Here is a little mower story for you. I work on small engines out of my garage, and a guy called me one day,said he heard of me through a friend. He said he just bought a $10,000 plus Scag Zero turn,and it stalled in his back yard as he was mowing. It was Saturday and he wanted me to come get it and fix it ,if it was something that wont effect warrantee. We discussed the warantee thing and I told him I cannot work on it while it is under warrantee. But he said come get it. So I loaded my trailer with winch and headed to his house. When I got there ,he told me he was not happy that this mower quit on the 1st or 2nd time he mowed( I cant recall) but the mower was weeks old from purchase. I told him ,,I dont believe I want to work on it,,but lets go take a look at it. Did I mention he was not happy> lol So we walked across the yard and around the corner,,,and his mower was sitting between 2 hedge rows in his yard. And here is how the story ends!! As I got 20 ft from it,,I stopped and said. I know whats wrong with it!!! (I have good vision. ) I heard him say ,,,,What? I walked up to the mower and hid from him what I did,,,but it took 1 second!!!! (I fixed it) Then I said ,go ahead and start it!!! He looked at me like I was crazy ! He cranked the mower and it started!!! He went from being mad ,,,to what kind of witchcraft is going on here!! The engine has a fuel pump pulse line connected to the valve cover,,it came off as he mowed thru the bushes!! I seen the small hose hanging loose as I walked up to the mower. If the line is not attached ,,no fuel!!

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

25 күн бұрын

That is funny, in the past I have bought pieces of equipment that they say won’t run put gas in them and they fire right up. They definitely need gas to run lol.

I have a 61inch cut ferris mower that i have had for ten years so far, with all wheel suspension that I use to cut my place. Don't know how many acres I cut, But takes about 5 hours to mow, Never had any problems.I like it a lot.

@rirebel6029

Ай бұрын

I got a 2006 ferris dual drive hydro walk behind 52 inch cut with a sulkee ....I bought it used from my buddy it was his company's backup mower . It's got the upgraded 25hp Kawasaki motor with . Ferris makes an absolute beast of a mower I got like 1700 hours on mine and just replaced the first deck pully ....and I do my place 3 acres of mowing , 2 neighbors , and the family farm house with a ton of lawn

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

We looked at Ferris and they definitely seem to make a nice mower and a lot of people have been very happy with their Ferris mowers.

Sure do appreciate the time spent throwing something like this together.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you, it was a lot of work but we do what we can to help others and I thought it was neat with all the data that we received. Sometimes it’s hard to get partial opinions on Equipment these days with all the sponsorships, etc. when we work with a company we pride ourselves and being honest and impartial.

I just bought a bad boy rogue because I was so impressed with the mower deck and the suspension the whole mower was well thought out and designed 🇺🇸🇺🇸

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I bet you love it David, that rogue was a sweet riding mower for sure!

Ferris 100% satisfaction! ❤️ I've had my Ferris ISX 800 for about a couple weeks and put 10 hours on it. I have a very rough yard with lots of obstacles. It takes about 2.5 hours to cut it all. The suspension makes the job much easier and I feel, after a session, just like I felt when I started it. 👍 Had one issue. One of two air filter cover thumbscrews got lost when it came loose. Dealer gave me a couple FOC. 👍 The suspension is not perfect at speed but it's way way better than a solid system, which I've endured for 6 years here. My only issue, due to me, is that I can easily chew up the grass when maneuvering around trees on soft ground. The Ferris has plenty of traction. Fine when you use a fwd and rev technique. I'm very pleased with the engineering, ease of maintenance, and access on the Ferris, and I'm an engineer! $10k well worth spending. My last mower for sure!

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

We checked out the Ferris mowers, and they look like an awesome machine. They are definitely comfortable as well!

Use to take 8 man hours to mow our place with a cub cadet zero turn and a gravely tractor. Looked at many brands. At one dealership they were so busy that the mechanic came out to work with us on selecting a mower. I learned more from him than any sales person. They sold Ferris, Scag, Toro and Grasshopper. This was in the fall and I ended up buying their Ferris demo/loaner with less than 100 hours (IS3200). Cut our mowing time down to 3.5 hours ….. so now we mow more areas at 5 hours. Does not beat me up. Used to be I could hardly walk after mowing but with the Ferris I can continue doing other chores. Around 300 hours the left hydro unit leaked oil due to a leaking seal. Covered under warranty. Took two trips to fix due to putting in the wrong seal but corrected. Dealer picked up and delivered mower each time and had a loaner while waiting for the correct seal. Great customer service. I now use them for multiple small engine repair and all my Stihl purchases. Baum Powersports in Chester Ohio. Wonderful dealer!!!

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Service like that will not only keep you coming back but draw others in as well through your recommendations. That is the type of dealer we are looking to work with moving forward. The Ferris mowers definitely are nice and being able to not be sore or beat up afterwards as a huge bonus as it makes you more productive in other areas as well.

2 months ago, I purchased a Bad Boy Maverick HD. I did my research, and after talking with a couple friends that run commercial grass cutting businesses, it came down to Scag or Bad Boy. As a bonus, the local dealer was running a special, buy the mower, and get a free Bad Boy weedeater and manual mulch flap for the mower. I have about 7.5 hrs on the mower, so far so good. The weedeater is amazing. I own 2 high end Echos, and the Bad Boy is my new favorite.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

We really liked the Nad Boys and have heard good things about their handheld equipment as well.

Great review guys! Very through and informative! As usual you guys seem to have your finger on the pulse of everyday folks like us ! Keep up the great work 👍

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you, we appreciate the feedback!

I think Ferris has the best suspension but I haven't been on a lot of others. I have a 60" Exmark lazerZ. The e-series. It's been really good to me. The only issue I've had was when I was mowing a forest floor and a stick broke a small hydro cooling fan. It behaved just like your Husky did when hot. When I figured it out, I bought a new fan blade and changed the hydro oil on it, and it has taken me 2500 hours so far with zero sign of giving up. I have a fairly bumpy area of the lawn that is pretty jaring, but the suspension seat sorts that out pretty well. It's a rugged well built work horse mower with not to many frills. I'll be keeping it.

I have a 2016 Badboy Maverick with a 60" deck. We love it so much we just bought a 2024 Maverick today. We have a huge property to mow, so we just cut our mowing time in half. For the price point and the quality, its hard to beat a Badboy.

@michaeldavis6550

Ай бұрын

I tryly couldn't agree more. I currently own a ariens Ikon X & it has been a truly great machine. My next machine will most likely be a Bad Boy.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Awesome, love hearing stories like this. Bad Boy is high on our list.

I have 3 Hustlers, a Fastrak and Super Z!! Ive used others but like the Histlers and the dealership i deal with!! Great news on your other mower!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thanks David, I know a lot of people really like the Hustlers. I’m just a little concerned since Black and Decker bought out Hustler as to if the quality and customer service will stay the same.

I bought a new scag cheetah in 2014 have done all services myself oil, hydro oil, blades, grease, and air filters, did replace battery 2 years ago just because. It’s been 10 years of mowing 2 acres and some time the lady down the roads place. I have had zero problems with this mower. It has never fail to start.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I was really impressed by the Scagg, it is a well-built machine, and definitely on our shortlist.

@michaelmactavish4445

Ай бұрын

thats why we bought a kubota love the beast plus the best quality plus ac cab options avaliable and parts are cheapest and affordable

I have had Toro, Bad Boy, Deere, Craftsman, Gravely and Scag. Gravely has been my favorite with the least amount of issues.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you, they do make a good mower.

@malcolmh5736

Ай бұрын

I had a several year old Gravely ZT X 42 with Kawasaki and it was really good. I made the mistake of getting the 2024 Gravely ZTX 42. There’s something very wrong with the deck. It spews debris/grass/leaves etc out the front and also non-shoot side. It’s really awful. I sold it after just 1 season. I got a 2024 Cub Cadet fab with Kawasaki and MUCH MUCH better and works how it should. I didn’t expect the grass to not get torn up from back tires like the Gravely did but is a bonus. Such a bummer about the Gravely but lesson learned

I just made a detailed comment on your other video, I have no idea how KZread even thought I would want to see it. But my dad and I both love our Gravely Zero Turn Mowers.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you, we appreciate the comments. I do my best to reply to everyone and I am a little behind due to the popularity of some of these videos. Gravely definitely makes a nice mower.

Great update, guys! 👍

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Alan!

Thanks. Good job, helpful.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome, thank you.

Your original dealer done a solid by giving you back your money . Power of KZread . That BADBOY is the bomb . They now have their own weed eaters , chainsaws and other equipment . I have wanted a badboy for a couple of years now . Great video

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thanks Del, yes they did! I am so glad to be done with that mower. The Bad Boy mowers sure are nice. I wonder how their hand held equipment will stack up.

@inthebackyardwithdel438

Ай бұрын

I was wondering about their hand held equipment also . First year really being out so I might hold off alittle . 👍🏻

@nathantaylor860

11 күн бұрын

Bad Boys gas handheld is made by Maruyama and their battery handheld is made by Greenworks. Their tractors are made by TYM. Their side by sides are made by Hisun. All Bad Boy makes are mowers and implements.

I have driven Scag since 95 and the mower I bought in 1995 still mows 2 yards a week never had anything but normal tires belts batteries. I bought a new Turf Tiger in 2012 gave the old on to the kids. Both mowers use the same spindles and I have a new spindle on the shelf but have never replaced on either mower. The joy of good parts. Never welded or broke either one. If you want tough get a Turf Tiger they are a tank. I mow a farm barn yards drive ways and house yard I am not easy mowing.

@johncarlson7955

Ай бұрын

Love my Scag that I bought used, yes used. 48 hours, . I lost spark and replaced both coils myself. I’d buy another new one.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Scag definitely has a reputation for durability and longevity as well as a premium cutting mower.

Great video Heath I loved it you done a great job thinking all this through , & great job Rachel ❤❤❤

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you Ryan!

Thank you for your research! Love your channel. Happy Bad Boy Rogue owner here. Thing is a beast!

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome, and thank you. The Rogue is definitely an awesome mower!

WOW, GUYS, YOU STUDIED HARD AND DID ALL YOUR HOMEWORK. AND WITH ALL THAT SAID AND DONE. I THINK YOU'VE PASSED THE TEST. TO ME, YOU BOTH LOOKED MORE COMFORTABLE ON THE BAD BOY. ALL I HAD TO DRAW FROM WAS WATCHING YOU BOTH DRIVE AROUND. I HAD NO HANDS-ON TO DRAW A CONCLUSION. BOTH DEALERSHIPS HAD GOOD, KNOWLEDGEABLE PERSONNEL AND WORK ETHICS. BOTH SEEM TO BE COMPASSIONATE AND CARING AND WILLING TO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR YOU AS A CONSUMER. I WATCH A CHANNEL THAT USES A LOT OF LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT, AND I REMEMBER STAN ( THE DIRT MONKEY ) TALKING A LOT ABOUT BAD BOY AND GRAVELY...I'M SURE YOUR NEXT PURCHASE IS GONNA BE KILLER. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR DECISION. STAY COOL, GUYS, AND KEEP PUSHIN' ON... PEACE...

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you, both dealerships were indeed amazing. I really liked the cut of the Scag and it was quieter while running and mowing, but you are correct the Bad Boy was so COMFORTABLE!

We have over 40 scag cheetahs and cheetah 2 in our fleet. They range from low hours to the oldest one with 4500 hours. Still on the orginal hydrgogear 5400 hydros and kawasaki engine. These machines are beast. Id highly recommend one

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

14 күн бұрын

We almost went with the Cheetah 2 but Rachel just couldn’t get over the ride of the Rogue! I’ll still be keeping my eye out for a used Scag to compare. Where are you located in Michigan?

Great video Very common sense 😊😊😊😊

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

Good video. After a lengthy search myself after my kubota gr2120 died for the second time I went with a John Deere z735m! Awesome mower big upgrade in my opinion on all aspects from quality of the machine to comfort. I cut about 4 acres at my property and it’s quite bumpy and hilly. Good luck on your search!!

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you, we have looked at John Deere and Kabota as well as many other brands. We are nearing the end of our search with another brand or two. We want to check out before we make our decision. Out of all the mowers we’ve looked at will definitely end up with something quality and comfortable.

I'm 29 hours in on a Badboy Rouge 61" and I love it. Go for it.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

It was an awesome mower for sure! The ride was amazing!

I personally own a SCAG and love it! Dealer service is as important as the quality of mower, and it looks like you have two good choices of dealer.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

The dealer can definitely make a huge difference. I put in a lot of research this time and should make our decision on a new mower soon!

Outstanding review analysis 👏

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you, we appreciate the feedback.

Can’t wait to see what you guys buy

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thanks, David, I will say it is not an easy decision. I continually change my mind and check out other mowers. We found a few that we absolutely love, but then I can’t decide which one of those to buy.

good video you know more about them than i do. make sure you get one that you can grease the deck and moving parts some don't. deside what is best for your needs at the best price. a lot of the big mower guys mow yards 7 days a week and they need the $$$$ mowers that are built lke a tank. Rachel looked good mowing. take care, be safe and well.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you, yes she does! We are definitely doing our research and are looking forward to our new mower. We’ll be making our decision soon.

congrats to you for doing lots of homework it will payoff in the long run. I can't speak to what brand to buy as my son is an Ex Mark dealer but I'll say this, where you buy it and how well they back their product means more than the manufacture of a zero turn mower.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

7 күн бұрын

Thank you, and you are correct the dealer makes all the difference!

Like I commented before. I love my BadBoy. You have to figure out what fits you. I have a Gravely dealer 4 miles from And bought the BadBoy from a dealer 20 miles away. Glad I did. Like I said before 4 years and zero regrets. It’s up to you and what you think is good for you. I knew Scag was the best but the dealership close by wasn’t very nice. It was like I was wasting his time. I mow my 5 acres once a week for 4 years and no problems. I would suggest to buy an extra belt. So you don’t have to run to the dealer to get one. Also use the seat belt and make sure to use the roll bar. Watch out for low hanging limbs. Great video on the mowers it was very informative. Love y’all and have a great weekend. 👋

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thanks Ben, the Bad Boy was definitely a comfortable ride! I dealt with one Scag dealer like that as well but the guys at Trailsport motors were great. We checked out the new Rebel X as well.

Just about to buy a STIHL RZ 752i for my 5 acres. Ferris with different colors. Your points about dealer and service are spot on. Really appreciate all the logical, well thought out info!

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

27 күн бұрын

Appreciate that, glad we could help!

@pxxxbxxx253

14 күн бұрын

How do you like it? I was looking at Stihl RZ752i vs Scag Turf Tiger II or Cheetah II.

Test a Ferris you won’t be disappointed. Like mowing grass in your recliner.

@T_81535

Ай бұрын

The rogue is an absolute Cadillac. Fully independent suspension can't be beat

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

The Ferris is nice, but to get the Hydros I want it’s not cheap! I also wonder how well the suspension holds up over time. I’ve heard a few say they it gets a little soft after a few years and when you slow down quickly it dips and scalps the yard. I haven’t witnessed this myself though.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

The Rogue definitely rides nice!!

@garylittle8985

Ай бұрын

I've never replaced a single part on my suspension, still rides great after 18 years. The way they design the mower, the deck doesnt dip down when the suspension goes down. Plus, the suspension has 3 settings on front and rear shocks, plus rear shocks can be angled for even more adjustment. ​@hardworkingmanoutdoors

@donnygreen007

22 күн бұрын

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors i have 2 ferris 1 new and one 12 years old.the 12 year old defiantly has lost some of its softness and to replace shocks they are 2x as much as higher end car shocks.so i let my grandson drive that one and i stick to the new one

I bought the sthil 52" mower and i am very impressed

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

25 күн бұрын

Those are a nice Mower for sure, Ferris makes a comfortable riding unit.

I bought a bobcat z6000 .It is a beast and built so well

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I would like to check out Bobcat but haven’t yet.

I purchased my first commercial mower last year after mowing 5 yards with a Craftsman and Troy Bilt. I went with a Bad Boy Revolt 54". I love this mower and now have 50 hours with no issues at all. 30 HP Kawasaki goes through anything.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Bad boy is definitely towards the top of our list. We will be making our decision here in the next few days.

Great video. You got to test out a few mowers and decide what one is best suited for your needs. Best of all found out which dealers no there homework on the mowers and which dealership might be the better choice to go with. You done your homework for sure so I guess we will see what mower your going to pick.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Yes we did, thank you. It was really quite eye opening visiting the different dealerships and seeing how they treat you, how knowledgeable they are etc. I also paid attention to how they treated others who came into the shop while I was there, whether it was for parts, equipment, etc.

I have a gravely pro master 260 with a 27 hp Kawasaki engine. Bought it new in 2011 and it has 890 hrs on it and it has been basically problem free. A bolt fell off the drive pulley and I had to replace the bolt and pulley last 27:34 summer and had the mechanic put new belts on and that’s the first set of belts I have ever replaced, still had plenty of life left in them. I love the Gravely mower and dealer. Good luck on your choice from N C I mow a little over 3 acres .

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Gravely definitely makes a nice mower. We checked them out as well.

Nice comparison!

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you, as you know, the technology and these mowers has come along way. The difference between suspension and no suspension blew my mind.

Thank you for all your work to arrive at logical choices. Only one thing I don’t think you considered - used machines. Don’t some dealers also take trade-ins which they restore and sell at a significantly lower price than new?

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I have looked for used but it seems most of the used units around here have several thousand hours in them and they still want quite a bit for them. Trailsport motors did have a nice low hours used Spartan mower for a good price but we didn’t really like the Spartan.

I bought a Kioti commercial 60" machine 3 years ago. Briggs motor grenaded at 65 hours with no warning. Dealership gave me a loaner and had mower back in a couple months. I think it's a good value machine, has heavy duty components and honestly I've watched a bunch of videos, most of these mowers are nearly the same thing, but it's more about where you'll get your service when it breaks down.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

The dealership is huge! Glad they took care of you.

You did more research than anyone else I've heard of, I'm very aware of the fact lawnmowers are pricey, I don't think a lot people take in consideration the amount of grass area they have, what of mower do they need and how much money can they afford, I think the size of the cutting path should be first then motor hp,how much gas does it hold, then price, I think my choice is bad boy ,72 in cut,large motor, full capacity, price

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

14 күн бұрын

Thank you, and those are definitely all things to consider.

I only mow my lawn, just over an acre. I bought a Bobcat by Textron back in 2000 when there weren't many zero turns around. At the time it was overkill for what I needed and at a price of 6000.00 back then was a lot. The mower is still running strong. My advice is to over buy for your needs. Bobcat Textron has since been bought by Doosan and offer it under the Bobcat that we all know in the orange and white. Not sure what I would buy today but the Dealer rating would probably be weighted the heaviest in my decision with machine performance being second. Great video series! Thx!

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

We are definitely doing our homework on our dealer before our next purchase. And our next mower will be much more substantial than that Husqvarna was.

Men, we know why we watched this video today 👀 . Great mower video 👏

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

4 күн бұрын

Sweet mowers?? Has to be.

Scag seems to have a decent reputation. We run one at work and the only problem was not keeping the air flow clean. That with any mower, air supply or die.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thanks Kenny, there are definitely a lot of high hour Scag mowers till out there cutting every day.

I got 3 scags and there's another 13 or more at work. they always perform. I almost bought a ferris, but my dealer called me right away when a mower came available instead of being on a 1 year waiting list

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I don’t think you would have gone wrong with either but Scag definitely seems to be among the most dependable mowers out there.

Pure and simple. Grasshopper. Military grade.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

7 күн бұрын

They do make a nice mower.

My son and DIL have a 5 acre lot, 3 of which they mow. They have nothing but good things to say about their BadBoy ZT mower. I've used it a couple of times for them when they were out of town and have to say it is by far the best mower I've ever used. I know they researched mowers before they bought their high end residential version and in the years they've owned it, it has never been to the shop.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you, we were really impressed by the bad boy mowers. Seems a lot of people are really happy with them. We appreciate the input.

Hey Heath. Great reviews. In addition to my firewood hobby business I also have a landscape maintenance business. I don’t have any experience with Bad Boy mowers so I can’t comment on them. Of the other mowers you mentioned, both Scag and Hustler would be my top choices. I run 2 Hustler Super Z mowers and they are tanks. The suspension seats give a great cushioned ride. I don’t own a Scag, but based on my interaction with other local commercial mowing companies, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy one

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thanks Dick, we haven’t checked out Hustler yet. I’ll be honest I’m a little nervous hearing that Black And Decker purchased them. From my experience a lot of times when a big company buys a successful smaller company things often don’t improve but head the other direction.

@oldguyfirewood

Ай бұрын

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors I wasn’t aware they had been bought. I share your concern. Both my Hustlers are from prior to when B&D took over. Knowing that, I’d probably go Scag.

Thanks for the video Bubba. Leaning towards the Bad Boy myself.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I don’t think you would go wrong with a bad boy, I’ve called and talked to the manufacturer talk to dealers and a lot of people who own them. A lot of positive experiences all around and they are definitely on our shortlist for our next mower.

I talked to the service managers when I was in the market for my mower. They’ll tell you a ton that the salesmen don’t or won’t know.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Yes, we chatted with a few of the mechanics as well.

Good, Thx

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

You are welcome.

My lawn service uses Gravely mowers which is now creeping up to 10,000 hours. Pretty darn good.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

That is impressive for sure!

I cut with my 91 honda 3013. Im in Macomb county. If I ever can get a new one, it will be a bad boy from this guy. I've never heard of a loaner program. Thats a good company.

Scag is definitely the best from what I’ve seen and heard , but for the price and quality bad boys are a home run! I’ve got a 2016 zt elite and I love it. USA made, tough quality build, price is the best around. Thickest fabricated decks, best engine and trans options for the price.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

So far, Skagg and bad boy have been in the top for us, a few other mowers are very nice as well. It’s a tough decision.

I have a Toro Titan HD with the 3100 commercial hydros it's a fantastic mower I use it every week commercially it's 5 yrs old I have 1400 hrs on it kept up the maintenance on it like clock work only issue is I replaced one idler pully everything else is general maintenance.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Toro does make a nice mower for sure.

For the price, quality and performance, I love my bad boy.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

You definitely seem to get a lot of bang for your buck with the bad boy Mowers.

You may have missed an opportunity to look at a stand on mower. I have 10 acres of land and enjoy my stand on more it's versatility and ease of getting on and off of.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

7 күн бұрын

We looked at standers and I think they have some advantages for sure. We plan on trying to get a hold of one for some testing and comparisons in future videos.

I recently traded in my John Deere 950 72” cut for a Wright ZXL 27hp Kawasaki 61” cut… they offer a 40hp ZXT which is a monster, 37hp ZXL and 27hp ZXL. I’m mowing 4 acres at home and about 8 acres at my father’s farm. The build quality is exceptional and serviceable has really been thought out.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

We checked out the Wright, ZXL and actually have a video coming out on it. It is an awesome mower for sure.

Here in the Eastern UP they don't charge that much and the grass doesn't grow as fast. I am sure you know that with family in Rudyard. We live about 20 miles SE of Rudyard. Enjoy your videos, Thanks

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Oh yes, I love it up there. Except for when there’s way too much snow or too many blackflies or too many mosquitoes. Everything else is great.

I would say you have to look at the Ferris. I just bought 54" ISX2200 Ferris. That is a commercial grade mower and I love it... Only have had it a month so far but it is EFI not carb and so far I have loved the ride and job it does on my land... I have a rough yard about 5acres big but I love this thing and can cut it in 2.5 hours vs 8hr with a rotary cutter. Great review so far

@jayjudd6518

Ай бұрын

Five Rikers and 2 1/2 hours 54 inch deck unbelievable I had 3 acres and it took at least four hours. I think the average is 1 acre and two hours so somebody’s full of .💩

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

We did check out Ferris and they are an awesome riding mower. They definitely seem to stand behind their product product as well.

Bad Boy is by far the best bang for the buck, I also have a hustler fastrac, it is a great machine also, currently dealing on a grasshopper

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Bad boy does seem to give you a lot for the money. We still have one more manufacturer to check out and should be making our decision soon.

I've heard good things on Bad boy and scag,the only complaint I've heard of is the scag blade system is somewhat different to get them off.Other than that I would go with scag or bad boy.Ive got a friend who mows commercially and uses Exmark and loves them..

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I didn’t know that about the blades. I’ll look into it. Bad Boy and Scag are high on our list.

@MillersStumpsandFirewood712

Ай бұрын

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors you might check into it Heath not sure if they have changed their system or not.

Very informative. I’m looking to upgrade my JD. I have a great dealer but their prices are very high for what I’m looking for. I’m leaning towards Spartan or Bad Boy as they each have a great local dealer. Thank you for sharing what you’ve learned

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

You are welcome. We looked at Spartan too, however knowing that Tori has purchased them has me a little Leary. I know Toro makes a good mower but quite a few people said that they are hard to get a hold of if you have a problem. I also wonder what they have in store for the future of Spartan.

@peteschiavoni

Ай бұрын

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors I agree. That’s what keeps me looking for other brands. I could really use a tracked Altoz on my property but closest dealer is over 70 miles away

Great job on the video. You should test a Kubota if they have on in your area. Really, any high end commercial mower is going to be well built. Kubota has a diesel zero turn that I wanted but that was really expensive for a homeowner but it would out last me!

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

We did look at the Kubota, diesel would be awesome but you are right, they aren’t cheap.

I bought a BadBoy Maverick HD 54” with Honda motor last summer and love it . I mow roughly 4 acres. I have an old Hustler Mini Fastrak that still runs good that’s about 16years old with a Honda motor. Looked at Hustler before buying the BadBoy and felt quality has gone done some since being bought by Black and Dealer

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I have not had a chance to look at hustler, but the black and decker acquisition has made me nervous as well. Bad boy units do look very solid. You seem to get a lot for your dollar.

@cwtex59

Ай бұрын

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors Yes I compared both and the BadBoy was cheaper and had more features. I also wanted a Honda motor which Hustler didn’t offer anymore. I really like the bold of the BadBoy and it seems easy to service. Good luck on your purchase

I heard alot great comments on the new stihl mowers

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I have as well. They are made by Ferris and are definitely comfortable.

If you want to "float" even more, install a set of tweels. Take a hard look at the Exmark mowers. I don't know anything about the Radius models, but the Lazer Z's are comfortable and solid - doesn't rattle, seems well balanced.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you, we have looked at ex Mark and they are nice mowers. We have also been looking into tweets a little bit more.

Absolutely go with a commercial mower. I have a Ariens zenith 60in. Iwas told it's a low end commercial mower. It has the commercial kawasaki fx730v and 3100 hydro gears. And I've had it for almost 4 years and not a issue.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

There have been a lot of great reports about the Ariens brand. We checked them out along with their brother the gravely.

I mowed commercially for 25 years. I never found a brand that cut better than Exmark. I’ve used Ferris, JD, Wright, Kubota, Cub Cadet (junk!), Toro, Ariens, Husqvarna (junk!), and a few “home owner” brands. Exmark is number one, followed by JD. The Kubota diesel engines last a long time, but the cut quality is not up to par with the best, IMO.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Ex Mark definitely makes a nice mower.

@TractorWrangler01

3 күн бұрын

I would have to agree. I have taken my Exmark several times to actually clear forest floors that have tree branches and small saplings and it mows saplings as big as my thumb right over like it was grass.. tough unit. Really tough.

The bad boy good to buy old and used I love mine I jeep it up my self bad boy pro...

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Appreciate the feedback.

We purchased a homeowner John Deer Z425 54 Inch about 7 years ago, it still has the original belts and only the second battery (always attach a battery maintainer after mowing). Day of delivery the store manager delivered it, he noticed it was not set up correctly, he took it back for complete make ready. Returned with the mower perfectly set up. Since then, we purchased a Kubota L3301 HST tractor, it is an awesome tractor and dealer service bar none. My wife can even mow with it being HST drive. If we ever need to replace the John Deer, I will most definitely be looking at Kubota zero turns. Kubota KTAC insurance cover our equipment bumper to bumper at a reasonable price.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

We did look at the Kabota zero turns and they are pretty nice.

Thanks for the work and videos, I know this problem, anyone who buys these types of things knows and has these problems! I just bought a new zero turn, a John Deere. Here's why I buy Deere. I just went on their website and looked at the parts diagrams for the zero I bought and just about every part can be bought. I recommend people look on the manufacturer's web site and check out parts. Deere is great this way, I've bought parts for 30 year old Deere stuff without any problems, also Deere stuff holds up and holds its price. You have to consider that too. When you buy from a Deere dealer you get the network, the repair and everything else right in one place. I have an expensive tractor from them with a backhoe on it. I did have problems with one of my other tractors and they took care of it. Next, know your dealer, it was good you checked out the dealers that had equipment you were interested in. Again, that's the beauty of Deere, hard to beat network of dealers. I think Jason from Husqvarna called you out of shame, he knew he would get beat and lose business. He knew there were problems? Then why didn't he fix them years ago, that's not a new company, so what's he saying they've had problems for years? I won't buy their machines! I'll have to watch and see what you did buy but I weigh lots of parameters, that's how I settled on Deere years ago and it has always worked out well for us. (I stay away from their lower priced box store items and only buy from a JD dealer, in the end you save). Thanks again, really enjoyed your honesty ,fairness and openness. Looks like you guys have a great relationship, my wife and I have the same thing, always working together for the best.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

23 күн бұрын

Thank you for the information, I hadn’t thought about looking up the parts diagrams and availability, that’s definitely something to consider.

I have a Walker they make a residential model and I really like it.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

There seem to have been quite a few walker recommendations recently. I have never seen one in person.

Great information guys. 👋👍🏻 Have you done any thinking on a diesel or gasoline powered mower. Have a great day.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I’d love a diesel, but the prices are a bit high for us.

im a gravely guy but scagg is number 1

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

24 күн бұрын

Both great mowers. Check out the video we just released with an awesome new mower you’ve probably never heard of but surely will!

Buy the bad boy. I have one of the residential models very pleased with it. I am going to install a track seat for a smoother ride..

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

The Bad Boy was definitely an awesome machine! We looked at the new Rebel X as well. The comfort on that Rogue was unbelievable! The new Bad Boy seats are so so comfortable!

I have owned a John Deere 797 commercial with 72” deck for 16 yrs, 29hp Kawasaki liquid cooled engine, no suspension so it’s pretty rough but have had excellent results with it. I cut 6 acres with it, other than a couple of hyd pump belts, and one Pto clutch it’s been very reliable. Was pricey, but worth it. I have a 48” jd lx188 rider for 33 yrs I cut my ditches and around my house because it has the floating deck, the 797 doesn’t have a floating deck and it will scalp if service isn’t flat. Overall I have had good luck with both. The lx188 has the 17 hp liquid cooled engine also.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

18 күн бұрын

They definitely make some quality machines.

I love my spartan rode almost all the big mower brands before. my years the spartan hands down feels the best and warranty work has been great especially at my local dealer Bluff Powersports, Poplar Bluff Missouri. Ive had great experience they even pushed a warranty thru a month past my warranty expiration because they felt it shouldnt have broke/wore out with the hours that was on my mower. They also warrentied the blades on my first oil service said they was wearing to quickly and they must have been defective. The story behind Spartans beginnings also helped my desicion with the Spartan and not buying a Bad boy.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

25 күн бұрын

Spartan definitely makes a nice mower, my brother has one and loves it. One of the dealers I visited was concerned that now that Toro bought Spartan. They may just absorb them and no longer produce the Spartan brand. That does leave me a little nervous.

As a former dixie chopper dealer and former landscaper I would put exmark and Hustler side by side. Bad boy and ariens in about even next toro and Gravely kabota with dixie chopper

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you, I love all of the knowledge and experience people have shared in the comment section!!

I’ve owned many different brands as I mow 20 yards on the side. I can tell you that Kubota has them all beat with the 780 series mower 60” deck. There’s no thrills but It cuts great and is built to last. I’m seeing more and more commercial companies running them.

@devildog4974

Ай бұрын

I’ll have to disagree with you on this. Nothing against kubota because I have a kubota tractor but kubota mowers can’t beat the bad boy or the scag. Just my opinion.

@stonewalloutdoors4499

Ай бұрын

Bad Boys have come a long way in recent years I had the opportunity to use new rogue…for a few days as mine was in the shop and I found that it striped just fine but the suction on the deck was not adequate enough and left behind stragglers. (60” cut) Not horrible but the Kubota 780 does cut better. I’m hoping to try out the bad boy stander 54” soon.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

We did check out the Kabota hours, they definitely looked nice. I would have to agree that Scagg is also an amazing mower, and bad boy has a lot to offer as well.

Hustlers have the smoothest hydros in the business. Worth a look!

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

The thing that worries me about hustler is that black and Decker has bought them out, a lot of times when a big company buys a smaller company things go downhill.

@Lakecenterlawncare

Ай бұрын

Black and Decker owns a few mower companies, as well as a lot of tool companies. Based on what I have head from the reps I still connect with at Hustler, they are supportive and are letting the company improve and grow for future profits and customer satisfaction on their own.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

@@Lakecenterlawncare that is good to hear!

Good to know, is Ferris part of Gravely. Of the top brands people should buy from the best and closest pro shops.

@keithhimstedt6870

Ай бұрын

Ferris is not part of Gravely... Ariens is

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Ferris is not Gravely, but the Stihl mower that’s out is a Ferris.

I have a Kubota 726x and only mow my own property, the reason I went commercial is because there is not a flat spot on the property, and I wanted the commercial grade hydros. Never thought I would look forward to cutting the grass so much. LOL

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

We are definitely looking forward to our next mower. After driving some of these high-end commercial units, there is no comparison!

This is very timely for me. I am looking for a zero turn and want to spend a little bit in the range of 4-5 acre mowing. Almost picked up a bb maverick but the numbers didn't add up with their 0% financing. It was almost 20% above the advertised price - which is insane to me. I could easily buy it from another place (with a 4% financing). Still looking and digging in more on what I really need/want. I actually had Husqvarna on my list and now have dropped it from my chase.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Yes, sometimes the numbers and financing are exactly what they seem. I think in the end you end up paying around the same for what you get whether the finance charge is buried into the cost of the mower or a finance fee or a higher interest rate, etc. We will be doing more videos showing more mowers and in-depth reviews on a few. We will also be choosing our new mower soon and sharing why we chose it. We have learned a lot over the last few months about lawnmowers. I definitely check out bad boy, gravely, Ferris, Skagg, and many others that are mentioned in these comments.

There are many great mid mount zero turns mowers on the market. I got on to them over forty years ago before they got so popular with the homeworkers. I also think that the front mount mowers are often overlooked by most people. Probably because there are not as many manufacturers of them. But I have run front mount Grasshoppers for over 35 years, and I find there better riding and, most of all, have the ability to mow underneath large pine trees without getting all beat up from the trees themselves. Another brand is Walker, which makes a front mount and probably others that I don't know about. My advice is to drive one and see if it fits your needs. Thanks

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

24 күн бұрын

Thanks, I hadn’t thought about that.

I have a bad boy Rebel and its the best mower I have ever had.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

We were definitely impressed by the Bad Boy mowers.

Make sure you guys also see how well these machines actually mow the lawn. Wet grass, dry grass, long grass after alot of rain. Have had 3 Scag mowers, they have an excellent quality of cut in all conditions!

@T_81535

Ай бұрын

Got 3 bad boys. They handle wet grass just fine.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

We did get to test a little on cutting and the rest of our research will be done through KZread videos. Great point though.

Have a Kubota zero turn for 24 years and just bought a John Deere. The Kubota has been a great mower with no mechanical issues just normal service which I have done myself. However, the Kubota dealer is horrible. I only looked at local (25 miles) dealers. Kubota, JD, Exmark, Bobcat and Bad Boy. It all came down to the dealership VS price and service department. Bobcat was by far the most expensive, the JD was not the cheapest; it all came down to the dealership. JD was it in my area. I have about 30 hours on the JD and I love it. Great video, God Bless!

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

We have definitely learned that a great dealership versus a bad dealership can make all the difference in the world. A lot goes into these decisions, especially with the prices of these mowers. It sounds like you did your homework.

hi there interesting , my old JD seams ti be hanging in there , best to all john

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

John Deere makes some nice machines for sure.

I went out on a limb and bought 2 Bobcat mowers. The ZT 7000 and ZT 6000 for my commercial business. I’ve ran them through some of the craziest fields and yards and they just keep rolling. The downside to both mowers is the weight. Some hills give me trouble and it’s easy to rip the turf if I’m not careful. However they are way over built and I have yet to have an issue after two years in business. Both have Kawasaki engines. The manual says 100 hours but I change my oil every 50.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you, we have not checked out bobcat yet, but would like to.

@ByDesign333

Ай бұрын

​@@hardworkingmanoutdoors Got my hopes you'll check bobcat soon, cos that's what's at my best mower dealer which seems a good make, plus they carry cub cadets, Kubota, and I know very little about ZT feel like my son has had from them (bobcat) for 8 satisfied years doing his 3plus acres of level lawn...but he paid $8k or close, and says it has been great working with the dealership. Son is mechanically talented, and took that ZT in only to have them tell him it was a plug needed replaced or somethig...said they found problem fast and it embarrassed my son. They transport units within generous limits. Help me decide one thing about mowing my 1plus acre ground pleez; for a best health purpose, me being now 73 and being use to only tractor mowers, like the Husq. Sitting out in back of my field broke down, motors running OK, but stopped going forward at all suddenly (?), and which I've had like 10 years fixing the deck and had the Kholer replaced almost free due to recalled engines...my mechanic did the labor. Well anyway I scored super high on a school days tech apptitude test in 1969 to my school's shock, cos I was not able to do well at all in math. Sorry to drag on, got to say a tad more...my son told me if I get a ZT mower I will never go to the tractor kind. The thing is I NEED SMOOTH RIDE at 73 now, but now hearing it's hard wheel in front on ZTs, and I do some gardening and firewood moving around her, which dealer says I should stay tractor mowers. I need more info, and opinion, though your videos help loads. Thanks, my son things I need to just do it whatever, but I think it pays to hesitate some times. It's city ordinances pushing me to also...just been to the ER, and resting, and my dear preacher-nieghbor came over with his ZT and mowed what all grass the city can see from the road. God bless him, and you and yours, I'm subscribing, thanks alot.

Love my bad boy

I just bought a cub cadet zt1 54. With a 24 horse kohler. 3599

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I think we are going to get a full-blown commercial machine this year and hopes that it will last years.

I noticed you didn't try out a Ferris, they have the best suspension on the market. I have the Simpicity, which is nearly identical to ferris, bought new in 2006, still running strong, very little problems with it. Highly recommend it to anyone with rough terrain, or a bad back. Bad Boy i think is next with the rubber cushion suspension front and rear, and suspension seat. Maybe you don't have a local ferris dealer in your area, but if so, give one a spin. Like you said, dealer service is one major thing to consider. Good luck !!

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you, we did check out Farris along with quite a few other brands and have one left to check out before we make our decision. We just did not get all of them on film. Some brands we eliminated because we were not impressed with the dealer. I think a great dealer is just as or more important than a great brand but the combination of both is what we’re looking to find this time.

....and you don't use "click bait"... come on Heath. Rachel had me at the first bump! I had to watch till the end!

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

No Clickbait here Dennis, if Rachel‘s in the thumbnail Rachel‘s in the video. Her riding that mower with no suspension across that hayfield was something else. You could even hear the salesman laughing.

I’m really surprised with Bad Boy being ranked so high. I was a cash buyer and never got a call back or email for weeks and when I did, the info was not what I needed. I went with ExMark from a local dealer.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

It sounds like maybe you dealt with a poor dealer, I know we were impressed by the bad boy mowers and really impressed by the dealer we went to to check them out.

We use 3 Ferris 3100 40 hp at work which happens to be 4 cemeteries. Going over thousands of flat markers is a real test for comfort. We also have 2 60 inch John Deere’s which like a ridged Harley.😢 I use a toro Titan at home with the My Ride which in my opinion is more comfortable than the full suspension 60 inch Ferris.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

21 күн бұрын

The mowers with suspension vs those without are no comparison!!

Would have been cool to see Stihl in the mix 👍💯

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

Ай бұрын

We did check out the Ferris mowers, which is the same as the steel just did not get everything we checked out on camera.

I bought my son a cat zero turn looks good 3 years ago

Not surprised I thought Exmark would have been 1 or 2. Here in Maryland everyone uses Exmark and SCAG mostly Exmark a few John Deers in there.

@hardworkingmanoutdoors

24 күн бұрын

I expect ExMark to be up there too.