Anyone have a Ferris?

[phiferpharm]

I miss my Ferris. I blew out a cylinder, and was too darn stubborn to just replace the motor. I got a Snapper Pro (same company that makes Ferris), but it has been grief looking for somewhere to occur. Several rebuilds/problems with the hydraulics. I can only speculate that they are NOT the same as used on the Ferris.

 

[Eldo Nixon]

I just bought the IS3200 with the briggs 37 hp and 72" ICD deck. I am very happy. Cut my mowing (with Kubota BX 23, 60" deck) from 6 hours to 2.5 hours with better results. With th 72" deck I would want no less than the the 37 HP. The suspension rocks. I have have the suspension seat on order, but even with the standard seat it was night and day. Best purchase I've made. My balls and back so appreciate the suspension. I can't wait to add the suspension seat. But even without the Ferris suspension makes a huge difference.

 

[Eldo Nixon]

I cut my mowing time in half plus--6 hours last week, 2.5 this week. I had a JRCO de-thatcher installed and it worked great. It broke loose a lot of last years discharge that was plugging the lawn. The ferris diid a great job. I bought the 72" deck with the 37hp Briggs EFi w/ oil guard. I would not do less engine with the 72" in the northeast. One mow with the dethatcher changed my world.

 

[PLanger]

Man, you talk about a machine!!! I bought a 2100 with the Vangard EFI power. With a 61" deck and 12 mph top speed!!!

I am considering the same machine with the the 61" deck and Oil Guard which it appears you have also. Would you mind PM'ing me the price you were able to negotiate if you are not comfortable with posting it here? Thanks!

 

[Eldo Nixon]

I payed $10,846 plus tax for the 37 hp efi with the oil guard and 72" deck and the suspension seat and rear hitch. I used the 48 month 0% financing from Sheffield which had a $50 fee. I hope this helps. Another dealer couldn't believe the deal so I think I did ok.

 

[coobie]

I payed $10,846 plus tax for the 37 hp efi with the oil guard and 72" deck and the suspension seat and rear hitch. I used the 48 month 0% financing from Sheffield which had a $50 fee. I hope this helps. Another dealer couldn't believe the deal so I think I did ok.

My dealer quoted me $10,400 plus tax for the same mower.I guess thats a H-ll of a deal.

 

[Eldo Nixon]

Funny here everyone else was 11500 or higher with the suspension seat upgrade. But pricing dies very regionally. Great deal.

 

[Plantation Paul]

I am considering the same machine with the the 61" deck and Oil Guard which it appears you have also. Would you mind PM'ing me the price you were able to negotiate if you are not comfortable with posting it here? Thanks!

9,999 plus tax. Not much negotiation on these. My dealer can't keep them in stock.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Funny here everyone else was 11500 or higher with the suspension seat upgrade. But pricing dies very regionally. Great deal.

The suspension seat is a Milsco mechanical. Milsco makes an airseat (V5400) that is the identical seat, but with air suspension that bolts right up (you'll need to wire 12 volt ground and positive to the battery).

For those who are interested, I started a thread on lawn mower seats when I began looking into them.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...ack-milscos-v5400-air.html?highlight=air+seat

 

[weathda]

You guys aren't helping my mower buying fever. I really need to stop looking at this thread especially the picture of that IS2100.

Just purchased a 14+ acre property in December. Am currently mowing around 2 acres around the house with a 48" deck - time to do this is not bad. But would like to mow all 14 acres. It's an established home place and would look very nice mowed. Currently I'm using a Kubota L2550 non-hydro with a 5' squealer on the remaining land. I've started my first cutting and so far have 6 hours on the clock with probably 2 more to go to finish. I'd like to cut at least once a month. At the rate I'm going I'll have to start again on the front by the time I'm finished with the back. Sounds like a zero turn could really shorten this down considerably.

I'm gravitating toward the Ferris. I actually test drove the IS3200Z this week. Really like the suspension and the potential to make it even better with air-ride.

I'm torn between the 60" and 72" deck. The land is mostly flat and I'm not worried about scalping. But I do have lots of trees and obstacles around the house where a 72" deck might be too much. Also, if I have to go slower with the 72" vs the 60", would I be gaining? Not to mention getting a 72" on a trailer if I ever have to mow another property. Eldo, any regrets on the 72? Anyone with a 60" wish they had 72"?

Here's a picture of the property. Green outline which is fenced is where I currently mow. The yellow is what I'm cutting with the tractor. What would you guys advise?