Husqvarna vs Ferris

[lawnboy1026]

I am looking to buy a new zero turn commercial mower. I am looking at a 61' Husqvarna and 61' Ferris. Who makes the better mower.

 

[Arwing64]

Both Husqvarna and Ferris make good equipment. Both are very similar. I have used both mowers, and I have had no problems with either of them. I believe that the Ferris may be a bit faster than the Husqvarna, but I am not 100% sure about that. For the commercial units, Ferris is the way to go. The decks on these monsters are definitely built to last. The engine choices are also better. Vanguard engines are unbeatable when it comes to raw power and reliability. There are also units with Yanmar diesel engines are also avalible, though the price of the unit will go up. Overall, Ferris is a better unit.

 

[Ric]

I am looking to buy a new zero turn commercial mower. I am looking at a 61' Husqvarna and 61' Ferris. Who makes the better mower.

Which mower is a better mower is or will be a matter of opinion. If I'm looking to buy commercial I'd go with a mower with at least 3400 drives and a Kawasaki FS or FX engine, Kohler would be my second choice for an engine. Hustler, Toro/Exmark, Scag and Gravely is what I'd be looking at.

 

[RajunCajun]

Which mower is a better mower is or will be a matter of opinion. If I'm looking to buy commercial I'd go with a mower with at least 3400 drives and a Kawasaki FS or FX engine, Kohler would be my second choice for an engine. Hustler, Toro/Exmark, Scag and Gravely is what I'd be looking at.

You might look at Snapper Pro S150XT 48" or 52", or Snapper Pro S200XT 61" or 72". They are basically Ferris mowers without the suspension at a substantial $ cost savings. They have the same ICD cutting decks as Ferris and feature the large Dual Hydro-Gear Commercial ZT-5400 transmissions. I bought a S150XT 52" kawasaki FX730 24hp shown in first picture (S150XTKAV2452) It's built like a tank. The S150XT and S200XTi are the only mowers I found with the 5400 drives that are in the SAME price range as most mowers using the 3400 drives. Ferris quality withou the fancy suspension. I know, I researched before I bought. Positively more bang for your buck. Ferris, Simplicity, and Snapper Pro are all owned by Briggs and Stratton, but are separately run companies.
Just my 2 cents
Eric

Pictures are S150XT, S200XT, and a Ferris S2100.

 

[Lawnboy18]

Ferris have a suspension for a smoother ride, but the components of the suspension sometimes need to be replaced after a short time. Even if they don't, it is an extra cost.

Husqvarna have a lifetime warranty on there decks.

The most important is dealer support.

 

[Ric]

You might look at Snapper Pro S150XT 48" or 52", or Snapper Pro S200XT 61" or 72". They are basically Ferris mowers without the suspension at a substantial $ cost savings. They have the same ICD cutting decks as Ferris and feature the large Dual Hydro-Gear Commercial ZT-5400 transmissions. I bought a S150XT 52" kawasaki FX730 24hp shown in first picture (S150XTKAV2452) It's built like a tank. The S150XT and S200XTi are the only mowers I found with the 5400 drives that are in the SAME price range as most mowers using the 3400 drives. Ferris quality withou the fancy suspension. I know, I researched before I bought. Positively more bang for your buck. Ferris, Simplicity, and Snapper Pro are all owned by Briggs and Stratton, but are separately run companies.
Just my 2 cents
Eric

Pictures are S150XT, S200XT, and a Ferris S2100.

Hey he can buy what ever mower he wants, doesn't make any difference to me. I personally wont have anything to do with anything B&S has their fingers in. You say they are basically Ferris mowers without the suspension at a substantial $ cost savings and that's probably true but their are reasons you get them at a substantial $ cost savings.