Bad Boy
Bad Boy Magnum 54"
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Bad Boy Magnum 54" vs Hustler Raptor XD 54"
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Hustler Raptor XD 54" is cheaper at $6049. Every spec and price links to its source.
Hustler
Hustler Raptor XD 54"
$6049
Released 2026
Which is better: the Bad Boy Magnum 54" or Hustler Raptor XD 54"?
The Hustler Raptor XD 54" wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Bad Boy Magnum 54" | Hustler Raptor XD 54" |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $6049 |
| Brand | Bad Boy | Hustler |
| Released | — | 2026 |
| Deck width (in) | 54 | 54 |
| Engine brand | — | Kawasaki FR730 |
| Engine displacement cc | — | 726 |
| Engine hp | — | 23 |
| Top speed mph | 6 | 7.5 |
| Transmission type | Hydro-Gear EZT | Tuff Torq TZ350 |
| Deck construction | fabricated | fabricated |
| Fuel capacity gal | 6 | 3.5 |
| Cutting height range (in) | 1.5 to 4.5 | 1.5 to 4.5 |
| Weight (lb) | 687 | 673 |
| Warranty years | 2 | 3 |
Sources — Bad Boy Magnum 54": badboycountry.com (verified 2026-07-11). Hustler Raptor XD 54": hustlerturf.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Bad Boy Magnum 54" and Hustler Raptor XD 54"?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Top speed mph: Bad Boy Magnum 54" 6 vs Hustler Raptor XD 54" 7.5
- Transmission type: Bad Boy Magnum 54" Hydro-Gear EZT vs Hustler Raptor XD 54" Tuff Torq TZ350
- Fuel capacity gal: Bad Boy Magnum 54" 6 vs Hustler Raptor XD 54" 3.5
- Weight (lb): Bad Boy Magnum 54" 687 vs Hustler Raptor XD 54" 673
- Warranty years: Bad Boy Magnum 54" 2 vs Hustler Raptor XD 54" 3