Setting up the Ferris FW 15 32'' Hydro with the Qwick Chute and Rackem Catcher.
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@freshlycutlawnservice2 жыл бұрын
Nice !!! Man that’s a sharp looking mini walk behind/ push mower !!
@martink53213 жыл бұрын
I love watching your vids... this channel made me get FW15
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!
@thecuttingforce3 жыл бұрын
Thsts cool . My buddy did something like that to he likes it. Iam getting this mower in the spring. Cool video
@BillyGoatLawnService3 жыл бұрын
Awesome upgrade! Nice to turn your FW15 into a quick 3in1 mower. I did the same to mine last year. I mounted the Worldlawn fabric mesh bagger on my machine. Helps greatly with the dust. Plus it is much lighter, weight wise.
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
I like the sound of that, metal baggers are a bit heavy.
@juanmanuelmarquez49453 жыл бұрын
Hello there Sir. Would you mind telling me where you got your worldlawn bag from? What model would fit the ferris fw15? The metal bag does sound a bit too heavy to empty.
@BillyGoatLawnService3 жыл бұрын
Juan Manuel Marquez any local dealer that sells Worldlawn or Encore mowers should have or able to order the mesh bagger. Please note, you need to have someone weld or mount a bracket onto your mower deck.
@TheLawnFellas3 жыл бұрын
That’s a game changer for sure!! Ferris should be taking notes from You
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@glennevitt52503 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this information and Great Video 😎🤙 Happy new year
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@JsCrazyCutzLLC3 жыл бұрын
Awesome set up on that mower😎👍
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@JonsDailyHustle3 жыл бұрын
That fits like a glove. I like how it works with the chute blocker as well. I have an accelerator grass catcher for my exmark, I have to take the chute blocker off unfortunately to use the catcher
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that would be frustrating.
@logansimpson3053 жыл бұрын
Great video hope you and your family had a merry Christmas
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we did 😊
@firstname62083 жыл бұрын
Nice install. Two things, that steel catcher will be pretty soggy when it's full of grass and I haven't found a garbage bag that can fit over that catcher. The exact two reasons I went with the accelerator. Now if oregon will make some g6 g ators we'll all be In high cotton.
@thekingscourtyardlawncares93243 жыл бұрын
That seems to work great. We don't have a Ferris dealer here, that I know of, but I have a Snapper 32 at my dealer that I was looking at. It looks similar to your Ferris. I like it but I don't push mow that much.
@matthewpaul2693 жыл бұрын
The Snapper and Ferris are the same just different paint colors.
@thekingscourtyardlawncares93243 жыл бұрын
@@matthewpaul269 I am aware of that
@donaldficker48352 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@garrisonfamilyalbum39013 жыл бұрын
Nice 👊🏼🧔🇺🇸 The QuikChute came today.
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@randywright71072 ай бұрын
Nice!!
@johnhoth59602 жыл бұрын
I asked rack-‘‘em today and told me it would not work for the same setup that you pictured… I guess I need to buy parts and make my own
@HandyGuy20162 жыл бұрын
I made my own bracket, but I'm surprised someone isn't making a compatible one yet.
@scottsnedigar71363 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing that video. Looks great. Do you see any potential problems with the catcher hanging off of the side as far as weight when full of grass/leaves. Do you think it could get side heavy and tip over, so to speak? Seems like the way to go?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
I don't foresee any issues, definitely going to be my go to setup for this coming season, and I will definitely report any issues.
@TonysLawnCare215 Жыл бұрын
The real Truth is that the Ferris FW15 Is not Built for Mulching It is designed for side discharging ONLY. For (Commercial Property Mowing) Commercial property owners don't give a shit about mulching the grass they just want it cut using a mulching for the commercial property is a personal preference of the operator of the Ferris FW15 But they made a Mulch kit anyway for it (For Home Users) and the bagging system Kit To suck up Home property tree leaves ect.. That is why 3 different type blades to use (High Lift, Medium lift Blades) for side discharging, and mulching blades to mulch Grass and leaves For The Bagging System --->( FOR THE HOME USER ONLY ) 👍
@avpala22 жыл бұрын
Enjoying the videos on the 15. Two questions, does the bagger drag on the lowest cut height 1.5? And last, when are you going to be ready to sell it off to me?
@HandyGuy20162 жыл бұрын
Not on level ground and 😂
@DylanFkinGuenther3 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video gonna see if I can copy this for leaf season. Would you go with the rackem for leaf season or the ferris system?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
I definitely prefer the side catcher. I would recommend going with the lightest aluminum catcher you can find.
@DylanFkinGuenther3 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 they don't ship to Canada 😥
@myke_bota75902 жыл бұрын
What's the part number on the regular lift blades and if you are using mulching blades as well what is the part number. Thanks as always for the great vids!
@HandyGuy20162 жыл бұрын
Mulch - 5107717 (Briggs and Stratton) I don't have the regular lift number on hand that come with the mower.
@stusselsАй бұрын
nice. ive been looking for a new backyard mower. shame it doesnt have electric start but its a honda. look like decent suction on the deck. im curious, any particular reason you move the throttle back to open after you shut off?
@HandyGuy2016Ай бұрын
Starting habit. Always reset controls and switches to be ready to start next time.
@johnhoth59603 жыл бұрын
I purchased a FW15 yesterday. I have run a mulching mower for 20 years with racking up leaves in the fall. What the best all year setup standard blades, Quixote chute, and side mount bagger. Or mulching kit for first part of the year and the bagger for the fall?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
The Qwikchute and side mount bagger, seems to be the best all season setup for the FW 15 in my opinion.
@ericp.95883 жыл бұрын
I wish you were my neighbor!!
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
Don't be so sure, I'm pretty noisy LoL 😂
@superduty36323 жыл бұрын
What blades are you using in this video? They are doing a great job sucking up the leaves.
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
The factory OEM blades.
@maximusmock3 жыл бұрын
I’m looking at getting an accelerator industries aluminum bagger. You like the side discharge over the rear Ferris bagger? I have a Quik chute like yours.
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
Yes, I prefer the side catcher.
@alanmahler2772 жыл бұрын
What did you or would you use to line the catcher to prevent the dust from escaping? I have an aluminum catcher for another brand ( Better outdoor products) of a 32 in walk behind and the dust is unbearable at times. Thank you
@HandyGuy20162 жыл бұрын
Canvas maybe? I know they make dust covers for them.
@willbryant3043 жыл бұрын
I am looking to upgrade my FW 15 this season. I have a few small manicured commercial properties that ask for collection of clippings and am torn between the bag setup or doing what you have here. What do you think are some of the benefits of the bag vs the chute blocker. I have a stander with a grass flap and an accelerator bin which I love, but it does tend to hit obstructions on the ground and isn’t very maneuverable in tight spaces, which is the main reason the Ferris has become my workhorse: tight spaces. However I love having the chute blocker on the stander and am wondering what your thoughts are on this vs the bagger as I know you can’t really do both without modification. Your videos with this mower have been incredibly valuable as there isn’t a ton of info out there yet on this thing, which is surprising bc it’s an amazing piece of equipment.
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
I think this setup is the best all around setup for me. That being said, sounds like it would be the best for you too.
@willbryant3043 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 thanks man. I appreciate your input and videos. Again, it’s been incredibly valuable.
@georgiafan66182 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 You’re liking the side bagger over Ferris’ rear bag unit?
@HandyGuy20162 жыл бұрын
@@georgiafan6618 yes, more capacity and easier to take on and off the machine.
@georgiafan66182 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 Thank you for the heads up.
@1320str8liner3 жыл бұрын
How does this mower cut at the lower settings, I’m looking to cut Bermuda at 1.5-2.0” residential non-commercial
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
The lowest I have cut is 2.5" but it should cut great at lower settings if it cuts good from 2.5 to 5
@phillipwhitley92663 жыл бұрын
@Handyguy 2016 do you install the qwikchute first or the bagger mount?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
Same time, the bracket goes under the Qwuickchute using the same mounting bolts.
@fullaffectfitness50702 жыл бұрын
Hey! Random question, did you have to send a picture of the chute opening with a tape measure to get Rackem to confirm the bagger fit for you?
@HandyGuy20162 жыл бұрын
I customized mine myself, but it wouldn't surprise me if they need measurements.
@davehansen87892 жыл бұрын
Great video, I have the bagger and the quick chute and plan to build this bracket too. I read in one of the comments that you cut the metal with a band saw, do you mind sharing what make and model of band saw that you have?
@HandyGuy20162 жыл бұрын
It's an old Grizzly, with a 3/4 hp motor but it cuts lol.
@davehansen87892 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 Thanks so much, my old harbor freight special should work then too! :)
@HandyGuy20162 жыл бұрын
Definitely! Honestly the Harbor Freight is probably better than mine.
@windellscott26183 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vidio, how hard is it to start you fw15? Just bought mine and it seems a little hard to pull.
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
First pull every time, as long as I remember to choke it.
@windellscott26183 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 Thanks
@danielcortez54573 жыл бұрын
Have you replaced a belt on it? I would like to see a vid on how but from the ppl that have fw15/snapper no one has upload a vid on it
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
I have not replaced any belts yet.
@juanmanuelmarquez49453 жыл бұрын
Do you have the mulch kit blade with this set up? What blade set up do you prefer with this set up?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
I have the factory blades on. I prefer the factory lift blades, but I am going to try the high lift blades this Spring to experiment.
@rosedcurt28652 жыл бұрын
Hey man! So I was attempting to do this same thing for my Ferris FW15. Only thing is, I have the accelerator side bagger. The bracket they provide is too high, too thick, and too short length wise to fit the quikchute as well. Is there any chance, literally ANY chance that I could buy one of the same brackets you use in this video? All I would have to do is drill a hole in the side of it due to the rod on the accelerator bagger's attachment. Please let me know!! As of now that seems like my only option to make the bagger/quickchute combo work simultaneously.
@HandyGuy20162 жыл бұрын
I made mine from scrap aluminum angle.
@HandyGuy20162 жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to modify the bracket that came with it? I'm on Instagram @ Dependablawncare if you want to message me there, and share a picture of it maybe I can help?
@dtzouras3 жыл бұрын
What tool did you use to trim down the metal bracket? Thanks for making the video. This is exactly what I was looking for.
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
Bandsaw
@mikehill27123 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 Thanks for the videos. I just bought an FW15 and greatly appreciate all your tutorials. How did you create a template or determine how to cut the 'notch' on the aluminum angle?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
@@mikehill2712 I started with a cardboard template, until I had it figured out, then I transferred it to the angle.
@mikehill95382 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 Thanks HandyGuy, I'm not real confident in my ability to create that template. Would you be interested in, for a fee, tracing that notch on perhaps a piece of cardboard that I could use to create that bracket? Thanks!
@HandyGuy20162 жыл бұрын
@@mikehill9538 depending on what catcher you get, it may be the same as mine, probably won't be.
@juanmanuelmarquez49453 жыл бұрын
Will ferris consider the factory warranty null and void because of the modification?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
Not according to my dealer, but consult your own to be sure.
@thesmokinjackets84182 жыл бұрын
Do you have a model # for the Rackem for the Ferris FW15? If you don’t have a Quick Chute, is it easier to install? Thanks
@HandyGuy20162 жыл бұрын
No, I modified the one that I already had. It would be easier without the Qwuickchute.
@rellmonger79352 жыл бұрын
How much will you sale this catcher setup?
@WWStudio3603 жыл бұрын
What is your opinion on the Ferris stand-on mowers?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
Both of my Ferris Z3X mowers are going on 3 years old and have over 600 hours each. I plan on running them to at least 1000 hours and then buy 2 more. I don't think there is a better stand on mower on the market.
@YOUTUBEISRANBYRETARDS Жыл бұрын
Interesting, I've seen it with a rear bag attachment with chute mount but not one like this. Don't think I'd like this especially working around obstacles.
@YOUTUBEISRANBYRETARDS Жыл бұрын
I say that because for me I lost my right eye and having the bag on that side especially that far out would be in my blind spot which is why I'd use the rear bag assembly if I owned the FW 15. I'm quite content with my Toro Timemaster 30 which is easy for me to control especially if I have to make quick corrections to avoid stuff. The FW15 looks way beefier then the Timemaster 30 especially in the weight category though the front wheels turn so I suppose that would have a better control with the weight. Idk, I've seen people compare the Timemaster 30 vrs Ferris FW15 especially in cutting and they seem to like the Toro claiming it cuts better. I'm not going to waste $4000.00 on a mower that may or may not cut better or worse especially when I can save a bunch of money and buy two mowers at that vrs one if I ever needed to. Don't get me wrong, I truly believe that the Ferris FW15 frame and parts wise would out last the Timemaster 30 if you took care of it but one other reason I'd stick to the Timemaster 30 is loading it up onto a truck vrs trying to lift up the Ferris. Right now I can handle lifting the Timemaster up into my truck bed but I doubt I could do that with the Ferris.
@skywalkier3 жыл бұрын
So this is a good mower? Like to replace a toro 30 inch good?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
I have not tried Toro or Exmark 30" mowers, but I really like it and I have heard of others who have replaced their 30's with this mower and love it.
@firstname62083 жыл бұрын
I had a turfmaster one summer. That thing will flat wear you out. Pushing, pulling, lack of power, trans slips. No thanks. The fw15 is in a different league. All you do is steer it. The mower does the rest.
@doinky33 жыл бұрын
Can you do this without the quikchute if I’m using the mulch kit?, with the quikchute do you even need the mulch kit? Are the mulch blades worth it?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
A bagger will not work with a mulch kit. The mulch kit for this mower is ok, but not the greatest cut quality.
@doinky33 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 im looking at the fw15 as I have a half acre lot, if you are normally mulching and would like to suck up leaves in the fall (40 bags worth), what setup do you recommend with this machine?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
@@doinky3 this setup would be the best all around.
@doinky33 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 do you just use the standard blades that come with the unit?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
@@doinky3 yes, or the high lift blades for the bagger.
@1320str8liner2 жыл бұрын
What was the main reason you changed from the factory bagger to this style?
@HandyGuy20162 жыл бұрын
The factory bagger was not very efficient.
@1320str8liner2 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 I'm looking for something focused on grass clippings more than leaves which do you recommend the factory setup or the one you are currently using? will the metal one hold in the grass clippings just as good as leaves?
@HandyGuy20162 жыл бұрын
@@1320str8liner the side mount catcher is going to be better for grass clippings and leaves.
@Nezello3 жыл бұрын
Why not use the factory bagger, did you do a video on it?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
I have video on the factory bagger, but I don't use it very much.
@sisson163 ай бұрын
If you were only bagging and not having to change up, would you still prefer this setup over the Ferris kit?
@HandyGuy20163 ай бұрын
Yes
@michaelbruder71663 жыл бұрын
I have a question, where did you get the weight for your FW15?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
It's the weight that comes with the factory bagger.
@michaelbruder71663 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 ok, wow my bag just got here and did not get the chance to open the box, thanks for all you do and i sure hope i love the machine!
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
@@michaelbruder7166 Awesome!
@michaelbruder71663 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 the factory bagger continues to clog, dry grass w/ 5 setting, i see you purchased the rackem i didnt think it fit, do you know the model?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
@@michaelbruder7166 I modified mine and made a custom bracket, but I would recommend the aluminum accelerator bagger. The smallest one, and they might have a bracket for the FW 15.
@oliverjarquin87163 жыл бұрын
I have one for sale in Georgia with aluminum grass catcher.
@scottsnedigar71363 жыл бұрын
You have an fw15 for sale? I could possibly be interested.
@shotgunkid3 жыл бұрын
I wanna do this. What items do I need??
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
A Quickchute and an accelerator style bagger.
@gvela51103 жыл бұрын
Hello sir. Any chance you'd be interested in making and selling the aluminum and side plate attachments? I have an fw15 and refuse to buy the factory bagger after already spending 3300 on the mower alone. I have an accelerator on my z1 and am very happy with it. I just don't have the tools necessary for this fabrication. Let me know brother I'm very serious
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
Are you going to purchase another accelerator, or use the same one?
@gvela51103 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 I will buy the same bagger you have so I can make it work on my fw15.
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
@@gvela5110 you should be able to get a bracket specifically for the catcher/mower combination, especially if you go with accelerator.
@gvela51103 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 awesome! I didn't know accelerator made 1 specifically for the fw15. It's the 3.3 bagger but it's better than not having 1 at all. Thanks for responding brother 👍You've been a big help.
@Payaso_Boxing3 жыл бұрын
how much is one of this machines?.
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
Around $3000
@sathingtonwillowby2 жыл бұрын
Which Rack’em model is that?
@HandyGuy20162 жыл бұрын
It's the smaller one.
@kennethalynn3 жыл бұрын
You should put a bigger gas tank on it. Or a sulky
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't be apposed to a bigger tank.
@kennethalynn3 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 ya it's only ½ gal. I have the snapper ss10
@drewd60833 жыл бұрын
Rackem side bag or accelerator?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
Accelerator is lighter, Rackem is cheaper, so the choice is yours.
@drewd60833 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 looks like the accelerator comes with a mounting bracket, similar to the one you made for the rackem. So would it be easier to install with the quick chute?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
@@drewd6083 I would assume so, but I don't know for sure.
@drewd60833 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 thank you for the information. I'm going to try it and see how it goes.
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
@@drewd6083 Cool, let me know how it goes.
@michaelgomezmartinez27703 жыл бұрын
This very big bagger. you need the other smaller one. I think that's too big for that machine
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
This is the smallest one that I know of.
@JsCrazyCutzLLC3 жыл бұрын
Hey man got a question do you have Instagram I can DM you?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
I don't have instagram brother.
@JsCrazyCutzLLC3 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 I was curious what is the minimum size trailer that will fit those 2-Z3's that you have? I know I can look up the dimensions on the website but, it won't tell me how long they would be with the( 61" up front) and the 52" straddling the back of the 61". I know sit down mowers can conserve space by doing this but, I'm not sure what the total length would be in that configuration. I was curious next time you remove your baggers if you could line yours up and pull a measurement for me?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
@@JsCrazyCutzLLC sure, my guess would be right around 12'
@charliewilson97233 жыл бұрын
I cannot justify paying 3,000.00 for a walk behind mower.
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
Steep price, but it's definitely a money maker.
@Nscalestuff3 жыл бұрын
I dont know what state youre in but i paid 2k out the door here in NC, at a Ferris dealer in Winston Salem