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Bad Boy Rebel

The Bad Boy Rebel is a commercial zero-turn mower with 54, 61 and 72-inch decks. Each engine is a Kawasaki, from 27 to 38.5 hp, and it runs up to 12 mph. The deck is 3-gauge solid steel. All five of our J5 Tractors stores sell Bad Boy: Bryan, Conroe, Navasota, Normangee and Buna.

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Bad Boy Rebel zero-turn mower, three-quarter view on a white background — Photo: Bad Boy Mowers

At a glance

commercial zero-turn · 3 models: 54", 61" and 72"

Deck size: 54-72 in
Engine: Kawasaki
Engine horsepower: 27-38.5 hp
Transmission: Hydro-Gear 4400 16cc integrated transaxle
Top speed: 12 mph
Cutting height: 1-5 in
Fuel capacity: 13 gal
Weight: 1,257-1,419 lb

Sold at Bryan, Conroe, Navasota, Normangee and Buna. Best for mowing crews and big properties, long days on the seat, several acres or more.

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Every model, side by side

Specification	54"	61"	72"
Engine
Engine	Kawasaki FX850V or Kawasaki FX781V EVO EFI (California compliant)	Kawasaki FX850V or Kawasaki FX820V EVO EFI (California compliant) or Kawasaki FX1000V or Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 25th Anniversary Edition	Kawasaki FX820V EVO EFI (California compliant) or Kawasaki FX1000V
Engine horsepower	27 hp or 31 hp	27 hp or 34 hp or 35 hp or 38.5 hp	34 hp or 35 hp
Displacement	852 cc or 822 cc	852 cc or 822 cc or 999 cc or 999 cc	822 cc or 999 cc
Fuel capacity	13 gal	13 gal	13 gal
Deck
Deck size	54"	61"	72"
Deck construction	1/4 in or 3-gauge solid steel, sloped, with reinforced 3/8 in sides	1/4 in or 3-gauge solid steel, sloped, with reinforced 3/8 in sides	1/4 in or 3-gauge solid steel, sloped, with reinforced 3/8 in sides
Cutting height	1-5 in	1-5 in	1-5 in
Drive
Transmission	Hydro-Gear 4400 16cc integrated transaxle	Hydro-Gear 4400 16cc integrated transaxle	Hydro-Gear 4400 16cc integrated transaxle
Top speed (forward)	12 mph	12 mph	12 mph
Size
Front tires	13x6.5-6 smooth no-flat	13x6.5-6 smooth no-flat	13x6.5-6 smooth no-flat
Rear tires	24x12-12 Reaper	24x12-12 Reaper	24x12-12 Reaper
Width (deck out)	56.5 in chute up / 68.5 in chute down	63.5 in chute up / 75.5 in chute down	74.5 in chute up / 86.5 in chute down
Weight	1,257 lb	1,382 lb	1,419 lb
Comfort
Seat	Adjustable suspension seat	Adjustable suspension seat	Adjustable suspension seat
Current pricing	See Rebel 54" pricing	See Rebel 61" pricing	See Rebel 72" pricing

All specifications on this page were taken directly from Bad Boy, the manufacturer. Figures from Bad Boy Rebel specs, checked November 2, 2026: Bad Boy Rebel specs. "Width (deck out)" is the OEM "Width (Chute Up / Chute Down)" figure given both ways.

Kawasaki power, three deck widths

The 54-inch Rebel takes a Kawasaki FX850V at 27 hp or an FX781V EVO EFI at 31 hp. The 61 gives you four. There's the FX850V, an FX820V EVO EFI at 34 hp and an FX1000V at 35 hp. The fourth is the FX1000V EFI 25th Anniversary Edition at 38.5 hp. The 72 runs the FX820V EVO EFI or the FX1000V.

Each size shares a Hydro-Gear 4400 16cc integrated transaxle and a 12 mph top speed. The deck's 1/4-inch, or 3-gauge, solid steel with reinforced 3/8-inch sides. It cuts from 1 to 5 inches. Weight runs 1,257 lb on the 54, 1,382 lb on the 61 and 1,419 lb on the 72.

Built for mowing for a living

The Rebel's for people who mow most days of the week. That might be a landscape crew, whoever keeps a church or cemetery lot cut, or you on a big place of your own. A 13-gallon tank keeps you on the seat longer between fill-ups. The adjustable suspension seat helps when the day runs long.

Plan for the width. With the chute up, the 54 is 56.5 inches wide, the 61 is 63.5 and the 72 is 74.5. With the chute down, they're 68.5, 75.5 and 86.5. A 72-inch deck covers ground in a hurry, but it needs a wide gate and a trailer to match. Rear tires are 24x12-12 Reapers on all three.

Our shops are busiest in spring, when the grass turns green. That's when mowers come in with dead batteries, gummed carburetors and worn blades and belts. Getting yours checked over the winter beats waiting in that line.

Looking for pricing?

Current pricing is on our live inventory page at j5tractors.com, where our Bryan, Conroe, Navasota, Normangee and Buna stores list the Bad Boy mowers they have. Check the 54", 61" and 72" there, then call the store to see one.

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Financing

Financing for the Bad Boy Rebel starts with our easy online credit application. It works for new and pre-owned machines.

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Reach out to our sales team

Carson WakefieldBryan store(817) 767-1150
Gene Crye and Andrew LilleyConroe store(936) 441-8110
Bryan LathamNavasota store(936) 825-8722
Gavin Johnson and Cody JohnsonNormangee store(936) 396-6032
George Holder and Steve JeterBuna store(409) 994-3522

Store pages: Bryan, Conroe, Navasota, Normangee, Buna

Questions people ask

What's the most powerful engine on the Bad Boy Rebel?

It's the Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 25th Anniversary Edition at 38.5 hp and 999 cc. You'll find it on the 61-inch deck. The 72 tops out with the Kawasaki FX1000V at 35 hp, and the 54 with the FX781V EVO EFI at 31 hp.

How thick is the Bad Boy Rebel deck?

It's 1/4-inch, or 3-gauge, solid steel with reinforced 3/8-inch sides. That's the same on the 54, 61 and 72-inch decks. Thick steel is what you want under a mower that takes knocks from curbs, posts and trailer ramps day after day.

How wide is the Bad Boy Rebel 72-inch with the chute down?

It's 86.5 inches with the chute down and 74.5 inches with the chute up. The 61 measures 75.5 and 63.5. The 54 measures 68.5 and 56.5. Check those against your trailer and the gates you'll pass through before you choose a deck.

How much does a Bad Boy Rebel mower cost?

We keep current pricing on our live inventory page at j5tractors.com, where our Bryan, Conroe, Navasota, Normangee and Buna stores list the Bad Boy mowers they have. Pricing depends on the model and how it's equipped, so check the listing for the 54", 61" and 72". If the one you want isn't listed, call the store.

Visit our live inventory page for current pricing