BEFORE YOU BUY

Before you buy a Bad Boy Maverick watch this video. Bad Boy mowers are growing in popularity but is the Bad Boy Maverick a good buy? In this video, I talk about what I like and dislike about my Bad Boy Maverick.

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[georgehofgren]

Yes, Kohler is excellent. I would recommend to you that after you start it, you let it warm up for a moment, not just take off on a cold engine (it's not a car). Then, same principle... once to move the machine go >slow< for the first minute or two.. Let the hydro and belts warm up a little. The machine is already saving you a huge amt of time, you can take it easy on it when it's cold to avoid future problems (also same thing on shut-down: idle the motor down for a bit first) 👍 ~

[Tom-igol]

I have a 60" maverick and love it. My Son bought one and I loved it so I got one. I do 5 grave yards in one day and my son's crew comes and does the weed eating after their day job. The only thing I would of changed in your video is to tell people about the trap door at your feet to replace belts which in two years we have not done yet. I used to mow my lawn with a 54"deck Cub lawn tractor which took 4 hrs. I now do it in 2, 5 hrs. I do spend about 3 gal of gas but it is worth it and I feel so much better when I am done with the air ride seat. I do have a rough field that is part of my my yd.

[markpaxton]

Based on your review, I decided to get the suspension seat. I looked at the difference between the Maverick and the Maverick HD. The seat is about a $800 dollar upgrade for the Maverick. The seat comes standard with the Maverick HD. The Maverick HD has the 3400 hydraulics, and two 6.5 gallon tanks, in addition to also having the suspension seat. I found the Maverick HD with a 60" deck Kawasaki engine at my local dealer in stock and I bought it for not a lot more than adding the suspension seat to a Maverick. My old riding lawn tractor used to beat me up. No more getting beat up with the Maverick HD. Thanks for the advice in your review. I am very happy with my purchase.

[gailp]

Well Justin I guess Bad Boy should make you a rep. Because of your video I went to a dealer today and tried out that seat and you were 1000% spot on. Having had back surgery, the seat was the difference. I now own a Maverick HD. Thanks for making an informative and straightforward review. Keep it up. 😊

[cutator]

I bought the Maverick in 2022(March). Overall I would agree with most of you observations. My experience is build quality is by far the most durable of any of the zero turns I have had. At least at the price point. So easy to grease the fittings, change the filters/fluids in the fall before you put the battery on the tender.😉 I use a blower to clean it off after use, and I always blow off the machine, never use water until its completely cooled down. Especially on the deck parts. I don't want to weaken or warp any

I mow about 3.5 acres and its fairly smooth, but if I were mowing rough ground or mowing a lot. The seat is worth it. I have the 54" deck, just for maneuverability, lot crap to get in and around on the property. I have the Kawasaki engine. I really would like to have the Briggs with 28HP. Just for a little more power at the blades. I don't need to go any faster. 7, 8, 9 MPH who cares, I would say its around 5 mph around the entire yard.

I never need the choke after its been running. I will say this the Kawasaki is LOUD. My neighbor has the same machine as I do but he has the Kohler and its not as loud. You might say why would it matter. Spend 2-4 hours sitting in front of it and you will understand. I always wear ear protection, but just noteworthy that it is a louder motor.

[localsource]

I was headed to tractor supply to get a Rambler, I decided to find a dealer so I wouldnt get a scaled back version built for a box store. Left the dealership with a Maverick Picked out, Watched this Video, Called the Dealer, Had them Deliver a Maverick HD. Kohler 26HP with that Special Seat. The "Game Changer!" it only takes 15 Minutes to mow my lawn. I look at it a lot thought. Thats definitely worth something. Purchased the Cover and the Chute block with it. 3 Months Still havent got it

[scottyukimura]

Hey Man one of the best Maverick reviews I’ve seen thanks for taking the time and showing us the real deal on this beast!
Was looking for this exact mower with the Kawasaki but all dealers near me were completely out so only option left that they had was a 2022 Maverick “HD” so had to pull the trigger on her damn the bad luck haha!
Getting delivered on Monday can’t wait to try out that air ride seat!!
Thanks again for the awesome video jeep ‘em coming!

[jeremykrumwiede]

Great review video. I am about to get a new mower and needed to see a good review on the Maverick. Thanks.

[angiemeiring]

Thank you for all the great info! We just bought a 2023 Bad Boy Maverick for about 4 acres. I'm the main mower and I can not tell you how excited I am to try it out. We moved to this 5 acre property 3 years ago and have been using a 1986 Deutz-Allis 5215 tractor to mow. Not only is it a rough ride, it is not easy to maintain blades, belts, etc as the access to these you have to remove the whole deck. On top of that the cable to adjust the deck keeps breaking so I have to manually do it...Ahhh! what a pain! The fuel access is hard for me to manage because it is too high and a 5 gallon container lifted above my shoulders is heavy for me. Maybe I need to workout haha. But I finally talked my husband into getting me something practical and easy to work on. Next move is to get that AIR RIDE SEAT! Thanks again!!

[davidjudd]

Excellent point on the seat. As someone who for two years, cut 7 acres of the church grass on a Hustler for 7 hours Each Saturday, I was totally beat up in the lower back, and tailbone at the end of the day. No knock on the Hustler by the way, it was a great mower. It just would've been nicer with some sort of seat suspension. That was 10 years ago, I'm sure they've addressed the issue since then.

[georgesalamon]

Traction on the tires on ANY zero turn has the same effect on wet grass and does not matter what tire you use. I say this because I've had many diffetent tire options and cut many lawns. Choking is the same with all of them no matter what engine you get, that's just the way it is. Good informational video. Thank you.

[MOREENGINEERING]

Hi Justin, Thanks for a very informative video.
If I could can you raise the deck(for mowing long grass or such) and run the mower(cut) with the deck in the raised position?
The reason I ask is that I run my Toro(Diesel) with the deck Up so that I can take the top of my back paddock which helps just prior to "fire season" and also I believe it helps to reduce the chance of my few steers getting Pink Eye.
Again very interesting video and loved the demo cutting thank you.
Peter (Australia)

[dancrimmins]

This has probably been mentioned, but without reading all the comments, you can replace that gas spout for a few bucks at Tractor Supply type store. I agree, that looks like a royal pain! Great review! I'm not sure if the camera was set on "portrait" mode, or what, but the focus was always on you, whcih made the mower out of focus quite often. Not a big issue, but a little annoying. Thanks for taking the time! Very helpful.

[jonesy]

Just got a ZT Elite. I have a small yard for a zero turn but hated the tractor options. I wanted the upgrade in the suspension. I opted for the upgraded seat (game changer) with the Kawi, rear basket and the advanced chute. I got the 48" deck so I can get into the tight places I used to have to push mow. Great review!

[pmaddox]

Wow! man I dig how you explained everything where I can understand it, I have learned quite a bit this morning here in Indiana...thanks Justin, now I want me a Bad Boy Zero Turn..

[jeffmullis-drno]

Just purchased a maverick hd 54 inch with Honda EFI very well built and a love the suspension seat

[frankie]

Excellent video with very practical demonstrations and explanations. About the only recommendation I would have is you need to reduce the repetition of the same points. Thanks again and take care.👍👍👍

[quademasters]

We have an older bad-boy. It's been a decent machine mostly. I've gone through deck spindles and a couple of the idler pulleys. The hydraulics have always been perfect. The chassis is built very well. It mows better than the JD 1025R with belly mower.

Some of the parts give off the stench of Cheap China parts (the deck spindles and pulleys).

[mheberling]

I got the Maverick 54" for our non profit. It does not have the awesome seat, but we can make do. If we buy another one I'll definitely upgrade to the Maverick HD.

[DavidDoty-zguv]

Had the same problem with newer style gas can spout. Got a battery powered pump at Harbor Freight for a few bucks. Set the gas can on my tailgate (have an old ranger) and it works great.