Ferris Compact Hydro

[jangler]

I'm looking at this new 32" Ferris Compact Hydro WB. I have a tough time getting my 36" Stander in some gated neighborhoods. Really small yards but a lot of them. Just looking at some feedback on this unit.

[Heller Landscaping]

The deck without deflector is 37" the unit is 8 feet long. The front castors are flimsy.

[rodfather]

It is not 8 feet long. It is 6'2" long. It's a very nice machine with plenty of power (15hp kawi) for tall grass. Not real heavy either.

I ran one a couple of weeks ago and it holds slopes extremely well with the front-locking casters. Dealer told me my price was around $2400. We have had a dozen or more Ferris machines in the past 9 years (WB's, a new Z and 3-wheelers). They are extremely reliable.

Feel free to email me if you have any other questions.

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[Heller Landscaping]

Rodfather my dealer told me it was 8' long :confused: My dealer will be getting them in soon.

[rodfather]

Originally posted by Heller Landscaping
Rodfather my dealer told me it was 8' long :confused: My dealer will be getting them in soon.


Someone else told me that so I went directly to the Ferris Distributor (also a customer) and measured it myself. Don't know how in the world someone would think a 32" would be 8 feet long:dizzy: :dizzy: :dizzy: !

[Heller Landscaping]

Thanks for setting us straight Rodfather. I was looking into getting one of those machices but was not happy about the length. I am glad they are not that long.:)

[bubble boy]

http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37836&highlight=ferris+32

[Evan528]

I just saw this machine at a Turf conference trade show. Did you guys realize you hve to steer this machine manually like the way a troybuilt "wide area mower" operates? I defintly dont want to be wrestling with a commercial mower all day!:confused:

[bubble boy]

that was my thought when i first saw it, i wonder if with the instant reverse a three point turn would be easy (relative to the troy)

[bubble boy]

Originally posted by rodfather
It's a very nice machine with plenty of power (15hp kawi) for tall grass.


website says 13 HP.....is it possible you tried an engine upgrade maybe? i'd love to see 15 or 17HP on the 48" SD.

or was it a rodfather special version they made for you as their best customer:D

[rodfather]

Originally posted by bubble boy
website says 13 HP.....is it possible you tried an engine upgrade maybe? i'd love to see 15 or 17HP on the 48" SD.

or was it a rodfather special version they made for you as their best customer:D


Nah...bubble boy...no special version (I wish) a 15hp kawi. Same steering controls as our other WB's too, using brake controls to steer with. They claim it is not a real "commercial" unit, need to go up to the 36" for that.

But a 15hp kawi on that 32" mower did a very nice job I should say.

[jangler]

From the specs I saw online it said it has a 13 Kaw. When I heard this thing was 8' in length, my thoughs were, " their idea of compact and mine is totally differant." ( It is 6'2") The dealer is mailing me some specs and will bring one over to demo in two weeks. A couple thing that caught my eye was the weight and how easy it was to change deck height. I will be looking at the front castors and the ability to turn. What good is a hydro if you have to fight it all day. Guys, I appreciate all the input. It's always good to bounce ideas off others that really work with this stuff.

[lawncare3]

Mowers ar e not tipically as long as they say, Because under the steering bar another machine can be put there