Ferris Z3X Mowing Footage ► Laying Stripes With The 61" 37HP Ferris Stand On Lawn Mower
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- Опубліковано 20 чер 2018
- Today I had about 7 or 8 lawns left on the schedule to finish up on Friday and to finish out my week. I wanted to grab some mowing footage for you guys with the new Ferris Z3X stand on mower!
A lot of you guys were asking me how it has been cutting, how it stripes, and how we like it. In all honesty, this is definitely a solid lawn mower. We've been mowing with it in dew conditions, wet grass, and dry lawns, and it's been mowing good and laying stripes in all conditions.
I'm very much looking forward to next week and laying more stripes with this machine. Keep up with us on Instagram if you want to catch the real time play by play! We post 10x the content there and it's fun to interact with you guys more real time there.
What do you guys think about the Ferris Z3X? Have any of you guys ran both a SCAG V Ride 2 and the Ferris Z3X? If so, which one do you prefer and why! Comment down below!
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What do you guys think about the new Ferris Z3X?
Brian's Lawn Maintenance With Ferris you get a beefy mower for the price I think. Needs a Kawasaki engine on it tough
The 3x is an awesome mower. I wouldn't buy such a large mower because it wouldn't fit in most of my yards. I will be purchasing a z1
Stating again that Ferris has the best warranty in the industry.
It looks like a beast!
Nice stripes
The company I work with prefers the 52” more than the 61”, the reason why for us at least is because then your going around properties you can get closer to the side of the house or the side of curved retaining walls better than with a 61” and that for us is less weedeating, so for me 52”
Once you go Ferris it’s hard to go back to anything else! Amazing machine👍🏻
good to hear. had another brand made in ferris factory but more homeowner, going for z3 if can get hands on it
Looks like a money maker. Great video! I’m an Exmark guy but you have opened my eyes to other brands. I prefer 52” for residential lawns that under 1/4 acre. Anything bigger I use my 61” Lazer. My biggest money maker is my 36” Vantage. I have been blessed with owning a 32”, 36”, 52” and a 61”.
thank you so much for posting this... i ordered 52" in december but today they say they won't make a z3 this year... looking for a NOS 61 and hoping to find it
Brother, I bought a SRS Z2 this spring and I am in love with it! I only cut 13 yards a week but love my 61in deck. I do both small and medium size residential yards and can fit that deck anywhere! Enjoy that Ferris!
I absolutely love my SRS Z2 52” with the oil guard. Going to buy a Z3X soon for my larger properties. I was talking to my dealer today about it
Very smooth cut from the Ferris and leaves very nice stripes! Thanks for sharing!
I have a landscaping company, and we have been running Ferris mowers since the early 90's. (Just purchased a new one first of the week) They are by far the best mower on the market. We are running 9 of the 3200 with the 37HP Vanguards now. We are looking at the ZX3 for our next purchase. Thank you for the video.
Helpful! Planning to drive 300 miles for a 61" z3 demo for half price with 200 hours. Do you feel it is good on steepish hills? Or is lighter z2 better? Thanks!
Brian....I used to think 52 was too large a mower for many properties. We bought Ferris 61 for larger open properties. Funny thing though...after more time & experience we ended up using the 61 more & more. They each have their place. Ferris makes a great machine. We have all Vanguard EFI. We also run mulching kits. Throwing grass in mulch beds is a no no. The blocker plates are ok but can leave a windrow of grass that looks bad. If you haven't tried a Ferris ZTR, you should. The suspension ride is amazing. Good luck in your decision.
Grass flap is the best on z’s and stand ons. Two ways to look at deck size, a 48/52 gets you in more spots and is more suited on postage stamps. A 60 moves quicker and covers more footage per pass getting you done quicker. And atleast looks decent on small residentials.
I moved from a 52 to a 60 and noticed marginal gains in time efficiency, but it shaved a few minutes from each spot and it added up turning 6 days into 5 days. Then I moved to a 72 and turned 5 days into 3 days.
The more you mow, the more you make.😁
Great job showing and telling, on the 61” I am going with the 60” . They say they got that that go’s on the Z3 , 2024 I’ll get it about January or February. I just ordered it, wish me luck on the dealer is telling me right. Have a good one see ya next time see ya bye.
52 all day. We use a 36", 48" and a 52" for all of our properties (all of them being gravely mowers). We have a 60" but we only use it for fall/spring cleanups for the extra room of leave mulching, if all you are doing to mowing grass the 52 is just the right size to get the properties done and leave a nice amount of stripes. If you have multiple commercial properties then by all means buy a 60" and use it then to get them done faster and move onto the next. Just my two cents! Awesome video as always Brian (still waiting for that gravely review....)
Awesome vid! We just bought the Z3X 61 a few weeks ago and love it.
Happy's Family I watched your blog! The tank! Ha
I use quikchutes on both of my stand ons. Easy to use and fast. I also use a 36 and 52 and to me for what you do it's the perfect combo.
That thing looks like a beast!
Awesome stripes! Deck size would depend on the lot size that you are targeting. For smaller gated subdivision lots you would probably want a 36 inch z1 to get through the gates. For me I have the 52 inch z2 and I love the cut, stripes, ride and reliability of this tank. Prior to my purchase, I researched these standers to death and I don’t think you can beat the Ferris!
I have a z2 52 inch it’s a great mower I highly recommended it ferris makes great machines!
Hey Brian Big Truck Big Rv just gave you a shout out on his live feed👍 very cool bro!!!!!! It's always nice to see good following of people throughout YT!
That's super cool! I didn't even know he did one. Love JD!
Brian's Lawn Maintenance Who's JD?
Its definitely a clean cutter! I like that the chute blocker doesn't add to the width of the deck. Most of them add an inch or two.
Love that mower. Got the looks, the cut, and it goes with truck and trailer. 61 inch looks huge . Need to see the 52 before I can make up my mind. Might trade mine for a Ferris 😀
Bought a 52” z2 last season, got the 61” this season and love both but the 61” is my fave...hats off to the folks at Ferris-they got it so right, the only thing I don’t like is...u know what I can’t think of anything!
Truth!
How about the constant howl of the 5400 tranny or whichever they use this year.? I don't hear anything from the Grandstand with it's 12cc hydros. Less gears less noise more power.
The Ferris is looking good!
I’m saying the 61 so if you have those big props you can fly thru them. That stand on is getting me excited. I currently have the 3200z sit on zt which has the suspension. This thing looks like it is pretty easy on the user too. I would want to feel it on some flat out flying across some ground at full speed to see how much you bounce around.
I have the Z2 52 inch that's all you need for residential yards,it doesnt damage the yards and its really fast and also leaves a good cut.
Thats a big machine the cut is real nice!!
You make it look so easy and fun.
Jason Cazares Too much practice ha
That zx3 stripes nice! Go ferris!
It's property dependent on 61" or 52". Can't tell you what to do, but I use a 54", best of both worlds, still fits in small places (not like a 48" though), but wide enough to cut time as well as grass. I use it in residential and commercial settings and love it. Modded Dixie Chopper Stryker stand on
Awesome mower! Good video!
Awesome brother keep up the awesome work
That is a sweet mower. I would lean towards the 52 if most of your lawns are that size. Definitely matches up well with your logo.
I love Ferris, best mower ever
I like the strips , fine looking mower
52 over 61. im a fellow lawncare professional. and doing commercial and residential properties, i thought having the 61 would be better but i find it cumbersome at times and the extra deck width gets in the way when using it for residential lawns. especially when they are over grown. chute blocker only does so much
Grass flap all day,it hands free!
52 inch!!!! You have the 61 exmark but its really up to you whatever you think can be the most productive :)
52 vs 61 really depends on the property. You do such a mix of resi vs commercial its hard to say. 52 on resi lawns works better most of time I have seen but a 61 has great potential for time savings on the larger resi lawns and the commercial. I still think you will find yourself eventually getting two standers for the perfect mix of deck sizes for all the areas you service. Either that or start to go more towards only residential or only commercial accounts like some companies have done in my area so they can focus on just a few types of equipment and operations and do that really well and stay competitive in the pricing game!
Omg ferris is my new love....wow
At work we have a 60" toro stander And its a beast. I wouldn't go smaller the 60" but wherw I live we have a ton of big proerties but if you are in town a lot then maybe 52".
Brian, it depends on your size of lawns. if most of yours are this size or bigger and gate widths are not an issue, then go for the 61" as time is money. Also, the levelness of the yards has a factor as the bigger the deck, the higher the risk of scalping on uneven surfaces.
i would recommend the 52", it will reduce trimming around obstacles the 61" cant fit around, it would be more maneuverable,and save you maybe 500-800 in cost. it would add about 5 minutes tops to your mowing time though.
I'm a front mount mower guy but my buddy begged me to try the new Spartan SRT-HDD diesel mower and HOT DAMN!!! That thing holds a hill almost as well as a 8 wheel Ventrac or Steiner !!! And the cut quality is pretty good. That 1.1L CAT diesel is pretty sweet also, Feels like it has more torque than the Kubota 1.3L diesel. I still feel safer on the Ventrac or Steiner but that Spartan SRT-HDD will go up a 36 degree hill on dry grass no problem
My company uses Ferris exclusively. All 52". We service approximately 400 small properties weekly and they hold up great. Both stand on and walk behinds are kept until about 1300 hours (2 seasons) and traded in for shiny new toys.
Nice
Nice video Brian, I would got with the 61" inch deck!
61 is the way to go!
That Ferris would look great with your logos on it. Nice match to truck and trailer
Brian I use the OCD-2 from Exmark but that’s cause it works great on that.
2nd of all your stand on demos yet his Ferris is the leader. I actually slow mo and enlarged the video being a nerd today. The cut quality blows the SCAG away and it striped even better than anything you’ve demoed yet.
I’d say you only have 4 brands left to demo (Wright, John Deere, Toro/Exmark).
You need a 52” stand-on honestly not a 60/61.
TODD EBERLEIN what about Dixie chopper??
Brian, How did this mower impact your current productivity on the lawns you mowed? In your video this mower is great.
J Bruce We shave a lot of time from being able to backpack blow and ride the stand on. It’s a game changer for me.
That Ferris cuts really nice ...I think the 52” is more practical but the 61” just eats up real estate
It's badass man.
I’m buying a 72
I love the Z1 48”. I may get this one, the big brother :)
Nice video Brian
I prefer the 52 on smaller properties, but if you only have a 61”, then it has to work.
I’ve tried a Z3x when my Z2 was being worked on. Love the ride, but the hydraulics seemed stiffer than the Z2. Have you tried the Z2? It might have been that particular unit.
I have a 52 here in New England. Almost no flat property's and it fits in most places. Also on small property's like that one I use a grass catcher. No mess, time saver.
Oh and forgot to mention, all day on a tank of gas. Very fuel efficient.
I have a qwikchute on mine. I like it better than others I’ve used. I feel like it’s smoother and much easier than the ones with twisting handle. Also I run a 52. I feel like it’s the best size for multiple sized residential lots. Especially ones with smaller side yards where house are closer together. If you already have a 61 ztr I’d consider adding a 52 when you buy a stander. I do love that wide stance of that Z3.
52” for doing residential it’s plenty big enough. Check out the grass flap for the stand ons. His open and closes with a foot pedal.
Thanks Brian I didn't know what dope meant but my much younger wife informed me your good sir keep up the good work
GD Garris Lol
Very nice mower. Just bought a Ferris diesel, game changer.
Sweet
52" stand on throws less grass, you'll find yourself mowing the property the same way each week (bad) 52" easier to change cutting pattern. Shoot blocker is a must have and is the best choice. No matter which deck size you choose, don't mow the same way every week. You are a professional with nice equipment, good service is becoming second to making money.
The ride quality on that ferris is better than anything on the market right now. The build quality is decent. The engine is great. The cut quality is on par with Scag, EXmark and Wright. Great overall mower.
One question though Brian... Why don’t you wear the ISOTUNES headphones instead of the ear muffs? I personally can’t mow without a radio or podcast on at all times lol
Brian I am in an exact situation than you...I currently have a Gravely 60" sit down zero turn with a triple vac system and love it for fall time and bagging leaves. My 48" walk behind is old POS and I want to upgrade to a stand on. Im contemplating getting rid of my zero turn and just buy two stand ups a 61" and either a 36" or a 48" but im afraid to part with my zero turn with the vac. I demoed a 48" Gravely stand on and I loved it. I priced the Ferris out and was blown away with the value and pricing ! They are the cheapest by Far !! You gotta be honest would you get rid of your zero turn for this Ferris 61" stander ?
kevinboo2000 I’ll keep the Z for clean ups. But I’ll be adding a stander for sure by fall.
I’m old fashion, I have two Ferris is4500z. They are maintenance hogs but love them. I am in the market for Ferris your testing out. Thanks for the video. Ferris is an awesome product hands down.
Love my Ferris 61 inch
Hey Brian, if you compare that ferris to a stand up vride how comparable is the cut. I love the scags just bc they really spread the grass out very well. I hate double cutting yards some times when I use my Ferris 3000. It's an older model, but very well taken care of.
Looks like a great machine
52" is all I run and all I can see myself running for the foreseeable future... love the middle ground for small and big yards 👌
Get a Grass Flap. You operate with a foot pedal and keeps your hands safe on the steering. If your going to use it as your main mower get a 60 inch. Thats what your use to already. I have a 60 and 48 in exmark. Properties are like yours. I run a 2 man crew, I use the 48 on the front and 60 in the back, 2 trimmers and 2 backpack blowers.
Too many guys bud get younger people teach
Go with 61" . Your using it on the smaller yards so it will work for you. Plus say you buy a 52" because of properties you have now and you pick up a few bigger properties you will wish you had the 61". Also put a power chute grass flap on it with the toggle on the dash. We run them on our 2 661r stand one and toro 72" riders.
The cut of the ferris looks great. I have demoed them in past years. My question is how well does it discharge the grass in damp or wet conditions as far a clumps?
Top Notch lawn care LLC it worked just fine in wet grass. Some clumping but nothing more than my Exmark
Makes me want to get one and I keep hoping that Ferris rep gets back to me
We have a ferris 2500 with the 24 hp diesel engine. Put around 200 hours on it when it started leaking a insane amount of radiator coolent. Took it to the dealer thinking it would be under warranty. But they said that they couldn't cover it. The mower had been put together wrong from the factory and cost us $1200.
dealer sucks. they have no clout with mfg or lied to you.
I think it depends on what's on your trailer every day. If you keep the 60" lazer on there, which I would, I don't know what you plan on, a 52 seems like a better option so that you have a smaller machine for tight spots and a larger one for open areas. If you're looking for a new one-stop kind of machine, a 60 seems like the best option for time savings on the bigger yards.
also, are you planning on demoing a vantage? I know a lot of us exmark guys are anxious for it!
The sales guy at Massey where I bought my tractor was telling me how great these are I want one now. as for deck size my tractor is a 60" it does great but if I was to get a zero turn I think 52 would be nice only because my yard has some bumps and dips.
I bought the ferris 400s last month. 48 inch deck, 21.5 hp Kawasaki Vtwin, zero turn. Great mower, for $4995
Joshua Tennell How do you like it so far?
I need a 48”, and can’t make my mind. I’m between a Ferris, John Deere or Scag
Go with a 52 for sure if doing primarily residential. I have a husqvarna PZ54, 54" deck, and I barely squeeze through some gates. I'd actually like to even get something like a 48 or less for those small right lawns.
Ferris Z3X looks really nice, I'd go with the 52 though with the smaller property
I am adding the power chute to mine, when I was watching you mow my lawn I think that the handle was too far out to the side and it seemed awkward for you to get to. I like the foot petal too.
Austin Denney For sure id have someone fabricate a longer handle no doubt
52 Brother...... I hope they bring you a sit on because that ride is where Ferris set the standards.
Greenpea I'm surprised they didn't make the Z3X with an independent front suspension like a 2100z or 3200z sit down
Should always throttle down before engaging and disengaging blades. I also own a Ferris. Love it
True
52. Most definitely! Ferris all the way dude.
Damn that thing leaves a very nice cut 👍what deck height are you cutting these places at? I use on average 2.75-3.25 on the x mark lazer z depending on how tall the grass is and how much grass clippings will be thrown.
Kyle Winconek 3.25-3.5 right now
IM GONA BE BUYING ONE OF THESE HERE THIS COMEING APRIL I CANT WAIT!
It’s a vey Good mower few more bells and Whistles than the Z2 61” which I have, strips very nice . Have you seen how it can hills? Mine holds them very well. Thanks for the video.
Handles hills great!
I demoed a Wright ZK 61” 37HP vanguard. It was a beast!
Will you be demoing a Vantage or grandstand? Curious to be compared too the Ferris , v ride 2 etc.
Told you the Ferris was a beast man!
You and your company look better with the red mowers than the orange scag... just saying lol
Nice mower, I’d go with a 52 for a stand on. Makes the smaller yards looks a bit more uniform in my opinion, still the 61 did great on that tiny yard
Love that mowers
I have one of those mowers
And 61”
52" all day long. It's the sweet spot.
These are nice mowers.
We use advanced chute system on all our mowers! I have to have them as well!
May have to look in to those
Love my Ferris SRS Z1 36" with Vanguard 23hp. for my 68 stamp size lawns.
Nice!
Thanks for showing off this particular mower. I've always wanted to see it in action. I did see the deck tilt slightly on different terrain. Center balance is near perfection in a fast 1080 spin and doesn't throw you off the mower like most other stand up mowers. But the cons of the video? Your mowing is sub par. Too many passes and that is the result of your entry point. You stay on the same lines over and over which hurts the lawn by matting down the lawn. Best to not use a stripper. I can lay lines with it a stripper nearly as good by overlapping only an inch... I am from Michigan (now living in Florida with about 14 years exp) and I never understood that whole obsession with striper bars to make lines which I've actually only used them for mulching up clippings by running the mower in reverse so that it flings into the blades.. anyway, I do appreciate the demonstration. It's a solid mower aside from the 60" deck Which is over kill for residential lawns that are better suited for a 52". Perhaps even 48" for tighter areas so that your ground guy doesn't have to weedeat afew acres around obsticles a lawn.
PS, I enjoyed your Scag field test vs your exmark.
***Lastly, I really like that quick shute***
You bet!
We run 61 because we do bigger yards and they are super efficient, the other reason why we run 61 is on smaller yards we just run the 48 in walk behind. But it is just on your preference.
Would like to see those shoes in a 6 inch mid. I constantly get grass in my shoes
I’m not an expert but I’d say it largely depends on the types of properties that you have and accessibility through tall of them. You already have the bigger mower deck so I don’t think you’re losing anything by staying with a larger deck. From the looks of this stand on and the job that it did on just the few yards that were on this video I love it. As you said it is a tank and is very wide. I’d be curious how it does on hillsides if you have those on your client list. Great videos. I always enjoy watching them. Keep up the great work.
Now I want to buy one
Hey Brian, whats your take on the platform with the shock? Have you adjusted it any?
c_alright It’s a dampener system. I’m digging It. No adjustments nope
1st comment!! Can't wait for more demos.
Ferris rules.
Brian
Do you plan on testing any John Deere models? I have the 636m stand on and considering the 648 or 52 m. The r series has a different deck adjustment system I can’t stand so look at the m series if possible. The Ferris looks amazing though. John Deere is local for me.
Yeah not much JD by me
If your going to keep the Exmark I would go with the 52 its a little more agile then you would have your exmark for the bigger things