Bradley 48" Stand-On Compact Mower Briggs Vanguard
$6,599.99
-The Bradley SC series was designed to be durable, provide maximum productivity and to reduce downtime all while being easy and comfortable to operate.
-An ergonomic design makes the machine simple to use as well as easy to maintain due to the overall accessibility.
-The SC has a compact and versatile design allowing for great visibility as well as easy navigation around obstacles. Being compact also means taking up less space on a trailer or in a garage. The flip-up platform provides for an even more compact design and gives the user the ability to stand-on or walk-behind mower.
-A heavy-duty fabricated and welded, 7 gauge steel deck provides long term durability and dependability.
-Efficient deck height adjuster provides the ability to raise or lower the deck in one quarter inch increments quickly and effortlessly.
Specs
- Briggs & Stratton 26HP Vanguard engine
- Hydro-Gear ZT-3400 dual hydrostatic pumps
- Forward speed of up to 10 MPH
- Max acres per hour - 4.85
- 5 gallon fuel capacity
- Heavy-duty fabricated, floating, 7-gauge steel deck
- Blades: x3 - 16.25"
- Cut height: 1.5" to 4.25"
- Height adjustable control handles
- Hour meter
- Not CARB Compliant/Not for sale in California
Dimensions
- Weight - 923 LBS
- Height - 45" (control handles in middle position)
- Length - 66"
- Width with deflector up - 51"
- Width with deflector down - 61"
- Width with deflector off - 48.5"
- Drive tires - 23x8.5-12
- Front tires - 13x5-6
Warranty
- 2 year, unlimited hour commercial use
- 3 year, unlimited hour residential use
- Please see warranty page for comprehensive details
Shipping
-Commercial delivery with a forklift or dock available - $500
-Residential delivery with liftgate service - $600
-Factory pick-up - $100 (includes uncrating an prepping machine)
-Shipping is to contiguous 48 states
-Contact us for shipping to AK, HI, P.R.
-For orders of two or more machines, additional shipping charges may apply. Please contact us before ordering to receive a shipping quote.
Financing
-If financing using Sheffield, mower(s) will need to be purchased directly from a dealer as Sheffield requires in-person contract signing. We cannot sell factory direct if there is a loan through Sheffield.
Reviews
DB -
July 11, 2017I cannot write a review as you no longer sell my exact model mower. It is now 3 years old. Having said that, I love it. 5 stars.
David Oliver -
May 22, 2018I will begin my five star review with the buying process. I spoke with Shannon at the company and explained my mowing needs to her. When I posed a question or two that she could not answer with absolute certainty, she got the answers from her technical staff. I was not originally looking at this model but she and the technical staff assured me I needed this machine and I would love it. They were correct!
It shipped to my door in under a week and is it ever a beautiful machine. I did not have the instructions for uncrating the mower so I contacted Shannon again. She immediately e-mailed the illustrated instructions and the uncrating adventure began. In addition to some metric sockets and wrenches to disassemble the crate, I found a cordless Milwaukee Sawzall to be invaluable. After I cut away some of the lower crate assembly (steel square tubing) and removed all of the upper shipping tubing, I was ready for gas and oil and hooking up the included battery. I hit the starter twice (once to prime the fuel system) and the mower came to life. I ran it for a couple minutes on low speed and checked for leaks or odd noises. Everything checked out perfectly. Okay, time to try out my new mower. I started cutting grass that was 7-8" high with the deck set on 3.5" and that was effortless, even running wide open throttle. The cut is beautiful! I tried the mower out on some slopes I have and the mower felt totally surefooted on approximately a 20 degree slope mowing back and forth. The mower did an awesome job. I have some steeper slopes (on the dam side of a pond) with which to contend and I will ease my way into them with the Bradley. While operating the mower, I made some observations. The mower is quieter than I thought it would be. The mower has great traction. The steering is very sensitive compared to a home owner zero turn that I have. After mowing about a half acre with the new mower, I am getting pretty used to the steering. I only have three acres to go. The mower does not come with an hour meter but I think I will add one. It's a great tool for planning maintenance.
In summary, my review is based on first impressions since I just got the mower today. The mower is a beast and quite agile. I am impressed with the customer service of the company and with the quality of the mower. Everything is heavy duty. I have a neighbor who wants one after seeing me mow with mine. If he springs for one, I can help him uncrate it since I now have the experience.
Buddy -
May 27, 2018Great value. I have been running my compact stand on 48 for almost a year commercially and love it. Well built and easy to operate, great value for the money.
don -
May 30, 2018i own a 48 inch stander and just bought the 36inch stander blade belt broke made a phone call 2 days later parts were at my door free of charge great local company with a great staff
Brett -
June 05, 2018Purchased my compact 48 from Bradley Mowers in Bradley IL. The dealer there is fantastic very helpful and made sure I knew all the functions of the mower before I took it home. Let me start out by saying this machine is a beast! If you want a quality cut at a fast pace this is the machine for you! The overall build of the mower is one of the best I have seen. Heavy duty steel, bolts, wheels everything is very well built. Even the paint job is good. Very high quality at a very fare price. The stability of the machine is very good on slopes, it weighs a fair bit so it stays put, even in damp grass. One thing I can say "I wish" was better is that the controls are a little low. I'm average height 5'-11" and they are a bit low for me. Other than that I have no complaints. I highly recommend this machine for anyone wanting to cut down on there yard time. I'm not a commercial mower but this defiantly has the quality that can withstand daily use.
Michael McWilliams -
July 30, 2018It surprises me to see that there are only five reviews of the 48" Bradley Stand-On as of today; what does not surprise me is that they are all five stars! Come to think of it, what really surprises me is that I don't see Bradley mowers everywhere I look; that tells me that a lot of people just didn't do their homework before buying their mower-- if they had, we'd see a LOT more of these red beauties at work! Other reviewers have mentioned the quality of construction that is so evident in these machines... I mean, they are built like an army tank, no joke. The aspect I want to mention is Bradley's ease of operation. The controls are well-placed and straightforward, so the learning curve is a breeze. Even more important to me as an arthritis sufferer is the Bradley's smooth ride, courtesy of those big tires and the shock-absorbing operator platform which allows the legs to cushion most of the jolts which are imparted to the operator's spine on any sit-down mower. Lastly, how about that price? Check out comparable mowers like the Ferris and Bobcat stand-ons (I said comparable, not better) and you'll find that while they'll cost a lot more than the Bradley, you won't necessarily be buying more. I'm glad I purchased mine!
Austin A -
September 07, 2018I bought my Mower back in July and have used it several times in many different grass conditions and it has handled it like a boss! Customer Support has been A+ , I drove 540 miles one way to pick it up in Illinois and the dealer there was awesome! Answered any questions i had! I would love to see a forums added to Bradley's website!
Gary Guzman -
April 09, 2019 I looked at a lot of stand on mowers. And I ended up choosing the Bradley 48 inch stand on mower with the Vanguard. I have had the Bradley now for five months. It has been running like it supposed to the hydros are strong. I can use this mower hills . The zero turn I hadbefore cannot hold the hills like this one does. I have a grass gobbler and it does attached directly to the Bradley with no extra hardware. I would recommend buying a Bradley
PHILIP DESAUTELS -
April 25, 2019Built like a tank. This machine gets the job done. Impressive power. I had some hill work today and this mower took care of it.
Jeff Houston -
May 29, 2019I bought this mower. I LOVE this mower! Am already thinking of getting the 36" to go along with it!
Ambrosio -
October 10, 2019I’m very pleased with my 36 stand on mower. I like how the whole body of the machine is. Is very solid really thick deck
I would say that the only thing that I wish the mower had solid front tires
I would say that the only thing that I wish the mower had solid front tires
MRP -
March 15, 2021i own a Bradley walk behind, which i have had for 6 years with zero issues, i have replaced belts only. I maintain my equipment very well, and im very happy with it. I have been in the market for a new stand on, and i have done alot of research. I see some of these mowers out there going for $9k-$11k and i look at the engine, drive components etc, and i see virtually no difference in the things that really count. Im not interested in fancy, i want a solid machine that cuts grass, and doesnt set me back $10k. I have good basic mechanical skills, and so i will do all my own maintenance, so not having a dealer close to me is no big issue...at least not enough of an issue to pay $3000 more for a machine. I just called Bradley, and ordered a 48" stand on, and i plan on buying another 36" stand on this year from them. This mower seems to be a well kept secret for some reason, and maybe thats a good thing, because when these companies get big their overhead increases, and their machines become not worth the amount of money they ask for them....stay where you are Bradley!!
Jon Lee -
July 01, 2021These are great, super-solid machines, and I only wish I’d gotten the 52” or 61” rather than my 48”. Basically the same but for the deck width and I have no gates to squeeze thru, so the wider decks would actually make it easier to get into nooks and crannies as it would project further sideways from the zt3400 transaxle’s rear wheels. The 24 hp Vanguard has tons of power, so the 26 hp should be plenty for the wider cut. Upright muffler ought to keep things cooler also.
With 40 hours on it now, I only have three complaints:
- I wish the controls were placed higher—or adjustable—as I am 6’3” and have to stoop somewhat when on standing platform
- The machine is 900 lbs and, compared to my old John Deere hydro walk-behind (about 550 lbs) will slide out of control on steep banks. But the construction and drive train are super heavy-duty and so I can’t complain too much there
- The front tires are tubeless and come off the rims easily. Bradley now offers a $150 flat-free tires option, but really ought to put tubes in the standard tires—I did that myself and the problem is solved.
- I wish the controls were placed higher—or adjustable—as I am 6’3” and have to stoop somewhat when on standing platform
- The machine is 900 lbs and, compared to my old John Deere hydro walk-behind (about 550 lbs) will slide out of control on steep banks. But the construction and drive train are super heavy-duty and so I can’t complain too much there
- The front tires are tubeless and come off the rims easily. Bradley now offers a $150 flat-free tires option, but really ought to put tubes in the standard tires—I did that myself and the problem is solved.
Factory sales folks were easy to deal with and helpful. Shipped in good condition to my house by FedEx and setup was easy.
Overall, an excellent machine at a great price.
jeff baughman -
July 31, 202148 inch stand-0n…vanguard engine…hydro gear 3400 transaxles. 76 years old and still use 17 year old zero turn with vanguard engine ( sit-in). use both but stand-on is really a better ride as the bumps & dips are way better with the Bradley. legs get good workout which is good so can cut front with stand-on and sit-in on back. do all own maintenance on both and the old one’s got 1100 hours and bradley about 60 hours. did the transaxle fluid & filters maintenance recently on both . A challenge on the Bradley ( jack-up) rear end & remove rear tires & get under to do it. The old zero turn’s filter is under the seat & just add synthetic oil instead of drain & fill. An interesting happenstance is the old mower could run over 1/4 inch hog wire
placed on grass to keep german shepherds from digging for China…the Bradley sucked up the
wire and wrapped (tight) around one of the 3 blades & shutdown the mower. First thought I’d
ruined the beautiful Bradley. after close inspection I decided to remove the blade & see what
I’d done. all of the wire (1/4 “) just fell off with zero damage ! to say the Bradley is built like a
tank would be an understatement. hope the 17 year old mower keeps going ( old times sake )!
and I can still ride the stand-on for 10 more years 🤫
placed on grass to keep german shepherds from digging for China…the Bradley sucked up the
wire and wrapped (tight) around one of the 3 blades & shutdown the mower. First thought I’d
ruined the beautiful Bradley. after close inspection I decided to remove the blade & see what
I’d done. all of the wire (1/4 “) just fell off with zero damage ! to say the Bradley is built like a
tank would be an understatement. hope the 17 year old mower keeps going ( old times sake )!
and I can still ride the stand-on for 10 more years 🤫
Gene Vatel -
October 16, 2021This is my first time on a zero-turn, let alone a stander mower. I bought this mower for personal use on my 2.6 acre property. I've got some crazy terrain, with slopes and uneven ground, and bouncing around mowing on my tractor was starting to take a toll on my back after all these years. Researching other mowing options led me to stand on mowers, and the price point and positive reviews on Youtube and elsewhere led me to Bradley here.
Well, I can report that I'm very happy with this mower! I saw a quality all over this product right away when I received it, both component wise and fit/finish. Well assembled, you could see they took their time to do it right. I was going to use my deck leveling gauge to level the deck...no need. The deck was already perfectly leveled side to side, has exactly a 1/8" tilt in front, and the mowing height matches the height indicator to 1/16" tolerance, wow. Somebody took their time getting that deck all squared up. I'm impressed by stuff like that, it speaks to how they approach quality control and pride in their product.
As for mowing with it, I got zero complaints to issue. It's fall right now, I got some leaves on the ground, rained the day before so the ground was still a bit wet, mower did great with all that. No stranders, no mohawks, powered through taller grass out back, did FANTASTIC on hills, and never got stuck way in the back by my pond where my garden tractor sometimes does. But with all that said, best this is, honestly it's a gamechanger comfort wise on uneven ground compared to sitting on the tractor! After 3 hours of mowing, I felt great. Platform is also very comfortable, hand controls just where they should be, it just all worked very well for me. Good job building this bad boy, Bradley!
Myers -
October 13, 2022This is my second Bradley mower. My first was a sulky mower that I still have 10 years later. I bought the stand on because I wanted something a little more intuitive and a little more speed in my mowing. I am tall and I do wish the mower controls were a bit higher, but it does not keep me from truly enjoying the mower. I help my neighbors around me and with the 36" I can go through gates to get to their yards. It is a great mower and the folks at Bradley have always been very helpful.
Jordan H -
March 12, 2023I started the 2023 season with the Bradley 48 inch Stander with Vanguard. So far it has been a game changer coming from a hydro walk - behind. It has lots of power, hold hills really well and is very responsive. I love its handling. It is very well balanced, climbs hills well, and rear tires do not tear up turf if you are smooth with the controls. I am currently running an X blade setup for Spring with Toro OEM standard lift blade on bottom and Oregon G3 mulching blade on top. The cut quality is great. The grass is pulverized, and it is expelled so well the deck doesn't build up. At the price point, it is a clear winner so far. I also have the Bradley 36 inch walk behind. I have used it for two seasons and added a Proslide XT sliding sulky this year. It cuts great and it stripes very well with the new sulky. Last tip, add a Grassflap. I use mine non-stop, it is a game changer. Thank-you to Brad and team for great service!
Sctty569 -
July 23, 2023so far so good it is great on hills side to side great on controls and saving time love the color of it !! lol getting out the crate ... make sure to grab ur sawzall saw with a metal blade LOL O It Was A Pain But Now Its Awesome Mower So Far !!! Buying The Bagger Now !!!
John Newell Pierre SD -
May 09, 202448 inch stand on. I am finally the guy that everyone looks at with envy. I really enjoy my new mower. This is my second season with it and I am pleased. It's fast and powerful, the only negatives is that you must be careful on the turns, the tire are pretty aggressive as with any zero turn and adding gas is a little wonky. I would buy again for sure.
Generous Family Mowing Service -
March 29, 2025We just purchased the Bradley 48" stand on with the Vanguard 810cc 26hp motor. Let me say one thing, go buy it!!!! This machine can perform the same as a 10,000 dollar and up Scag don't waste your money on brand names. I own Scag's they are good but the price sucks. If you own a mowing business like we do your only getting 3 to 5 season or more out of it. Buy this one you will not be disappointed, machine is a tank and very well built! 2025 review, yes we will do a you tube on this machine also when the weather is better promise. Generous Family Mowing Service
Deion Brown -
April 11, 2025I purchased my Bradley 48 with Vanguard in December 2024 off of Facebook market place. I didn't have funds to get it new at the time. The past summer I was push mowing as a recent graduate out of grad school that couldn't find a full time or a decent part time job in sports management/marketing. When I received the mower it was used commercially but only had 400 hours. I serviced it, and she ran smooth as butter. This mower is built to perform and get the job done. Im currently running it this season and it has already made me lots of money! All I hear is Scag, Wright Exmark, Ferris. Truthfully, I feel that Bradley should be in same conversations. You do not need a $14,000 mower to lay down stripes, just a Bradley!
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