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In 2020 I purchased a Husqvarna with a 2700 transmission and Vanguard 824 cc engine MZ-61($4800 out the door). The Bad Boy was offering small transmissions and lower end transmissions for much more money. I see the Bad Boys low end still offer the low end engines. Not for me. I do really like the Rogue model even though it is quite expensive for my needs. Those engines and transmissions look great.
I inherited a near-new Ariens zero turn. Sometime in the next two weeks, I will have to come to terms with it. That's why I'm here. I like the bicycle analogy the other guy offered.
Love my 2017 Bad Boy 54" Deck Maverick and would definitely recommend them!! Comfortable, fast, heavily built, strong, pretty reliable. However, IMHO, Bad Boy screwed the pouch using the EZT2200 transmissions (as most other zero turn manufacturers also use) on the "base" mowers. Steer clear of these POS. They will fail if used hard, I mow 2 acres. Those transmissions are considered non-serviceable throw-aways. Replacements from Bad Boy are @$782 each or more plus shipping and taxes. Then there's downtime, labor to remove/install, fluid and setup. There is no "real" transmission filter - they have a internal screen that filters larger chunks, not small wear particles. They have a magnet inside to collect any magnetic particles. However, the wear points are internal between the iron hydraulic pumps/motors and aluminum hydraulic manifolds. Aluminum is a much softer metal and will wear first. The internal so-called filter doesn't catch those wear particles, and being non-magnetic, the internal magnet is useless. There is no fluid drain port so you can't change the hydraulic fluid without removing the transmissions, removing the fill plug, inverting transmission upside down and letting it drain for a few hours. Even then you can't drain all the fluid. So, can't drain fluid, can't change filter, have no easy way to monitor your trans fluid level.
I have a ferris is3100 with 2500 hrs big block briggs it's been absolutely flawless but that top of the line badboy looks really well made for the money well done badboy
I’m with you. Just took delivery of a Ferris ISX2200 which is the newer version of the one in this video. I’ve got a bumpy yard due to over a dozen very large Silver Maples that send out roots right at the surface in some areas. I have berms and hills too. The Ferris is like taking a Lazy Boy on a ride around the yard. No comparison to any of the other zero turns or tractors I’ve driven. You’ll love it. The ISX2200 also has an upgraded deck. Very smooth cut and I haven’t noticed the nose-dive scalping that he discussed in the video. Mine has a 60” deck and I was concerned about scalping as I am retiring a John Deere with a 48” deck. I don’t know how they did it, but the Ferris has much less tendency to scalp than the old JD. A couple of things that I don’t like about the Ferris is locking mechanism for folding/extending the ROPS bar. It consists of a 1/2” round bar with a hitch pin on each side. It’s fiddly to say the least. The other thing is the mechanism to hold the discharge chute cover vertically when the extra clearance is needed is a joke. It doesn’t hold the chute all the way up and releases even with just some minor jostling when parking in my barn. I fabricated a temporary solution this morning and am just waiting for the paint to dry to install it. But I shouldn’t have to do that. The chute is real nice though. It’s thick reinforced rubber that’s over 1/4” thick with no corners to impede grass discharge. It broadcasts the clippings very nicely.
Gave up on video. Background has same few notes playing over and over. There's no reason to have fake music in background. Most ppl quit doing that years ago
I bought my Bad Boy Outlaw XP new in 2016. I could not possibly be any more pleased with it than I am. I have worked it like a rented mule and other than regular maintenance it has not needed anything. I highly recommend Bad Boy mowers.
