BAD BOY MAVERICK riding mower WATCH BEFORE YOU BUY 

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.

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) 👍 ~

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. 😊

Mower shopping and this helps. Thanks for the good ideas, thoughts and video.

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..

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 parts....... 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.

Thanks for the best video out there. I really mean that , you did a great job and sold me on the maverick bad Boy .

Great video on your Bad Boy mower. I’ve watched a ton of videos on the Bad Boy and it looks like a great mower for the money. That air ride seat would be top on the list for me as well.

Justin....thank you for your "straight line no BS" info. much appreciated.👍

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

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!!

Awesome vid. Just bought a maverick 54" kawi. Thank you brother! Well done

Great video!!! Thanks for all the info! Real time experience! Yahoo

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

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.👍👍👍

Justin you truly work that Badboy! Got one just like yours, love it!

Great comprehensive review...nice job!

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!

I could hear you cussing out that gas can..... I was too! Great video.

Awesome video. Going to RK this weekend to get me one.

Excellent video and very informative 👍

Nice review my man, got one on order...

Great video. I agree on the Kohler motors. Kohler been building motors for 90+ years.

Good video Justin, thanks. Like to hear from owners with experience rather than only from the salesmen. I have a number of older mowers I want to upgrade, hopefully to a zero-turn, so I'm in the market. A couple items I'd like to mention. At 13:50 you mention the tires spinning, consider filling the rears with liquid, could make a difference. And the roll-bar in the up position, most all of the commercial mowers I know and have seen just leave the roll bar down most often, but that'd be your call (hills???). Regarding engine, you're spot on. I have a Kohler engine that's been running great for 21 years on my main lawn tractor mower. But my Kawasaki on my stand on only lasts about 9 - 10 years. And I service everything myself annually, use seafoam regularly in the fuel and so forth. Something I noted was the dealer displays/sells a Kawasaki engine rebuild manual on the wall behind the cash register, I guess for just in case it's needed! Come to think of it, my Koehler's and Brig's all out perform my Kawasaki, just my experience. But who knows, maybe the newer or commercial Kawasaki's are better! Specifically, the valves are the issue for my Kawasaki, they give up and the engine losses compression - then hard starting with low power. Again, I have an older, smaller Kawasaki. Can't remember the model because I parked it a few years ago, just not in the mood to do another valve job. But also, the engine needs to be properly sized to the machine and how it will be used. The engine drives both the mower and cutter so it needs to be up to the job. I think the older machines had to go through some years of actual use before the mower manufacturer figured it out. Yeah, not the engine's fault, but more likely the mower manufacturer for under sizing the power for the machine, just a thought!

Good practical video. That thing is a beast .

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.

Thank you for the great video, Im looking at the Elite, as its in my price range.

Cold Beer to you Sr . Thanks for review.

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.

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.

Love it brother !! Been researching and decided to go with the Bad Boy !! Honest and real review, I think I will go for the Maverick 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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.

Thanks for the video! I'm in the market for a new mower and have considered a Bad Boy. My son is pushing me toward a John Deere like his with the air ride seat. JD is pretty pricey but our dealer will loan you a mower if yours need work and bring it to you and pick yours up. Thats a big deal, dealer is 2 hrs away.

Great and really well made video! This machine is probably 2 step above my Toro ZS5000 (Kawasaki engine) Which is a "in the middle" residential mower I would think. This is the 10th season and it has served me well. Greetings from a new subscriber in Sweden.

You may have just sold me on this mower. Great video.

Thank you sir, for the video

Great review

Great review Justin! I was looking at getting a Cub Cadet and stumbled upon the Bad Boy zero turn. Will be reaching out to the OK dealer and finalizing the details. Best!

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.

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!

Great video 👍 I just bought a Maverick HD 60" and love it. I feel your aggravation with the new style "safety" gas cans.....everytime I use my gas can with that dumb safety b.s. I feel like throwing it onto ground and stomping it 🤬😂😂

I 100% agree on that suspension seat

🤣🤣🤣 your killing me with the gas container

I mow about 4 acres around my house and barns with a 2-year old BB Maverick with the Kawasaki engine. It makes for fast and easy work even for this old man. Nothing wrong with Kohler engines though. My old Craftsman rider had a 23 hp Kohler and was still running excellent after over 20 years of mowing west Texas caliche rocks and sparse grass. I use a '52 Ford 8n with a 5' shredder to mow the pastures.

Kool video man.

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

I'm moving to a new house with a 2 acre yard. I've been looking at several brands of zero turns. I'm leaning towards a Bad Boy. Not sure if I have enough land to justify a Maverick, but after your video I want one... with the suspension seat!Great video. Very informative.

Ok thanks man. I really like the zt3400 hydro drives.

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).

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.

Nice Video. I have a 2010 Lightning 54" with the Kawasaki 24 water cooled engine and spring adjustable seat. Had to replace the lean running carb at 5 years and also put no -flats on the front at that time. Other than the carb no other failures. Still going strong.

Dam, good video. Just bought a 60" ZT Elite today with Kawasaki motor. Waiting for delivery.

Thanks for the video nice work! But you definitely need to go to your local tractor supply or Atwood's and get you a 6gal gas jug for under 30 bucks! Make it way easier and faster to fill your tank!

Very well done video. I think u just helped me decide if I wanted to spend the extra $$ on the Maverick or not. What was the "out the door" price on yours? (If you don't mind me asking)

Nice job!

I bought a regular tractor funnel for my bad Boy and use the non safety 5 gallon cans to fill it with non ethanol gas. That funnel takes gas as fast as you can pour.

I've been running a hustler raptor SD 42" for my lawn care business for 2 years...I've put 300 hours on it. It has worked well for a $4300 mower. The maverick HD might be my next machine as it is the heaviest duty machine that's available with a 42" deck. Half my yards have gates. I mow 3-4 yards, 5 days a week...on a rig with no suspension or air ride...doesn't bother me much. The think I want the most is a faster cutting speed and a taller deck that can handle taller/thicker grass as my customers are bi-weekly and many yards grow thick and anywhere from 8"-14" tall between mows...enough to make the hustler have to cut slow or go back to get the tall stuff that bent over and didn't get sucked up into the blades on the first pass. But I will say that the hustler has held up very well to abusive use.

Man I have the Rebel and mow fields like this all the time. I just did a 4 acres the other day with 8 ft tall weeds with tough 1/2 inch stalks and no problems at all. Did not even bog down and did it half throttle lol.

just got a Maverick yesterday and it's really nice looking. I am surprised you have 150hrs so fast. Keep us posted on the reliability.

Like he says, get the air ride seat. It will save your back. I put one on an old Snapper Zero Turn and the difference is amazing.

You like that seat A LOT! :) This is a badass mower!

I have ZT Elite with that Kohler. I love it. The seat too. The ZT does not have the push to lift feature....

Nice mower, awesome video well done.

Appreciate the review. On the fence between bad boy maverick HD and toro z master.

He definitely likes the seat. Having recently bought a Kioti tractor I can tell you the trucker seat is tge bomb. Just purchased a Bad Boy land plane. May consider their mower.

I do love how much room I have to work on the engine, etc on my rebel

FYI. You can buy old school gas can nozzle’s for your gas can and toss that pos safety one.

I bought a new maverick 2016 model with mulching blades and i love it had it since new and never let me down i had plenty of compliments on how nice it cuts mine has the switch operated deck never had any issues would buy another bad boy mower again definately

Hi Justin, Thanks for a very informative video. If I could ask..... 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)

Yeah, I'm not a fan of the rollbar, either. I think it's unnecessarily tall. When up, it grabs limbs and hits you in the back of the head. But that's not all, I forgot about the rollbar, and got hooked on a leaning tree. The mower popped about a 2-3ft wheelie. Fortunately, i stopped, thought about it for a second, then backed up and lowered the front back down.

I just bought the Bad Boy Rebel with a 61” deck and a 27 hp Kawasaki. I took it out on the back 15 acres and mowed trails. All I can say is Wow! This thing is a beast.

“ I have heard that if you get a diesel mower, that it doesn’t use as much gas” Hahaha 🤣 you couldn’t be more right! Unless you put gas in your diesel mower, which I probably wouldn’t recommend to friends or family lol

Tractor supply sells a nozzle conversion kit to get rid of that safety. I spill way less gas without the safety.

God bless you Chris and Stacy. Btw, you need to change your closing, at least think about it.

Pick up an Eagle UI-50-FS Red Galvanized Steel gas can w/ funnel. It is so much better than that gas can. Thank you for the video.

Bad call on the engine…. At 300 hours that Kohler will need a starter, headgaskets & carburetor. The Kawasaki would be smooth sailing all day long. That’s not an “air ride” seat… it’s spring suspension & can be added to any machine after the fact.

I have the Kohler 7000 series engine it's the least seen engine of any kind in repair shops.. mine is a 22 horsepower V twin 725cc it's designed after the Kohler command commercial pro engine 3 year unlimited hours warranty..

Why did I have to watch the safety Nonsense. Thank you for the review on the mower.

You can get more traction by reducing the air pressure in the tires!

Got a 2016 maverick, with the Kawasaki, it came with the higher end seat and I also installed a pancake air bag under it which made a big difference. Major difference between yours and mind is the deck lift, mine is hydraulic which my wife loved. Wish mine came with those rear tires, the turf tires suck because there is not enough weigh in the back to make them grip which made it hard to turn, since then I put ATV tires on it but have to be careful not to cut the ground up. I paid $6000 out the door. I cut about 6 acres and have about 400 hrs. So far the biggest problem is the bearings in the spindles and pulleys. We test drove many others in the $5000-$7000 dollar range and because of the rubber suspension was the main reason for the purchase. If I could have afforded it I would have purchased a Ferris with the coil over shocks. The maverick has been a great mower

Own a zt elite and maverick both 60in with Kohler engines. Both great mowers maverick is definitely worth the upgrade.

My biggest question is why dont any of these on the bad boy line come with an Hitch for example for pulling aireation tool behind? And the only reason im considering the maverick is because its more serviceable than any of the other ones on the lower line than to have hydraulics and other thing thats sealed and not serviceable.

Love my Bad Boy

Mine got the electric deck it works

Good info. I think those 6ft weeds might be poison hemlock. Not good if you're allergic.

That dude was about to launch that gas can across the yard 😂😂.

I have 2021 zt elite 747 k .. does your mower have hydro reservoirs and have you serviced them yet? Thanks nice video!

The review is amazing. Seems like great longevity but at 2 acres I'm unsure. Are the others beasts as well?

I have to say I went with the Kawasaki 1000 35 hp cuz I’ve owned both kawi and kohler at same time and I’ve never had the kawi in the shop where the kohler has been in the shop multiple times. Maybe I have bad luck but for me kawi is the way to go for me

First thing I would do is change that gas nozzle

Great video! How long does it take you to cut 6.5 acres? My mom is thinking about getting a zero turn and she cuts around the same amount of acreage.

We just bought 2024 mav with Kawasaki 60in deck with upgrade seat.

I had to like the vid after the gas can safety struggle! I hate those things!

Take The Kohler over the Briggs? Looking at Maverick HD vs ZT Elite 42”-48”.1.5 ACRES in Northern Minnesota-slopes, tress And wet in spring. Thinking the suspension might help on the slopes?

Hate those gas can spouts. I get the old school high flow ones from tractor supply

There is a way to dismantle the innards of those fill hoses and put a vent on the handle. to a search for these items.

Fuel pulse pump engines always need to be choked. I measured my air temperature around the engine, then I pipe wrapped the muffler. Air temperature around the engine dropped 100 degrees.

It looks like you have a flat property..id take the Rops off. My property is all hills..different story. Great review! I need a zero turn to clean up behind my 8ft flail mower on my Ford tractor.

I really appreciate you doing this review and showing how it can handle tall grass. My question is the warranty. A friend said if you don't let an authorized facility do your oil changes it can interfere with your warranty. Can you tell me if that's true or not?

Just got a Maverick HD this morning. Great ride, good cut, but it HATES gumballs & threw the deck belt. But my JD did too