Ferris ISX 3300 Zero Turn Mower 100 Hour Review Brutally Honest
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- This is a brutally honest review of my Ferris ISX 3000 mower after 100 hours. I'm critical of this mower...but also sing its praises and those who have built the mower and the engine. Please checkout my book, "Mind Kill, Rise of The Marauder" at Amazon and Kindle. Be Safe.
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Bought an ISX 2200 this past winter, an amazing suspension! Just glides over the rough spots, you still notice them, but not the bone jarring hits. Turning 70 this fall and this has made such a difference in my mowing experience. I mow about 4-4 1/2 acres.
My brother is 68...he bought a Ferris ISX 3300 and says the same thing. Stay healthy and happy mowing ride safe.
Love that you're congratulating American workers for a good job. Any worker doing whatever job well needs to know that they are appreciated.
David when i was younger...40 years ago i fixed many Briggs and kohler engines, then Honda appeared and turned the small engine world upside-down. Briggs has made an awesome comeback, I've watched video's of the workers building this engine. Great company I believe they purchased Ferris. Be safe and thank you for commenting.
This video was SO Interesting! Thank you! I appreciate ALL your time and energy. This will be the Zero Turn mower for US! Thanks!
So glad to help you. I had this mower 4 years and is still amazing. Safe mowing 😊
Your mower looked like you took it WHEELING!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm glad I found your channel.
You know Robert I keep it real on this channel. I show that mower now mercy and she's a great machine. I failed to mention how well it cuts...but you can see that in my other videos. Take care welcome to the channel.
@@maraudermitchelli Yeah I got the playlist for the mower set up, going to watch them while I repair my RC's that are broken. Do love your channel, especially snow blowing. Many decades ago I used to dump ash in Buffalo's dump. So I do remember how nasty it gets up there.
@@robertsmida9601 I use to fly RC planes...it was fun maybe I'll get back into the air. Be safe.
Ferris needs to sponsor you. Great review on this product.
TTP what a nice comment, thank you for making my day. Be safe. BTW from your lips to God's ears!
@@maraudermitchelli What engine would you go with for an isx 800 2024 ferris 52" ?
I do like that mower. I do like your good honest review. I usually put more than 300 hours a season here mowing my yard and grounds, so look forward to maybe a longer interval review. My age has really got me to liking the idea of a good suspension system, seems that Ferris has got that system down to a science .Those big twin Vanguards are damned fine engines. i especially love that high oil capacity. Thanks again for another good honest review, God Bless. .... ps congratulations on the weight loss, thankfully I'm trimming my weight a little too. My "senior " diabetes diagnoses has been a trip for sure.
Don't let diabetes beat you down...I'm no longer on medication and my glucose is good. My 65 year old brother bought a Ferris for the same reason you debating now. It has bar far the best mower suspension. I need a followup video on this machine for sure. Mow safely and best of health to you.
just purchased ISX3300 and purchased the A/C Cab, had to order the mower and A/C unit so it will be a month from now. it gets smoking hot here in Austin TX Love the videos you do. Thankyou! I tried to subscribe to the channel bur it won't let me
Those cab unit are really nice. Looking a glass bubble good for you. I hope you enjoy your ISX 3300. It’s a great machine mow safely.
Excellent review!
Thank you Ron I appreciate that
I bought a wright 52” with the Vanguard 40 hp efi and I’m really happy with the engine also. It weighs 1490 without fuel and has a 16 gallon gas tank. It has suspension in the frame and on the seat. Ferris also makes a beautiful stand on at a reasonable price.
Wow 40hp that must be a monster. Glad you like your machine be Safe Vince.
I can’t fathom why anyone would choose standing over sitting. Commercial speed thing I’m guessing, but I’ll take a seat any day. 😅😅
Just bought an isx2200 52" with oilguard. Tremendous mower with a smooth ride.
Phil they are great machines good buy for you. Be safe.
Have had mine 3 years,61”. Absolutely love it.
Oh my goodness, after watching a video yesterday about a guy testing 3 Ferris mowers, I had my heart on looking into a Ferris dealer to see about buying one of these impressive machines.
Now having watched only seven or eight minutes of this video … my mind is made up! FUGETTABOUT IT!!
So glad I happen to run into this video without even looking for it. I will chalk it up too divine intervention!
I really like this Ferris, I thought my video was very positive. There are so many good mowers available but none have this suspension which is for real and the engine is excellent. Hope you get a mower you like mow safe.
@@maraudermitchelli Yeah, all positive. There are many good machines available, but none better than Ferris in my book.
Great job showing and telling, I am thinking about getting one. Maybe the 800 not sure looking at all of them never owned one zero turn. Always the riding mower, i got a John deer L 130 the motor commando pro 23hp Kohler. Thanks again for showing telling have a good time see ya bye.
I said I would never own a ZT...now I will never be without one. Thank you be safe.
Hope you ended up getting one.. I just got my 800 Thursday and I think the last time I was that excited about something, it was when my son was born. It’s the be-all end-all. Don’t know how I lived without it
Awesome mowers!! ❤🔥💪🏾
Agreed James thank you
I bought a ferris 3100 brand new best mower I ever had bought it in 2010 still got it the suspension is a game changer for rough ground
I totally agree 🙂
My Ferris had the same starting issue until I watched a video from Taryl fixes all. He shows how to correct this. It’s been 2 years now with no more issues.
Wow thank you I have to watch that video…be safe 😊
I can’t thank you enough I will watch 🙂
please tell me you are talking about how sometimes, especially when it gets hot, you have to crank it 25 times…
Ugh, just hadn’t gotten that far into the video. This drives me insane. I’ve heard it may be the crankshaft position sensor…
Are You referring to the solenoid just clicking and not engaging the starter? My 2200 has done that since new, but it always kicks in after 3 or 4 tries . Just figured the bendix wasn’t making good contact. Which Taryl episode was that?
@@brianw8963 Yes, what Issue? I had the same problem with my Kawa 24HP 730 on my Huvarna tractor 348 XD and once the parking brake linkage was fixed the problem went away.
I absolutely love the Ferris mowers and the Vanguard engines. There's just one thing that bothers me. If Briggs and Stratton are so proud of their engines why are they denying their heritage by changing the name to Vanguard?
I thought of it as a model not the manufactures name...Like Ford Mustang. Not all Briggs engines are Vanguard...that's what it thought. You could be right though.
If my research is correct, Simplicity bought Ferris around 2004, 2005. Simplicity revised their zero turn line to emulate the Ferris line, then sometime after 2006 Briggs bought the whole the whole thing. I have a 2006 Simplicity Citation which is comparable to a Ferris 600. Nothing the size of your machine, but I love it.
Tim I don't know Simplicity but I do believe Briggs own Ferris now. This mower is still doing well it's quite amazing...starter still hesitates to engage as it is on the second starter. Be safe enjoy your mower.
Very good review
Thank you it's easy with a great machine. Mow safe and happy new year
the lawn care service i work for my boss has two srs z3x 72 inch and just bought a isx 800 i have never had any issues with them starting me and all my coworkers have used many different types of lawn mowers but none of them ride like the ferris
Nothing rides like a Ferris they are just amazing. Thank you be safe mowing.
Where do you store in the winter time and I see your log splitters out in the open you should cover it. But great videos 😊
I own a commercial building I store it in. But you're right about the log splitter...that will be quite the test if it starts after 2 years of not being run. That's a video for sure. Thank you for commenting Happy New Years.
Awesome video and information. After watching your video last week had me sold to get a Ferris.
I recently picked up a one owner 2013 Ferris IS3100Z 61” cut and it’s a incredible machine. Only 397 documented hours. I had a entry level 2015 Cub Cadet RTZ L with 54” cut zero turn and had no mechanical issues with 471 hours just wanting a bigger mower with suspension. My back always bothered me for several days after mowing on the Cadet but a lot less after upgrading to a Vevor suspension seat $300.
Now my Ferris has the basic Ferris seat but the incredible suspension resolved my back issues. I can now mow an hour faster and comfortably. I will upgrade to a new Trac seat $700 just to make my machine perfect for long term mowing.
Thx for your video review.
Anthony you're welcome and thank you for the nice comment. Ferris makes a great mower. Be safe
Check out the background. He’s got a John Deere tractor with a snowblower. If you get enough snow, can you put up a video with you running the snowblower?
Sir I have many videos of my John Deere and bobcat track loader blower snow. I hope you watch them and enjoy. Thank you , you made my night be safe 😊
I have the ISX2200. I always use my leaf blower to clean that deck and the mower off after each use. Your machine looks like you go mudding with it. If the grass is that wet, I avoid mowing that day if at all possible. It just creates more ruts in the turf and creates a huge mess. You mentioned "brush hogging" with it and also mentioned "PTO" as referring to a tractor. If you have a tractor with a BH, that may be more appropriate for some of your mowing.
Thanks Steve this mower runs sunshine and rain don’t have time to wait to many other things I want to do when the sun shines. Mow safe and thank you 😊
My vanguard 23 hp started having the clicking sound after about 15 years. Starter was good, ended up being a bad soleniod, cheap and easy fix. No more problems. Starts every time now.
Gary my mower is on it's second solenoid first was replaced under warranty so far so good. Thank you for helping be safe
Where is that solenoid? Mine has done that since new, but always kicks in after 3 or 4 clicks. Doesn’t do it all the time.
@@brianw8963 follow your red positive lead from your battery. It connects to the solenoid.
Nice Vid!
Thank you be safe.
The Vanguard engines are built in either GA or AL. I believe the GA plant builds all the 810 and other smaller units while the AL facility builds the big block engines. I see they now list the 37 as part of their retired lineup. Apparently the 40 is totally replacing it.
"Briggs & Stratton is moving production of its V-Twin Vanguard engine from a joint venture partnership in Japan to its existing manufacturing facilities in Statesboro, Ga., and Auburn, Ala."
Glad to see you're carrying. More Americans should. I have been for well over 20 years now.
Thank you for the facts I watched a video of this engine being built and must have got the location wrong. The engine and mower are outstanding thank you for helping me safe and proud.
@@maraudermitchelli Thank you for being a patriot! Enjoy that 3300.👍
Ferris 3zx 61 " kawasaki 29 efi,rock soild 4 years. Like your back tires!
The rear tires are great I made a video on the Versa Turf Upgrade. Be safe and thank you
i have 3300 and i noticed the left side suspension is not as wide as the right. There is another set of bolt holes that will make the left as wide as the right. I wonder if that is when you have a 72 inch deck. Have you ever lifted the front? I don't you can get lifted without that jack they sell.
I did not know that...great observation. I have lifted the front, I think I put my jack under the middle of the deck...I probably have a video somewhere if you look. Thank you for the help. Be safe enjoy your mower.
I have a new 3300 and haven’t used it yet. I went over the mower and greased all the fitting I could find (15) I believe. How much grease in the spindles? I may of overfilled one spindle. Grease came out the top of spindle at the deck. I was looking for it to escape out the bottom.
Boy you're thorough good for you. I have an electric grease gun I've pumped a ton of grease into the spindles and have never seen it come out. Have fun you have great mower be safe.
I've got a 2017 3200z with 2200 hrs . It holds a lot of grease in those "Hercules Cast Iron spindles".The grease does come out the top of the spindles when its full. I pump about 50 pumps of grease in each of the spindles with a battery powered grease gun when the weather is cool. It uses twice the amount of grease when it has been mowing all day every day in the heat ( 90°-100°+)
When you grease the spindles where does the grease come out?
I have no idea and I give them 10-14 pumps of grease…I assume the bottom. Good question I’ve just never seen it but it takes the grease. The bears are very big and heavy quality. Lmk if you find out 😊 mow safely
I love mine so smooth when mowing man you can not let your mower get in that kind of shape
My brother would agree with you he cleans mine when it is stored. Mow safely.
You left out the single most important part. How do you get to the blades to remove them for sharpening?
I should do a video on that...I will do that soon thank you.
As far as the weight, you could have bought one of the less expensive Ferris models. However, wanting the biggest and best is always tempting.
David this machine gets worked hard on my property and receives very little love. I'm glad I went with the commercial mower she's done great. Thank you for commenting be safe.
I got a 1500 they are great mowers.
I agree happy new year mow safely.
Seems like some issues with it for sure. Would you buy this again vs the competition?
I failed to mention how well it mows grass...ugh. Yes it's an outstanding machine. If your property is smoothly graded you may not value a suspension. But if you need a suspension like I do the Ferris is miles above anything else...it i just superior. Thank you be safe
@@maraudermitchelliwhat about a grasshopper 725 dt6??
Have 8 ferris mowers, 3300 is the last ferris, such a pita to work on, over engineered, the ride is great, but maintenance, man o man.
Mark I think the maintenance is very good, except the shutoffs to the hydro units. I like the machine very much.
A very nice mower. Question, what is the gun for in that nice neighborhood? I know you know most of your neighbors because I seen the videos of you helping them, so why the gun? Or is it something you carry around all the time like I do a pocket knife? No judgement, just curious. Very nice grass for this time of the year. I won't even mow until June in Northern Minnesota. No leaves and nothing to cut until then. We still have snow in places.
Richard I did this video last fall, and edited it 6 months later...I was surprised i was caring. So I was a reserve LT in our Sheriff's office for 20 years. I'm a certified law enforcement firearms instructor in New York State...blah blah! Sometimes old habits die hard as I use to carry all the time for business then duty. I've tried to back away from carrying a firearm and was surprised i wore it in this video. Crazy things happen even in my neighborhood, I've awaken to 6 police cars in the street more than once. Sometime I will carry for the animals we do have coyotes and fisher cats. Good questions btw that's a pretty gun, the man that custom made my holster passed away so pretty sad for me to watch. Thank you for asking.
@@maraudermitchelli Thanks for your response.
@@richardlaub889 of course 🙂
I think your seat safety switch is not working properly . I see the wiring under the seat for the switch yet you started it without being in the seat . That could be a problem ?
The sensor on the seat only shuts off the blades if you are not seated. With the emergency brake on, and the pto dis-enguaged you can get on and off the seat. Something is wrong in the starting wiring.
@@maraudermitchelli That makes it nice if you have to run the motor for anything you might have to work on and are by yourself . My neighbor has an older Ferris and has had problems with the wire connectors on his .The wires weren't crimped to the connector pins very well on his . Good luck !!
@@danrussell3509 I have to check those connectors thank you for that idea.
I have this mower with 980 hours . I'm on my second starter now problem still occurs I've discovered wiggling the PTO switch wiring harness I can get it to start if that helps.
The weight is why I bought the ISX2200. It gets wet here too.
You have a great mower Rob thank you
No one‘s gonna steal that Ferris.Not with that 1911, he’s wearing.
I hope not, thank you for commenting you made me laugh. Be safe.
If you’re wearing a piece, you’re a target.
i have the same tires great ones. i took the seat latch completely off
I agree the latch is only useful in a roll over...that lid is so heavy.
Is your deck properly angled front to back? Suspension should have no effect on scalping
It is properly angled, it scalps in the center rear of the deck, my property is rough in areas and if I cut at 3" it scalps. Be safe
Very nice! And that's a beautiful looking sidearm you're carrying. May I ask what it is? I haven't picked up a 1911 yet but it's on my list.
Aaron...I'm getting old. I can't remember the model number but it is a SIG 1911 style pistol...she is beautiful. I'll copy why I was wearing it from another comment
"I did this video last fall, and edited it 6 months later...I was surprised i was caring. So I was a reserve LT in our Sheriff's office for 20 years. I'm a certified law enforcement firearms instructor in New York State...blah blah! Sometimes old habits die hard as I use to carry all the time for business then duty. I've tried to back away from carrying a firearm and was surprised i wore it in this video. Crazy things happen even in my neighborhood, I've awaken to 6 police cars in the street more than once. Sometime I will carry for the animals we do have coyotes and fisher cats. Good questions btw that's a pretty gun, the man that custom made my holster passed away so pretty sad for me to watch. Thank you for asking."
Thank you Aaron.
@@maraudermitchelli Nice. I remember that other person questioning your need to carry and just shook my head. I guess some folks are blessed to live where the reality the rest of us face passes them by. I have a Sig P229, among several others, and they make a fine gun. Maybe we can get them to sponsor you too! 😆
@@aaronneumeyer5572 When I was younger I always wanted a P229...great tool
Someone asked me why I carry. I answered, because I can. I'm not in New Yawk but in the Free State of Tennessee.
Don’t leave the house unarmed 😊
Sounds like the internal compression release isn’t working. Killing the starter.
Sir I don't know...the last month or so it's been starting right up...go figure. Thank you for the help be safe.
How large a property are you maintaining?
I mow 3.5 acres a week and 4.2 twice month...it keeps me busy. Be safe
Vanguard is a beast .
Boy it has proven to be just hat, they've come along way since I was a kid. Be safe thank you
I like your machine
Thank you 😊
I was going to buy one until I watched your video. I’ve had my Deere zero turn for 15 years and it sounds like it’s in better shape than yours at 92 hours.
JD is a great mower but once you have a ZT with a suspension you just don’t go back…I’m very serious about that try it. Mow safe 🙂
i have ferris and deere 930 the deere cuts better i do have the 61 inch and not the new redesign. the kawasaki has more torque and more. reliability
Kawasaki is a great engine, but I really like this brings I've never stalled even mowing 4 foot grass.
Sounds like you have a heavy cam in that thing.
Doesn't it...she's a Harley mower for sure. Be safe thank you
How much did you pay for the ferriss
Joe it was 4 years ago I think $14.5k the price have really increased since then. Be safe 😊
Nice ty 🏆 👴
thank you
i have the same chute blocker on my ferris the quickchute on my deere i will not buy the advanced chute again
I like the advance chute...but I know nothing else I will look into other brands the next purchase.
Gonna ruin that deck leaving crap all over it. I feel sorry for your dealership.
The deck is 4 years old with no rust or rot. Not sure why you feel sorry for my dealer…. But you are 100% right I should clean the deck after every mowing thank you for helping me. Stay positive be safe
@maraudermitchelli just because it's a mess.. i'd definitely wash that before working on it. no rust is saying a lot for whatever paint or powder coat they use. I'll find out.. we just picked up ferris for a trial run. 13 new units sitting in crates right now.
@@j5962 Oh I agree. This is my most unwashed machine and i respect it for holding up so well. I do wash it prior to turning a wrench on it...of course check and change oil. Please let me know how the demo goes...the ride is so impressive. Mow safe and thank you.
@maraudermitchelli it's not a demo. I work for a big scag and grasshopper dealer. We did carry snapper, but it is no more. Ferris is taking their place. If they sell fast, we'll take them on as a dealer.
Very nice to see you "strapped" Peter!!! Very nice review too!
thank you Jake...great machine.
Ceramic cote it
David my friend use a ceramic product I will try. Be safe thank you
Needs a starter
Yes it's on its second starter. Be safe thank you.
What does he mow mud pies? Smfh
OMG you're not kidding. This years it's even worse. I rarely wash this machine and it does an excellent job. Thank you for commenting my property is very wet in the woods...this years it's really bad. Mow safely.
Im not a stripe fam . Doesn’t look natural
I can go either way...but I think it leaves a nice stripe. Thank you.
@@maraudermitchelli my area, many people like it and its done on almost all public places. I think i might be in the minority 😁
looks like crap over priced at that
That's your opinion. I don't think I purchased it because of it's looks but it does ride well and the cut is great. Be safe and thank you for commenting.
Briggs are made in Wisconsin 👍🏼
Thank you. I watched a video of their factory in Texas, others have said the engines are made in Wisconsin so I believe you...Maybe they have many factories. Anyhow it's a great engine and mower. Safe mowing and thanking.