Are Ferris Zero Turn Mower Really That Fast? IS700Z

The fastest zero-turn mower I have ever seen. We bought a Ferris IS700Z from our good friend at Bob's Tractor Parts & Equipment in McEwen, TN. This mower is crazy fast mowing with ease at 9-10mph.
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[@ScottyLo]

What a nice mower. The suspension is more important the older I get.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I agree

[@cfrayre6572]

Welcome to the Ferris family, excellent equipment purchase.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you!

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

We got our first Zero turn too this year! Can't keep Deb off it....you need to get Tanja hooked! Liked how you leaned in on that road bank. They are sketch on slopes for sure! Tractor Hard! 🚜💪!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

This thing is fun, I can't wait until mow again. LOL!

[@Fultonfalcons86]

You made the right choice my friend and fellow Tennessean I live in Knoxville and love my ISX 3300 36 HP VANGUARD I have owned a Ventrac that was left to me when a close family member passed and pricing that out was insane like 32k + oh just so you know Briggs owns Ferris

[@garymessina1609]

Pretty cool machine looks like you had fun mowing great video thanks Tony and Tanya

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I really did have fun.

[@kbmotorsportsonline]

I went from a 27 HUSKY ZT3400 where I had to slow down a lot to get a decent cut to a 3300 Ferris 40HP where I drive full stick everywhere suspension allows. It's saved a lot of time.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I tested a 3300 today. What a beast. 36HP gas.

[@RealJeep]

Ferris mowers are made by Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, an American company that bought the Ferris industry in 2004. Since then, Ferris mowers have been made in Munnsville, NY. However, recently, Ferris has been moved to Sherrill, NY to expand its production. Had to look them up, never heard of Ferris.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is well built and it rides great.

[@anthonygonzalez5608]

Thanks Tony for sharing this video, glad you enjoyed your Ferris😊

[@tappedthatsugarshackhallad3909]

Awesome stuff, as always. That's a nice looking mower. it looks awesome, and it's even red 😀

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thanks 👍

[@m9ovich785]

Thanks Tony. Gizz giving you some Crap for mowing His Grass 09:48. HAHAHAHAAHA I hope you went back and blew the Grass off the Road. As a Motorcyclist, that is like Ice on the Road. The DOT here has big Campaigns about Grass on the Roadways.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I did blow off the grass. I use to ride.

[@davidevans525]

I bought an ISX800 this year and have been very impressed. Ride is so smooth and I want from 4 hours a week to 1 hour of mow time. Love the videos

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I am impressed with them.

[@WeSRT4]

Which engine choice did you go with?

[@petelopez5826]

I’ve had the Ferris isx 800 when it first came out. Mine came with no suspension seat and wish it did have it. My mower rides rough and it scalps my yards if I don’t watch how I come to a stop due to the dipping of the front end. It’s great on flat yards but not with yards that have an incline. I’ve had to adjust my suspension all the way up to prevent the dipping of the front end and rear when backing up due to the dipping also when reversing. I’ve also leveled my deck due to it was off when I first got my mower by one inch. I’ve had nothing but bad experience with my Ferris.

[@demuntresmith6666]

Beautiful home and yard

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@meatman3042]

Great video footage, and great review

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am still loving the mower.

[@maxball6388]

I had a 60” belly mower on a few different tractors. Grabbed a Ferris 500S, mowed two times and immediately retired the belly mower. Looking to upgrade to the IS700Z now, for the suspension seat.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I ended up trading up to the ISX3300 because we have so much to mow a two locations. Got to love the suspension and suspension seat. Ferris is doing it right!

[@stevesedgwick5789]

Good video and great machine

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you very much. I am enjoying the mower. I honestly can't wait to mow again.

[@bennyrosalez6648]

Nice video !! I own a newer 2023 Exmark. I love it, but not so good on bumps .. Again, nice video

[@earlyriser8998]

i would love to see the discussion about the farm and much rougher ground. Our new farm house build has a 2 acre fenced in area but is very rough. So more discussion about the farm application vs the lawn.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is not meant for brush cutting, but I mowed on our farm well.

[@timbergeron3067]

Would definitely like to see more videos with this mower. Looking at the Ferris 700 and 800 for my 5 acres.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. We will do more.

[@dougkubash8673]

The IS700Z looks pretty much identical to my Simplicity Citation XT. I got the 52" deck instead of the 61" and I don't have the adjustable seat. I got 600 hrs. on mine and i love it.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

They are made on the same line. Not that it matters much, but the decks are heavier built on Ferris with commercial bearings. The IS700Z has more HP. The truth is, if I set on both of them with my eyes closed, I wouldn't know the difference. We don't mow commercially, so I don't think the deck would matter either.

[@dougkubash8673]

@@TonysTractorAdventure They both are great mowers! Mine does have the B/S 27 hp. Commercial engine.

[@newhampshire-bob1604]

I have a Husqvarna EZ 5224, it has no suspension other than small springs on the seat. When your lower back is not doing so good you have to drive much slower so you are not in pain! It's 13 years old and things have started to wear out and break. I have been looking at the Ferris mowers and they look great! It takes me about 7 hours to do all the mowing around the house... Mowers these days have a HEAFTY price tag! But Ferris is still on the radar!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

My Ferris IS700Z is one awesome machine; however, I got the chance to mow with the Ferris ISX3300. OH my goodness, I was so impressed. The price is very reasonable for large acreage mowers. I bet it would cut your mow time in half. Thank you for watching too. Tony

[@user-uy6kc5vl1s]

1200 pm in at noon well I'm using one at my church just started this year ❤

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I hope to get my mower out this week. It has rained so much

[@rustygamer1798]

Love the mower I'm like u when I see those mowers I'm a kid in a candy store

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

This mower is no joke It is a go getter.

[@rustygamer1798]

@@TonysTractorAdventure yep it dont matter if its a home owners unit it is built to last compared to buying the poro unit

[@doolittlegeorge]

Going down ye olde zero turn rabbit hole!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

This thing cuts my mowing time by over 2 hours. It makes it fun too.

[@williamnewsome5169]

Nice!

[@Bodhranarama]

We had a couple of walk behind Ferris 36's, not zero turn but super reliable if properly maintained.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It looks very well built

[@leadnsteel1428]

I run a Kubota 52 inch stander its a beast even in thick grass and its fun to use.

[@christopherd5040]

I have this exact mower, i love everything about it exept the tires, this thing is horrible on hills, almost bit it a few times.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I hear that a lot about zero turns in all brands.

[@christopherd5040]

@@TonysTractorAdventure i think some stubby tires would make a huge difference, I currently feel like I'm running with slicks on.

[@twhip23]

Scag and exmark have been the best mowers to me! They have great control on hills and they cut great going too speed.. and ex mark grandstands are awesome and lay beautiful lines

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Have you ever mowed with a Ferris commercial mower?

[@ctg18158]

My compliments to those that can afford to buy since the crazy price increases.

[@donutman3089]

Like you Tony, been using a 60" finish mower behind my tractor and have always wondered if using a same size zero turn would be faster? Just curious, how many other ZT's did you sit in and try before getting the Ferris? Creature comfort and ergonomics is a big part of my buying decision (which is why I bought the tractor I did) and if your butt's not comfy in the initial setting, it and your body mechanics are going to be screaming at you after a couple of hours. All that being said, would like to hear what you did NOT like about these mowers, especially if you do a comparison between the three. @3:35, GREAT picture of you two! That needs to be framed and on the wall.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I sat on the Exmark and I sat on a few other brands. The suspension is what sold me. That and the fact my friends who sell them told me this is what I should buy. He is a good friend and carries a lot of weight with me.

[@marvellstarks2434]

I'm gonna buy an EGO but mann that thang fast. And looks line it rides smoothly

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I ended up upgrading to the Ferris ISX3300. It is ridiculous fast.

[@dporrasxtremeLS3]

Cutting grass at 13MPH is like driving 85MPH! Wow! I hope it looks nice when your done.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It looks great. This year I put high lift blades on. It really throws the grass.

[@Fultonfalcons86]

You need to look into the ISX 6200 46 HP CAT engine on it lol man what a mower

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That is an awesome unit, but way overkill for my situation.

[@brianhillis3701]

First wear a mask you may have inhaled an acre-foot of dust. The hill holding ability doesn't seem good. That may be because you are new with the machine but the front suspension seemed to make it want to go down hill. You were crabbing on what wasn't that steep of embankment. Also noticed what most multiblade zero turns do is it cuts all the grass but there are rows of grass that don't get cut quite as short as the rest. You will really notice it if you go through a tall grass field. You will enjoy the machine. Also get a small trailer for it. Amazing how much you will use it.

[@jasoneli3779]

Hows it cutting all that dust?

[@ShaneZettelmier]

Ferris is made by Briggs & Stratton company. They also make simplicity and another brand, I get the feeling they’re also making a new stihl mowers. Exmark is now made by Toro.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It happens. They are fast!

[@Slyder695]

Yes they are making the stihl mowers

[@mrpips000]

I need a zero turn, but since we haven't had any significant rain in about two months I don't have need to mow right now.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We went from no rain, to rain everyday and heat. The grass it going crazy

[@crazycoyote1738]

First, wear a mask… second, drink more water, and use sun screen… third, be nice to the dog.. forth…..😢 Brother, how do you put up with all those KZbin critics and advisors, and still nice enough to give them a love emoji? God bless and congrats!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is a learned skill. Most times, I will say, "Thank you for your opinion and move on." LOL! God Bless you too and thank you for the support. The mask is a good idea! 👍

[@richardbritton5280]

Sweet 🏆 👴🐕🚜🤠🕺🙏🙏

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@WeSRT4]

What made you decide to go with a Briggs engine?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It was attached to the mower. LOL! On a serious note, I have heard many rumors about Briggs& Stratton, but my dealer sells them every day. He's been very satisfied with them and I trust him.

[@markwinnicki8802]

hi Toni i SEE You got the 3300 and traded in the 700 is there a difference un the ride Quality on bumps between them

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

The 700 is so much better than an average zero turn, but I had no idea what I was missing until I test drove the ISX 3300. I literally can mow 12 miles an hour.

[@markwinnicki8802]

hi Toni how was your corn crop this year id be slatheting a free ears in some Butter right about now with some ctawfish

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Our corn did okay, but we will do better next year. We opened a new garden up this year.

[@markwinnicki8802]

@@TonysTractorAdventure theres nothing like fresh corn on the cob in fresh butter

[@jfarran8264]

What good is all that suspension if the cut quality is bad? Exmark and Scag have best cult quality.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Absolutely false. I put an Exmark side by side with two Ferris mowers. The Exmark did horrible on rough ground. The Ferris was so much better and it didn't beat me up

[@grgygantz6760]

I bet he has the caterpillar diesel Faris somewhere outback. Probably hiding it. But that has 48 hp caterpillar diesel and a 72 inch deck. I think you should trade up to that one.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That is a little out of my need and price range. Thank you for your support!

[@moparmission7093]

Very important that you change your Air, oil filter every year because of all the dust. Dust will cut your engine life

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I change my oil every spring and more if I go over the hours during the season.

[@darrells1806]

As a homeowner I never understood why people have to cut grass at breakneck speed! Take your time and enjoy the ride. If cutting grass is that big of a pain in the ass hire somebody to do it, much cheaper than buying a $17,000 mower.😎

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I hate you don't understand. This is the IS700Z. It retails around $7-8K. I enjoy mowing fast. I can't understand why someone would want to mow slow.

[@darrells1806]

@@TonysTractorAdventure I guess cutting grass for me is therapeutic, not a NASCAR race.

[@RiversidewoodFarm-vq3bl]

Need put that thing in a grass cut’n race!!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is ridiculous fast!

[@garychandler119]

12 P.M IS DAY TIME

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Not sure what you mean

[@robertbroyles4865]

Washing a air cooled engine when hot is a big no no.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Good thing it wasn't hot. Not my first day.

[@stigmartinrnning6751]

First in.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you.

[@flyingjeff1984]

Huh. No mention of Ferris on their web site.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I told him the same thing. He has been battling a website contract. He has to pay, but no one is doing anything. Year long battle.

[@danrussell3509]

The Bobcat ZT7000 can reach up to 19 mph .

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

19 mph transport speed. Not mowing speed. With no suspension on the ZT7000, trying to mow my yard at more than 5mph is a great way to lose teeth. Just because the website says it can, doesn't mean it will in real world conditions.

[@danrussell3509]

@@TonysTractorAdventure You just said fastest . Now you want to get all technical on me LOL!

[@SupaNami]

Might as well leave it out in the rain spraying water to clean it ... that is just STUPID!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Bless your heart. That could be the dumbest comment I have ever got on my channel. Congratulations!

[@SupaNami]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Well then love it, moron who just sprays water all over a new lawn mower... use a blower or air to bow it off! You are an absolute moron! how tall are you anyway? You look like you're about 4' 9'' you little upalupa?

[@hunterknapp1494]

It’s best to clean with compressed air or even a blower if you have one, I agree with the message just not the delivery of it

[@garylittle8985]

I rarely ever wash mine, then when I do, it's because I got it stuck up in the mud and mud slung all over it. Then it's blown off real good with air hose, cranked and blades engaged and ran a few minutes, then left in sun to dry anything up before I store it in the garage. I always blow it off with air after each use, and regularly blow out the air filter from the inside out, and wash and re-oil the pre-filter. Bought new in 2007, and still runs and mows like new. I regularly check for any loose bolts, etc.. preventative maintenance goes a long way. Take care of it, and it will take care of you. Change oil and filter every 50 hours, with quality oil, and quality filter. After 18 years and over 600 hours, it's on its second drive belt, and still has original deck belt, and use his grease like Lucas red and tacky, and keep those zerks greased. Keep them bearings happy.

[@Dirtbiker8910]

What’s wrong with washing it? Educate me please. As a tech I’m much more pleased working on somebodies clean machine. Take care of your shit, wash it, blow it off and grease it.

[@stanwebb3480]

Mow so 4 or 5 inches are left, grass spreads by roots and they need green stalks to keep provide food for the roots!!!! We know you, Tony, you mow the yard but we all know Tanya does also so lets have her opinion also!!!!! You married a smart woman!!! How many woman, partial sun bathe while on the mower!!! OR a young lady, high school student, mow the grass while Dads work many hours or do shift work!!! They may not buy them or maybe they do provide a opinion!!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Stan, That is a good idea. Video Title (New Zero Turn from a Woman's Perspective!)

[@simmons6014]

Get you a mask

[@user-lh1il1ul1u]

You are cutting too fast, slow down and run high rpm. Also,try to cut that farm property on a day after rain or early am. Just my thoughts…thx

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you for your opinion.

[@mikescaffo4850]

You guys who keep washing this kind of equipment need to learn how to just blow the machine off with and air gun the water hurts it the dirt dose not just service it properly and for God's sake stop washing mowers

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You are wrong. Wash, wax, change the oil and lubricate.

[@mikescaffo4850]

@@TonysTractorAdventure no not wrong your just and idiot

[@mikescaffo4850]

Trying to help you but your a hard head

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Trying to tell you, you are wrong, but you are a Hard Head. ☺

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You said, "your just and idiot" I love the when supposit men go all third grade on me. Are we going to meet at the school playground after school?

[@FliGuyRyan]

eXmark can go stick it... non-innovating, rely-on-their-reputation company. I hope they go out of business.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You Go!