[ToroLandscaper]

What is the difference between the Ferris is3000z and is31000z? Also when and why did Ferris stop making the is3000z? Is it a good machine?
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[pugs]

From the little bit of stuff I read about the 3000, it looks like there were 2 versions. An early version that didnt have any front suspension and then a later version that is very similar to the 3100. Not really sure beyond that what the differences are or what major improvements make up the 3100 if any.

 

[McEwans Lawn Service]

The 3000 was the model they made before Briggs and Straten bought the company. Briggs owns allot of the mower company's we see everyday. Simplicity and snapper are two of them.

 

[ToroLandscaper]

The 3000 was the model they made before Briggs and Straten bought the company. Briggs owns allot of the mower company's we see everyday. Simplicity and snapper are two of them.

Thanks for the information. Do anyone have any opinions on the is3000z, the one I am getting is for sale in the "pictures" section on here. It has the front suspension.

 

[nathannc]

I've got one and I really like it mostly because of the suspension in combination with a Michigan suspension seat. If you have any rough terrain to mow, it will greatly improve your productivity. The cut works for me though some say it is a bit inferior to other brands. As far as reliability, I have had no issues yet and I have around 475 hours on this machine. If the one that you are looking at is priced reasonably, I think you will be more than happy with it.

 

[Big Red Ferris]

the 3100z is better built but the early 3100z had the tire splay problem well they have fixed that for 09 and 10 the shock mounts are diffrent in the back id keep away from a 06,07,08 they have tire ware problems and they just dont hold up i love them besides that there a great mower !