they should have put a 1 gallon fuel tank on a raised bracket platform in front of the engine by the handle and I also agree the height adjustment should have been clearly indicated and makes in inches not just standard increments but 1/4 inch increments for what it now costs 3900 +tax these 2 areas should be addressed and straightened out
Thanks for the review. I have been following you since you first purchased this. I'm getting one for my personal use along with the mulch kit. Thanks again. Very helpful!
I use to own a scag 32 inch for about 10 years, I sold it for a toro commercial 21 inch because my yard isn’t that big . I’m thinking of going back to a 32 inch cut and getting the Ferris FW 15 seems like a nice machine. Good review 🇺🇸
Great review! Fine machine! I'd love to have one but,unfortunately can't justify using a mower that small on my properties. It's just not my niche 🤷♂️ 52"& 61" for me 😉
Bud, I was finally able to get gator blades for my fw15. Started with Oregon 396-716. They have the carbide edge (g6). Take 'em to a machine shop along with an old blade and they can punch out the holes to match. They are much better than the factory wavy mulch blades (those had no lift at all). Can really cover more ground before the bagger is full and best of all it picks up acorns and sticks way better.
@@thepetesmith I’m still using my 28in world lawn. When I was cutting grass before becoming a landlord, I only had one property with a steep hill. It performed like a normal walk behind, the rear would slide down a little more than the front. The machine is easy to handle and for the price I couldn’t beat it. I paid around 1200. Now as a landlord, I use it to cut extremely tall grass. It’s a tank and will go through anything. I’ve owned the world lawn for around 10 years. I like the Ferris in the video but can’t justify the cost.
Nice to hear that not even once did you say it wasnt worth the price these cost, that speaks volumes to me, i could do %90 of my lawns with one of these 32" , i never bought the Toro ones after i heard about the transmissions and $2800 can be worth it if the machine holds together for a decade instead of a season and a half like the Toro's do.
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@Nelson Raul I really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
You would be happy with an Accelerator. Wet/damp grass and leaves are no problem. Gets a bit dusty in the dry season but they sell a dust cover for it. Have you ever looked at a Honda Commercial? Thanks, very clear review of this equipment!
I wasnt able to get my hands on a caster model, but as i mentioned on a comment on another of your videos, i purchased mine new at only $2000. My only complaint is the "go handle"... ill call it that.... When i turn, the little foam rubber grips always grab my shirt, and twist it around my torso lol. Im constantly pulling my shirt from around the end of it, and straightening it out on my body. Its actually ripping holes in some older shirts
That is a good price! I don't know what to do about the grips catching your shirt, but I have had that happen in tight areas when I am right up against the handle.
Nice review my man. Btw, I know you were running quite a bit of the Craftsman 19.2 tools in your handyman business. I have plenty of the 19.2 tools, and I'm about to start doing more handyman work in addition to lawn care. From 1 to 10 how do you rate the Craftsman 19.2 line for a "prosumer", pros/cons in your opinion. Thanks
I actually sold my Craftsman 19.2 set and bought a Ridgid 18 volt set. As far as the Craftsman set, I would give it an 7/8 out of 10. They served me well for a long time but I started having issues with switches and batteries.
Thank you for the great video. I just did my first oil change on the FW15. I used an oil extractor but with this machine I wasn't able to put the hose all the way into the engine. Needless to say, after unscrewing the nut I made a huge mess. There has to be a better way than using almost a roll of shop towels. Am I missing something? Thank you.
Was hoping to see the side bagger and mulching blades. My 30” mower is a rear bagger it works ok. How does this mulch overall? Mine is terrible but it’s better since I installed high lift and baffle. This seems like a good mower.
Question about the speed control; the bar on the handle engages the drive and the lever on the panel controls the speed. Is the bar just an on/off switch? In other words, does pressing on the bar in any amount fully engage the drive wheels or does it go faster or slower depending on how far you depress the bar, with the lever acting as a max speed limiter?
HandyGuy 2016 thank you! I haven’t been able to find a video that addressed that question. It would be a deal breaker for me if it weren’t configured that way.
Hey Bud, I’m actually considering buying the Fw15. Also looking at the FW25 used about 3 years old with 30 hours on it or $4500. Seems a little high though. May go with the FW15. Any idea if the cut of the 15 improves while side discharging and using the high lift blades and removing the deflector? I read somewhere that the cut quality improved quite a bit in this configuration
Yes, it does cut best in that configuration. In my experience, mulch kits require slower speed and better conditions to get the ideal cut and finish. This mower cuts great with the mulch kit, but if you don't need or want to mulch remove the baffle and let it eat!
Hi 👋 appreciate your channel I Just bought the fs 15 . How does the close off Shute you have there work? Does it mulch good in most conditions ? Thanks Todd Absolute landscaping
Hello, appreciate your views. I have the factory mulch kit on it and honestly I have not used it much but I plan to this season. When I did use it, it was dry conditions and it worked great.
Hey Bud, if you get a chance could you see what number is stamped into the blades? I’m curious whether this uses the same blades as my 48” Z1. That would be ideal. Thanks.
I'm pretty sure they would not be the same because the FW 15 blades have 3 holes oOo for mounting and they are smaller overall than the blades on my 52".
My FW15 has 15 Hours as well, bought it late last season. I modified mine with a side bagger system which works fantastic! My only suggestion to Ferris is to redesign the handlebars to more of a bike style hand grips to improve handling (steering) on hills. The added weight kit does help. Other than that I’m excited to start 2020 off having this mower in my lawncare setup this season.
HandyGuy 2016 you are a welder so can easily buy and modify the side bagger used on the 32 inch Worldlawn walk behinds. I paid $100 for the bagger at a local dealer. Seen them online for $150 with shipping as well.
I saw on the Ferris site, in the reviews, people complaining about the front casters bending very easily, and were pissed. One guy after 3 weeks. He put a picture in there as well, and suggesting they need a recall. Be careful of hitting anything, might change your opinion of the machine. I kept staring at the caster, when you were doing close-ups, waiting for you to start saying something bad about them.
@@jbaker4900 Well, I ask because sometimes the mower will say it will go to a certain height, but actual measured distance from ground to blade is less.
Do you think this is worth the buy for a homeowner? I’m in the market for a good quality mower and I don’t think I’ll get a decent riding mower until I hit 5-6k. Atm I’m running a Troy bilt with a Honda mower but the 21 inch deck is kinda small for what I’m doing.
Depends how many hours you're going to put on the mower, but for residential use the 33 inch Cub Cadet would be a good option at about half the price. Once you're at machines of this level you are definitely paying a premium for relatively small increases in durability and quality.
Nice mower. I thought about this unit but eventually went with a WB.Im sure you could get an accelerator bagger. Not sure how the deck would take the weight.
@@HandyGuy2016 would be a better fit than the rear one. You may want to put a advanced chute system on it so you can drop it to mulch or open it when you want to side discharge. You can run a accelerator with the advanced chute system as well. More versatile than mulch plate.
We have toro turfmaster, I like it very much would be nice to try this one as well. This year they put a better engine, Kohler instead of Kawasaki. What app did you use for the intro? I like it
@@philthethrill6696 I think it's more HP. Kawasaki engine use oil from the beginning. I have a stump grinder and zero turn mower with Kohler and it's great.
I just bought one and noticed that there are a few decals are not installed before delivery. They are in the literature package and the dealer installs them before delivery. All of the other decals are on it from the factory. There must be a reason they do it that way. Not sure why. Anyway; just very excited to take delivery this week! Thanks for your review and I’ve enjoyed your other videos. BTW, I also have a Z1.
Mowermanls posted a photo of the bagger and FW15 on his Instagram if you’re on there and want to check that out. Wish I could comment with a screenshot on CZcams but they’re not up to that level yet I guess hahah 😂
The specs say 280 lbs. But unless you have to pick it up to place it in the truck, it would not matter. Operating it, it just feels like a self propelled push mower.
Just used my FW15 for the first time today. Have read a few comments about caster issues which appears to affect some of the original units. I just brought mine but its motor is dated 01/19 so maybe its been sitting around. I noticed some cut quality issues where each line cut doesn't match its stepped. Checked the blades and such. The only thing I can figure is one of the casters sits a little higher than the other. Maybe adding weight would help. Just curious if you've seen any of those kind of issues with height from line to line matching. Thanks in advance for any help.
@@HandyGuy2016 so I apparently had the old caster design same as yours. The new front end has better cross support bars instead of that single black bar its welded angle supports and reinforced yokes. Would be covered by warranty so you will want to check that out.
@@TonysLawnCare215 Tire pressure matched. Ferris ended up swapping out the original casters for an upgraded set. Guess it's a common problem that they had to address. It was covered under warranty.
I'm sure it's well worth $3000.00 being that well built but it's out of my price range and I had to settle with the Timemaster 30. The only Ferris dealer is 50 miles anyhow so any repairs and such would be to far.
Something might be too tight? Is the spring loaded pull pin stuck? Did you try slightly lifting up on the handle bar, or pushing down while pulling the pin?
@@HandyGuy2016 yes the pin is stuck, I have to rotate the little handle thing so many times and make it come loose then I can pull it but once it locks again it won’t come out, idk what the problem is
Ferris FW 15 is by far the most expensive wide area walk behind mower on the market.. Sure, it's 32" vs the standard 30" but I don't see that price difference when comparing it to Exmark 30" or a Turfmaster for example.
The price could definitely be more competitive, but it will be worth it in longevity if it outlasts Toro 30" mowers. I'm on my 3rd season with no issues so far.
@@HandyGuy2016 I'm on my forth season with a Timemaster and still going strong. To be fair I'm putting around 5-8 hours on it weekly but still. It's half the price of the Turfmaster and 1/3 of this Ferris.. Don't get me wrong, I'm not judging you, I'm just jealous.. 😂😂
Guys, that review these mowers I have yet to see someone tell me if the blade system is a timed or independent. If it's timed like that goofy Toro it's too dangerous. Iam guessing it has 2 blades would've been nice showing underneath and talking about the blades instead of talking about the height adjusters and bagging. I have a Foley Quad Cut that has 4 8 inch blades from 1961 with a cast Aluminum deck 32 inch wide makes my yard looking like a golf course and can go through 8 inches if grass without bogging down I'll put this mower up against this or any other mower on the market!
Breaking caster front wheels seem to be a continuous problem on this model I heard they fixed it in the late spring of 2020. But I do not know that the fix is a factual point or not. Does anybody know that?
hey but my dealer put the handle in the highest position and it fit me like a glove as I'm 6ft5in and 228lbs I used to be as thin as a pencil not anymore they say we're just getting old and fat from the wife's good cooking and a couple drinks afterwords
I could also bring my badboy zt elite we can have the first zero turn mower races and pull off we can serve refreshments and charge admission great idea to make a small fortune
@@bigshoe84 It has worked out great for me, I'm almost ready to leave the fire service to do lawn care full time. It's a great side hustle if you just want additional income and stay with the fd also.
@@bigshoe84 talk to a CPA, they can tell you everything you need to know and help you take a step at a time. It's not bad, I had the same reservations.
they should have put a 1 gallon fuel tank on a raised bracket platform in front of the engine by the handle and I also agree the height adjustment should have been clearly indicated and makes in inches not just standard increments but 1/4 inch increments for what it now costs 3900 +tax these 2 areas should be addressed and straightened out
Thanks for the review. I have been following you since you first purchased this. I'm getting one for my personal use along with the mulch kit. Thanks again. Very helpful!
Thank you, and glad I could help.
Thanks for the video. Looks like a quality mower. I will be looking forward to your DIY grass catcher. :)
I use to own a scag 32 inch for about 10 years, I sold it for a toro commercial 21 inch because my yard isn’t that big . I’m thinking of going back to a 32 inch cut and getting the Ferris FW 15 seems like a nice machine. Good review 🇺🇸
Thank you, I really enjoy it and use it on my personal lawn.
Good review, seems like a solid machine. I like the front caster wheels.
Thank you, I like the swivel casters as apposed to a fixed front wheel for sure.
Nice review mate. Looks like a great machine
Thank you
Definitely gonna look at this when/if my ExMark commercial 30 ever dies. Great review.
I really like it, it's heavy but heavy duty and holding up great.
Great solid review!
Thank you
I'm really like the mower very easy to start one pull
Excellent review.
Thank you, it's really a great machine.
Very small fuel tank and steep price tag is why I passed. Bought a Cub Cadet 33 wide area mower for $1299.
Thanks for the feedback
Great review
Thank you
Great review! Fine machine! I'd love to have one but,unfortunately can't justify using a mower that small on my properties. It's just not my niche 🤷♂️ 52"& 61" for me 😉
Totally understand brother 👍
I live in New Zealand and one of the weter places and find not to many mowers catch well in the wet Testarossa go's well.
I'm really looking at this machine thank you for urine output now is worried about leaf clean UPS
You can mulch leaves or bag them with this machine.
@@HandyGuy2016 thank you
Bud, I was finally able to get gator blades for my fw15. Started with Oregon 396-716. They have the carbide edge (g6). Take 'em to a machine shop along with an old blade and they can punch out the holes to match. They are much better than the factory wavy mulch blades (those had no lift at all). Can really cover more ground before the bagger is full and best of all it picks up acorns and sticks way better.
Nice!
Thanks for the review. Looking to replace my 28 inch worldlawn.
Yes would love to know if the 28 world lawn is good? For hills especially.
@@thepetesmith I’m still using my 28in world lawn. When I was cutting grass before becoming a landlord, I only had one property with a steep hill. It performed like a normal walk behind, the rear would slide down a little more than the front. The machine is easy to handle and for the price I couldn’t beat it. I paid around 1200. Now as a landlord, I use it to cut extremely tall grass. It’s a tank and will go through anything. I’ve owned the world lawn for around 10 years. I like the Ferris in the video but can’t justify the cost.
Nice to hear that not even once did you say it wasnt worth the price these cost, that speaks volumes to me, i could do %90 of my lawns with one of these 32" , i never bought the Toro ones after i heard about the transmissions and $2800 can be worth it if the machine holds together for a decade instead of a season and a half like the Toro's do.
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Any bagger tube clogs up with wet grass based on my experience. Thanks for the review - very informative!!
Agreed
You would be happy with an Accelerator. Wet/damp grass and leaves are no problem. Gets a bit dusty in the dry season but they sell a dust cover for it.
Have you ever looked at a Honda Commercial? Thanks, very clear review of this equipment!
What's an accelerator?
Side mount catcher
This made me go buy one
Do you like it? How's it on hills?
I wasnt able to get my hands on a caster model, but as i mentioned on a comment on another of your videos, i purchased mine new at only $2000.
My only complaint is the "go handle"... ill call it that.... When i turn, the little foam rubber grips always grab my shirt, and twist it around my torso lol. Im constantly pulling my shirt from around the end of it, and straightening it out on my body. Its actually ripping holes in some older shirts
That is a good price! I don't know what to do about the grips catching your shirt, but I have had that happen in tight areas when I am right up against the handle.
Finally saw one in person the other day. Would be a nice step up from my 21 Toro. Have you come across any problems with your front caster bending?
I'm pretty sure mine came out after that had been fixed. I have not had any issues with it, but I did add an hour meter.
I wonder if they have fixed the height settings on the newer models? I also wish it had a 1 gallon fuel tank but it’s not a deal breaker for me
Not that I'm aware of.
I think if you do try out a side mount bagger, you should look at the grass packer. It's a plastic/ polymer vs aluminum.
Good idea 👍
Nice review my man.
Btw, I know you were running quite a bit of the Craftsman 19.2 tools in your handyman business. I have plenty of the 19.2 tools, and I'm about to start doing more handyman work in addition to lawn care. From 1 to 10 how do you rate the Craftsman 19.2 line for a "prosumer", pros/cons in your opinion.
Thanks
I actually sold my Craftsman 19.2 set and bought a Ridgid 18 volt set. As far as the Craftsman set, I would give it an 7/8 out of 10. They served me well for a long time but I started having issues with switches and batteries.
Thank you for the great video. I just did my first oil change on the FW15. I used an oil extractor but with this machine I wasn't able to put the hose all the way into the engine. Needless to say, after unscrewing the nut I made a huge mess. There has to be a better way than using almost a roll of shop towels. Am I missing something? Thank you.
Add a hose
Was hoping to see the side bagger and mulching blades. My 30” mower is a rear bagger it works ok. How does this mulch overall? Mine is terrible but it’s better since I installed high lift and baffle. This seems like a good mower.
I have videos on my channel about the mulch kit and the side mount catcher. Quite a few FW 15 videos actually.
Question about the speed control; the bar on the handle engages the drive and the lever on the panel controls the speed. Is the bar just an on/off switch? In other words, does pressing on the bar in any amount fully engage the drive wheels or does it go faster or slower depending on how far you depress the bar, with the lever acting as a max speed limiter?
The bar is variable speed, with the speed selector being the Max speed.
HandyGuy 2016 thank you! I haven’t been able to find a video that addressed that question. It would be a deal breaker for me if it weren’t configured that way.
@@rogermurph101 Glad to help
Hey Bud, I’m actually considering buying the Fw15. Also looking at the FW25 used about 3 years old with 30 hours on it or $4500. Seems a little high though. May go with the FW15. Any idea if the cut of the 15 improves while side discharging and using the high lift blades and removing the deflector? I read somewhere that the cut quality improved quite a bit in this configuration
Yes, it does cut best in that configuration. In my experience, mulch kits require slower speed and better conditions to get the ideal cut and finish. This mower cuts great with the mulch kit, but if you don't need or want to mulch remove the baffle and let it eat!
HandyGuy 2016 thanks for the information and videos. I think I may go with the Fw15. Keep us posted on your findings. Retired FF in Wisconsin
Does a new 2021 FW15 come with the High lift blades standard or what specific blades do I need to order to get the best quality cut? Thank you!!
Hi 👋 appreciate your channel
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Just bought the fs 15 . How does the close off Shute you have there work? Does it mulch good in most conditions ?
Thanks
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Hello, appreciate your views. I have the factory mulch kit on it and honestly I have not used it much but I plan to this season. When I did use it, it was dry conditions and it worked great.
I have a video on the mulch kit and installation of it, if that helps at all.
Thanks friend 👍
No problem 👍
Hey Bud, if you get a chance could you see what number is stamped into the blades? I’m curious whether this uses the same blades as my 48” Z1. That would be ideal. Thanks.
I'm pretty sure they would not be the same because the FW 15 blades have 3 holes oOo for mounting and they are smaller overall than the blades on my 52".
HandyGuy 2016 that’s disappointing. My 48” uses three 16” blades, but they have single holes. Oh well.
Right on. Good to hear you're happy with it. Do you think it's too heavy that it needs power steering?
I don't think so, it's not hard to turn or handle.
My FW15 has 15 Hours as well, bought it late last season. I modified mine with a side bagger system which works fantastic! My only suggestion to Ferris is to redesign the handlebars to more of a bike style hand grips to improve handling (steering) on hills. The added weight kit does help. Other than that I’m excited to start 2020 off having this mower in my lawncare setup this season.
Awesome, what type of catcher did you use?
HandyGuy 2016 you are a welder so can easily buy and modify the side bagger used on the 32 inch Worldlawn walk behinds. I paid $100 for the bagger at a local dealer. Seen them online for $150 with shipping as well.
@@BillyGoatLawnService Thank you for the information, I will look into that.
I saw on the Ferris site, in the reviews, people complaining about the front casters bending very easily, and were pissed. One guy after 3 weeks. He put a picture in there as well, and suggesting they need a recall. Be careful of hitting anything, might change your opinion of the machine. I kept staring at the caster, when you were doing close-ups, waiting for you to start saying something bad about them.
@@stevecarr1992 I have heard all about that, but mine came out after that issue had been addressed so I have never had a problem.
You missing part in the Mulching kid is othe part coming with the original mower
How does it perform on hills and is the weight a disadvantage? Thank you, be safe and take care.
It does great on hills and handles like a self propelled push mower.
Does this have timed blades? How hard are they to take on and off?
They are timed and very easy blade change.
How high can you set the cutting height on this? I like to mow at 4.5 inches in the summer and many machines won't go that high. Thanks!
1.5 to 5" actual cut height.
Must have not watched the video. He wrote it on the side of the mower
@@jbaker4900 Well, I ask because sometimes the mower will say it will go to a certain height, but actual measured distance from ground to blade is less.
Do you think this is worth the buy for a homeowner? I’m in the market for a good quality mower and I don’t think I’ll get a decent riding mower until I hit 5-6k. Atm I’m running a Troy bilt with a Honda mower but the 21 inch deck is kinda small for what I’m doing.
It's great quality and very efficient, but only you can decide if it's in your budget or not.
Depends how many hours you're going to put on the mower, but for residential use the 33 inch Cub Cadet would be a good option at about half the price. Once you're at machines of this level you are definitely paying a premium for relatively small increases in durability and quality.
Nice mower. I thought about this unit but eventually went with a WB.Im sure you could get an accelerator bagger. Not sure how the deck would take the weight.
Just found out they have an accelerator kit for it through Ferris.
@@HandyGuy2016 would be a better fit than the rear one. You may want to put a advanced chute system on it so you can drop it to mulch or open it when you want to side discharge. You can run a accelerator with the advanced chute system as well. More versatile than mulch plate.
@@SouthernStyleLawnCare I may have to run with that idea 😁
Hydro with chain drive right? Do you have to service the chain ?
That is correct and not that I know of. I have checked mine and it hasn't needed anything yet. Had it 3 seasons now.
We have toro turfmaster, I like it very much would be nice to try this one as well. This year they put a better engine, Kohler instead of Kawasaki. What app did you use for the intro? I like it
Thank you, I made the intro in 2016 and I just used a free intro creater program, don't even remember what it was.
Kohler is not a better engine than the kawi
@@philthethrill6696 I think it's more HP. Kawasaki engine use oil from the beginning. I have a stump grinder and zero turn mower with Kohler and it's great.
@@HandyGuy2016 I see, thank a for your reply
Kohler will blow up in 2 years, Kawasaki is like Honda. They run forever.
how does it do on steep hills (12-13 percent grade)
Better than the average walk behind. czcams.com/video/S2WHuohREBE/video.html
Maybe the decal for the cutting height is designed for international use? Instead of needing one in inches and one in millimeters?
Possibly, but it is in inches on all other Ferris mowers.
I just bought one and noticed that there are a few decals are not installed before delivery. They are in the literature package and the dealer installs them before delivery. All of the other decals are on it from the factory. There must be a reason they do it that way. Not sure why. Anyway; just very excited to take delivery this week! Thanks for your review and I’ve enjoyed your other videos. BTW, I also have a Z1.
Do you happen to know the part number for the front weight kit for the FW15?
It's part of the bagger kit and I don't think it is sold separately.
@@HandyGuy2016 thanks for the info. After talking with Ferris reps I have been able to determine that it is part number 5419766AAFS
Yes this mower has very good cut quality but how easy is the belt swap
Thank you for your video
Don't know personally, I have used it 3 seasons now and I am still on the original belt.
For some reason this just showed up in my CZcams tv feed 😂 Do you have a 3 year review coming up?
Just from those controls and tires alone, I wish I'd bought this instead of the Exmark 30 🤦♂️
Accelerator just released a side catcher for the unit.
Awesome 👍 is it on the accelerator website?
HandyGuy 2016 I’m not 100% sure. I had seen posts on Instagram about it
@@WillsLawnService I will look into it and thank you.
HandyGuy 2016 according to the website you would need Accelerator part# GCAX but I’d double check. The model is on their website
Mowermanls posted a photo of the bagger and FW15 on his Instagram if you’re on there and want to check that out. Wish I could comment with a screenshot on CZcams but they’re not up to that level yet I guess hahah 😂
i wont to buy one i see other with them and they are mixed , are the blades belt driven
Yes they are
Have you ever seen a more aggressive tire for the Ferris?
No, but I imagine there is something in the same size that is.
How much does this machine weigh?
The specs say 280 lbs. But unless you have to pick it up to place it in the truck, it would not matter. Operating it, it just feels like a self propelled push mower.
Is their a 36”?
Not in this model, but there is a FW 25 walk behind with a 36" deck.
Just used my FW15 for the first time today. Have read a few comments about caster issues which appears to affect some of the original units. I just brought mine but its motor is dated 01/19 so maybe its been sitting around. I noticed some cut quality issues where each line cut doesn't match its stepped. Checked the blades and such. The only thing I can figure is one of the casters sits a little higher than the other. Maybe adding weight would help. Just curious if you've seen any of those kind of issues with height from line to line matching. Thanks in advance for any help.
I have not had any issues with mine, but I would check the deck/blade level on a flat surface.
@@HandyGuy2016 so I apparently had the old caster design same as yours. The new front end has better cross support bars instead of that single black bar its welded angle supports and reinforced yokes. Would be covered by warranty so you will want to check that out.
@@matthewpaul269 will do, thank you!
MAKE SURE YOU TIRES ARE AT THE SAME 40PSI
@@TonysLawnCare215 Tire pressure matched. Ferris ended up swapping out the original casters for an upgraded set. Guess it's a common problem that they had to address. It was covered under warranty.
And you failed to mention it's the right color 😎.
I'm sure it's well worth $3000.00 being that well built but it's out of my price range and I had to settle with the Timemaster 30. The only Ferris dealer is 50 miles anyhow so any repairs and such would be to far.
Idk why my deck adjustment thing is really hard like stuck
Something might be too tight? Is the spring loaded pull pin stuck? Did you try slightly lifting up on the handle bar, or pushing down while pulling the pin?
@@HandyGuy2016 yes the pin is stuck, I have to rotate the little handle thing so many times and make it come loose then I can pull it but once it locks again it won’t come out, idk what the problem is
@@gustavomarin6535 probably something the dealership needs to see and repair.
@@gustavomarin6535 drill the hole bigger -> BOOM PROBLEM SALVED
Ferris FW 15 is by far the most expensive wide area walk behind mower on the market.. Sure, it's 32" vs the standard 30" but I don't see that price difference when comparing it to Exmark 30" or a Turfmaster for example.
The price could definitely be more competitive, but it will be worth it in longevity if it outlasts Toro 30" mowers. I'm on my 3rd season with no issues so far.
@@HandyGuy2016 I'm on my forth season with a Timemaster and still going strong. To be fair I'm putting around 5-8 hours on it weekly but still. It's half the price of the Turfmaster and 1/3 of this Ferris..
Don't get me wrong, I'm not judging you, I'm just jealous.. 😂😂
@@vegass04 No offense taken, it's a good point.
Does it leave ruts when the grass is wet? That would be my only worry
Nope, not heavy enough to rut.
Danis Benitez I mowed 3lawns with mine today with standing water in all 3 and no problem
Guys, that review these mowers I have yet to see someone tell me if the blade system is a timed or independent. If it's timed like that goofy Toro it's too dangerous. Iam guessing it has 2 blades would've been nice showing underneath and talking about the blades instead of talking about the height adjusters and bagging. I have a Foley Quad Cut that has 4 8 inch blades from 1961 with a cast Aluminum deck 32 inch wide makes my yard looking like a golf course and can go through 8 inches if grass without bogging down I'll put this mower up against this or any other mower on the market!
Hey I like the machine but don’t like the bagger system. Should be catcher right off the deck.
Accelerator has a bagger for it now.
Caster broke on the 6th week of use. my fw15 don't worth $3000 sorry
Breaking caster front wheels seem to be a continuous problem on this model I heard they fixed it in the late spring of 2020. But I do not know that the fix is a factual point or not. Does anybody know that?
hey but my dealer put the handle in the highest position and it fit me like a glove as I'm 6ft5in and 228lbs I used to be as thin as a pencil not anymore they say we're just getting old and fat from the wife's good cooking and a couple drinks afterwords
I need to come to visit you I'll bring my fw15 we can have the first ferris mower races
I could also bring my badboy zt elite we can have the first zero turn mower races and pull off we can serve refreshments and charge admission great idea to make a small fortune
Price🤗
Around $2800
@@HandyGuy2016 thanks bro.
You a firefighter?
Yes
HandyGuy 2016 Awesome, I am as well and thought about trying to get into the lawn care business on the side
@@bigshoe84 It has worked out great for me, I'm almost ready to leave the fire service to do lawn care full time. It's a great side hustle if you just want additional income and stay with the fd also.
HandyGuy 2016 I appreciate the replies, I guess my biggest holdout has been the whole starting a business and all the tax stuff that goes with it.
@@bigshoe84 talk to a CPA, they can tell you everything you need to know and help you take a step at a time. It's not bad, I had the same reservations.