It sure does a great job GP. As i said before I work for a Gas, Utility Company, and 90% of our mowing is Contracted out. The majority of these people use the Ferris brand, and for good reason too, they get their work done fast and efficient. Thanks GP for another good video.
Good morning Dean. That's helpful to hear - thanks for sharing. I can certainly see why. It's quite a machine. Thanks again - have a great week out there!
Greetings Gord, Lee here, man that mower made quick work of the lawn and kept you ahead of the flies. Looks like the black flies are quite huge, seeing them fly around the camera. Certainly shows your integrety, and your reputation, when a company from the US would send a machine to you to try out, word is out about your character. Its a real pleasure knowing a man of your character. Keep well, later.
Good evening Lee. Thanks so very much for the kind comments. I appreciate it very much. The pleasure is mine Lee. Those flies are something - LOL. Gotta drive quick. Thanks again - have a wonderful week and all the best!
Impressive to say the least. I have 2-1/2 yards to mow probably about the area to the 1st yard you showed. My Cub Cadet XT1 handles it fine, any bigger I'd look into that mower. I'm glad I live south enough we don't get those black flies! Nice funky opening number! Best Regards, Jay
Thanks so much Jay! Happy you liked it. This model is definitely made for really big areas. It has a lot of capacity. Sounds like you are dialled in there. Gotta love the flies - a few more weeks and they will be mostly gone. Just have to run fast till then. LOL. Cheers and all the best!
I had the air tight cab installed on mine and now my 3 acres is a 2 hour job lol oh yes I have the new 3300......61" and it comes in handy if you are allergic to bee stings like me lol
Really enjoyed the music today. Commercial mowers are a real revelation vs. the other stuff, you can really make a bunch of grass shorter quick with one.
Good morning Corey. I agree - I think if it was only my small acre I was cutting, I would be looking at a smaller model like the 800 series or smaller. But boy, once you get it out on a large property like Guy's or Chuck's, it really shows how efficient it is. Have a great weekend!
I've always wondered just how the pro's cut lawns commercially and end up with perfectly 'cross-hatched' lines. I assume they are using a zero-turn or a walk-behind with a sulky. I liked your neighbors rock wall. It reminds me of a lot of the fences built in this area during the Great Depression in the '30's. Dang, those black flies are baaaad !!
Hello Gord, I wanted to mention to you, that you should be running the mower at 3/4 to full throttle when cutting grass, and you don’t have to run the lap bars to max forward or reverse either! If the owners manual has a set rpm/ throttle position for cutting, follow it, but the distance traveled doesn’t require full speed when cutting. By letting the blades have more rotations per ft of travel will give a cleaner cut, along with sharp blades! I run a John Deere z720 , 3 times a week,and find a cleaner cut by moving forward slower, while allowing the rpm to be raised to 3/4 throttle. I also tru to cut in different directions each cut. This limits ruts in the soil, and corn row effect of discharged clippings. When I worked as a greens keeper, we would draw out maps of how we were going to cut each area of the golf course, and this would also include the direction of cuts from last cut new direction and next direction. So if on Monday we cut “north to south,” then Wednesday we would cut east to west, Friday’s cut would be North to south + 15 degrees of rotation, now on Sunday, the cut would be 90 degrees of Friday’s cut! Mapping also lets you keep track of where you enter and exit a cut pattern, so after One full cut and 2 cut of 2/3 the deck width around the outer edge of a fairway, we would then enter the infield pattern, at a given location, and finish at the desired location tor the next fairway.
Gord, there wasn't any dealer support for Ferris locally when I bought my Husky pzt61. After my dealer got them, I had one for a week on test, and loved it. Why has no one else ever thought to put a suspension on a lawnmower? It's brilliant. Side question, do you pull a land plane or box blade behind your 2601? 4 or 5 feet? I'm doing some research.
Good evening Mitch! Yes, she is a beauty. That's a great question - the reason why is because FERRIS has a patent on the suspension. I have pulled both actually - 5 foot for sure - need to get outside the width of the tractor footprint. Both weigh around 450-470 pounds. If I may offer: definitely need to get scarifiers on whatever unit you choose. Make sure it has 1 scarifier for every foot of width (so 5). Also make sure the scarifiers are held in place with proper pins and not with little "clips". If welded corners, it should have gussets. Box Blade for sure needs to have reversible moldboards (and should have a moldboard on the backside as well). The rear still panel of the box needs to be convex (allows the material to 'roll' within the box), Either unit needs to be heavy - if they are not heavy then you will have a hard time grading as the units will not have enough weight to dig or grade into the aggregate. So if it weighs less than about 450 lbs, you may not want it. You may not have seen it but I did a comparison on both last summer - 2 videos - (#196 and #197) as well as several grading videos using the BB and also several videos using the Landplane that you can see on the channel home page. Hope that helps - good luck!
@@GPOutdoors Gord, thank you for the knowledge my friend. I was unaware, though I'm not surprised, about the patent. As to the other, I've been looking at compact tractors the past few days, though I've been considering it a few months. I was curious whether they could handle 5 ft planes, as dealer suggestions seem to vary, oddly. I have an older massey from the 60's, but would like something smaller and 4 wheel drive. I really like the B2601, but they are somewhat hard to come by right now. Also considering a Mahindra max 26xlt. Initially the JD 2025r was in there as well, but it really can't match the lifting capacities of the other 2 units. I've really been shocked by the amount of variance in these smaller tractors. It's a lot like picking ice cream at a parlor!
@@GPOutdoors I forgot to mention, i actually did watch 196-197, but had forgotten all about it. I kid you not, less than half an hour after i posted that comment, ep. 196 came up on auto play while watching youtube in the back ground! Apparently algorithms do work!
Good morning Mitch. LOL! That is so true - many choices and difficult to cross -reference and compare. I spent about 3-4 months researching before buying. I am not too familiar with the other models but I am sure you will pic what is right for you. I am sure the dealer told you the 2601 model has been discontinued and being replaced by the new LX models. When not sure, ask them to show you the manual for the tractor. IN the manual for the b2601 for example, on page 6 it has a section called Implement Limitations and it lists most of the common implements and the maximum width and weight that the tractor is engineered to manage. And you can often find the manuals online if you google them ie "Kubota B2601 Manual'. Good luck my friend -important decision for sure.
@@GPOutdoors Thanks So much Gord. I was not aware it was being replaced by the LX, but that could definitely explain why they are so hard to come by right now. I finally found a b2601 and went for a test this morning. Definitely a contender. I don't think any of them are bad, or better, if i'm being honest, but finding the one that "feels" best seems to be the key. At least for me.
I have a Bad Boy Rogue - receiver hitches on front and rear. The 999 Kawasaki engine is an animal. Wanted the fuel injection but the dealer talked me out of it for serviceability reasons. Zero turn does not mean zero scrub on tight turns!
Morning Don. Especially in wet conditions. I have started practicing doing a 3 point turn approach. Much better but still practicing. Thanks for the comment this morning - have a good week!
Good Monday morning, GP. Yes, I'm impressed with the speed of that mower. Looks like a heavy duty, well built no nonsense machine. You have a great day!
Nice mower GP! I’ve got a Kubota Kommander with a 60” cutting deck and it really does a great job too. I just published a video about spraying weeds in the yard and had good luck killing creeping Charlie, dandelions and others
LOL. Good evening TJ1 I would say its more fun than a tractor - cutting the lawn...:) LOL. But best way to cut the lawn I have ever experienced. :) Cheers and thanks TJ!
G P those zero turn mowers are great we been using one over ten years still learning cuts time by 2/3s well never go back to anything else God Bless PaK
Thank you for the review and your effort to supply this content. Just on suggestion. You really need to work on you zero turning technique. It will help to eliminate the dead grass spots from where your tire clearly was tearing up the turf. Thanks again.
Thanks Kevin. Absolutely - I have received a few suggestions from folks and I am trying different techniques for completing the turn. Thanks for the great feedback and suggestion. Enjoy the rest of the week out there!
They are a nice mower I had one but if you have any wet ground they get stuck very easy , mine was almost a #1000 not including me on it had to get rid of it do to I was getting stuck to many times with it ,they are very hard to get out when you get stuck , ended up getting a 1025r with a 54" deck .
Good morning Gord, great video! You did a great job with your mowing, that machine does a great job and you are definitely learning to handle it well. That house you was at has been there quite some time and still looks great. You’re having a good time filming your videos and doing a great job. Thanks for sharing with us and keep up the good work and videos. Fred.
Good morning Fred! Thanks so much - Yes a very old home but is very good condition inside. Big property too so it was great to get that big mower out to some larger space. Hope you are well. Have a wonderful week!
Good morning GP 🌞 You are a great F1 speed mower driver and love the music 🤣👍Great drone view and camera view too🧐👍 Their is a lots of black flies for sure 😤Great engineer built for sure 👍 and bucket up that safety belt 👍🌞 Have a great week GP Cheers 👍
Gord having fun with his new toy . Good to see that you're cutting your neighbors grass . Nice neighbor . You're driving that machine like a real pro . Bugs must be really bad . You can see them buzzing around the camera lens .LOL
Good evening Henry! A lot of fun and it makes such quick work out of the lawn - so fast and really nice cut quality. The flies are multiplying by the day it seems - but soon they will be gone. Lots of bug spray and patience. LOL. Cheers and take care Henry!
Gord I've had zero turns for years. They are fast and will cut a lot of grass in a day. You must have some good grass there. When turning the mower 180 degrees and spinning the inside wheel on the spot will tear up the grass as the soil dries out. You might need to make 3 point turns later in the year. Another little hint, these machines are heavy. One week we'll cut north/south, next week east/west and the next week we'll cut diagonally. They will rut the grass quickly. A down side to these mower's is they also compact the ground and you need to aerate yearly. I have 3 zero turns and I cut my own grass with a walk behind LOL, much better cut.
Good evening Chris. Thanks for the helpful advice. That's great to know. I usually cut my own the same way so will keep in mind for this unit too. Still working on practicing the turning but I am trying the 3 point turn approach you mentioned this past week (after this video was made). Appreciate it very much - have a great week Chris!
I was watching the open shots and decided that couldn't be your place, no snow. Got so use to seeing everything snow covered, forgot that you have grass underneath there. :)
Watch some UA-cam landscape videos. Spencer's lawn care, Pro cut lawn care are probably the best. I have had a zero turn mower for 11 years. And I have learned more from these videos of the proper way to mow with a zero turn mower. Especially the three point turn I believe they call it. Highly recommend watching them.
Gordo.. Love it.. but a quick question for you. What are you going to do with your land pride finishing mower that you have for your tractor? Perhaps you mentioned it in the other episode (didn't catch that one) by the way. I know you don't speak politics here, but Trudeau's 21 second pause was a thing of Beauty!!!
LOL. Good evening Scott. I have to say, that was a classic moment for sure. Not only for the pause itself, but what he didn't say next. I am sure our grandkids will be hearing about it in Grade 10 History class one day. The mower is loaned to me by Ferris. At some point, it will head back to them, like many other pieces of equipment I have tried out. And then I'll pull the ol' finish mower back out. Thanks for the great comment tonight. Be well and take care Scott!
Good morning QTF. I now use a program called Final Cut Pro. Still have lots to learn on it but it is much better then the old default program that came with the computer basic programs. Cheers!
GP, I'm curious about the suspension for mowing on ruff ground. What other vehicle would you compare the ride to; a UTV, ATV, lawn tractor, B2601, etc.?
Good day TK! Great question. Far more comfy and smooth than any of them. The suspension and seat suspension absorbs the bumps remarkably well. I was actually quite shocked - it feels like you float over bumps - there's no jarring or impact, so to speak - the seat floats up and then floats down. If you have ever driven in a semi-truck, the seat is very similar to the air ride suspension you would feel. I actually called them to ask if the seat suspension was hydraulic. I hope that helps a bit. Cheers!
I wouldn't bother cutting the grass at that length, but the mower made easy work of it and it seems you like using it. Where was the home owner bringing you a beer after you cut his lawn?
LOL. Good morning Mark! Yes I thought it was much longer when I started, but not much there - just messy looking with all the dandelions. He came by:)) Cheers and take care Mark!
I currently have a industrial classic dixie chopper. 33/60 I'm trying to negotiate a price on a new Ferris ISX 3300z in a 71" deck. What are u guys paying for that 61"? Taxes included out the door price?
Good morning H! I honestly don't know - this unit was provided to me for a short period of time to use on the channel. I know the MSRP is listed on the ferris website but I don't know what the local dealers are charging. Sorry I could not be of more help. Good luck and all the best!
For big open fields, yards I think I'd stick to your tractor an finish,grooming mower especially I got a grooming mower with my tractor a few weeks ago it seems quicker
Gord was just playing “East City Lights” last night for my daughter and then you incorporate it into mowing lol. With the exception of the black flies, I see you are really enjoying that mower. Gosh she’s fast.
I had to chuckle when you said, "word gets around fast". Yep, the neighbors are calling one another saying, "call GP, he's cutting grass for free". I have to say that machine is quite impressive, GP. You look so content riding this powerful machine. Okay..okay, I gotta ask....where are you gonna store this nice machine...b/c I see this baby staying with you. 🙂 Enjoyed a full-watch and you're good handling it. Enjoy your week. 🙂 👍🏽
LOL! Too funny but kind of true. But enjoying it alot. I am certainly running out of room, that's for sure Houndsman. Good question. Have a great week and thanks for stopping by!
Looking good out there GP . How is the fuel consumption rate with this mower ? How is it to change out the blades to sharpen........ OR does it use L-A-Z-A to cut the grass ! Cheers ! Oh , and Bee safe and Bee kind !
Morning Bubba! Great question. I have about 3.5 hours on the engine so far and still have about 1/2 tank left I think. The blades? Now that's a good question - I will have to read up on it the the time comes. LOL. You too, my friend. Cheers!
Obvious that you like using the mower, GP. While the tractor is a great workhorse, once in a while you have to drive a zippy little sports car model. This looks like the sports car of yard work.
I'm not a fan of the music, ... but the Ferris sure does mowing well! I know I'm in the minority, but that music is why I hardly watch all through the videos of 'Outdoors with the Morgans' these days, I usually skip through the 'music sections' in those videos. Most times I just don't watch. But, it's like I said,..I just came here to see and learn about the machines and tools at work,...the music spoils it for me. ( Oh well! )
Good morning Reg. Thanks for the good feedback. Much appreciated. Big demographic of subscribers - some like music, some just like to hear the machines and some like a little of both. So I try to keep a mix of videos to appeal to most - some have no music, some do. Hope that makes sense. Thanks again - hopefully you enjoyed the drone shots.:)) Talk to you again soon!
@@GPOutdoors There you go, you can't please all folks all of the time,...so I can live with it,..or not,...we'll see! Thanks for your reply Gordon,...have a peaceful day!
@@GPOutdoors Maybe you can create both type of videos. One version without music, one with music? Depending on how you edit(if you add music at the end), it shouldn't be too much effort.
GP, how do you handle the black flys on your face with both hands on the steering levers? Thanks for the video, appreciate the work you put in the videos.
Great video, Gord. That is quite the mower. I’ve always thought with a side discharge mower it is better to shoot the cut grass onto the already mowed area. Otherwise if you go in a circle always shooting mowed grass to the center you’ll end up with a pile in the middle. What are your thoughts? Thanks for your fine editing! Cheers!
Morning Michael. That's a good question - I have heard that many times before and makes some sense, if the grass is overgrown. This thing blows with a lot of force and shoots the grass out pretty wide. Generally I have never deliberately done that myself back with the previous mowers I had. Take care!
Zero Turns are overrated. I'd rather just have a yard that's easy to mow & doesn't include unnecessary obstacles. If the B series has a spring loaded seat then there is no real point of a ZT, IMO.
It sure does a great job GP. As i said before I work for a Gas, Utility Company, and 90% of our mowing is Contracted out. The majority of these people use the Ferris brand, and for good reason too, they get their work done fast and efficient. Thanks GP for another good video.
Good morning Dean. That's helpful to hear - thanks for sharing. I can certainly see why. It's quite a machine. Thanks again - have a great week out there!
Great video on that mower again Gordon. Man you got the black flies good already. They sure wreak a nice day. Take care and be safe. 👍☕️
Thanks so much Bob! I just keep driving faster. :) You too - all the best!
It looks like it does a nice job cutting. I like the idea of a suspension on a Ferris.
Greetings Gord, Lee here, man that mower made quick work of the lawn and kept you ahead of the flies. Looks like the black flies are quite huge, seeing them fly around the camera. Certainly shows your integrety, and your reputation, when a company from the US would send a machine to you to try out, word is out about your character. Its a real pleasure knowing a man of your character. Keep well, later.
Good evening Lee. Thanks so very much for the kind comments. I appreciate it very much. The pleasure is mine Lee. Those flies are something - LOL. Gotta drive quick. Thanks again - have a wonderful week and all the best!
Impressive to say the least. I have 2-1/2 yards to mow probably about the area to the 1st yard you showed. My Cub Cadet XT1 handles it fine, any bigger I'd look into that mower. I'm glad I live south enough we don't get those black flies! Nice funky opening number! Best Regards, Jay
Thanks so much Jay! Happy you liked it. This model is definitely made for really big areas. It has a lot of capacity. Sounds like you are dialled in there. Gotta love the flies - a few more weeks and they will be mostly gone. Just have to run fast till then. LOL. Cheers and all the best!
Well you are no threat to the lawn care guys Good, but nice job anyway. They really are impressive machines
LOL! Too funny. But thanks Don!
I had the air tight cab installed on mine and now my 3 acres is a 2 hour job lol oh yes I have the new 3300......61" and it comes in handy if you are allergic to bee stings like me lol
Really enjoyed the music today. Commercial mowers are a real revelation vs. the other stuff, you can really make a bunch of grass shorter quick with one.
Good day P! It really is a pleasure. What a difference. Cheers!
I loved the days of no music,,, );-)
Morning PP. Just thought I'd mix it up a bit. Hang in there for the next one. Cheers!
Zero turns are definitely a blast though if you have the room to run them! 👍 that suspension is very unique.
Good morning Corey. I agree - I think if it was only my small acre I was cutting, I would be looking at a smaller model like the 800 series or smaller. But boy, once you get it out on a large property like Guy's or Chuck's, it really shows how efficient it is. Have a great weekend!
Yes these are big machines that buzz along! Just finished cutting stuff higher than my machine is tall! Not a problem,just go slow!, deck up high!
Good day Greg! It's a monster for sure. Take care and all the best!
Great Video GP, enjoyed it! That is a awesome mower.
Good day and thanks OD! Hope everyone is keeping well. Cheers!
I love that mower! I want one now......
LOL! It's a beauty Tim! Cheers!
I've always wondered just how the pro's cut lawns commercially and end up with perfectly 'cross-hatched'
lines. I assume they are using a zero-turn or a walk-behind with a sulky. I liked your neighbors rock wall. It reminds me of a lot of the fences built in this area during the Great Depression in the '30's. Dang, those black flies are baaaad !!
Good morning T! Yes, that was his meadow. All the blossoms are out as well now - the black flies come with it. LOL. Cheers!
Nice video - your getting the hang of it, had to put Muskol on to watch - lol. Cheers
LOL. Cheers Buddy!
I WANT ONE.. XXOO
Hello Gord, I wanted to mention to you, that you should be running the mower at 3/4 to full throttle when cutting grass, and you don’t have to run the lap bars to max forward or reverse either! If the owners manual has a set rpm/ throttle position for cutting, follow it, but the distance traveled doesn’t require full speed when cutting.
By letting the blades have more rotations per ft of travel will give a cleaner cut, along with sharp blades!
I run a John Deere z720 , 3 times a week,and find a cleaner cut by moving forward slower, while allowing the rpm to be raised to 3/4 throttle. I also tru to cut in different directions each cut. This limits ruts in the soil, and corn row effect of discharged clippings.
When I worked as a greens keeper, we would draw out maps of how we were going to cut each area of the golf course, and this would also include the direction of cuts from last cut new direction and next direction. So if on Monday we cut “north to south,” then Wednesday we would cut east to west, Friday’s cut would be North to south + 15 degrees of rotation, now on Sunday, the cut would be 90 degrees of Friday’s cut!
Mapping also lets you keep track of where you enter and exit a cut pattern, so after One full cut and 2 cut of 2/3 the deck width around the outer edge of a fairway, we would then enter the infield pattern, at a given location, and finish at the desired location tor the next fairway.
Good morning Pat! Thanks very much for the great advice and help. Some great points in there which I will try to follow. Have a great week Pat!
Looks like ya stirred up the black flys- tis the season- take care
Indeed - Thanks Lee - all the best to you as well!
I really liked the music you had playing today, went right along with the mowing, both pretty smooth
LOL. Thanks so much John! Happy you enjoyed it. Cheers!
GP, rocking the 70’s funk! What a nice transition for the channel
Thanks B! Cheers!
Looks like you have really nice grass...do you know how to stripe? Sure would be purdy!
Morning Jeffrey. I was trying to learn but didn't have it very long and most areas were not grown in enough. Cheers!
Gord, there wasn't any dealer support for Ferris locally when I bought my Husky pzt61. After my dealer got them, I had one for a week on test, and loved it. Why has no one else ever thought to put a suspension on a lawnmower? It's brilliant. Side question, do you pull a land plane or box blade behind your 2601? 4 or 5 feet? I'm doing some research.
Good evening Mitch! Yes, she is a beauty. That's a great question - the reason why is because FERRIS has a patent on the suspension. I have pulled both actually - 5 foot for sure - need to get outside the width of the tractor footprint. Both weigh around 450-470 pounds. If I may offer: definitely need to get scarifiers on whatever unit you choose. Make sure it has 1 scarifier for every foot of width (so 5). Also make sure the scarifiers are held in place with proper pins and not with little "clips". If welded corners, it should have gussets. Box Blade for sure needs to have reversible moldboards (and should have a moldboard on the backside as well). The rear still panel of the box needs to be convex (allows the material to 'roll' within the box), Either unit needs to be heavy - if they are not heavy then you will have a hard time grading as the units will not have enough weight to dig or grade into the aggregate. So if it weighs less than about 450 lbs, you may not want it. You may not have seen it but I did a comparison on both last summer - 2 videos - (#196 and #197) as well as several grading videos using the BB and also several videos using the Landplane that you can see on the channel home page. Hope that helps - good luck!
@@GPOutdoors Gord, thank you for the knowledge my friend. I was unaware, though I'm not surprised, about the patent. As to the other, I've been looking at compact tractors the past few days, though I've been considering it a few months. I was curious whether they could handle 5 ft planes, as dealer suggestions seem to vary, oddly. I have an older massey from the 60's, but would like something smaller and 4 wheel drive. I really like the B2601, but they are somewhat hard to come by right now. Also considering a Mahindra max 26xlt. Initially the JD 2025r was in there as well, but it really can't match the lifting capacities of the other 2 units. I've really been shocked by the amount of variance in these smaller tractors. It's a lot like picking ice cream at a parlor!
@@GPOutdoors I forgot to mention, i actually did watch 196-197, but had forgotten all about it. I kid you not, less than half an hour after i posted that comment, ep. 196 came up on auto play while watching youtube in the back ground! Apparently algorithms do work!
Good morning Mitch. LOL! That is so true - many choices and difficult to cross -reference and compare. I spent about 3-4 months researching before buying. I am not too familiar with the other models but I am sure you will pic what is right for you. I am sure the dealer told you the 2601 model has been discontinued and being replaced by the new LX models. When not sure, ask them to show you the manual for the tractor. IN the manual for the b2601 for example, on page 6 it has a section called Implement Limitations and it lists most of the common implements and the maximum width and weight that the tractor is engineered to manage. And you can often find the manuals online if you google them ie "Kubota B2601 Manual'. Good luck my friend -important decision for sure.
@@GPOutdoors Thanks So much Gord. I was not aware it was being replaced by the LX, but that could definitely explain why they are so hard to come by right now. I finally found a b2601 and went for a test this morning. Definitely a contender. I don't think any of them are bad, or better, if i'm being honest, but finding the one that "feels" best seems to be the key. At least for me.
Looks good GP. Ya gotta be smiling, knowing that you're getting work done outside, enjoying it, and not getting 'bit by them flys' !
LOL! I just keep driving faster. Cheers John!
Such a nice mower. I see it’s bug season up there already! -Ed
LOL. Yup they are after me Ed! Thankful the mower is fast. Cheers!
I have a Bad Boy Rogue - receiver hitches on front and rear. The 999 Kawasaki engine is an animal. Wanted the fuel injection but the dealer talked me out of it for serviceability reasons. Zero turn does not mean zero scrub on tight turns!
Morning Don. Especially in wet conditions. I have started practicing doing a 3 point turn approach. Much better but still practicing. Thanks for the comment this morning - have a good week!
Lol go is that why your going so fast man those black flys are bad in ky we have mosquitos they bite nice video
LOl - Good morning Stacey! They can't catch me..until I slow down to turn around. Cheers and all the best!
How's she goin'? The mower cuts nice and it looks like, even with rough ground, it's comfortable sitting in the 'pilot's' seat!!! Take care!!!
We ll put it up against the Massey-Ferguson. LOL
Good today Grampie! Just coming off a few days of rain - sun is out, temp is warming up. Cheers and thanks!
@@donmacdonald7758 the Massey doesn't stand a chance next to that been there done that
@@donmcconnery5080 Thems fightin words Don, right Mike?
@@donmacdonald7758 yup
Lots of Black Flies around the camera. Hungry fellows aren't they?
LOL! Yes indeed. They ate well that day. Cheers!
Good Monday morning, GP.
Yes, I'm impressed with the speed of that mower. Looks like a heavy duty, well built no nonsense machine.
You have a great day!
Morning Edward! It's a beaut! You too - all the best!
Nice mower GP! I’ve got a Kubota Kommander with a 60” cutting deck and it really does a great job too. I just published a video about spraying weeds in the yard and had good luck killing creeping Charlie, dandelions and others
TUUUUNES
LOL!
It seems like it rides smoothly all the time. I love how a 0. Turn can stripe a lawn. They got a be more fun than the tractor 👍😁
LOL. Good evening TJ1 I would say its more fun than a tractor - cutting the lawn...:) LOL. But best way to cut the lawn I have ever experienced. :) Cheers and thanks TJ!
Nice. I would like to operate..
G P those zero turn mowers are great we been using one over ten years still learning cuts time by 2/3s well never go back to anything else
God Bless
PaK
Thanks Peter. It sure cuts fast - much faster than with the tractor. Have a good day and thanks for watching!
Thank you for the review and your effort to supply this content. Just on suggestion. You really need to work on you zero turning technique. It will help to eliminate the dead grass spots from where your tire clearly was tearing up the turf. Thanks again.
Thanks Kevin. Absolutely - I have received a few suggestions from folks and I am trying different techniques for completing the turn. Thanks for the great feedback and suggestion. Enjoy the rest of the week out there!
They are a nice mower I had one but if you have any wet ground they get stuck very easy , mine was almost a #1000 not including me on it had to get rid of it do to I was getting stuck to many times with it ,they are very hard to get out when you get stuck , ended up getting a 1025r with a 54" deck .
Good evening - thanks for sharing that info Rex. I will keep a heads up on that. Thanks again - all the best!
GP you just having way to much fun on that ferris just like a kid with a new toy hehehe 😊😊
:)) Maybe a little. LOL. And cutting a lot of grass lately - quick! Cheers Richard!
Good morning Gord, great video! You did a great job with your mowing, that machine does a great job and you are definitely learning to handle it well. That house you was at has been there quite some time and still looks great. You’re having a good time filming your videos and doing a great job. Thanks for sharing with us and keep up the good work and videos. Fred.
Good morning Fred! Thanks so much - Yes a very old home but is very good condition inside. Big property too so it was great to get that big mower out to some larger space. Hope you are well. Have a wonderful week!
Good morning GP nice machine I would like to drive one looks like fun and gets the lawn done fast. CHEERS
It does, David - and really comfortable, too. Cheers!
Good morning GP 🌞 You are a great F1 speed mower driver and love the music 🤣👍Great drone view and camera view too🧐👍 Their is a lots of black flies for sure 😤Great engineer built for sure 👍 and bucket up that safety belt 👍🌞 Have a great week GP Cheers 👍
Morning Dave - for sure, I always wear the seat belt. LOL. This machine is a beast. And so comfortable. Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors 😉😊👍
Gord having fun with his new toy . Good to see that you're cutting your neighbors grass . Nice neighbor . You're driving that machine like a real pro . Bugs must be really bad . You can see them buzzing around the camera lens .LOL
Good evening Henry! A lot of fun and it makes such quick work out of the lawn - so fast and really nice cut quality. The flies are multiplying by the day it seems - but soon they will be gone. Lots of bug spray and patience. LOL. Cheers and take care Henry!
Gord I've had zero turns for years. They are fast and will cut a lot of grass in a day. You must have some good grass there. When turning the mower 180 degrees and spinning the inside wheel on the spot will tear up the grass as the soil dries out. You might need to make 3 point turns later in the year. Another little hint, these machines are heavy. One week we'll cut north/south, next week east/west and the next week we'll cut diagonally. They will rut the grass quickly. A down side to these mower's is they also compact the ground and you need to aerate yearly. I have 3 zero turns and I cut my own grass with a walk behind LOL, much better cut.
Good evening Chris. Thanks for the helpful advice. That's great to know. I usually cut my own the same way so will keep in mind for this unit too. Still working on practicing the turning but I am trying the 3 point turn approach you mentioned this past week (after this video was made). Appreciate it very much - have a great week Chris!
I looked at a 3300 and it doesn't have grease fittings on the front casters. What is the deal with that?
I was watching the open shots and decided that couldn't be your place, no snow. Got so use to seeing everything snow covered, forgot that you have grass underneath there. :)
LOL. Cheers Brad!
Watch some UA-cam landscape videos. Spencer's lawn care, Pro cut lawn care are probably the best. I have had a zero turn mower for 11 years. And I have learned more from these videos of the proper way to mow with a zero turn mower. Especially the three point turn I believe they call it. Highly recommend watching them.
Good evening and thanks very much Rick. I will for sure - great idea and thanks for the references too. Cheers - have a good night!
Gordo.. Love it.. but a quick question for you. What are you going to do with your land pride finishing mower that you have for your tractor? Perhaps you mentioned it in the other episode (didn't catch that one) by the way. I know you don't speak politics here, but Trudeau's 21 second pause was a thing of Beauty!!!
LOL. Good evening Scott. I have to say, that was a classic moment for sure. Not only for the pause itself, but what he didn't say next. I am sure our grandkids will be hearing about it in Grade 10 History class one day. The mower is loaned to me by Ferris. At some point, it will head back to them, like many other pieces of equipment I have tried out. And then I'll pull the ol' finish mower back out. Thanks for the great comment tonight. Be well and take care Scott!
What do you use for editing software? I would love a video on your production technique!
Good morning QTF. I now use a program called Final Cut Pro. Still have lots to learn on it but it is much better then the old default program that came with the computer basic programs. Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors Thank You. I ended up getting Filmora. Do you shoot and edit all yourself as well?
GP, I'm curious about the suspension for mowing on ruff ground. What other vehicle would you compare the ride to; a UTV, ATV, lawn tractor, B2601, etc.?
Good day TK! Great question. Far more comfy and smooth than any of them. The suspension and seat suspension absorbs the bumps remarkably well. I was actually quite shocked - it feels like you float over bumps - there's no jarring or impact, so to speak - the seat floats up and then floats down. If you have ever driven in a semi-truck, the seat is very similar to the air ride suspension you would feel. I actually called them to ask if the seat suspension was hydraulic. I hope that helps a bit. Cheers!
I wouldn't bother cutting the grass at that length, but the mower made easy work of it and it seems you like using it. Where was the home owner bringing you a beer after you cut his lawn?
LOL. Good morning Mark! Yes I thought it was much longer when I started, but not much there - just messy looking with all the dandelions. He came by:)) Cheers and take care Mark!
you need a sign "you supply the gas and oil, I'll supply the horse power", oh and don't forget the COFFEE!
LOL Jim! Have a great week! (Can't forget the java -))
Looks like he stirred up some bees lol
I currently have a industrial classic dixie chopper. 33/60 I'm trying to negotiate a price on a new Ferris ISX 3300z in a 71" deck. What are u guys paying for that 61"? Taxes included out the door price?
Good morning H! I honestly don't know - this unit was provided to me for a short period of time to use on the channel. I know the MSRP is listed on the ferris website but I don't know what the local dealers are charging. Sorry I could not be of more help. Good luck and all the best!
For big open fields, yards I think I'd stick to your tractor an finish,grooming mower especially I got a grooming mower with my tractor a few weeks ago it seems quicker
Morning Matt! Thanks for the comment this morning. I am going to try an open field soon and see how it goes. Take care - have a great week!
Gord was just playing “East City Lights” last night for my daughter and then you incorporate it into mowing lol. With the exception of the black flies, I see you are really enjoying that mower. Gosh she’s fast.
LOL! Good evening Sonnic! It sure is. Still having fun with it. Very capable and comfy. Have a great week!
What's the first song?
I think it was called Zombie Funk. Was feeling a little funky. :)) Cheers!
I had to chuckle when you said, "word gets around fast". Yep, the neighbors are calling one another saying, "call GP, he's cutting grass for free". I have to say that machine is quite impressive, GP. You look so content riding this powerful machine. Okay..okay, I gotta ask....where are you gonna store this nice machine...b/c I see this baby staying with you. 🙂 Enjoyed a full-watch and you're good handling it. Enjoy your week. 🙂 👍🏽
LOL! Too funny but kind of true. But enjoying it alot. I am certainly running out of room, that's for sure Houndsman. Good question. Have a great week and thanks for stopping by!
Looking good out there GP .
How is the fuel consumption rate with this mower ?
How is it to change out the blades to sharpen........ OR does it use L-A-Z-A to cut the grass ! Cheers !
Oh , and Bee safe and Bee kind !
Morning Bubba! Great question. I have about 3.5 hours on the engine so far and still have about 1/2 tank left I think. The blades? Now that's a good question - I will have to read up on it the the time comes. LOL. You too, my friend. Cheers!
For acreage like you just cut it s perfect, looks more like commercial applications. Sure did a nice job.
Obvious that you like using the mower, GP. While the tractor is a great workhorse, once in a while you have to drive a zippy little sports car model. This looks like the sports car of yard work.
LOL. That's a great way to put it, NH. It is. Cheers!
I'm not a fan of the music, ... but the Ferris sure does mowing well!
I know I'm in the minority, but that music is why I hardly watch all through the videos of 'Outdoors with the Morgans' these days, I usually skip through the 'music sections' in those videos.
Most times I just don't watch. But, it's like I said,..I just came here to see and learn about the machines and tools at work,...the music spoils it for me. ( Oh well! )
Good morning Reg. Thanks for the good feedback. Much appreciated. Big demographic of subscribers - some like music, some just like to hear the machines and some like a little of both. So I try to keep a mix of videos to appeal to most - some have no music, some do. Hope that makes sense. Thanks again - hopefully you enjoyed the drone shots.:)) Talk to you again soon!
@@GPOutdoors There you go, you can't please all folks all of the time,...so I can live with it,..or not,...we'll see!
Thanks for your reply Gordon,...have a peaceful day!
@@GPOutdoors Maybe you can create both type of videos. One version without music, one with music? Depending on how you edit(if you add music at the end), it shouldn't be too much effort.
@@GPOutdoors I actually like the added music. But, to each their own. Maybe I need to try it with the volume off mabey Reg Sparkes has an idea.
That's a long commercial. If my mower ever gets so bad that I need to wear gloves, It's time for a new mower.
LOL. Good evening Marshall. Force of habit. Have a good weekend!
GP, how do you handle the black flys on your face with both hands on the steering levers? Thanks for the video, appreciate the work you put in the videos.
LOL. Good morning Wayne. I drive faster. :)) Thanks so much - I am happy you enjoy them. All the best!
well i got a 3300 with kawasaki 31 hp and thing smokes on start up after sitting. kawasaki says nothing wrong with it
Hey GP how many black flies an acre does that thing eat. Cheers
LOL Roy! Cheers!
What is a black fly...
That's , how many black flies does GP eat per acre, lol , Cheers
Great video, Gord. That is quite the mower. I’ve always thought with a side discharge mower it is better to shoot the cut grass onto the already mowed area. Otherwise if you go in a circle always shooting mowed grass to the center you’ll end up with a pile in the middle. What are your thoughts? Thanks for your fine editing! Cheers!
Morning Michael. That's a good question - I have heard that many times before and makes some sense, if the grass is overgrown. This thing blows with a lot of force and shoots the grass out pretty wide. Generally I have never deliberately done that myself back with the previous mowers I had. Take care!
Zero Turns are overrated. I'd rather just have a yard that's easy to mow & doesn't include unnecessary obstacles. If the B series has a spring loaded seat then there is no real point of a ZT, IMO.
Thanks Bob! Love my B, no doubt. Cheers!
dont like 0 turns
Thanks Frank! Cheers!