I am in the process of shopping for a new mower. Like you, I have an old one that has served me for a long time but instead of 7 years, mine has been mowing for me for 57 years! It is a Bolens 1050 garden tractor with a 42" deck. Everything runs fine but the engine is so worn that it takes forever and now the oil is leaking bad. After getting a new mower I plan to rebuild the old engine as a "thank you" for all the years of service. I have owned the Bolens since new.
I bought the same mower ( Maverick HD 60" and engine) last Wednesday 25 Jul. 23 and haven't had any problems yet (probably jinxed myself). I have only mowed 5 acres with it and like it a lot, this is a upgrade from a 2 yr old MZ Magnum which I still use and also like. The only problems I've had with it is the right front wheel bearing went out after the 1st yr of use and the gas guage didn't last 6 months, however, it is a great mower otherwise and the reason I stuck with Bad Boy Mowers. The seat on the Maverick HD is like going from a VW bug to a Rolls Royce, I love it. I hope we both have great service from our new mowers. Thanks for the great farm video, brings back memories of my youth growing up on the farm (75 now). Have a great day and an even greater tomorrow.
I think you made a good decision . I have a bad boy elite for 9 years now and no problems. I also have a spartan HD 61 inch for two years. The spartan key pad is junk, I hate it and will never buy another spartan mower. The parking brake is junk and the spindle bolts get loose so often that I ended up tack welding them so they would not back off. Thanks for your video
I live rural and had John Deere’s for over 30 years. My neighbor has a Bad Boy and I was very impressed watching him mow his 2 acres. I purchased the Elite 54” deck last October 2023 and it was just great and very dependable and made in America ……….👍🇺🇸
I believe I’ve had a Bad Boy for bout 13 years. I don’t even look at the fuel gauge. But that’s the only issue I’ve had. After 10 years I had to replace some bearings & bushings. My kids run it & they are really tuff on equipment. Very simple mower but that’s what I like about it.
I have a toro groundsmaster 54 that was built about 1979. Bought it in 1989 for $100, with a snow blower. Had to fix the steering and replace a belt. Still have the mower and it still performs like day one. GREESE ZIRTS! EVERYWHERE. It has a cast iron 16hp briggs. Spent $250 15 years ago to have that engine rebuilt. Wonderfull mower.
I like your videos. I almost bought the Toro Titan Max, but if you're like me the ride, toughness, and quality are important. You should do what I did and get a Bad Boy Maverick. BAD Boy Maverick has a suspension that Toro does not have for virtually the same price.
Good video I have a Johndeer D 105 I bought 7 acres in North Ga it takes me 5 1/2 to 6 hours to cut and I still live 2 hours south of my land most of the locals said I need a tractor and I do but I think a big zero turn or a grass hopper type mower would be faster my land is hilly thanks for the video and time.
I’ve operated a few ZT Mowers and my priorities start with a quality seat, then an easy lift deck with pedal to lift over the gravel road or the hose or the clump that has bunched at the front or to avoid scouring whilst turning. Having a dealer close is invaluable! Didn’t think the a fuel gauge would matter until I one that didn’t have one. Ensure the your mower will pass your gates. ZTs are fantastic machines but some are better than others. Perhaps pedal lift is number one!
Bad Boys and Spartan factorys are about a 1 mile apart. I grew up in Batesville. Guys that started both companies used to be friends and worked together. I see alot more of Bad Boys vs Spartan. I know bad boys make tractors and utv's.
More Bad Boys because they’ve been in business much longer. Spartan is an Intimidator product - Intimidator makes the UTVs, not Bad Boy. Bad Boy tractors are made overseas and “assembled” in the US.
I bought a Rogue 61” FX1000(35hp) about this time last year. The thing is a beast. No issues with so far and I have to admit I’m pretty rough with it. I have a couple of videos on my channel using it. Peace my Bad Boy brother.
My parents lived in Summertown, for 5 or 6 years. Nice quiet little town. Hitching Rail Diner is is kinda cool. Good video. Had an Uncle living in Henryville as well. I own a Hustler. Put about 150 hours on it in two summers. It’s been a great mower.
I just bought a Rogue. The tank showed about half full. I ran it for an hour or so and it was down close to empty. I only had about 4 gallons so I put that in it and it was back up to half. The tank on the Rogue is 13 gallons so it is clearly not a linear tank. Looking at the way they stuff the tanks into the sides, it make sense. It is just something to get used to. I'll try running it out one day with a known amount of fuel and see where that leaves me.
Toro bought out Spartan Toro owns ExMark Toro is trying to split off their Toro and Exmark mowers lines so they’re unique and not just rebranded. Not sure if this only applies to ExMark or also Toro, but they were built in Mexico and moved to the US. In the US the workers sucked, quality nosedived and they have or are moving manufacturing back to Mexico. I’ve been looking for my next mower. I was originally looking at the Maverick HD. But I really want the rear suspension of the Rogue so that’s where I’m strongly leaning. Looked at Spartan for a short time recently. They look absolutely awesome however like you said that keypad is a well known issue. I love the idea of the keypad with its diagnostic features but it’s probably not worth the headache.
No way. I didn't realize Toro bought Spartan (Intimidator). Well, there goes Spartan off my list now. Toro/eXmark/Scag can go rest on their reputations and go out of business for all I care. Now add Spartan to the do-not-buy list. Now, it's Bad Boy Rogue or Hustler Hyperdrive... though, I wish Country Clipper would get out of their hole and actually innovate some more. At least add features every year.
I had a bush hog zero turn I been running for 17 years I just recently upgraded to a new exmark I came to realize you get what you pay for it’s like Sthil vs craftsman
I've owned a ZT Elite with the kawasaki motor since August of 2016. I have had zero issues with this mower other than the roll over fuel Interruptor because it started leaking. I've replaced the battery once. I use badboy blades, I sharpen my blades regularly. I also own a American blade sharpening jig and I balance the blades. I only use non ethanol fuel. I only use kawasaki oil. This is my first zero turn mower and I'm extremely pleased with machine.
Toro has owned Exmark since ‘97. They share the same frame and powertrain setups but they have much different deck designs. Exmark still builds all of their own units in Beatrice, NE.
Not sure why this happened, but the Matco Tools icon in the bottom left was a 5 second blip, but for some reason a glitch in the matrix made it stay on the video til the end (I went back into my editing ap and it was indeed a 5 second blip). It took hours to upload the video, so I decided to leave it.
Just watched your video, I've had the ET Elite for a couple years and it's been flawless, but what really interested me was the fact that you live in Summertown, we live there as well, and I purchased my mower from Billy at H&R… We live near the new Dollar General, it's a small world isn't it…
I have the Bad Boy Maverick HD. Same engine. Only difference is I have the 54 inch cut. No issues so far. No belt issue at all. But I believe that I will pick up a belt tension gauge, just to keep an eye on that. I will say that my fuel gauge isn't accurate either. But I just make sure that I keep plenty of fuel in it.
Have owned my Bad Boy Maverick HD for two years now.. 54” deck with Honda engine. No issues. Would buy it again. Previous mowers have always been John Deere. Last one was a X345R. Quality was going down with Deere over the years. Way too much money for what they give you. You will be very happy with your choice.
The jury is still out, I've obviously had an issue with the belt. The fuel ran out showing a half tank and the dealer says it has the wrong petcock on it and they think that I only ran out on one of the tanks, BUT I filled both sides and when I ran out, I filled BOTH back up, so I know that the petcock pulls from both sides. I couldn't get the mower to restart after running out and the dealer says it was bad gas but I filled a Honda pressure washer with the same gas and it's running fine. I plan on doing a follow up video in the near future when I get this sorted out.
Did you get it sorted out. I am about to buy a Maverick HD and want to make sure I am not getting into something that is going to cause me headaches down the road.
I've ran just about every mower brand available. Bad Boy did Robert Foster wrong, so he broke away and created the Intimidator group, which produces Spartan. There he made the changes he wanted to see and pushed on as Spartan. They are definitely the NKOTB but there mowers are incredible, especially given the cost. I have owned an RZ61, RTHD, and now own a KGXD 3754, this thing is a mowing machine. Just like in cars, there are brand loyalists and those dedicated to a permanent smear campaign against any brand they don't like. Bad Boy is a great mower and they should always be at the top of the estate owners list. Just a bit of hyperbole for insight, SCAG went through a stretch of cracked welds in the frames, My Grasshopper blew an engine at 840 hours, also had a drive failure. My Exmark ate 2 pto's and lost a stator at 152 hours. My Bush Hog MK25 was fantastic but ate spindle bearings. My Ever Ride Scorpion blew a head gasket at 1100 hours and was hard on belts and my first Spartan caused my hands to go numb. All of them can and will have issues. Buy what you want.
Have a new Holland workmaster 25s with 60 in deck.This is only 4yo and is the biggest piece of s#@$+t that we ever had is in the shop all the time.We are now looking at the bad boys so liked your videos.
Just got a new Rogue Kawasaki EFI 8.2 hours and the engine died out of fuel. Did I mention that it holds 13 gallons and I personally filled it before I started using it. Anything over a few inches tall and I have to go over it twice. I hope it wasn't a Bad Buy.
I bought my 48" Bad Boy eight years ago from TSC in Pulaski on sale at the end of the year. I have replaced one spindle and a belt. Even then it was six years old. I know your area somewhat. I live in Giles county. Love my Bad Boy, it is built like a tank. At that time very few had a welded deck, most were stamped. That was one of the reasons that it won me over. For the money you are hard pressed to find one as HD as the Bad Boy. Edit to add, as a fellow Tennessean i hit the subscription button. Good luck, im looking forward to hearing the roster again.
I have a lawn tractor 50 or 55in. that was made by American Yard Products which no longer exist thanks THANKS to MTD!!! This lawn tractor has a 20hp Kohler and is getting close to 30 years old and is still doing a great job!!! Lets talk in about twenty years about your Bad Boy Mower.
With Bad Boy mowers be prepared for a few teething problems. After 1-2 months of fixing small problems I’ve never had another problem. I have the 60” Elite with power lift deck. I wish it had the ground tracking front pivot axle for some rough terrain I have. I’ve kept my old MTD ZT 54 for that reason.
I just bought a m Maverick HD and the salesman witch was the owner of the place told me not to engage the deck at low speed because the belt will flap and can break the belt , it has a soft start he said only engage it when the engine is at full speed .
check your idler pulleys next time your belt is off. Spin them a bit, you'll hear it if it's bad. I had one go out on my Maverick at 12hrs. Other than that, no problems.
Bad boy used to be a very reasonable priced mower they were like 4500. Now there way more expensive but have improved, but kinda cheaply made thin metal especially in the rear
Do you think the unit makes abnormally loud noise? Test cut with a ZT Elite and it was obnoxious compared to the JD Z500s. I thought the JD had a more professional finished cut whereas I thought the ZT Elite was more built like a tank.
I bought a bad boy walk behind two months ago and I’ve had nothing but problems. Mower’s been in the shop for 20 of the last 60 days. Hope you don’t have the same problems. I have so stupid shit.
I have 0 regret or complaints about my kubota kommander pro z421 60 cut. It's my second kommander kubota mower. I bought a z124 kommander 48 cut when they first came out with the kommander line. It had a 24hp Briggs. Traded it for the z421 pro kommander pro 60cut. Been a great mower.
Toro bought spartan as well and I heard they are ditching the key pad and going with regular ignition like all the other mowers got with the 2024 models I believe
Spartan could have been great if they didn't have all of that electronic crap on them! What happens when it quits running or won't start? It's off to the dealer! And what happens in a few years when they stop making the circuit board or component ya need?
What about John Deere zero turns ???? I have a 2032 tractor 2 rider mowers Looking for zero turn I’m just looking if I want a different brand . I do John Deere’s cause of the service you get on them Most others like big boy have no place to take and fix But I do like American made
So I looked at JDs "entry level" commercial mower and it went from $12K to $15K since I looked at them a year and a half ago or so. I really wanted to go that route, but couldn't justify the $$$.
We had a big John Deere mower (not ZTR) that we bought used. Did a good job and did most of the maintenance ourselves, but John Deere parts are expensive.
Obviously, any mower that does the job is a good mower, however, run very far away from anyone who says bad boy or country clipper is better than exmark.
BADBOY MOWERS AND SPARTAN MOWERS ARE ABOUT THE SAME MOWER. THE TWO COMPANIES CAME FROM ONE. THERE WERE TWO PEOPLE THAT STARTED THE BADBOY BRAND. ONE OF THEM STARTED SPARTAN MOWERS.
Why in the world would you buy an Ariens? You may as well get a DR or heck, why not buy a Husqvarna and get a chain-saw for free? What innovation do they bring to the table? You're going to throw away thousands for what? Get a Bad Boy, Country Clipper, or Hustler.
@@FliGuyRyan I have an ariens sno-thro that was made in 1965 and still starts on the first pull. The thing is built like a tank and I imagine it will still be running long after your bad boy has bit the dust. One tends to stick with brands that have lasted a long time for themselves. It's my money and I'll spend it on what I want to, lol. Oh, and just so you know, my current lawn tractor is a Poulan Pro 46" (Made by Husqvarna) I bought new in 2010 and it currently has 419 hours on it and fires right up and all I've ever done to it is general maintenance.
@Rebel9668 then buy Ariens. All I'm saying is that there isn't a lot of innovation and features for your money. They also own Gravely, which, I also would never buy, for the exact same reason. Family company... fantastic. They're lacking innovation. *this response has been financially supported by the WEF and George Soros.
“Made in USA” doesn’t mean jack shit. Because the employees don’t give a crap. KZ camper. Pick any Thor industry product. The workmanship is crap. Ford, GM and ram pickups are the same. Some aren’t bad, some are mediocre. Every make of vehicle we’ve owned has had safety recalls on them that can’t be ignored. You see it in welded attachment for skid steers. My 2020 and 2021 XL specialized trailers are another example. The wiring on the 2020 main trailer is pretty decent. The 2021 flip axle, whole different ball game. Two winters later I’m looking at having to replace the flip axle wiring harness because of the shoddy workmanship using the exact same parts for Grote. Lack of zip ties, dielectric grease ets.
Next time, please put the camera or mic closer to you, nix the chicks, and do it somewhere that the wind isn't blowing. Didn't get much out of this video unfortunately. Good effort, but I have to give you a D- for a grade.
Advise avoid badboy. They have the worst customer service (out of Arkansas) that you can imagine. Absolutely no checks and balances from corporate as to how they handle customer complaints. Calls are not recorded and there are only five people who answer the phone. Galvin is main guy and very rude. Imagine how that trickles down.
Not saying you are wrong but service issues on mowers tractors cars boats etc are handled by the dealers not the manufacturer. Anyone that knows anything about tractors mowers etc will tell you to buy from the best dealer because equipment needs serviced and the equipment is only as good as the dealer.
Between you talking so low and the wind and the chickens and roosters and you talking so low and the WIND you are impossible to hear most everything you are saying!!!!! So there is not really any point in watching your video!!! Maybe you should review your content before you edit and post it, just saying!! Not much information when you can't hear it!!! Go inside away from the wind, chickens, rosters and learn to talk before you make any more videos, PLEASE, it sounds like you may have some useful info. but we can't hear it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am in the process of shopping for a new mower. Like you, I have an old one that has served me for a long time but instead of 7 years, mine has been mowing for me for 57 years! It is a Bolens 1050 garden tractor with a 42" deck. Everything runs fine but the engine is so worn that it takes forever and now the oil is leaking bad. After getting a new mower I plan to rebuild the old engine as a "thank you" for all the years of service. I have owned the Bolens since new.
I bought the same mower ( Maverick HD 60" and engine) last Wednesday 25 Jul. 23 and haven't had any problems yet (probably jinxed myself). I have only mowed 5 acres with it and like it a lot, this is a upgrade from a 2 yr old MZ Magnum which I still use and also like. The only problems I've had with it is the right front wheel bearing went out after the 1st yr of use and the gas guage didn't last 6 months, however, it is a great mower otherwise and the reason I stuck with Bad Boy Mowers. The seat on the Maverick HD is like going from a VW bug to a Rolls Royce, I love it. I hope we both have great service from our new mowers. Thanks for the great farm video, brings back memories of my youth growing up on the farm (75 now). Have a great day and an even greater tomorrow.
I have the same mower after a lot of homework. I’ve had it for a year now and it has been excellent. No regrets.
I think you made a good decision . I have a bad boy elite for 9 years now and no problems. I also have a spartan HD 61 inch for two years. The spartan key pad is junk, I hate it and will never buy another spartan mower. The parking brake is junk and the spindle bolts get loose so often that I ended up tack welding them so they would not back off. Thanks for your video
I must agree Bad Boys look so well planned and thought out for being serviced. Eye Candy to me always gets my attention.
I live rural and had John Deere’s for over 30 years. My neighbor has a Bad Boy and I was very impressed watching him mow his 2 acres. I purchased the Elite 54” deck last October 2023 and it was just great and very dependable and made in America ……….👍🇺🇸
I’ve owned my Maverick HD with the 779ci Honda for two years now and love it! So far it’s been trouble free and easy to maintain. Lawn mowin’ beast!
I believe I’ve had a Bad Boy for bout 13 years. I don’t even look at the fuel gauge. But that’s the only issue I’ve had. After 10 years I had to replace some bearings & bushings. My kids run it & they are really tuff on equipment. Very simple mower but that’s what I like about it.
I have a toro groundsmaster 54 that was built about 1979. Bought it in 1989 for $100, with a snow blower. Had to fix the steering and replace a belt. Still have the mower and it still performs like day one. GREESE ZIRTS! EVERYWHERE. It has a cast iron 16hp briggs. Spent $250 15 years ago to have that engine rebuilt. Wonderfull mower.
Never get rid of it. Old mower's are peak tech.
I like your videos. I almost bought the Toro Titan Max, but if you're like me the ride, toughness, and quality are important. You should do what I did and get a Bad Boy Maverick. BAD Boy Maverick has a suspension that Toro does not have for virtually the same price.
Good video I have a Johndeer D 105 I bought 7 acres in North Ga it takes me 5 1/2 to 6 hours to cut and I still live 2 hours south of my land most of the locals said I need a tractor and I do but I think a big zero turn or a grass hopper type mower would be faster my land is hilly thanks for the video and time.
I’ve operated a few ZT Mowers and my priorities start with a quality seat, then an easy lift deck with pedal to lift over the gravel road or the hose or the clump that has bunched at the front or to avoid scouring whilst turning. Having a dealer close is invaluable! Didn’t think the a fuel gauge would matter until I one that didn’t have one. Ensure the your mower will pass your gates. ZTs are fantastic machines but some are better than others. Perhaps pedal lift is number one!
Bad Boys and Spartan factorys are about a 1 mile apart. I grew up in Batesville. Guys that started both companies used to be friends and worked together. I see alot more of Bad Boys vs Spartan. I know bad boys make tractors and utv's.
More Bad Boys because they’ve been in business much longer. Spartan is an Intimidator product - Intimidator makes the UTVs, not Bad Boy. Bad Boy tractors are made overseas and “assembled” in the US.
I bought a Rogue 61” FX1000(35hp) about this time last year. The thing is a beast. No issues with so far and I have to admit I’m pretty rough with it. I have a couple of videos on my channel using it. Peace my Bad Boy brother.
My parents lived in Summertown, for 5 or 6 years. Nice quiet little town. Hitching Rail Diner is is kinda cool. Good video. Had an Uncle living in Henryville as well. I own a Hustler. Put about 150 hours on it in two summers. It’s been a great mower.
I just bought a Rogue. The tank showed about half full. I ran it for an hour or so and it was down close to empty. I only had about 4 gallons so I put that in it and it was back up to half. The tank on the Rogue is 13 gallons so it is clearly not a linear tank. Looking at the way they stuff the tanks into the sides, it make sense. It is just something to get used to. I'll try running it out one day with a known amount of fuel and see where that leaves me.
I have owned a Bad-boy Pup since 2007. It is a beast. Change the oil. Rebuilt the Deck bearings.
Toro bought out Spartan
Toro owns ExMark
Toro is trying to split off their Toro and Exmark mowers lines so they’re unique and not just rebranded.
Not sure if this only applies to ExMark or also Toro, but they were built in Mexico and moved to the US. In the US the workers sucked, quality nosedived and they have or are moving manufacturing back to Mexico.
I’ve been looking for my next mower. I was originally looking at the Maverick HD. But I really want the rear suspension of the Rogue so that’s where I’m strongly leaning. Looked at Spartan for a short time recently. They look absolutely awesome however like you said that keypad is a well known issue. I love the idea of the keypad with its diagnostic features but it’s probably not worth the headache.
No way. I didn't realize Toro bought Spartan (Intimidator). Well, there goes Spartan off my list now. Toro/eXmark/Scag can go rest on their reputations and go out of business for all I care. Now add Spartan to the do-not-buy list.
Now, it's Bad Boy Rogue or Hustler Hyperdrive... though, I wish Country Clipper would get out of their hole and actually innovate some more. At least add features every year.
I had a bush hog zero turn I been running for 17 years I just recently upgraded to a new exmark I came to realize you get what you pay for it’s like Sthil vs craftsman
Good video John. Always a top notch salesman. Good luck with your channel.
I've owned a ZT Elite with the kawasaki motor since August of 2016. I have had zero issues with this mower other than the roll over fuel Interruptor because it started leaking. I've replaced the battery once. I use badboy blades, I sharpen my blades regularly. I also own a American blade sharpening jig and I balance the blades. I only use non ethanol fuel. I only use kawasaki oil.
This is my first zero turn mower and I'm extremely pleased with machine.
Can’t hear you for the freaking chickens but have had a bad boy Mower for several years and I love it.
Toro has owned Exmark since ‘97. They share the same frame and powertrain setups but they have much different deck designs. Exmark still builds all of their own units in Beatrice, NE.
Not sure why this happened, but the Matco Tools icon in the bottom left was a 5 second blip, but for some reason a glitch in the matrix made it stay on the video til the end (I went back into my editing ap and it was indeed a 5 second blip). It took hours to upload the video, so I decided to leave it.
Just watched your video, I've had the ET Elite for a couple years and it's been flawless, but what really interested me was the fact that you live in Summertown, we live there as well, and I purchased my mower from Billy at H&R…
We live near the new Dollar General, it's a small world isn't it…
I have the Bad Boy Maverick HD. Same engine. Only difference is I have the 54 inch cut. No issues so far. No belt issue at all. But I believe that I will pick up a belt tension gauge, just to keep an eye on that. I will say that my fuel gauge isn't accurate either. But I just make sure that I keep plenty of fuel in it.
Have owned my Bad Boy Maverick HD for two years now.. 54” deck with Honda engine. No issues. Would buy it again. Previous mowers have always been John Deere. Last one was a X345R. Quality was going down with Deere over the years. Way too much money for what they give you. You will be very happy with your choice.
The jury is still out, I've obviously had an issue with the belt. The fuel ran out showing a half tank and the dealer says it has the wrong petcock on it and they think that I only ran out on one of the tanks, BUT I filled both sides and when I ran out, I filled BOTH back up, so I know that the petcock pulls from both sides. I couldn't get the mower to restart after running out and the dealer says it was bad gas but I filled a Honda pressure washer with the same gas and it's running fine. I plan on doing a follow up video in the near future when I get this sorted out.
Did you get it sorted out. I am about to buy a Maverick HD and want to make sure I am not getting into something that is going to cause me headaches down the road.
@@millerm155 Go big and go for the Rogue. No regrets!
I've ran just about every mower brand available. Bad Boy did Robert Foster wrong, so he broke away and created the Intimidator group, which produces Spartan. There he made the changes he wanted to see and pushed on as Spartan. They are definitely the NKOTB but there mowers are incredible, especially given the cost. I have owned an RZ61, RTHD, and now own a KGXD 3754, this thing is a mowing machine. Just like in cars, there are brand loyalists and those dedicated to a permanent smear campaign against any brand they don't like. Bad Boy is a great mower and they should always be at the top of the estate owners list. Just a bit of hyperbole for insight, SCAG went through a stretch of cracked welds in the frames, My Grasshopper blew an engine at 840 hours, also had a drive failure. My Exmark ate 2 pto's and lost a stator at 152 hours. My Bush Hog MK25 was fantastic but ate spindle bearings. My Ever Ride Scorpion blew a head gasket at 1100 hours and was hard on belts and my first Spartan caused my hands to go numb. All of them can and will have issues. Buy what you want.
Great stuff, I've narrowed it down to bad boy vs. spartan. This was helpful, thanks!
Especially since Toro owns Spartan now.
No-no To-ro!
Have a new Holland workmaster 25s with 60 in deck.This is only 4yo and is the biggest piece of s#@$+t that we ever had is in the shop all the time.We are now looking at the bad boys so liked your videos.
Toro makes Xmark. I have both Toro and Bad Boy zero turns and love them both. The heavy flat deck was what sold me on Bad Boy.
Just bought a bad boy avenger 54" from a dealer..awesome mower!
Just got a new Rogue Kawasaki EFI 8.2 hours and the engine died out of fuel. Did I mention that it holds 13 gallons and I personally filled it before I started using it. Anything over a few inches tall and I have to go over it twice. I hope it wasn't a Bad Buy.
I've heard EFI motors in general are just duds... I keep hearing this across the entirety of the industry.
I bought my 48" Bad Boy eight years ago from TSC in Pulaski on sale at the end of the year. I have replaced one spindle and a belt. Even then it was six years old.
I know your area somewhat. I live in Giles county.
Love my Bad Boy, it is built like a tank. At that time very few had a welded deck, most were stamped. That was one of the reasons that it won me over. For the money you are hard pressed to find one as HD as the Bad Boy.
Edit to add, as a fellow Tennessean i hit the subscription button. Good luck, im looking forward to hearing the roster again.
I have a lawn tractor 50 or 55in. that was made by American Yard Products which no longer exist thanks THANKS to MTD!!!
This lawn tractor has a 20hp Kohler and is getting close to 30 years old and is still doing a great job!!! Lets talk in about twenty years about your Bad Boy Mower.
Family Member just got a Maverick HD with the Honda! Front and rear receivers, nice machine! ... OH, Its Injected, NO Choke!, No carb..
I got the f60 inch cut and i love mine no issues so far
Good to hear, I ended up getting the belt replaced under warranty, so hopefully that fixes it.
With Bad Boy mowers be prepared for a few teething problems. After 1-2 months of fixing small problems I’ve never had another problem. I have the 60” Elite with power lift deck. I wish it had the ground tracking front pivot axle for some rough terrain I have. I’ve kept my old MTD ZT 54 for that reason.
I just bought a m
Maverick HD and the salesman witch was the owner of the place told me not to engage the deck at low speed because the belt will flap and can break the belt , it has a soft start he said only engage it when the engine is at full speed .
check your idler pulleys next time your belt is off. Spin them a bit, you'll hear it if it's bad. I had one go out on my Maverick at 12hrs. Other than that, no problems.
Bad boy used to be a very reasonable priced mower they were like 4500. Now there way more expensive but have improved, but kinda cheaply made thin metal especially in the rear
Do you think the unit makes abnormally loud noise? Test cut with a ZT Elite and it was obnoxious compared to the JD Z500s. I thought the JD had a more professional finished cut whereas I thought the ZT Elite was more built like a tank.
I have a JD Z530M, only got 3 hours on it so far. If I don't like it. I might sell it and get a bad boy 😊
I bought a bad boy walk behind two months ago and I’ve had nothing but problems. Mower’s been in the shop for 20 of the last 60 days. Hope you don’t have the same problems. I have so stupid shit.
Uhhmmm kubota mowers are made in gainesville ga. I'd know I work there
I have 0 regret or complaints about my kubota kommander pro z421 60 cut. It's my second kommander kubota mower. I bought a z124 kommander 48 cut when they first came out with the kommander line. It had a 24hp Briggs. Traded it for the z421 pro kommander pro 60cut. Been a great mower.
Z781i with tweels is like a billy goat and cuts and lays amazing stripes. World better than and fat boy mower
I live 2 miles from a giant Kubota assembly plant here in Kansas, would love to take a tour.
Toro bought spartan as well and I heard they are ditching the key pad and going with regular ignition like all the other mowers got with the 2024 models I believe
the wind noise is really bad. get a good lapel mic with a deadcat on it and make sure it's the only mic that's on.
Thank you for the advice, it sounded great on my phone, but as soon as I watched it on my TV it sounded like crap.
Spartan could have been great if they didn't have all of that electronic crap on them! What happens when it quits running or won't start? It's off to the dealer! And what happens in a few years when they stop making the circuit board or component ya need?
nice review. about ready to get one
How’s the power on that 730 ?
Good video! I have a Spartan, overall I think it is a good machine, but I am not a fan of the keypad
Are you still happy with it and the belt?
Only thing wrong is the Bud Lite in the holder.
That’s a Miller Lite. 😊
I’m in the market. Nice video
I appreciate that.
What about John Deere zero turns ????
I have a 2032 tractor
2 rider mowers
Looking for zero turn
I’m just looking if I want a different brand .
I do John Deere’s cause of the service you get on them
Most others like big boy have no place to take and fix
But I do like American made
So I looked at JDs "entry level" commercial mower and it went from $12K to $15K since I looked at them a year and a half ago or so. I really wanted to go that route, but couldn't justify the $$$.
We had a big John Deere mower (not ZTR) that we bought used. Did a good job and did most of the maintenance ourselves, but John Deere parts are expensive.
@@Bob-n8q7kJD is all I ever mow with. Most the commercial guys around here use them. 900 series never a problem whatsoever!
Obviously, any mower that does the job is a good mower, however, run very far away from anyone who says bad boy or country clipper is better than exmark.
What the heck is a tension tool?
I've decided on a rogue,72,38.5hp.EFI. just nobody has one.
Don't do EFI... you'll regret it.
Time for a chicken bbq
BADBOY MOWERS AND SPARTAN MOWERS ARE ABOUT THE SAME MOWER. THE TWO COMPANIES CAME FROM ONE. THERE WERE TWO PEOPLE THAT STARTED THE BADBOY BRAND. ONE OF THEM STARTED SPARTAN MOWERS.
Uh no... they're not.
Toro bought Spartan. Case closed... I would NEVER buy a Toro/eXmark product. And now Spartan is off the list.
FWIW, Toro owns Spartan.
I’d be really concerned if my new machine threw a belt and another had also, That’s a not fit for purpose for me- get out now!
Never had an issue
Wait until you need tires. My maverick needed a new tire and it was $179.
Yeah... Let's Go Brandon!
And I'll be buying an Ariens Ikon for the same reason.
Why in the world would you buy an Ariens? You may as well get a DR or heck, why not buy a Husqvarna and get a chain-saw for free?
What innovation do they bring to the table? You're going to throw away thousands for what? Get a Bad Boy, Country Clipper, or Hustler.
@@FliGuyRyan I have an ariens sno-thro that was made in 1965 and still starts on the first pull. The thing is built like a tank and I imagine it will still be running long after your bad boy has bit the dust. One tends to stick with brands that have lasted a long time for themselves. It's my money and I'll spend it on what I want to, lol.
Oh, and just so you know, my current lawn tractor is a Poulan Pro 46" (Made by Husqvarna) I bought new in 2010 and it currently has 419 hours on it and fires right up and all I've ever done to it is general maintenance.
@Rebel9668 then buy Ariens. All I'm saying is that there isn't a lot of innovation and features for your money. They also own Gravely, which, I also would never buy, for the exact same reason. Family company... fantastic. They're lacking innovation.
*this response has been financially supported by the WEF and George Soros.
Have Scag, no problems so far….
Made in Arkansas!
ASSEMBLED IN AMERICA ONLY. LESS THAN 20% OF THESE MOWERS IS MADE OR MANUFACTURED IN THE USA. MIGHT ONLY BE 10%.
“Made in USA” doesn’t mean jack shit. Because the employees don’t give a crap.
KZ camper. Pick any Thor industry product. The workmanship is crap.
Ford, GM and ram pickups are the same. Some aren’t bad, some are mediocre. Every make of vehicle we’ve owned has had safety recalls on them that can’t be ignored.
You see it in welded attachment for skid steers.
My 2020 and 2021 XL specialized trailers are another example. The wiring on the 2020 main trailer is pretty decent. The 2021 flip axle, whole different ball game. Two winters later I’m looking at having to replace the flip axle wiring harness because of the shoddy workmanship using the exact same parts for Grote. Lack of zip ties, dielectric grease ets.
Any updates?
Next time, please put the camera or mic closer to you, nix the chicks, and do it somewhere that the wind isn't blowing. Didn't get much out of this video unfortunately. Good effort, but I have to give you a D- for a grade.
Advise avoid badboy. They have the worst customer service (out of Arkansas) that you can imagine. Absolutely no checks and balances from corporate as to how they handle customer complaints. Calls are not recorded and there are only five people who answer the phone. Galvin is main guy and very rude. Imagine how that trickles down.
Not saying you are wrong but service issues on mowers tractors cars boats etc are handled by the dealers not the manufacturer. Anyone that knows anything about tractors mowers etc will tell you to buy from the best dealer because equipment needs serviced and the equipment is only as good as the dealer.
No kolar motor for me
I don't know if I can take advice from somebody that drinks lite beer from miller...... this is a joke.
It’s what was in the fridge (my son’s actually). I’m one of those bougie beer guys myself. 😂🍻
At least he has one. Guess they don’t sell it on Easter Sunday🤷♂️
Drunk
Between you talking so low and the wind and the chickens and roosters and you talking so low and the WIND you are impossible to hear most everything you are saying!!!!! So there is not really any point in watching your video!!! Maybe you should review your content before you edit and post it, just saying!! Not much information when you can't hear it!!! Go inside away from the wind, chickens, rosters and learn to talk before you make any more videos, PLEASE, it sounds like you may have some useful info. but we can't hear it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe you need better speakers with better dynamic range. I have no issues.
I’ll take the john deer over the rest
Bud Light is gay.