Help needed from over the pond.....

[djdicetn]

Yes - around $6k/7k US. Will check those out, thanks. Any thoughts on Badboy mowers or the Ferris linked above?

I seriously considered a Bad Boy Outlaw last fall, but I have read a lot of "mixed" reviews by owners(they either love them or hate them). I've not read any serious negative Ferris performance reviews(aside from a user that bought one to discover the cutting height setting..for maximum height..wasn't what the specs showed). I have no experience, but personally am leary of Briggs & Stratton products(they manufacture the Ferris and Snapper). Too bad you can't get Gravely's over there because the Pro-Turn 52 which has a MSRP of $6,899USD and is on sale at my local dealer for $6,199USD would take care of your needs. As you can tell, like most, I am brand loyal to what I bought(and am VERY happy with:0)
Since you have Toro's available, that would be my first pick over the Scags(VERY nice, but too expensive for me) and John Deeres(the green paint makes them cost more than they are worth:0)

 

[Ainsley]

Hi all,

Just an update and a question.

After much reflection, I think we're going to go for a new Ferris IS700Z on a Briggs 28.

The only thing we're now deliberating over is the deck size. My business partner is leaning towards the 52" deck, saying that it will put less strain on the engine, but to me, less hours cutting on the 61" off sets any extra strain. Does anyone have any thoughts on this????

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Hi all,

Just an update and a question.

After much reflection, I think we're going to go for a new Ferris IS700Z on a Briggs 28.

The only thing we're now deliberating over is the deck size. My business partner is leaning towards the 52" deck, saying that it will put less strain on the engine, but to me, less hours cutting on the 61" off sets any extra strain. Does anyone have any thoughts on this????

I would choose depending what the terrain will be. A 61" will probably scalp more than a 52", unless there are extra deck rollers on the 61". But from the pictures it looks pretty flat.

 

[Ainsley]

We're flat, but not what you'd class as sports field flat....we're getting there with rolling etc, but will take another year I think to get it something like, so maybe for that reason the 52" would indeed be a better choice.

 

[clpolcar]

Get a toro titan mx. I feel there built better. Can get a 60 deck with Kawasaki engine for about 6000. I'm going to be picking up a 54 deck for about 5500. Entry grade commercial. About the same as the ferris your looking at. And with your partners thoughts about more stain on engine is wrong. That's why they have a mower powerful engine on the machine. I would stay away from the briggs. That's just me. They don't seem to hold up. Get one with a Kawasaki engine. Way better. Built to last.