Bad Boy · Residential
ZT Score
Maverick 54
8.3/10
Best for2–3 acres
DriveDual hydrostatic (Hydro-Gear 3200) with EZ-Ride suspension
Warranty2-year mower + lifetime deck edge; 3-year engine
Deck
54"
Power
23.5 HP
Top speed
9.0 mph
Price
$5,799
What owners love
- +Independent front and rear EZ-Ride suspension — rare at this price
- +Solid 7-gauge welded steel deck, among the heaviest in its class
- +Fast 9 mph top speed
- +Lifetime warranty on the deck's leading edge
Worth knowing
- −The 2-year mower warranty is shorter than Kubota's or Gravely's 4 years
- −Sold through dealers only — no online checkout
- −Heavier machine that can mark soft ground
Our verdict
Bad Boy Maverick 54
Bad Boy builds the Maverick like a commercial machine and prices it like a homeowner one. The standout is the suspension: independent front and rear travel that most rivals reserve for far pricier models, paired with the heaviest deck in the group. The catch is the 2-year mower warranty, which looks thin next to the 4-year cover from Kubota and Gravely. If you value a smooth ride and a tough deck over paperwork, it delivers.
Full specs
Specifications
| Brand | Bad Boy |
| Model | Maverick 54 |
| Cutting deck | 54 inches |
| Engine | Kawasaki FS730V V-twin, 726cc |
| Power | 23.5 HP |
| Transmission | Dual hydrostatic (Hydro-Gear 3200) with EZ-Ride suspension |
| Top speed | 9.0 mph |
| Warranty | 2-year mower + lifetime deck edge; 3-year engine |
| Recommended use | Residential |
| Best for | 2–3 acres |
| Typical price | $5,799 |
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