Residential zero-turn
ZT Score
Bad Boy ZT Avenger 54 Kawasaki
8.2/10
Best forUnder 1 acre
DriveDual Hydro-Gear 2800 integrated transaxles
Warranty2-year / 200-hour limited; lifetime deck leading edge
Deck
54"
Power
23.0 HP
Top speed
7.0 mph
Price
$6,555
What owners love
- +7-gauge all-steel fabricated deck is exceptionally heavy for a residential mower
- +Hydro-Gear 2800 drives are a meaningful step above entry EZT hardware
- +23 HP Kawasaki FR691V is a proven engine with broad parts support
- +Six-gallon fuel capacity suits larger properties
- +Foot-assist deck lift and dial height adjustment are simple to use
Worth knowing
- −7 mph top speed is modest for a mower this heavy
- −Two-year / 200-hour mower warranty is shorter than several competitors
- −Heavy steel construction adds weight and can be unnecessary on smaller lawns
- −No full suspension system like the more expensive Maverick
Our verdict
Bad Boy ZT Avenger 54 Kawasaki
The ZT Avenger 54 is a very Bad Boy kind of mower. Instead of chasing the lightest chassis or the longest feature list, it gives you a thick 7-gauge deck and serviceable-class Hydro-Gear 2800 drives in a homeowner machine. The Kawasaki FR691V option is the version I would choose for its familiar parts and service network. It is not especially fast at 7 mph and the two-year, 200-hour warranty is shorter than some rivals. For two to three acres, though, the Avenger makes sense for buyers who care more about steel and drivetrain strength than polished extras.
Full specs
Specifications
| Brand | Bad Boy |
| Model | ZT Avenger 54 Kawasaki |
| Cutting deck | 54 inches |
| Engine | Kawasaki FR691V V-twin, 726cc |
| Power | 23.0 HP |
| Transmission | Dual Hydro-Gear 2800 integrated transaxles |
| Top speed | 7.0 mph |
| Warranty | 2-year / 200-hour limited; lifetime deck leading edge |
| Recommended use | Residential |
| Best for | Under 1 acre |
| Typical price | $6,555 |
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