Ferris ISX-2200 zero turn mower

[Boss 302]

Went to the NC farm show this week and ended up buying a Ferris ISX-2200 with the Vanguard 28 HP engine with the oil guard system, I was really impressed with the superior suspension that Ferris is using. They had just about every brand of zero turn manufactures there and I was able to talk with each of the salesman and really get a good comparison of how the different brands are made. The weather was good and it was a fun time.

 

[DK35vince]

Congratulations.
I priced a Ferris 3200 a couple years ago (nice unit), but I ended up getting a Snapper Pro s200xt (basically a Ferris 3200 without the suspension). With the 35 HP EFI Vanguard with oil guard.

 

[Boss 302]

DK, how do you like the Vanguard?

 

[tomplum]

Plus one on the suspension. You'll be glad you did.

 

[DK35vince]

DK, how do you like the Vanguard?

So far so good, but it only has around 90 hours on it.
I think the Kawasaki FX 1000v (35 HP) on our Hustler Super Z feels like its has slightly more torque (that could just be differences in the mower deck too) and the Kawasaki feels like it runs a bit smoother, but so far I'm happy with the Vanguard.
I wrote in my earlier post my Vanguard is 35 HP, I just looked and its the 37 EFI Vanguard

 

[Dragonpharm]

Congratulations. I have Ferris with the 37HP BS with oil guard. Great suspension and lots of power. Hope you enjoy using your new mower

 

[Boss 302]

That's good to hear guy's, thanks for the input.

 

[stevem5215]

You can't beat full suspension on a ZTR. At my house I run it full throttle across the field and it cuts with "reckless abandon" lol. Amazing how it floats over the bumps. The only way to cut!

 

[brutus54]

In the fall of 2017 I bought a Ferris IS2600Z diesel zero turn. It has cut my mowing time to less than half. It just sips fuel and is a real beast. Everything is heavy duty from deck and blade thickness as well as the sheetmetal panels. We don't have a level spot anywhere in our yard and this machine glides around effertly. Wet grass is not a problem it goes through without clogging.

 

[Cycledude]

What is “oil guard“ ?

 

[DK35vince]

What is “oil guard“ ?

 

[Cycledude]

Nice video.
Friend had a low hours Ferris zero turn engine lockup , out of warranty and rather than replace the engine he traded for a new commercial Ferris zero turn with a supposedly better oil system. Supposedly mowing ditches with his old Ferris is what caused the oil not to do it’s job well enough, the dealer said if he had only mowed on flat ground the failure probably wouldn’t have happened.

 

[Boss 302]

oil guard is a dry sump system, kinda like what race cars use. The oil is located outside the engine sump in a separate filtered container, it keeps the oil cooler reducing heat within the engine components. I was a little skeptical when I first saw it but after doing some research it looks to be the real deal.

Sorry, I didn't see the video.

 

[drysalty]

Im going to look at a used Ferris 2100 today. Its a homeowner owned unit, 2020 model year with 26 hours on it. It has a dethatching rake and a three bag fan assisted collection system. The guy is asking 8250 for it. Is this a reasonable price? I see the new 2200 lists for well above that but im not sure how much the prices have inflated since this was bought in 2020. the mower looks very clean in the pictures.

also i'll be mowing a steep bank behind my barn with this unit, should i be concerned about this mower not having the oil guard system??

 

[workinonit]

Can you get a Ferris with a Kawasaki engine? If not I would have to go diesel. After having Kawas for 30 years or so I wouldn't own another brand gas engine on a ZTR. But I would really like the Ferris suspension.

 

[drysalty]

this one has the briggs vanguard engine, its a used machine so i dont have any choice but you can get the Kawasaki engines in new ones.

 

[seville009]

this one has the briggs vanguard engine, its a used machine so i dont have any choice but you can get the Kawasaki engines in new ones.

Briggs & Stratton makes the Ferris mowers now I believe.

 

[drysalty]

Well I went and looked at the Ferris, it’s as good as brand new, the nubbies are still on the tires, it’s literally spotless. Runs great, everything works as brand new. It comes with the “turbo pro max” three bag collection system , de thatching rake, a liquid fertilizer tank/spray bar arrangement and a John Deere branded tow behind cart. I figured that I’m looking at at least 6 k to buy a middle of the road mower and that this one was worth well more than the 8K he was asking.

 

[Carl_NH]

Drysalty,

I would snap that deal up - that's at least $10K new. I have had the IS2000 with 25HP Kawasaki - been a great machine - no issues for 10 years - mine's hitting 375 hours now.

 

[workinonit]

So you went and looked at it and didn't buy it? That mower may not be there when you go back.