Hey Johnny with the z2 overhang stripe issue that machine isn't any different than the 2100z overhang and tire width that you ran. I ran a 2100z for a few years and just bought a 3200 with 37hp vanguard this spring and have been very happy with it
Changing the hydro fluid is the only thing they failed to make easier on these machines. You need a real good mechanic to get it done right. My mechanic hides from me when its time for hydro change.🤣
Why didnt you just go straight to the Z3? Same sized deck, but better. Im amazed you didnt do that after all the talk about getting the most powerful engines etc. Im stunned! Sorry, is this a demo? Demo the Z3 for comparison! I'd be interested in your thoughts!
The z3 is just too heavy for my liking. This is about 975 verses 1300-1400. It’s just too big. The wright is a little over 1100 for the zk. With all the rain we have had I’m tired of pulling out a 1400 lb machine. The z3 is a beast to run. What I’ve come to realize is the weight of these machines are issues
@@JohnnyMow Fair enough but its dry Z2 1000 vs Z3 as1270 vs 1445 for the 3200 ztr. Not insignificant I agree but tire size increase with the weight increase. At the end of the day its about the deck and issues have already shown up. Thats why the need for good demo right! I'd seriously reconsider. We have both been there trying to fix decks and know sometimes they can't be. How many times have you been through that already? Im still stunned you seem to have put that to the back of your mind. One year may be wet, the next not. I wouldnt buy a mower based on what "might" happen. Just my 2cents mate, for what its worth.
Thats crazy! I was watching spencers lawn care and he's demoing a z3 and its doing the same thing.. He's leaving it though and not over lapping his cut.
Nice looking mower , I’d run it down here in Florida , we’re running John Deer because it’s a good mower but the dealer support is amazing that what works for us . We had a drive belt break and if they can’t fix it for u on the spot they will send u home with a new mower .
Great post, im in market, not fan of scags tri-plate design on deck, EVEN THOUGH it's tops for quality of cut, they don't last ie; 3 stacked plates In fla starts rusting issues that once started its over. I like the ride of the z3 but like the non greasing on zk and ease of service 7 guage fabricated deck means a LOT when you keep your machines well into 10yrs. Don't know much about the hydro gear zt 4400 trannies on Ferris either. Great post Sir. Edit: after you reminded me of the hydro issue, I'm gonna start looking at "staris" as well 🤘🤓
I’ve had an exmark vantage for the past few years and the platform is just so hard on your knees. Does this one solve these issues ?? Or do you still bounce around I need one with some type of suspension on the platform.
Johnny you line up on the back cut with the deck roller wheels that sets your 6 inches. Yep it's a 61 and you lose on the second cut but its good to over lap alittle. Good video.
@@JohnnyMow this is what a lawn guy told me. I just work on a few mowers and Servce work. I don't mow no yard but mine. I have watch some other channels reviews like Spencer's lawn this week that Ferris didn't leave a thin or thick streak. Hate you had trouble but I like my ZRT Ferris because of the ride do to my medical. Good video I like your channel straight forward no BS.
I got one of the if not the first one in Canada. 52 inch. 25.5 kawi. Hydro started leaking at 175 hours. Replaced at 300 for the one the other had the seals also done and then gave out again at 600 or so hours. Ferris was good and covered it even tho it was out of warranty because they leaked so early and had obvious issues. Apparently they are all bad like that as another company here has gone through the same thing. It’s a great machine when it works tho.
Wow never thought of the hydro issue that may be a deal breaker. what about the ZK better or worse than the Z2? have you looked at the stander X from wright as well?
@@JohnnyMow no. I know the x is not in the same class as the zk. I think the zk would be overkill for me. I was narrowing it down to the vride2, ferris z2 and the X. I thinking the x would be my choice for what how many accounts I have and total acreage.
that isn't the latest model, they've just come out with a 52 inch deck and the front pivots etc.... but it doesn't come with a kawa eng. u have to get the 61 inch to get the kawa, this model johnny is showing has been out a few yrs or so I think, but its not the latest folks, the latest its badddd to the bone.
@@JohnnyMow wright does. Exmark has parker wheel motors and hydro gear pumps. Idk why. Ive ran a toro zmaster with parker pumps and wheel motors and it always felt more stabile going down inclines than my turftraces with hydro gear pumps and wheel motors. as for other brands im not sure. To me, the parkers feel like they have more control.
I missed a few of your last videos, I assume you bought it or are you demoing? Good up close view of the mower. I have always been an exmark guy but have always been intrigued by ferris and definitely will look at them next time as long as cut quality is the same as exmark for my area. Interesting about the trim side and the overhang, air flow deal. Looks very beefy and well built.
Pioneer Northwest LLC Lawn Care And Maintenance I personally would rather have a 36 walk behind and then nothing less than a 48 stander. After having both sizes, the 36 is not able to handle hills because the base is not wide enough. It’s completely different built than the 52. It’s just weaker and can’t do anything laterally. Unless you’re in a 100% flat area, I wouldn’t get it. This year, we’ve basically dropped everyone where we couldn’t use a 52 inch and it was the best thing we’ve ever done. Income has sky rocketed and time per yard went down. If I don’t make $750 a day, then something weird happened. Last year I was only able to max out at 400-450 a day. But dropping those fence yards saves so much time, and tightening your routes. 52 is the best size in my opinion or 61 if you’re in a flat area.
Those are badarse mowers, I almost got that same ride you got here if you even still rock this mower
Did you figure out the big stripe, small stripe thing?
Madison County NY thanks you for promoting our one big factory, Ferris Industries (B&S)
Ryan
Strong Tower Lawn Care
Country Boy 85 awesome
Great video thanks
DC Landscape & Maintenance, LLC thanks for watching
Hey Johnny with the z2 overhang stripe issue that machine isn't any different than the 2100z overhang and tire width that you ran. I ran a 2100z for a few years and just bought a 3200 with 37hp vanguard this spring and have been very happy with it
Kevin R the z2 has 23 tires versed the 2100 24 the 3200 has 26😳
you're right. for some reason I was thinking the 2100 had 23in. I just looked at mine to confirm it had 24in.
Kevin R thanks for getting back to me.
Great video!! I really like the look of the Ferris standers. Stay after it Johnny
Ronny Byars better than ExMark 😂😂
AWESOME! 💪 Love my Z2 😉
J's Crazy Cutz, LLC it is built well
I'm happy for you brother, and I dig the new intro. Johnny Mow salute!
Aaron El thank you
I have yet to hear anything bad bout the Ferris mowers ... Great overall review ..
OneLove Lawn LLC well that deck relay Ching is annnnnoying 😂
Deck relatching
Changing the hydro fluid is the only thing they failed to make easier on these machines. You need a real good mechanic to get it done right. My mechanic hides from me when its time for hydro change.🤣
Simple Steve 😂
Do you usually remove the drive wheels to do it?
Why didnt you just go straight to the Z3? Same sized deck, but better. Im amazed you didnt do that after all the talk about getting the most powerful engines etc. Im stunned! Sorry, is this a demo? Demo the Z3 for comparison! I'd be interested in your thoughts!
The z3 is just too heavy for my liking. This is about 975 verses 1300-1400. It’s just too big. The wright is a little over 1100 for the zk. With all the rain we have had I’m tired of pulling out a 1400 lb machine. The z3 is a beast to run. What I’ve come to realize is the weight of these machines are issues
@@JohnnyMow Fair enough but its dry Z2 1000 vs Z3 as1270 vs 1445 for the 3200 ztr. Not insignificant I agree but tire size increase with the weight increase.
At the end of the day its about the deck and issues have already shown up. Thats why the need for good demo right!
I'd seriously reconsider. We have both been there trying to fix decks and know sometimes they can't be.
How many times have you been through that already?
Im still stunned you seem to have put that to the back of your mind.
One year may be wet, the next not. I wouldnt buy a mower based on what "might" happen.
Just my 2cents mate, for what its worth.
Mickhippy it’s jus a review of the z2 not saying I’m buying😉
Mickhippy stay tuned for my sit verse stand review!!
@@JohnnyMow Im on the edge of my seat. Pun intended! lol
The dog barking the whole time 😑😑😑😑😑
Nice mower! If I buy a stand on, it'll definitely be a Ferris
ProGreen LAWN good call
Thats crazy! I was watching spencers lawn care and he's demoing a z3 and its doing the same thing.. He's leaving it though and not over lapping his cut.
Chad Dmitri bigger tires on the z3
I like the Z2 in a 52” better and Z3 for 61”.
zepplin810 you might be right on that
Thanks for all you do Johnny!
@@JohnnyMow owing a 52" Z2 myself, I agree.
they've just come out with a 52 inch z3 look it up on youtube.
you going to do a z1 review
larry siers they are ass
larry siers not really impressed with the z1. Hillside stability is terrible.
@@JohnnyMow really, thats good to know....thats why i was looking at one, just for hills...thanks
Johnny Mow What’s the difference that makes the Z2 better on hills? Weight and wider stance?
Nice looking mower , I’d run it down here in Florida , we’re running John Deer because it’s a good mower but the dealer support is amazing that what works for us . We had a drive belt break and if they can’t fix it for u on the spot they will send u home with a new mower .
Andy Davis dealer support is what matters most
Great post, im in market, not fan of scags tri-plate design on deck, EVEN THOUGH it's tops for quality of cut, they don't last ie; 3 stacked plates In fla starts rusting issues that once started its over.
I like the ride of the z3 but like the non greasing on zk and ease of service 7 guage fabricated deck means a LOT when you keep your machines well into 10yrs. Don't know much about the hydro gear zt 4400 trannies on Ferris either. Great post Sir.
Edit: after you reminded me of the hydro issue, I'm gonna start looking at "staris" as well 🤘🤓
I’ve had an exmark vantage for the past few years and the platform is just so hard on your knees. Does this one solve these issues ?? Or do you still bounce around
I need one with some type of suspension on the platform.
Johnny you line up on the back cut with the deck roller wheels that sets your 6 inches. Yep it's a 61 and you lose on the second cut but its good to over lap alittle. Good video.
Mack Driver could you explain this a bit more? I could use the help
@@JohnnyMow this is what a lawn guy told me. I just work on a few mowers and Servce work. I don't mow no yard but mine. I have watch some other channels reviews like Spencer's lawn this week that Ferris didn't leave a thin or thick streak. Hate you had trouble but I like my ZRT Ferris because of the ride do to my medical. Good video I like your channel straight forward no BS.
Do you pitch your deck on the ICD decks to get the best cut?
Jonboy's Lawn Service 1/4 back to front
Johnny Mow 👍thanks
I’ve had 2 spindles go at 1100 hrs and 2 hydro seal kits installed and 2 hydros go.
jay brown good to know what size deck and engine?
I got one of the if not the first one in Canada. 52 inch. 25.5 kawi. Hydro started leaking at 175 hours. Replaced at 300 for the one the other had the seals also done and then gave out again at 600 or so hours. Ferris was good and covered it even tho it was out of warranty because they leaked so early and had obvious issues. Apparently they are all bad like that as another company here has gone through the same thing. It’s a great machine when it works tho.
jay brown the first ones had a recall on the hydros they got it figured out now but your dealer should replace them for free
Adam DeFord yes both were replaced for free
Another company here has blown one of the new hydros tho. They are on their 3rd
Wow never thought of the hydro issue that may be a deal breaker. what about the ZK better or worse than the Z2? have you looked at the stander X from wright as well?
Schaefer Lawn Care & Property Maintenance LLC stander x is not in this class. The only Wright I would consider is the zk killer.
@@JohnnyMow no. I know the x is not in the same class as the zk. I think the zk would be overkill for me. I was narrowing it down to the vride2, ferris z2 and the X. I thinking the x would be my choice for what how many accounts I have and total acreage.
To me it goes like this. Z3,zk, z2, vride, starts,grandstand, x.
@@JohnnyMow wow! Hmm. Thank you for putting this list into perspective.
The deck pin goes in a lot easier ones the little ball on the end falls out
Johnny, have you seen that Z3x 52 inch that came out this year? What’s the difference besides bigger engine?
Doyle Bros Lawn Care I’m not a fan of the 52 z3.
@@JohnnyMow why not?
I love the review. I’d have to lookup and see if there’s a dealer near me in Philadelphia
Nice intro !
that isn't the latest model, they've just come out with a 52 inch deck and the front pivots etc.... but it doesn't come with a kawa eng. u have to get the 61 inch to get the kawa, this model johnny is showing has been out a few yrs or so I think, but its not the latest folks, the latest its badddd to the bone.
The 52 don't come with the pivot just the 61 and 72 z3
Look at Johnny Mow with his intro!!!
Groundskeeper Lawn & Landscape u like that?
Yeah… It kind of cracked me up that you did an intro!
it slide down due to having hydro gear over parker. that's just my experience going down hills. Ive ran both hydro systems.
Outerspaces landscape so Parker is better?
Who puts Parker on there standers?
@@JohnnyMow wright does. Exmark has parker wheel motors and hydro gear pumps. Idk why. Ive ran a toro zmaster with parker pumps and wheel motors and it always felt more stabile going down inclines than my turftraces with hydro gear pumps and wheel motors. as for other brands im not sure. To me, the parkers feel like they have more control.
Why didnt you get the z3x?
Tony's Lawn Care well in my opinion the z3 is too heavy. I also wanted to show that the z2 is a quality machine.
We use the toro trash bag / Cup holder. Works awesome. instagram.com/p/BwpPMTwHEHR/?
I missed a few of your last videos, I assume you bought it or are you demoing? Good up close view of the mower. I have always been an exmark guy but have always been intrigued by ferris and definitely will look at them next time as long as cut quality is the same as exmark for my area. Interesting about the trim side and the overhang, air flow deal. Looks very beefy and well built.
Guth Lawn Care Washington, IL exmark makes a great mower
How u liking the truck?
Vincent DeLucia very awesome
Congrats on the new mower my man. Did Ferris give you this mower for all the views you've garnered for them?
Ousama Abdu I wish
Good info! Looks like a sweet mower. Wonder if Randy will be trying this next. 😊
Don’t know I’m sure he will be trying one for sure
Man forget about the stripe just cut the grass.
I pulled the ball out of my pin. Works great.
Southern Style Lawn Care good tip
Southern Style Lawn Care mine came out on its own and realized that was better!
Mine fell out too! Much easier now.
@@billd5211 yup
I love scag period
The first mower on my list is the ferris z1 36 then a ferris z2 52
Pioneer Northwest LLC Lawn Care And Maintenance z1 sucked. I traded it in after a month for a z2
@@DoyleBros03 what would you reccomend for a 36 stander?
Pioneer Northwest LLC Lawn Care And Maintenance I personally would rather have a 36 walk behind and then nothing less than a 48 stander. After having both sizes, the 36 is not able to handle hills because the base is not wide enough. It’s completely different built than the 52. It’s just weaker and can’t do anything laterally. Unless you’re in a 100% flat area, I wouldn’t get it. This year, we’ve basically dropped everyone where we couldn’t use a 52 inch and it was the best thing we’ve ever done. Income has sky rocketed and time per yard went down. If I don’t make $750 a day, then something weird happened. Last year I was only able to max out at 400-450 a day. But dropping those fence yards saves so much time, and tightening your routes. 52 is the best size in my opinion or 61 if you’re in a flat area.