From what I can gather, these mowers are custom-built by Ferris for Stihl. So not only are you paying more for the branding, I'm sure Stihl cheaped out in some places. So good luck taking it to the shop every 3 months.
Briggs/Ferris/ Snapper/Simplicity are all one company, Stihl contracted them to do the manufacturing for their design and specs. John Deere has used Briggs for lawn tractor and Homeowner Zero turn mowers for years. There are only a handful of lawn equipment companies everyone is a part or owned by someone else.
Exactly! Stihl completely went through design and manufacturing and revisited everything and also worked on the outer design (besides) the colors. So it really is an upgraded/redesigned Ferris/Snapper product. German design and US robustness, best of both worlds!
That Stihl branded Ferris looks pretty cool. But its kinda shady they don't state the obvious when they talk about the mower. That should be the first thing in the intro when they pitch this. The Ferris design is so unique vs any other ZTR, its laughable if they don't give credit to Ferris.
Thank you it's good to be a sharp eye of machines. That way we can get the word out to these guys who are buying one thing thinking it's another.BLEZZ#KEEP DA CHANGE.
Weird, looks a lot like my Ferris as well. Meanwhile, every dealer I speak with can't order me a new Ferris, production problems, can't get engines, orders not be fulfilled for over a year, but these will be available in spring? Cool story
Die hard Stihl product fan. I feel they are going to have a bit of a challenge keeping up with the big players. Props to Stihl for broadening their field of products!
I'm hearing Stihl is in the process of buying Briggs and Stratton, who owns Ferris. So not sure they have to work very hard to "keep up with the big guys".........
Looks awfully familiar to my ferris, thanks for taking us along Brian! Stuck at home sick otherwise I would have been there, really appreciate all your videos!
I think they are but painted white and orange. We aren't getting these in the UK but our UK Stihl representatives have been told about the launch of them in the USA. We get the Stihl ride on tractors in the UK and their front engine tractors are made by another Austrian manufacturer AL-KO and they are pretty decent machines
That because Stihl and Ferris partnered together to created this super mower, I love Ferris, when I went to my ACE dealer They had The new Stihl on the Floor, and it will be my next Zero turn for sure, it even look better in person. the one thing this guy did not mention, he said that Briggs engine is one of the 2 engine that comes with this beast, but he forgot to say Brigg VANGUARD thats the Briggs engine that you get! "The Vanguard engine is one great engine"
@Randy Martin I spoke with a Ferris rep who gave details on this after demoing the Stihl myself. They are built at the same plant. Stihl spec'd it out, but he said that basically it's the same unit with lights and a USB charger. Doesn't mean it's a bad unit.
I've been waiting for this for the longest. I carry nothing but Stihl and although Toro is my go to for mowers, it would be great to have the set finished of with a Stihl mower.
1 bought one . A972i cuts great very powerful with the vanguard. It dose scalp a little more than I would like. I’ve got 20 hours on it been it the shop twice for deck spindle problems. There is a washer between the blades and deck spindle that will deteriorate and cause it to cut uneven. Still looking for an answer for that.
@WarriorBear I am a Ferris owning, Scag living guy who works at an Exmark/Husqvarna dealership. From what I know of the industry (I was at the OPE show last year, 2 of our people were there today) this kinda-sorta shows some desperation on the part of Briggs. They were absorbed by an investment group in 2020 and their turf division is hurting.
Great looking mower. I like it since I have a stihl dealer right next to me as compared to the Farris which is a 1 hour driveway. I might look at my dealer and my demo one next year.
It’s basically a snapper pro/ Ferris. All mowers are basically the same it’s just either light, medium to heavy duty same engines transmissions only thing really different is the deck design most important is a good dealer support.
Right lmao, they make it seem like they were the designer, manufacturer and welded the thing together and shipped it there. I’ve noticed that with every booth 😂
I own a ferris z2000 and I love it, will I be switching? No I like Red lol but props to this partnership. I live in NYS not to awful far from the factory and hope it puts more people to work.
ARRGH, first great review of the new @stihl mowers! I’m liking what I see! Can’t wait to see a price point and warranty backing! Also, any mentions of it being a 72” cut??? 🔥🔥🔥🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️
Any pricing information?? Interesting to see Stihl colors on a mower. Kinda disappointed that you need to go to the highest end commercial model for EFI. I hit up my Stihl dealer yesterday about them (they are also a Kubota dealer), and they didn't know they existed. I'm hearing that Stihl may only have them at places without other zero turn competition in the yard, so I may have to go to ACE Hardware. Very curious about the price point as we are getting a 60" zero turn this winter.....it was going to be a Kubota, but I would consider a Stihl with a Kawasaki engine but not at a higher price.
Toro Lazer Z 6000s are my favorite on the market in 60 inch. Could use a better suspension than Myride, wish could get the cut of a Toro deck with suspension of a Ferris.
Husqvarna/red max also has mowers and handheld equipment that can be financed together I believe I would love to see a video about the steel stand on. I’m not gonna lie I’m very skeptical, but I love my steel handle equipment, so I hope they’re good but it would take a lot to get me away from ex mark. Love the contacts. Enjoy the show.
So it’s obviously a re-badged Ferris mower but is the deck different? I also couldn’t hear what the ground speed was or a mention or price point. Ferris is owned by Briggs and still use Kawasaki engines, that says a lot about the Kawasaki quality.
I think it's smart by Briggs to allow Kawasaki engines on their machines. I'm sure some guys won't buy it if it doesn't have a Kawasaki on it. I run the Ferris' with 2 Vanguard Big Blocks. Solid engines so far for me and 2 Kawasaki on my other 2 machines. Solid engines also..
You are correct and the deck does look different from the Ferris deck. It looks like the stihl deck has the front pointed down instead of at a slant like the Ferris icd deck. Also Ferris makes there deck in a 61 inch version, not 60 inch. Other than that it appears that the mowers are basically identical except for the rear end.
Seems like everyone is jumping on the zero turn bandwagon. The good thing about stihl is that they service what they sell and getting parts from a dealer should be super easy. Being that this is a ferris clone idk about it. Not saying ferris is a bad machine, I've never ran one. But I'll be real, I ain't giving up my john Deere z930m the thing is a tank.
Wow that’s awesome. I wish I could have made this year. I had room booked and everything. But due to the employee situation I had to cancel. Because of new accounts coming in.
I've had lots of issues with my stihl hand held equipment last few years and dealers really struggle to keep them running correctly...lots of other people in NY area struggle with same problems...every year I'm finding it more difficult to continue giving my money to stihl, once a very proud and loyal customer
I'm looking for a mower can cut on the hills with out spinning tires. I have one that just do that it the Kaboda glide slide I would no tried it in, Its a winning mower that cuts on the hills.
Don't forget RedMax has been able to bundle financing with handhelds and zero turns since 2017 AND you can finance as little as $500 of just RedMax handheld.
The zero turn mower market is highly competitive and saturated. I am a Stihl guy with the chainsaws, trimmers, blowers, and hedge trimmers. However, I don’t see Stihl making a dent in the zero turn market. Will only cut sales from Ferris dealers.
Oy Vay, another contender in the commercial mower game 🙄 I'll keep my Ferris comments regarding the "unique" suspension, since so many others have already made theirs. The drive wheels look small, but I do like the sound of the 40 horse and oil guard, though.
I am a Kohler motor guy so that's a deal breaker....especially when it comes having a carburetor. My 30 yrs of experience gave me alot experience in different mower's and motor's. You live and learn quickly when it's a ton of your own money coming out for these expensive machines. I am a Exmark x-seires with a Kohler motor guy😉
Well looks like a nice mower can I remind me of a Ferris independence suspension Are you gonna be like the others in charge a whole bunch of money money I know it's mark and Ferris gravely there are like 10 to 12000 like that Ferris is a little more
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I love how the rep is talking about the suspension system like it's new. Ferris has been using it for years.
From what I can gather, these mowers are custom-built by Ferris for Stihl.
So not only are you paying more for the branding, I'm sure Stihl cheaped out in some places. So good luck taking it to the shop every 3 months.
I was laughing, he made it sound like it was new. Nah, just a painted up Ferris.
They just yanked all those models from us Simplicity dealers to give to Stihl.
They're hoping Noone catches on
made by farris lol
Briggs/Ferris/ Snapper/Simplicity are all one company, Stihl contracted them to do the manufacturing for their design and specs. John Deere has used Briggs for lawn tractor and Homeowner Zero turn mowers for years. There are only a handful of lawn equipment companies everyone is a part or owned by someone else.
Exactly! Stihl completely went through design and manufacturing and revisited everything and also worked on the outer design (besides) the colors. So it really is an upgraded/redesigned Ferris/Snapper product. German design and US robustness, best of both worlds!
I'm a fan of Bad Boy. Bang for buck is hard to beat.
That Stihl branded Ferris looks pretty cool. But its kinda shady they don't state the obvious when they talk about the mower. That should be the first thing in the intro when they pitch this. The Ferris design is so unique vs any other ZTR, its laughable if they don't give credit to Ferris.
Looks like my ferris lol
Same as Dewalt being a Stanley Black n Decker brand...
Thank you it's good to be a sharp eye of machines. That way we can get the word out to these guys who are buying one thing thinking it's another.BLEZZ#KEEP DA CHANGE.
First thing I thought as soon as I saw it! It literally is just an orange and gray Ferris.
Weird, looks a lot like my Ferris as well. Meanwhile, every dealer I speak with can't order me a new Ferris, production problems, can't get engines, orders not be fulfilled for over a year, but these will be available in spring? Cool story
Die hard Stihl product fan. I feel they are going to have a bit of a challenge keeping up with the big players. Props to Stihl for broadening their field of products!
about 30 years too late.
I'm hearing Stihl is in the process of buying Briggs and Stratton, who owns Ferris. So not sure they have to work very hard to "keep up with the big guys".........
@@davidcatlin1970 They have a manufacturing relationship.
Can you grease everything. I have over 500 hours on my orange machine it has grease zerts on everything and I’ve never replaced a spindle
I'm a stihl fan all day long but it def looks like a ferris brand painted white and orange to me
Looks awfully familiar to my ferris, thanks for taking us along Brian! Stuck at home sick otherwise I would have been there, really appreciate all your videos!
I think they are but painted white and orange. We aren't getting these in the UK but our UK Stihl representatives have been told about the launch of them in the USA. We get the Stihl ride on tractors in the UK and their front engine tractors are made by another Austrian manufacturer AL-KO and they are pretty decent machines
price diff?
That because Stihl and Ferris partnered together to created this super mower, I love Ferris, when I went to my ACE dealer They had The new Stihl on the Floor, and it will be my next Zero turn for sure, it even look better in person. the one thing this guy did not mention, he said that Briggs engine is one of the 2 engine that comes with this beast, but he forgot to say Brigg VANGUARD thats the Briggs engine that you get! "The Vanguard engine is one great engine"
That's basically a Ferris they just changed the color😂
“I’ll take FERRIS clones for $1000, Alex” 👌🏼😂
Gracias for bringing us along as always Brian!
~🇺🇸💪🏼☮️~
Not a clone. These are the simplicity branded units they just yanked from our product line, readied. Built in the same factory.
@Randy Martin I spoke with a Ferris rep who gave details on this after demoing the Stihl myself. They are built at the same plant. Stihl spec'd it out, but he said that basically it's the same unit with lights and a USB charger. Doesn't mean it's a bad unit.
Ferris is taking the money, they're building them.
I've been waiting for this for the longest. I carry nothing but Stihl and although Toro is my go to for mowers, it would be great to have the set finished of with a Stihl mower.
1 bought one . A972i cuts great very powerful with the vanguard. It dose scalp a little more than I would like. I’ve got 20 hours on it been it the shop twice for deck spindle problems. There is a washer between the blades and deck spindle that will deteriorate and cause it to cut uneven. Still looking for an answer for that.
I am about a week away from getting an RZ 900 at work. It will be a huge step up from a Scag Patriot. I took a test run on one and it is AMAZING!
So ready for a stihl ferris mower!!!! Going down to my dealer tomorrow to get on the list 🤙🏻
I'm taking it as you're the official product Introduction person for every company.
Made by Ferris.
That’s what I thought
Pretty much, it’s the orange Ferris mower with stihl name on it lol. Not expecting that one lol
No stand on option tho?
Curious. Only one stop shop for "select Dealers".
Actually by briggs and stratton. They build snapper/ferris
Thank you! Given my experience with tools from STIHL I am happy for the roll out. However, it might be expensive
Just buy a ferris. It will be cheaper and better parts availability. For the same mower.
It’s gunna be ridiculously expensive
@@732oZAINO And after 2 years no service parts. They make a great chainsaw. The rest they can keep.
I'm going to stick with my Exmark and Scags looks pretty cool!
@WarriorBear
I am a Ferris owning, Scag living guy who works at an Exmark/Husqvarna dealership.
From what I know of the industry (I was at the OPE show last year, 2 of our people were there today) this kinda-sorta shows some desperation on the part of Briggs. They were absorbed by an investment group in 2020 and their turf division is hurting.
Yea and it sounded like 52” was the smallest you can go. I like my 48” zero turn.
Great looking mower. I like it since I have a stihl dealer right next to me as compared to the Farris which is a 1 hour driveway. I might look at my dealer and my demo one next year.
It’s basically a snapper pro/ Ferris. All mowers are basically the same it’s just either light, medium to heavy duty same engines transmissions only thing really different is the deck design most important is a good dealer support.
Awesome never seen a Stihl zero turn before till this day it's like a Farris zero turn mower but a maker of a Stihl zero turn mower that's cool
Ahhhh yes a repainted Ferris
I find it interesting that someone can “pitch” a machine that they had no part of designing yet sound like he was part of the plan.
Right lmao, they make it seem like they were the designer, manufacturer and welded the thing together and shipped it there. I’ve noticed that with every booth 😂
I own a ferris z2000 and I love it, will I be switching? No I like Red lol but props to this partnership. I live in NYS not to awful far from the factory and hope it puts more people to work.
Thanks. Awesome Mowers.
It’s basically an orange Ferris haha.
Basically?
The more competition between the ZTR companies, the better.
Those mowers will sell big time in Tennessee. The university of tennesse must be a sponsor as well.
It's about time they got on board with a o.turn lawnmower. Still makes good equip ment. Time will tell. Like you sead...
I’ll keep my snapper ZTR with a 72” deck but good stuff for making more toys to choose from with a stihl brand
About time they brought out one great news
ARRGH, first great review of the new @stihl mowers! I’m liking what I see! Can’t wait to see a price point and warranty backing! Also, any mentions of it being a 72” cut???
🔥🔥🔥🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️
I Like That New Zero Turn Mowers They Have They Got Sthil Mowers Now
Great video Brian..... do you know where I could spec sheets on their new line of commercial mowers? I wouldn't want a Briggs powered one though.
Nice video Brian, I love those mowers!!
The wind cut him off but what was the top speed?? Also what hydro pumps do they use?? Thanks for the videos!!
I believe he said 12mph
Carb. No direct injection options 🤔 Buy a Scag.
🥇🤩🇺🇸🤠
When will the pricing be released? Thanks for another great video Brian.
I really like them hopefully I will see about getting one.
Great video the mowers look like Ferris mowers
Any pricing information?? Interesting to see Stihl colors on a mower. Kinda disappointed that you need to go to the highest end commercial model for EFI. I hit up my Stihl dealer yesterday about them (they are also a Kubota dealer), and they didn't know they existed. I'm hearing that Stihl may only have them at places without other zero turn competition in the yard, so I may have to go to ACE Hardware. Very curious about the price point as we are getting a 60" zero turn this winter.....it was going to be a Kubota, but I would consider a Stihl with a Kawasaki engine but not at a higher price.
If you have a Ferris dealer close they are the same mower. Stihl did not design this mower I’m afraid
You can not beat 0% financing.
Just keep a sufficient balance in your checking account
and set up payments thru ‘Bill Pay’
Thanks for the video Brian
Nunca pensé que existe en marca Stihl!! 👍🏆
This looks suspiciously like my ferris LOL Still neat!
Is the seat comfortable? Does the suspension work well over rough ground?
Most folks say so!
Nice FERRIS you guys got there.
So huge!!👏🏾
💥 That deal with Ferris should turn out to be a good one. Stihl has stronger brand power. Brian! That microphone dude! 🤷♂️
*Keep on tractoring!*
Wow that’s cool
Wright, Stihl and Walker are on a whole different level compared to the other manufacturers
Toro Lazer Z 6000s are my favorite on the market in 60 inch. Could use a better suspension than Myride, wish could get the cut of a Toro deck with suspension of a Ferris.
Definitely getting one
It's a Ferris
Husqvarna/red max also has mowers and handheld equipment that can be financed together I believe I would love to see a video about the steel stand on. I’m not gonna lie I’m very skeptical, but I love my steel handle equipment, so I hope they’re good but it would take a lot to get me away from ex mark. Love the contacts. Enjoy the show.
That’s crazy I love it
So it’s obviously a re-badged Ferris mower but is the deck different?
I also couldn’t hear what the ground speed was or a mention or price point.
Ferris is owned by Briggs and still use Kawasaki engines, that says a lot about the Kawasaki quality.
I think it's smart by Briggs to allow Kawasaki engines on their machines. I'm sure some guys won't buy it if it doesn't have a Kawasaki on it. I run the Ferris' with 2 Vanguard Big Blocks. Solid engines so far for me and 2 Kawasaki on my other 2 machines. Solid engines also..
Pretty sure he said 12mph
You are correct and the deck does look different from the Ferris deck. It looks like the stihl deck has the front pointed down instead of at a slant like the Ferris icd deck. Also Ferris makes there deck in a 61 inch version, not 60 inch. Other than that it appears that the mowers are basically identical except for the rear end.
@@jadonnoble5621 ferris is changing to 60" now as well for 2022
My local John Deere dealer is also a Stihl dealer so I’m gonna have to check it out
Hi, I live in Australia
Are they going to be available here, in Australia. And are they making a stand on mower.
Seems like everyone is jumping on the zero turn bandwagon. The good thing about stihl is that they service what they sell and getting parts from a dealer should be super easy. Being that this is a ferris clone idk about it. Not saying ferris is a bad machine, I've never ran one. But I'll be real, I ain't giving up my john Deere z930m the thing is a tank.
Another Briggs & Stratton product. Pretty much an orange Ferris.
Or an orange and white simplicity, or an orange Snapper Pro......😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I think real nice Stihl new lawnmower real cool.
How do they do on slopes.
What was the top speed and the largest machine?
Pretty sure he said 12
Sorta looks like the front-end suspension on the Ferris mowers
Wow that’s awesome. I wish I could have made this year. I had room booked and everything. But due to the employee situation I had to cancel. Because of new accounts coming in.
40 HP/60" CUT 👍
Did Stihl Private Label a Ferris ZTR?
It was a matter of time that stihl would come out with their own mower.
What mph he said for the top of the line 40hp mower?
I've had lots of issues with my stihl hand held equipment last few years and dealers really struggle to keep them running correctly...lots of other people in NY area struggle with same problems...every year I'm finding it more difficult to continue giving my money to stihl, once a very proud and loyal customer
The epa has a big hand in the poor run ability of new stihl equipment.
Where did you get your toro multiforce
If it is the same as a Farris I will take the Stihl
Stihl should have used a huge single cylinder 2 cycle…pull start…that way the saw fuel could be use universally, just tap the fuel tank when needed!
LoL a giant four-mix 👍🏼
Any idea of a price ? Very interested
Husqvarna been doing this for year. Fleet on mower and handhelds
Badass!
Hey Brian that is a nice mower
What's the price on the 52 in mower
Who is this made by for Stihl? It looks like a Ferris suspension system, but on the other hand it looks like an Ariens or Husqvarna.
Briggs n Stratton, they own ferris
Redesigned Briggs Mowers
Sick!!!
I'm looking for a mower can cut on the hills with out spinning tires. I have one that just do that it the Kaboda glide slide I would no tried it in, Its a winning mower that cuts on the hills.
very good
How many mile a hr grass speed?? I didn't understand what he said.
The mower looks like Ferris Zero turn !!!
Awesome financing setup
Don't forget RedMax has been able to bundle financing with handhelds and zero turns since 2017 AND you can finance as little as $500 of just RedMax handheld.
Dam he got it Before me !
What ground speed?? It got cut off. Brian said holy cow
Hi! The price & warranty talk !!!!🇺🇸🦅👍👌
it's a Briggs & Stratton Mower :)
What are the pricing on these new mowers?
Ferris with probably a 20% price premium.
Finally a zero turn I CANT afford 😅
There’s definitely plenty more expensive mowers than this 😂
So it’s a rebranded Ferris minus the bigger EFI engines
When are the battery models coming???
The deck looks very similar to my Scag
The zero turn mower market is highly competitive and saturated. I am a Stihl guy with the chainsaws, trimmers, blowers, and hedge trimmers. However, I don’t see Stihl making a dent in the zero turn market. Will only cut sales from Ferris dealers.
I believe still bought ferris out I heard that while ago!
Oy Vay, another contender in the commercial mower game 🙄 I'll keep my Ferris comments regarding the "unique" suspension, since so many others have already made theirs. The drive wheels look small, but I do like the sound of the 40 horse and oil guard, though.
I am a Kohler motor guy so that's a deal breaker....especially when it comes having a carburetor.
My 30 yrs of experience gave me alot experience in different mower's and motor's.
You live and learn quickly when it's a ton of your own money coming out for these expensive machines.
I am a Exmark x-seires with a Kohler motor guy😉
So it's for people who who don't like Ferris red or Simplicity orange? 🙄
Yup, save some cash and grab some orange krylon, lol
That is the stupidest thing ever heard 😅. People rank stihl way higher than what it deserves. Lame.
Is it hydro gear and Parker or zt5400?
The only lawn guy with no tan whatsoever.
😂
Haha
Here's the spolier alert...just like Snapper Pro, that mower looks like a differently badged Ferris Industries product
Well looks like a nice mower can I remind me of a Ferris independence suspension Are you gonna be like the others in charge a whole bunch of money money I know it's mark and Ferris gravely there are like 10 to 12000 like that Ferris is a little more