Recent content by Hexa Fox

This thread has gotten so out of control. I know it is normal for a lot of communities but I don't think OP has posted since his first post. I pretty much mow on nothing but hills. I went with a Ferris because their suspension system hands down offers the best ride on the market. However, even...

Exactly, most of the larger machines have the same brand Tuff Torque (or whatever) or Hydro Gear transmissions that are larger and stronger. I think you should still use common sense but as long as you are only pulling around what they are rated for I do not think you are going to eat any...

Hey Bert, So as luck would have it, I just had my first spindle failure on my Ferris. I have replaced a lot of spindles over the years but never on a commercial piece of equipment and never rebuilt them. I was wondering if you had an opinion on greasing them versus modifying them? For instance...

I guess if this is true I am screwed because I mow on steep hills that no one should be doing with a zero turn period. I see a lot of people using the Cub Cadet Synchro Steer (steering wheel) now. They are surprisingly stable on hills. I have a friend that uses that sucker like a Ventrac I swear.

lmao Just guessing but thinking you may be a little bias here and be a fan of Kawasaki? Personally from what I have seen the Vanguards have less problems. It is one of the reasons I bought it. Kawasaki was my second choice. To clarify, I am not talking about the smaller consumer grade Briggs...

Yeah it is tough to keep blades sharp where I live. I live near Harpers Ferry and the "yards" we have here are pretty much weeds. I try to pickup any sticks that will take life off the blades but still end up hitting all kinds of twigs and little stuff. It is just inevitable. I do my best to...

I would say that 95% or more of people in the commercial mowing business change their oil regularly. I know a lot of people in the business and they are anal about it, as am I. I do not put that many hours on my machine anymore but I change the oil at least at the beginning of each season. I...

Hey guys, so I know there is a lot of argument on this topic and I know there are factors that can vary this greatly. Having this in mind, I would like to get some numbers on how long commercial equipment lasts. For instance, right now I have a Ferris with a 26HP Vangaurd and Hydro Gear 4400...

Hey people, a few of you might recognize this. I was trying to figure out whether I wanted to go with a Hustler or Ferris. I had a guy drop off a Hustler and Ferris and ended up going with the Ferris. So right now I have a Ferris IS 2100Z with a 52" Deck and a 26 HP Vanguard (not EFI) and I love...

I made a similar post on another site and got few responses. I thought I would put one here and try to make it more short. Long story short I found a dealer that has been extremely patient with me on buying a new machine and does not act like a used car sales person like the rest. He will get...

Hey guys I posted this to another forum but noticed this site has a specific location for small engine repair. I was hoping someone here may be able to help me out here. This is a Craftsman push mower and the engine is of course listed as the subject. First off before I start rambling here is a...