You didn't know how tall you were when you sat on the mower at the dealer?

@philthelawnman

Жыл бұрын

Yes and I knew I had to have nothing wider than 48 inch to service my customers. So sacrifices had to be made.

wasn't designed for your height. Good point about the PTO disengage.

@philthelawnman

Жыл бұрын

The world is designed for men around 5'5" as it seems.

what is your opinion of the gravely zt hd

I've heard that most zero turns are designed around about 5'8" and shorter operators.

@philthelawnman

4 жыл бұрын

My bruised knees will agree with you but it only works out good for my 4 foot 9 13 year old son

You bought the wrong mower. I would recommend an IS2200 or larger.

@philthelawnman

2 жыл бұрын

Larger will not fit into my customers gates. I paid this thing off in one year and then Pais off another 15k in equipment.

I’m 6’2” and have a Ferris IS2000 and it has a lot more leg room. That 600 you have is to small for your height, plus the pedal on the 2000 is placed farther towards the front .

@philthelawnman

4 жыл бұрын

My knees and I know that all to well.

@philthelawnman

4 жыл бұрын

However I use to have alot of customers that had narrow gates. So when I went from a walk behind belt drive relic to a zero turn, a few of them suggested that it now takes less time, I should cut the price. It was all I could do not to cuss them out. I did simply load up and tell them good luck.

Phil are you going to continue mowing next season? I was only wondering because you mentioned the Wright mower. Thanks

@philthelawnman

4 жыл бұрын

I will mow next season. How ever I will buy a wright soon. Just need to upgrade alot.

@philthelawnman

4 жыл бұрын

Yes still mowing working 3 jobs now. Full time pest control, lawn service and boat restoration. 70 to 80 hours a week.

@paddyslawnandleaf2631

4 жыл бұрын

@@philthelawnman Cool, i have a full time job other than the mowing as well. Connecticut DOT. All this work and its still not enough! I llike your boat restoration vids. Thanks Phil

what year is this mower? im looking at buying a 2017 model Ferris IS600z

@philthelawnman

4 жыл бұрын

I think it is a 2017 or 16 . I would recomend gettinf a wright stand on mower if you love using your knees and back. Itake a beating on mine.

Never pressure wash a mower. Air hose is acceptable. Take the time to remove engine side covers off when needed to clean out debris.

@martianshoes

2 жыл бұрын

PS - I got a used 600 last year.

@philthelawnman

2 жыл бұрын

If someone knew how to change pressure tips ot would not hurt to wash it. Poor little thing has been through hell though.

This is why you don’t go with a cheap residential model when you need a commercial one. You should have got a 800 or bigger

@philthelawnman

3 жыл бұрын

this is the second step up in there commercial line of mowers. with a smaller deck than this one. I did need the small 48 inch deck to enter the customers.

@deelowe3

2 жыл бұрын

600 is a commercial mower and the pedal and controls are adjustable. I’m 5 10 and don’t have this issue

@philthelawnman

2 жыл бұрын

I only need about 2 inches less and it wouldn't be a problem. I am thinking about adding longer controls to it.

At 6:23 seconds I actually got a migraine

@philthelawnman

2 жыл бұрын

Back then I kept a headache. Learned a valuable lesson 14k worth