FW15: The new 32″ hydrostatic walk behind from Ferris
The all-new FW15 variable hydrostatic walk-behind provides a narrow footprint for trimming around trees and planter beds. Manoeuvrable and easy to operate, this mower will become a firm favourite with landscapers across the country.
With a smooth and user friendly operation, the new FW15 can be operated comfortably with one hand, with adjustable speed control and handlebars with 4-position set up for complete operator comfort.
The compact 32″ reinforced steel deck comes with dual timed cutting blades and spring assisted height of cut adjustment lever for quick and simple height change.
FW15 Features
One Hand Operation
Easy Cut Height Adjustment
Mulch Deck
Commercial-grade Steel Timed Deck
Caster Wheel Model
Variable Hydrostatic Drive
FW 15 Specification
Engine | |
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Make | Honda- Petrol |
Model | GXV390 – Stage 5 |
Horsepower | 10.2 HP |
Cylinders / Displacement | 389 cc |
Cooling | Air cooled |
PTO | Electric PTO clutch |
Starting | Electric |
Fuel Capacity | 2.1 Litres |
Mower | |
Cutting width (cm/inch) | 81 cm / 32” Mulch deck |
Deck Configuration | Mulching deck. 2 Marbain steel cutting blades, 5mm thickness |
Cutting Height (cm) | 3.8 – 12.7 cm |
Deck Construction | 2.7 mm fabricated construction, timed steel. |
Mower Spindles | Cast aluminium 19.05 mm. Greasable, 5204-2RS double row bearings |
Deck lift system | Single point spring assisted |
Suspension & Drive Train | |
Suspension | n.a. |
Transmission | Hydrostatic Hydro Gear RT-310 |
Drive Tyres (inch) | 13×5.00-6 |
Caster Tyres (inch) | Latched (lockable) ‘Tweel-style’ swivel wheels, 10.5×3.00 |
Noise and Vibration | |
HAV | < 2.5 |
WBV | N/A |
Sound dB(A) | TBC |
Ground Speed | |
Speed-fwd. (km/h) | 0 – 6.4 km/h |
Speed-rev. (km/h) | 0 – 3.2 km/h |
Dimensions | |
Overall length (cm) | 189 |
Overall width (cm) | 83 |
Dry weight (Kgs) | 122 |
Operator Control & Comfort Systems | |
Roll-Over Protection Structure | n.a. |
Controls | Adjustable handlebar (4 height position), single hand operation |
Parking Brake / Safety Circuit | Integrated transaxle brake |
Warranty | |
Engine | 2-Year Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty |
Transmission | 2-Year Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty |
Balance of machine | 2-Year Limited Warranty commercial use. Unlimited hours, front to rear, parts and labour. Belts, Tyres, Brake Pads, Battery, Blades: 90 days |
Reviews
This mower is exactly what you would expect. The mower has the right engine to power two blades fast enough to cut perfect with a 32″ deck.
This mower is heavy, duh! Ok so its not the same as manoeuvring a 21″ small mower. Its heavy you will notice a difference but its way better.
This is a very durable machine too. I haven’t had it long but haven’t had anything major happen. As with anything I am sure things will break, the only way to stop that though is not to use it. So in short this is a great mower and I believe worth every penny charged for it.
The 21″ mower still has its place on my trailer cause this mower doesn’t have a bagger or mulch kit as of yet and I know we are all waiting patiently for that, but great job Ferris on the design and forethought with this machine.
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“Very nimble mower, fun to use, powerful, easy to turn and can be driven with one hand.
Very impressed with the quality. Love the Honda engine and the hydro pump with the open differential.
Good job Ferris!”
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Bought this about a month and a half ago to replace a Toro 30″. I have used it on fine grass and thick over grown grass and the cut quality is great, exactly what I expected from my other Ferris mowers.
It does take some time getting used to, definitely have to think about it as a hybrid between a push and walk behind. once you stop trying to muscle it, it moves almost effortlessly.
Only drawbacks, fine tuning the forward/reverse speed with the bar took some time, and wish the bar for blade engagement was either thicker or flat…being thin and round makes a pressure point that gets uncomfortable on larger properties.
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