TORO vs FERRIS | which brand makes a better mower?

We compare the Toro Z Master with MyRide Suspension to the Ferris IS2100Z highlighting the differences between these two commercial mowers. These are two of the best mowers out on the market that give premium suspension to compared to other mowers on the market.

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Howe Equipment is a certified toro dealer located in Jackson, Michigan that specializes is sales, parts, and service.

[bryanduncan]

Both make a good mower, depends on what you want out of a mower. BUT I just sold a Toro Zmaster and bought a Ferris isx800 and absolutely love the Ferris. There is no comparison for the ride it offers. No regrets. Looked at the MyRide before buying the Ferris and still no comparison, Ferris has the absolute best riding mower out there.

[josephrobichaud]

First thing I do when I buy a new Z Turn is remove those pulley covers!
All they do is trap grass under the pulleys.
Next I remove the chute and add a chute blocker.
That way I can use the mower as a mulcher for leaves, or block off the chute if I'm in a tight spot to stop blowing the grass into the landscaping.

[rodhimelick]

The comment made about coming to a stop/slow down, and scalping is not accurate. The deck is linked to the suspension. As the suspension is compressed, the deck raises, and when the suspension is extended the deck lowers. This is a great feature on the Simplicity/Ferris deck suspension design.

[ScottyLo]

Very informative video on the 2 brands. They are both solid machines but the older I get the more I want comfort.

[montybolinger]

The body on a Ferris may nose dive on a hard deceleration but the deck does not as it is suspended off the wheels not the body so it does not produce a lower cut in the front when this occurs. Unlike for instance putting a set of Flex Forks on a Hustler then when it nose dives under hard deceleration it will cut lower when this occurs. I've owned 4 Ferris machines including the 5100 diesel 72 and loved each including the two I currently own. NO mower rides as good as a Ferris.

[itstimerussell]

I just wanted to add that because of your video i bought the Toro Multiforce machine. Nobody had a video explaining all the details and all the perks like yours so thank you for that.

[glslawnservices]

We run Ferris. The biggest difference between the My Ride System and the Ferris suspension is, My ride is a suspension system for the operator where the Ferris suspension is for the whole machine which aids when mowing grass fast, you get less deck chatter than with the Toro when the front tires are bouncing up off the ground while hitting bumps. If you incorporated Hustlers SmoothTrak steering into a Ferris, it would be the dream machine. The automatic parking brake on the ZTR's from Hustler is also awesome.

[bratman]

My first ztr was a Ferris 2009 model IS500z with 52" deck. Replaced it with a Ferris IS2000z with 52" deck fall of 2015. What made me go Ferris is my 3 acre yard is fairly bumpy. Loved the IS500z, rode good, cut good and very little trouble. I upgraded to the IS2000z after my daughter bought a house 1 mile from mine. She has a 2 acre yard so my mower cuts 5 acres at a time. I know these are older units compared to the test but I still feel somewhat relevant. The 2000 was a noticeable improvement in ride, which a Ferris has a good ride, and cut. The 2100 replaced the 2000 and now it is called the 2200. In 2014 the IS2000sz with a 52" deck and 28hp Briggs motor was around 9k even. The person I bought it from, an older gentleman with 1 acre, purchased it leftover for 7.8k spring of 2015. Sold it to me with 12.1 hrs for $6500 fall of 2015. I felt like I had stolen it. They will scalp it you stop fast at speed. Or stop and back up fast. You just need to keep your movements fluid and it doesn't ever scalp my bumpy yard. Ride and cut are much better on the IS2000z over the older IS500z. For 14K I would think you are near Ferris IS3300z price. Most all brands are good and many advise to rate the dealer more than the mower itself. Lucky for me I have needed very little dealer support.

[HkieJoe]

Nice comparison. I prefer the Ferris because of the suspension and the serviceable bits. However, Toro makes a nice mower.

[dougkubash]

Good fair review! Amen to the quality of the dealer!

[Wheelchair-bear]

Excellent non bias review, I could trust you and would choose Toro and you as my dealer if I was in your region, I probably will go with Ferris as my local dealer has offered to bring one out to my farm to demo, I can trust them as well.

[mikescaffo]

I bought a new 2010 ferris 3100 z best mower I have ever had 2000 hrs still have no problems with it

[WeSRT]

To me the suspension on the Ferris takes the shock out off the frame. I suspect the Ferris can stand up better to rough terrain over a long period.

[phillyarrow]

What does it tell you when a mower built by. Briggs and scrap iron uses a Kawasaki engine? Kinda like a ford 650 truck that uses a Cummins

[Mindvirus-lyed]

I love my ferris, but the left trasnmission blew a gasket after just 200 hours. outside of warranty, so too expensive to repair or replace. It still drives OK, but HF all over the place after every mow.

[Fultonfalcons]

I love my new Ferris ISX 3300 72 inch bad boy indeed smooth no scalping and cuts my 7acres in 3 and half hours full throttle 12 mph

[williamnewsome]

Left off most important aspects: quality of cut, warranty, and engine offerings for each.

[pcollector]

Does Ferris make the Stihl brand zero turn mower?

[itstimerussell]

Hey Matt, Russell (Tennessee) here, I have a Ferris ISX800 54" and i love it!! also have a Snapper ST50X 36" I did get the Toro Grandstand you quoted for me. I found one in Nashville so it was geographically better. i haven't put it in service yet but after riding the Ferris it is bumpy s heck! But, If you are riding the Ferris and you make a quick stop you will put the Olympic rings in the lawn! Toeo is great on smooth yards! Great Video!

[DavidSmith-fruz]

I am hoping that some manufacturer will rival the Ferris ride so I can have a choice. Seems like the comments on the My Ride system are saying it is still not equal to the Ferris.