🔧 PRODUCT SHEET — Ferris FW45 Walk-Behind Mower

📌 Product Name

Ferris FW45 Commercial Walk-Behind Mower

🧾 Product Code

• FW45
• Example variants:
  • 5901891 / 5901892 / 5902016

🏷️ Category

• Walk-Behind Lawn Mower
• Commercial / Contractor Equipment

🎯 Product Positioning

A large-format commercial hydrostatic walk-behind mower designed for:

• High-output landscaping teams
• Municipal and estate maintenance
• Contractors handling large turf areas

👉 Positioned as:

A walk-behind alternative to zero-turn mowers with similar productivity but better access and transport flexibility

⚙️ Key Specifications

Engine

• Brand options:
  • Vanguard® V-Twin (810cc EFI)
  • Kawasaki® FX series
• Power range: 20.5HP – 28HP
• Type: 4-stroke petrol
• Cylinders: Twin

Cutting System

• Cutting width:
  • 48” / 52” / 61” decks
• Cutting height:
  • 3.8 – 12.7 cm
• Deck type:
  • Rear discharge / side discharge / mulching
• Deck construction:
  • Heavy-duty fabricated steel

Drive System

• Type: Dual hydrostatic drive
• Transmission:
  • Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 / ZT-3400 commercial units
• Speed:
  • Forward: up to ~11 km/h
  • Reverse: ~4.5 km/h

Fuel System

• Fuel type: Petrol
• Tank capacity: ±19 litres

Dimensions & Weight

• Weight: ±380 kg
• Length: ±200 cm
• Wide stance for stability

🧠 Key Features

• Commercial-grade hydrostatic system
  → Smooth, powerful control for all-day use
• Large deck productivity
  → Covers significantly more ground per hour
• Cruise control bar + independent steering
  → Reduced operator fatigue and precise handling
• Heavy-duty fabricated deck
  → Built for continuous commercial operation
• External oil coolers (on some models)
  → Improved transmission durability
• Wide wheelbase + low centre of gravity
  → Excellent traction and slope stability

✅ Advantages (Why Buy)

• ✔ Near zero-turn productivity in a walk-behind format
• ✔ Extremely durable for daily commercial use
• ✔ Handles large areas efficiently
• ✔ Better access than ride-on mowers
• ✔ Strong traction on slopes and uneven terrain

⚠️ Considerations

• ❗ Heavy machine (~380kg)
• ❗ Requires trained operator
• ❗ Larger footprint than FW15 / FW25
• ❗ Premium price segment

🧩 Typical Applications

• Large estates & complexes
• Municipal grass cutting
• Commercial landscaping teams
• Sports fields & open turf
• Contractors replacing small zero-turns

📊 Market Position

🔄 FW15 vs FW25 vs FW45 (Quick Insight)

👉 FW45 = maximum productivity
👉 FW25 = balance
👉 FW15 = access & precision