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A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
Best suited for
What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Ferris IS700 Zero Turn Mower — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
- Ferris 300e Zero Turn Mower — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 42-inch deck; battery (no fuel or engine maintenance)
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- IS700 Zero Turn Mower carries a 2-year warranty; 300e Zero Turn Mower carries a 8-year warranty, a 6 years difference. Warranty length is the maker's published term. Conditions and commercial-use limits differ between makers.
- IS700 Zero Turn Mower weighs 1,059 lbs (480.4 kg); 300e Zero Turn Mower weighs 651 lbs (295.3 kg), a 408 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What IS700 Zero Turn Mower's weight means for a trailer ›
- IS700 Zero Turn Mower has a published top speed of 10 mph; 300e Zero Turn Mower has a published top speed of 7 mph, a 3 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- IS700 Zero Turn Mower has a 52 in (1,321 mm) deck; 300e Zero Turn Mower has a 42 in (1,067 mm) deck, a 10 in difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
- IS700 Zero Turn Mower cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5 in (127 mm); 300e Zero Turn Mower cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- IS700 Zero Turn Mower works out to 4.2 acres/hour; 300e Zero Turn Mower works out to 2.4 acres/hour, a 1.8 acres/hour difference. Calculated by MowerFacts from deck width and the published top speed at 80% efficiency; it is not a manufacturer figure, and real mowing is slower.
Not comparable
- Engine Power: not published for 300e Zero Turn Mower.
- Voltage: not published for IS700 Zero Turn Mower.
- Displacement: not published for 300e Zero Turn Mower.
- Fuel Capacity: not published for 300e Zero Turn Mower.
- Engine Make: not published for 300e Zero Turn Mower.
- Transmission: not published for 300e Zero Turn Mower.
- Fuel Type: not published for 300e Zero Turn Mower.
- Deck Construction: not published for 300e Zero Turn Mower.
- Start Type: not published for 300e Zero Turn Mower.
- Price: 300e Zero Turn Mower is dealer quote only.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | IS700 Zero Turn Mower Ferris · Zero-Turn |
300e Zero Turn Mower Ferris · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $9,954 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | battery |
| Displacement | 49.4 ci (810 cc) | — |
| Engine Power | 27 hp | — |
| Engine Make | Briggs & Stratton® CXi | — |
| Fuel Type | Gas | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Start Type | Electric | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | — | 48 V |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Construction | 10-gauge, Fabricated | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Dual commercial Hydro-Gear® ZT-3200® transaxles with 7" cooling fans | — |
| Ground Speed | 10 mph | 7 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 5 mph | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1059 lbs (480.4 kg) | 651 lbs (295.3 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 6 gal (22.7 L) | — |
| Length | 81 in (2057 mm) | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 2 yr | 8 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
IS700 Zero Turn Mower: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ferrismowers.com.
300e Zero Turn Mower: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ferrismowers.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.