Ferris Lawn Mower review- High speed Cut quality, Mowing tall & short grass, & pulling it apart 

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

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.

Love my ferris Z3. Articulating front suspension is a game changer. Best mower ive ever used and ive riden them all.

"I can't get my hands in there" Meanwhile he has his hands in there just fine

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 👍🏻

Finally ferris. The only mower I'd ever buy quality and most importantly the only dealership around that actually any good

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 RU-vidr 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.

You have to compare the Z3 to the Wright zk. No comparison. Ferris wins.

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

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 !

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.

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

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.

Looks fun and satisfying to mow grass. Never mowed grass with a lawnmover in my life.

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😁👍

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.

🙌The review I've been waiting for!

Will you guys ever review walker mowers?

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!

#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.

Two of the great minds in OPE! Great video Brian and Stan!

Ferris z2 is a great mower, no complaints except wish they made a bagging system attachment for it

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

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.

We love our Ferris mower's inside and out!

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.

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

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.

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

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!!!

All i run is ferris as well love them. Solid mowers, excellent cut quality

I got a Ferris 3100z big block and I love it

The funny thing is the Ferris is the best mower there

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.

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

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.

great video!!!

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

Not a good review. Horrible. I use this exact mower everyday in my business and not a single mechanical problem.

Just got me one yesterday because of mainly this video… and others but I am in love

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...

Love my hustler raptor sd42.

I run snapper pro s125xt love the cut same icd deck zx3 will be my next purchase

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.

I have a Ferris z2 and it’s my favorite mower I’ve ever owned. Great Video, every piece of equipment has its flaws

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

These guys can eat it ! Ferris Rocks!!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oh oh Stan, its like you said something negative about a Harley.... got some damn loyal Ferris folks out there!! LOL

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..

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.

You need to review a GrassHopper mower please!! See how they compare to the others

Awesome mowers

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 😆

brian lawn care 👏

Just show me the Toro already Stan! Youre killing me brotha!

Ed Wright is one hands on Guy, I expect he even fills in on the Line occasionally, if an employee is sick.

Where's the link to Brian's channel?

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.

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

If they would of leveled the deck more, the grass would of been cut more even. That pitch was pretty extreme.

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

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.

The ice deck cuts way better with gator blades. Try it with gators and it cuts perfect.

This is my type of asmr

Stanley, please do a review on the spartan standers

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

Ferris is awesome

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.

when geekthefreak was cutting lawns he had his customized with a kawa eng geekthefreak the king.

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.

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.

adding another Ferris soon, very soon, very very soon.

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

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 the king of lawns owed a ferris, I rest my case.

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

Hey Guys in Australia the stand on mowers are just starting to trickle down here. Intrested in trying and buying, as I've had nothing to do with them yet, what do i look for for my mowing business. The biggest for me is it has to go through a 900mm opening. The next. I see everyone mulches in America back onto the lawn. How does it work when you have far too many clippings on the lawn do you rake it up or is the customer happy with clippings all over the lawn? Here 98% time we catch the grass while mowing. Please advise.

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

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

Like this if I should buy the Ferris Z3...

Why don't they do a rear discharge instead of a side discharge??

All 3 of yall are divas

geekthefreak do it your way, don't worry about this million and one opinions.

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.

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

A whoskavarna???

The little thing at the end reminded me of Benny Hill

GET A VENTRAC ITS THE BEST

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

What's the advantage of a stander vs. a sit down mower?

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.

Noticeably absent in the comments is ninja Nick. IJS

Cool

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.