Just purchased 10 acres, will cut 8. Six acres of pasture, hilly but not extremely rough, 2 acres around house, hilly and fairly smooth. Have never owned a ZT before, test drove the following around dealer parking lot and small yard.
2015 Ferris IS2100Z 54"
Vanguard 26hp 810cc
$8400 otd
2015 Gravely Pro Turn 160 60"
Kaw FX730 23.5hp
$8000 otd (2 hrs on meter, demo)
2015 Scag Tiger Cat 52"
Kaw FX691 22hp
$8400 otd
Could feel the ride difference between the Ferris 700 and 2100 just in parking lot. Threw out 700.
Just test driving under those "perfect conditions" and on different days could not tell difference in ride on the 3 above.
The suspension system is what attracted me to the Ferris, I am 57 and would like as much comfort as possible.
Gravely & Ferris dealer close to same on service, dependable, distance.
Scag dealer gave me no love, but have heard great things about the machines.
I have specs on all.
Appreciate any feedback/opinions on the 3 machines, engines, ride, cutting times, price, ect.
Much difference between aluminum and cast iron spindles?
Will stop here for now, appreciate your help in advance.
2015 Ferris IS2100Z 54"
Vanguard 26hp 810cc
$8400 otd
2015 Gravely Pro Turn 160 60"
Kaw FX730 23.5hp
$8000 otd (2 hrs on meter, demo)
2015 Scag Tiger Cat 52"
Kaw FX691 22hp
$8400 otd
Could feel the ride difference between the Ferris 700 and 2100 just in parking lot. Threw out 700.
Just test driving under those "perfect conditions" and on different days could not tell difference in ride on the 3 above.
The suspension system is what attracted me to the Ferris, I am 57 and would like as much comfort as possible.
Gravely & Ferris dealer close to same on service, dependable, distance.
Scag dealer gave me no love, but have heard great things about the machines.
I have specs on all.
Appreciate any feedback/opinions on the 3 machines, engines, ride, cutting times, price, ect.
Much difference between aluminum and cast iron spindles?
Will stop here for now, appreciate your help in advance.