Ferris Lawn Mower review- High speed Cut quality, Mowing tall & short grass, & pulling it apart
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Brian and Ed were not Nice testing this Ferris mower. We looked at Top speed cut quality, long & short grass mowing & pulling apart the little details about this mower.
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Run Ferris equipment in my own company. Have no issues with the quality or the cut. Most comfortable,stable mower I have ever used. Think something's are just nitpicking. I will definitely continue to run Ferris.
Stan... as sole proprietor I mow 65 lawns weekly here in MN. I run Ferris zero turns. Throughout any normal mowing season I maybe mow grass that tall (about 2ft) for about 10 minutes total, for the whole season. It means nothing! Any finish mower is going to have to make several passes over that kind of tall crap to get it knocked down and cleaned up. So... why all the minutes wasted showing these mowers mowing those tall weeds? Lets see curb climbing ability, and abilities to feather the decks up and down on the fly over rough areas or roots, and the ease of maintenance (and the required schedules) and etc. Thanks
Thanks for the feedback Dave and thanks for viewing
Dave Allen I agree 100%! Tall weeds mean nothing
Yeah yeah yeah you do realize though if Honda ever starts making stand on commercial mowers the competition's over think about it they can manufacture their own engines and everything
@@WILDWOODislandder doesn't matter everything is already tied up in patents , besides honda has nothing over the kaw. Since honda only builds up to 13 hp and kaw builds the bigger motors it seems they don't want to compete for market anyway.
@@WILDWOODislandder I work on a crew that uses three HRC216's. Worst push mowers on the market. Everyone's going to Exmark mowers now. Dealer after dealer is dropping them. "Hondas would dominate the stand-on market." Top kek
The Ferris key thing isn’t an issue and neither is the gas gauge. Fill the gas once in the morning and that’s all you need for a full day.
Some people. 🤦♂️
Seriously, it’s kind of annoying they should’ve designed it better but it’s really not a big deal
@@doejon6821 you know what was a big deal is the faulty hydros. I went through 4 of them in 1400 hrs. Very weak hydros
@@jaybrown29on what mower
I agree, I've never really even minded them, bought a z2 in 2018
Love my ferris Z3. Articulating front suspension is a game changer. Best mower ive ever used and ive riden them all.
Thanks for the comments!
I bought a Ferris last year and honestly I wouldn’t buy anything else. The machine is a beast and you get way more for your money. The suspension system is a life saver 👍🏻
Happy that you like it and thanks for the comments!
@@Dirtmonkey what kind of lawn mower do you have
Finally ferris. The only mower I'd ever buy quality and most importantly the only dealership around that actually any good
That's why I buy bob cat mowers the dealer are awesome guys the Toro dealers guys are awesome too but unfortunately there mowers are crappy and the john deer guys were total assholes
@Alexis ayala if 3 hydro died in less then 700 hours then its not the machine its the operator
"I can't get my hands in there"
Meanwhile he has his hands in there just fine
I am apart of the Ferris Fan Club. Now that you bring it up Stan I am going to go searching them out now lol. My take on this video which I am sure there will be another follow up on Brian's channel. is you were using the Z2 where the Z3x is a much more powerful machine then the Z2 and it would have handled the taller grass a little better but still would have left stragglers there is only so much room under a deck and when they clog up with that much grass no mower would come out clean. So on that point its pretty spot on in the video. As for the top speed mowing you are right I don't do it but employees may and I have seen them mow over bermuda at top speed and it cut well however its frowned up not for just cut quality but the ability to recognize thinks sticking up in the lawn. Now my biggest take on this is the hills I will be the first to tell you the bolstered sides help a ton and I have made videos on my channel on it mowing a almost straight up hill with my standon. I have challenged a certain CZcamsr and Wright mower owner to a hill test and hope to get it done before season starts in March. Great video and look forward to the reviews of the rest of them.
Really appreciate it, thanks for the comments!!
I would love to see it too. Doubt they will show up to the competition tho
I am not in a Ferris fan club, and I agree with some of the negatives like,gas gauge,hr.meter,and key placement,but I am 6 4and 280 so I need a heavy duty smooth ride.The pad is great, no problem leaning for me. The gas tank in the middle gives great balance,also larger wheels are the way to go.As for being jerky,thats touqe, nice on a slope incline.Big holes or roots no problem susp. works great. This mower is a game changer .Comfort !
I think you just sold me on buying a z3
You have to compare the Z3 to the Wright zk. No comparison. Ferris wins.
Southern Style Lawn Care thank you!!!
There is definitely a comparison there and it is mostly preference.
I’m torn between wright and Ferris. Why do you say Ferris is better?
@@RLMDesigns23 ferris cuts better in all conditions.
@@SouthernStyleLawnCare I appreciate the reply. Thank you
I run a Ferris FW35 52in. That is the first commercial mower I bought. It has been a huge game changer for me. I LOVE FERRIS
#1 the bolstered sides do not make it a problem to swing your leg out onto the fender on hills.
#2 The stitching on the leg pad hasn’t caused any issues with me. I’ve used the pressure washer on it and the mower has been used in the rain.
#3 the amount of staples on the back... if he is using 100 staples.. just I don’t know. If the material comes loose hopefully all of us are capable of using a staple gun.
#4 The wood backing board not being treated. I could see where this could potentially become a problem BUT the mower should never stay in conditions to cause rot. Take care of your machine. Or put a sealant on it to prevent any issues.
#5 The key situation. With your right hand on the control paddle use your middle finger and thumb to turn the key. I don’t have any problem with reaching the key to turn it. Now if you have small hands then I could see where this could become a problem.
#6 The glory hole. Haha haha. The gas gauge is pretty silly. Maybe Ferris put it down there to prevent the plastic from oxidizing? I know that was a pretty common thing on the vantage.
#7 the speed. Yes. This mower is FAST. That’s why there is the speed adjustment which is PHENOMENAL compared to exmark (I don’t know how it is on the wright stander) but it is much easier. If you have to blow while riding or travel to a near by house, that extra speed is nice. Be the professional and know the speed to cut the grass the best. When it comes to your employees, be the boss and give them orders. If they don’t follow the orders then you warn them, write them up, or something of the sort. There are ways to mark that pin that adjusts the speed. Just try to have trust worthy employees though! All in all Ferris, Exmark, Scag, whatever mower it may be (excluding husquarvarna or however you spell it) tend to be really good mowers. I made the switch from exmark to Ferris and I absolutely love it. Minus the fuel gauge.
Thanks for sharing your experience Jonah !
Will you guys ever review walker mowers?
Absolutely love my Ferris. Purchasing a Z3X this spring! I took a long detailed look at Wright ZK, but it just wasn'ta fit for me at the end of the day.
Happy you like it , thanks for commenting !
After and uninsured driver took much of my ability to do things I was forced to try a new mower.
Even with multi-level inoperable disc disease I'm able to mow my 16 acres with no issues. The mower is absolutely awesome and I have moved things around with it way beyond what the mower would ever be considered normal. I purchased my zx2 in 52inch with Kawasaki engine I have had no issues so far. I would love to upgrade to the z3 but it will take a very longtime to pay off my z2 and save up. One reason I choose the ferris is I do not have to lean to operate anything, and I can drive one handed and use my grabber to pick up trash on the road.
Sorry to hear about your accident! Pretty awesome your still mowing 16 acres
Really glad the mower has worked out for you !
Ask any Ferris owner if he would abandon ship and the answer 99% of the time is “No way”! This is is the best machine I have ever owned! Not saying bad things about other brands (Wright) but there is no need for anything else when you know you have the best money can buy!
That's great James, thanks for watching !
Ive ran the ferris z2, the is1500, the is600, and the fz60. I love the mowers they cut wonderfully down here in florida. The ferris stander is wonderful on hills and the icd cut is great, the only thing i dont like is the control setup. Btw the bolster really helps on hills.
If it can cut St. Augustine, it can cut any of that thin wispy grass up north.
I'm loving the comments. No hate for the Ferris, it's ok. When it comes to the details...yeah, I'm going to like my mower more. I don't mean to be arrogant, what you don't see is how critical I am of myself and my team as we strive to bake in everyone's feedback into future models.
You know I am still up for the hill challenge my Z3x vs your Wright Ed lol and swap operators on each machine for the second round.
I think a lot of people just wanted to see a review based on guys who run them. since you have your brand it kinda seemed one sided a little. I dont think your arrogant by any means and I would be the same way if I owned a mower brand like yourself. hell I run ferris and scag, I buy what best fits the needs of my company and turf.
@@grassmonkeylawncare6056 I agree brother. When I spoke to Ed at GIE he didnt at anytime bash another mower and got a good laugh when I was aggravating him about how superior my Ferris mowers were lol
Ferris Evolution all the way... ok I may just have it but I still love it. Ed? Ed?
Talk is cheap
Like when someone mows through high grass that they blow into the tall high grass. No you blow it opening so your mower can have space under the deck to mow not mulch.
The funny thing is the Ferris is the best mower there
ive been using the Z2 with the 28hp vanguard and the concern about hills is 10000000% false. This mower takes the worst hills like cake and I know they made further improvements with their z3 models. The only time ive had issues on hills is when I do a full turn on the steepest part of the hill and its been raining. As long as its dry you can do full turn around on most hills that ive attempted it on. Also, there isn't really any need to lean on this mower, I do it out of habit more than anything.
My only major issue with the Z2 is the brake placement. Imagine the day you push the mower to its limits on a hill and start sliding down they really expect someone to be able to reach that thing by going allllll the way over the top? Ill probably be abandoning ship if that ever happens to me haha.
In my opinion Ferris is the only close competition to Wright in terms of build quality. I have not used wright's customer service but if they are more reliable than Ferris in that department then they might edge out a win. I went a month without my mower this season because a spindle pulley was on back order and there were no dealers that had a similar mower in stock in our STATE. I finally had to call Ferris directly because my dealer wouldn't put in the work and after calling them over and over for days I FINALLY found the one person at Ferris who would get up and go find a mower there with the pulley I needed. It was there all along and no one would put the effort in. Lost a lot money that month. Those pulleys should be laying around everywhere at every dealer and customers should not have to put in the work to source parts for a 10,000 machine that is under warranty.
Thanks for sharing this, it helps everyone to decide what's the best machine for them. Thanks for watching !
Lower Lawns and I know the dealer your talking about. Hate to say it but they will never get my business again up there. If you ever need anything for your Ferris check out master mowers in marietta talk with rc
I second master mowers. I drove 6 hours round trip just to buy my z2 from him. Awesome guy and saved a good chunk of green compared to my local dealer
@@PlemonsLawnCare I remember you mentioning them. Next purchase is a 36in mower so ill be looking into them for sure. Got my eye on the Gravely pro stance too though
I used a zk for a week and thought I was gonna need back surgery. I cut grass on a z3 for 1hr and bought a 2022 that same day
Ferris z2 is a great mower, no complaints except wish they made a bagging system attachment for it
Everyone has an opinion but I have a fact- 90% of these brands are “good”. It comes down to the user and how well they take care of their equipment AND their dealer support!!!
Good comments, thank you !
Best comment I’ve seen in a while.
not sure this taught me much! the hell does mowing weeds have to do with manicured lawns! if a customer asks you to mow a jungle you bill them triple the amount or by the job irregardless what mower you have. Now how do these fair in normal lawn conditions? i mean how is the cut? Hills? down hill etc. Im probobly going to go with a Ferris 3300 based on not killing the operator and cut quality
Probably not gonna see the CEO of scab, Ferris, exmark, John Deere anytime soon out in the hot summer heat demoing there mowers. Ed is the man
Great video! I own a Ferris 61"
I love it. Put over 100 hours on it. Cuts great! If you are mowing around a lot of flower beds it's great in that it doesn't discharge the grass very far and yet distributes it evenly because of its wide discharge opening.
Thanks Raymond!
I just added a 61 SRS Z2 and I love it. Ferris controls are the easiest on my fingers compared to my Wright Stander. I won't ever go back to Wright, the cut quality on the Ferris, the comfort the ride. I just power washed my Ferris and I have no issues. The key thing is a not true, I have no issues getting to the keys. My only gripe that I agree with is the fuel gauge, I hate having to look down into that hole. At the end of the day Ferris is the Ferrari of Stand On Mowers. Sorry Ed, Wright can't give me the cut quality I want, especially for the price.
Thanks for sharing your opinions and thanks for watching !
This guy is a joke lol how do you bring a owner of a manufacturer to come review his competitors product like come on man really
theDonVon thank you!!!
Who cares. Are you not intelligent enough to take what he says with a grain of salt? Just disregard or heavily scrutinize his statements, and look for the truth yourself. They didn't try hiding it, and they were right up front about it. No foul.
He plainly says he's bias in the previous video when they ask him his opinion...so he's not trying to misinform you. He is the owner of all the mowers they demoing and has insight on why things at built the way they are, instead of just guessing how and why functions on each mower are there
Jesus christ yall fanboys are embarrassing all manufacturers do that
Honestly Ed from wright does give Ferris a lot of credit in a lot of videos. It’s very shocking, he doesn’t come off as bias as one would think
I've been watching the channel for a few months and it seems like it's changed directions. It's now more for promotion of certain brands and other channels rather than doing actual work. Almost half of the video is showing the user mowing too fast so it needs to be mowed again, yet only 2-3 minutes of actual review. I get trying to help other channels, but most of us don't have time to seek out and watch two more channels for a complete review series.
Tritech I hate this channel but I’m looking at buying a Ferris Z2. What a shitty review. I don’t cut field grass, only nice lawns. That’s the first mistake. And the nitpicking, my god!
I’ve been running a 3200 with a 72” deck for a year now. The thing is amazing at high speed mowing and taking down 2’ tall grass. I feel like how they’ve suspended the frame means it could last longer. It’s not just about driver comfort.
So between Wright, Gravely, Toro, Scag, Ferris or any other brand I’m missing, a 36 inch stand up riding mower, for a home owner who wants quality, reliability, ease of maintenance what would your pick be? I’m typically a Honda guy if that means anything...
What did you land on?
Ferris Z1 Owner here. Z3X is next! These mowers are bad ass. You had the owner of another mower company help you nit pick a ferris and even mentioned the fact that you guys thought there was a fan club for ferris...too funny! That Ed was SHOOOOOOK yo! hahahaha
Thanks for watching Richard!
The ice deck cuts way better with gator blades. Try it with gators and it cuts perfect.
what gator blades do you use, and where did you purchase them from. ( item number would be helpful)
Oregon
I just bought the Z1 36 inch -19 Hp-With side discharge. So gator blades are the way to go?
@@doejon6821 I’m not sure. I’ve never had the z1. I use a wright intensity 36 for small yards and it’s awesome. I love the Ballard high rise blades
Not a good review. Horrible. I use this exact mower everyday in my business and not a single mechanical problem.
He never said they had mechanical problems. He DID in fact say that it is a solid well built machine. They were just nit picking. Just like the video title says...
I have a Ferris z2 and it’s my favorite mower I’ve ever owned. Great Video, every piece of equipment has its flaws
Sullivan Lawn Care mine too!
Very true, thank you for watching !
These guys can eat it ! Ferris Rocks!!!
I use my Ferris almost every day of my life and I don’t have a single problem getting to my key. Maybe I’m just a genius but I’m pretty sure it’s really not that difficult to figure out. And the fact that Ed said the foam on the Ferris doesn’t help you with hills that is a complete a lie. What do you expect Ed to actually say in these videos? That ferris is definitely better than our mower and you should buy a Ferris over a wright? Come on man this is total bs. Nothing more than a bash fest from the most biased “engineer” on the planet. The Ferris can’t be touched. Sorry not sorry. It’s the best mower out there. Count me in on the Ferris fan club I guess. If you don’t have enough common sense to cut slower when you see it’s not cutting at the speed you’re going you shouldn’t even be on something like a lawn mower anyway. Maybe we want extra speed to get from one from yard to the next when we’re racing down the street? And if they complain about the fuel gauge don’t believe it. You can absolutely tell how much fuel is in the mower. I think Ed rigged the gauge to have another thing to complain about. This “review” is useless and unfair. I want to see the video where Ed bashes his Wright mower and then I’ll let you know how fair he is or not. Like I said. What else do you expect another brand owner to say here? Buy the Ferris over our mowers? Yeah right.
They also tested the daily wright against the z2
YES THIS IS SO TRUE I USE FERRIS EVERYDAY AS WELL. BEST MOWER IVE EVER HAD
I was going to comment but instead I'll just say, WHAT YOU SAID!! I have a Z2 and love it. All the little things they mentioned you get used to pretty quickly. I've always had Ferris. I'm still making money with a 1992 14hp, belt drive, 52 inch, walk behind.
If you asked ferris which was the best they would say theirs every one would say theres is the best. It obvious.
In fact I'd possibly have switched to wrights if the dealer didnt lie about the product and said it was new and when I called wright to check serial numbers it was 7years old and then the dealer decided to say I had to buy the mower. Told them to pound sand ironically they were my ferris dealer aswell but have since found a even better ferris dealer.
I've got an F320z 37hp 61" (best value for money zero turn IMO when i bought it), and a Ferris z2 28hp Vanguard 61", I wasn't sure i was going to like a stander but even though the F320z is a higher spec mower i found myself grabbing the z2 most of the time, it's very efficient on gas. Cut tall grass very well, and the controls are buttery smooth where i use them one handed all the time even in technical stuff (cutting in around house etc) ... Coming from exmark and Scag I'd say both those had a slightly better cut less likely to leave any stragglers, exmark clumped more in wet or thick grass, and i think Scag has the best deck design... Overall i think Ferris is the best value for the money especially with fleet deals and a little $$$ off MSRP from the dealer (something hard to factor in reviews but happens in the real world) ... Thanks for the content Brian and Stan
I have been waiting for the Ferris review! Been looking at them for months. Glad yall pointed out the control panel cumbersomeness. Something to consider. I don't think Ed liked the Ferris though! haha
Nick D the Ferris is a whole lot better than these put it out to be. Ed is just trying to sell his mower. Can’t blame him. I got a review of the z1 36”
Thanks Nick and hope you enjoyed it !
Nick D you will never regret a Ferris purchase! I worked in parks and rec in Georgia. I’ve rode them all except the John Deers. The shocks and stability and response of the Ferris is unmatched. I’m not crazy about them on turf or fine grasses is my only complaint if you can call it that. My 700 series was a middle of the road Ferris mower size and price for that brand. I have never regretted the purchase and when I have to ride something at work other than my own it makes me love mine even more!
The key is super easy. Stick your hand over the bar... finger over and thumb under... done. I have the 36 and it cuts really nice. Just have to be careful when it’s wet cause it does as does all the standers weigh in around 7-800 pounds on the 36’s.
Why don't they do a rear discharge instead of a side discharge??
Ferriss has a 36 inch with rear discharge. Throw mulching blades on it and your golden……There’s a video on it
I ran one of those exact standers for a few seasons when I was doing yards. Absolutely loved it, only ever got it stuck once lol
The Ferris is much better on hills than the toro. I weigh 250 lbs. when I stand on the toro without it moving it almost wheelies because of the platform. I also do tight ditches and the toro platform gets caught. The Ferris doesn’t.
Thanks for the comments , happy to hear what people like about the mower,
A whoskavarna???
Before I started my business, I used to drive forklift loading trucks for a very large company. Being a union company and the low man on the totem pole, many times I'd be stuck loading with a stand on forklift. My legs and feet hurt just watching this video. I'll keep my Gravely with the air ride seat.
I am switching from exmark to ferris. I bought a couple of walk behinds and 3 z3's. Exmark has a great cut quality until there is any kind of moisture on the grass. Exmark will do it but ferris does it faster. Time is money. I would like to check out wright mowers but there isn't a dealership in my area.
Eshelman Lawn Care Ferris all the way. Best mower out there!
I have a wright stander X 48 inch I bought new in may 2015. 22 hp Kawasaki and this thing is so well designed, comfortable responsive and everything is where it should be. But the most important is the cut quality. This thing absolutely has the best cut of any mower I’ve ever used. I just bought a Ferris 36 inch Z one to replace my old walk behind 36. I’m done walking, can’t wait to try this thing out tomorrow. I never thought I’d be so excited to drive a lawnmower when I’m 50 lol
Looks fun and satisfying to mow grass. Never mowed grass with a lawnmover in my life.
Yes its nice to see the results of your work, thanks for viewing !
If they would of leveled the deck more, the grass would of been cut more even. That pitch was pretty extreme.
JCLawn51 the lawn mower was rigged so they could blow Wright mowers.
@@lawnenforcement999 In my experience with wright as the ferris was setup, it would still cut better than a wright.
I run a 48'' Ferris Z1, at first everyone agrees the key and the overall dash layout seems odd, but after you get use to it, its actually laid out pretty well. Its just the way you get use to accessing the controls. I have 500 hours on mine with only 1 small issue that was covered under warranty (someone forgot to greese the front caster bearings in the frame) since they are sealed i never checked them Ferris covered the replacements no halssle. Otherwise i have no complaints. I did throw away the discharge rubber garbage thingy for a Grass Flap and i also added a leaf plow to mine. And since i brought up the leaf plow the Ferris is the perfect design for a leaf plow since they have that bar that protects the motor , that bar also makes the perfect place to mount a latch to hold the leaf plow up when its not needed. Overall i think the Z1 is the perfect mower for what I do. (i do 70 weekly under 1 acre mostly residential ) I have no experience with the z 2 or the z 3 so i cannot speak on those. Mine is also powered by the KAW 22 hp and i have only good to say about that motor. Overall i have to say its one of the best overall cutters i ever owned and ive been in the lawn business since 1994, I ran Toro, Exmark and now Ferris.
What about mounting a dethacher ?
Just got me one yesterday because of mainly this video… and others but I am in love
Awesome hope it works out for ya 👊
How about a removable knee/thigh pad? I like to keep things clean. So I’d be pressure washing mine probably more than I should.
The high lifts leave stringers. The gators don’t and it cuts it so fine you don’t see clippings like you do with the high lifts. Gators are the key.
Good to know, thanks !
What kind of Gator Blades do you recommend?
Bill Dingo Oregon I use
The gators make it cut perfect with small clippings that are hard to see
Happy new years guys. I have a Ferris mower Vanguard 52 , It's not perfect But it does a great job. For the money Is Great, This only two mower that I will buy . And we all know which mowers . Ed Your mower is included😁👍
Thanks and happy new year to you too!
We love our Ferris mower's inside and out!
That's awesome Eric!
You need to review a GrassHopper mower please!! See how they compare to the others
Thank you for the suggestion !
Where is the John Deere, Scag, Kubota and Spartan mowers? Will you or Brain test any of these brands? Thanks in advance. Love the channel
More to come, thanks for watching !!
Oh oh Stan, its like you said something negative about a Harley.... got some damn loyal Ferris folks out there!! LOL
I have own an 52inch z2 ferris stand up zero turn for about a year now and i love my baby ❤😁... the gauge placements are not an issue, I also own a Big Dog, Grass Hopper, Gravely, Toro and Husqvarna and out of all of them its the ferris for me... I hate my Grass Hopper 😒 lol 😆
I run a 36 Ferris Z1 with outstanding performance. I can almost buy two of these with dealer/factory promo/discount for the price of one Wright 36. And the Ferris is a copy of better Wright design. Toro dealer that sells both, and Ferris, has had good reviews. All 36 inch standers have inherent cut limitation due to design and ideally are for backyards IMO. Versatile and great to have a 36 stander with 52 zero turn--same blades etc.
We have the Ferris z1, z2, and z3. Yall are nitpicking on stuff that arent even a problem. Key, side pads, and gas gauge. Nothing beats the suspension and no mower beats the z3x. Mr Wright wont admit it but it smokes his mower
Where's the link to Brian's channel?
The thing I have been thinking about for the longest time is which mower works best on slight inclines/hills? Zero turn? Stand on? Walk behind? I have a Exmark Walk behind 36' and I will eventually need a 2nd mower
I run snapper pro s125xt love the cut same icd deck zx3 will be my next purchase
Good choice!
Ferris is pretty good. It's not a standing mower, but with the one I have is outstanding because the gas hole is in the right spot and it has two gas tanks one on each side. So in conclusion I think they are good
Thanks for the comments Steve!
Stan, I would have been more worried if that when you raised your legged to explain mowing on hills with the ferris that you accidentally showed off your panty hose and high heels lol
We bought our first wright ZK 72" with the big briggs 37hp EFI engine. In love at first sight! I have a engineer style mind also and everything is thought out on the wright. I do have 10 john deeres that ill eventually swap for wrights as the time comes. Im looking at getting 2 of the new Stander B 48"for small gate fenced yards.
Stan do you have anyone to come see in NC? If so come by and ill show you around, im out of Goldsboro NC.
I got a Ferris 3100z big block and I love it
GET A VENTRAC ITS THE BEST
Two of the great minds in OPE! Great video Brian and Stan!
Thank you Sarah!
You vacuum your house and you vacuuming at maximum speed you didn't suck anything up out of the floor to clean it you went faster than machine can suck you could run the vacuum fast over the carpet doesn't mean it's going to get that stuff up from the carpet up going to go as fast as
Stanley, please do a review on the spartan standers
Love my hustler raptor sd42.
Ed Wright is one hands on Guy, I expect he even fills in on the Line occasionally, if an employee is sick.
lol I came to the comment section first cause I know any bull Ed pulls out of his *** would be false. I own two Ferris SRS machines and they are far superior to any other brand, especially at the price they are marketed at. Superior suspension, speed, comfort, service, etc...
geekthefreak do it your way, don't worry about this million and one opinions.
All i run is ferris as well love them. Solid mowers, excellent cut quality
adding another Ferris soon, very soon, very very soon.
🙌The review I've been waiting for!
That's great Nicholas, thanks !
I love the ride on my Ferris 700 series it does great in ditches a slopes as long as it dry. It’s a very heavy mower so I have gotten it stuck in places I didn’t think I would. I’m not crazy about the cut quality. Most of the yards I mow it doesn’t matter more weeds than turf of fine grass lawns. But mine really won’t stripe one off and does terrible in tall grass. Fresh blades and greased spindles don’t seem to matter. It doesn’t do well in tall grass! I got mine more for the ride which nothing compares but occasionally I would like to be able to stripe one off or do clean up jobs I don’t have to book the whole weekend for. What can I do for more blade speed of better cutting? Thank you, Erik
I've never owned a Ferris but I did demo this mower for a few days last year. Cut quality was pretty good, not Exmark quality but acceptable. The downside was that the Ferris was an ergonomic nightmare for me. Nothing about it was comfortable and all the controls seemed difficult to operate and get to. Nobody could figure out the cut height adjustment either, it just was not intuitive at all, my guys had no idea what height they had set it on.
when geekthefreak was cutting lawns he had his customized with a kawa eng geekthefreak the king.
I got my ball sac stuck on the gas tank fill and I fell backwards off it the Ferris and it stretched my sac like a flyin squirrel
What's the advantage of a stander vs. a sit down mower?
TheHondaman way easier on your back with the stander also you get a better view, easy to get on and off, shorter so you can get into places and load more onto a trailer, and finally its just more comfortable.
Maybe in some instances a stand on is better. But my old job i was on a mower seat from 7 am till 4 pm non stop other than lunch and i dont think id wanna be standing all day long for 8 hours lol
Not for tall people.
I'm 6'3" and I have no issues on my stander
@@thewhiteknight02 im 6 feet and its worse for me to go under a tree with a rider then a stander, on a stander you can crouch.
Im waiting for the Hustler Standing Mower review, ive looked for it and youve mentioned that it exsists but id like to see you beat it up..
They hydros are defective. I’m on my 3rd hydropower with 1600hrs. It went in for a trans fluid change and wouldn’t work after.
I would say change the Hydro yourself lol
Like this if I should buy the Ferris Z3...
Thats stupid man. Youre gonna buy a mower according to youtube likes? Have your local dealer get you a demo and the mower will sell itself.
@@willrobinson9575 😂😂😂 It's a joke, but I do plan on buying the Z3 or a Ferris zero turn.
Nicholas K I have a Z3 and love it. You wont be disappointed if you go that route.
@@willrobinson9575 Sweet, glad to hear it. Do you know how big the platform is? I have size 15 shoes, was curious if the platform was big enough or not
@Will Robinson I dont know the exact length but i could measure it tomorrow. I wear a size 10 and there is plenty of room. Its a large platform.
Ok few things... 1) thats a basic Ferris z2... I opted for the Briggs EFI engine so mine has more hp and torque. 2) In the manual it states NOT to mow on level 3 on the controls, mow at level 2 on the speed bar, no stragglers left behind when i do this. 3) I have had mine for a year and half and I absolutely love it. I have tried all the rest and find the Wright to be close to the ferris but the ferris just cuts better in my .02 and has a much smoother ride. 4) Hills you state the bolsters will be bad on hills with the Ferris this is simply not true. Look at the tire size difference , I just lean i dont have to put my foot out and it holds the hills like no other. My friend has a Wright and it cannot take the hill like my Ferris can I have much bigger tires then he does.
geekthefreak the king of lawns owed a ferris, I rest my case.
brian lawn care 👏
Any one in Florida , or the south, using the Ferris on St. Augustine and Bahia? If so what kind of cut are you getting and at what height.
You do know if Honda ever makes a stand on commercial mower the competition's over do they make one I can't find one
I agree with Ed Wright on the Ferris having too many moving parts, however l don't agree with his comment on the Bobcat l am also a tool and die maker and there's nothing l can't redo or undo.
WTF!?! You can change the side discharge from one side to the other?
After "The End" I saw them discharging on both sides. "The Chase" part.
All 3 of yall are divas
I rigged my Ferris to go even faster by moving the bar forward :). It is a beast and I bought it for $5000 cdn cheaper New than a toro
I did have the seals go on the hydros around 300 hrs. They replaced the hydros and then there was a recall on the seals. Look at the price tho. They are so cheap. I have 1200 hours on mine and I love it. Like I said I made mine faster more like 11 mph and with the gators it cuts perfect. With the big tires it handles hills better than my wright.
great video!!!
Thank you !
Ferris zx3 52 inch has best cutting quantity....easy to do basic service
Have you ever noticed that in these type of videos you never see any Ferris Rep's - That's because their mowers do the talking for them - As I type I own (Wright Stander X) and it sits - Why? - Because I'm busy making money on my Ferris SRS Z2 - When wrights patent expired it opened everything up for great mowers to finally be developed - Wrights are built like tanks and besides their Aero core deck they are not bad machines - But now we realize that wright relied so much on their patents that now other companies are leaving them behind and you can certainty see it on Ed's face - You don't need to be a engineer to make a informative good and bad video on these machines - I appreciate the video, but would like to see a more in depth video without any Mgf present - Thx
Appreciate the feedback and comments, thanks !
The little thing at the end reminded me of Benny Hill
Lol, thank you for viewing !
It’s all opinion.
My dealer sells Scag, Ferris and SnapperPro. I bought 2 scags and love them. Probably won’t ever stray from the kitty’s. BUT if I did, it wouldn’t be a Ferris. Probably Exmark or Toro.. Ferris isn’t bad, just not for me. That fuel gauge is sorta a big when you think about it. And I’m sorry but Ferris just doesn’t cut as great as a Exmark or Scag.