Ferris 500S Zero Turn Mower (48" / 5902101)
Zero-Turn mower · Model 5902101 · Commercial-duty · Gas
$7,478 Ferris list price
Manufacturer list price only — it excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount, and dealers set the final price.
- Weighs 775 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 1,675 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 26 min (18 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
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The Ferris 500S Zero Turn Mower (48 in / 5902101) is a commercial-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 48-inch deck and a 724cc engine making 25 hp. It weighs 775 lb (351.5 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 44.2 ci (724 cc) |
| Engine Power | 25 hp |
| Engine Make | Briggs & Stratton® CXi |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Start Type | Electric |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) |
|---|---|
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | 10-gauge, Fabricated |
| Deck Gauge | 10 |
Drive
| Transmission | Dual Hydro-Gear® ZT-2800® transaxles with 7" cooling fans |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 775 lbs (351.5 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Length | 78.5 in (1994 mm) |
General
| Warranty | 3 yr |
|---|
Professional use
How the 500S Zero Turn Mower (48 in / 5902101) fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 48 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Briggs & Stratton® CXi |
| Engine displacement | 724 cc |
| Engine power | 25 hp |
| Transmission | Dual Hydro-Gear® ZT-2800® transaxles with 7" cooling fans |
| Ground speed | 8.5 mph |
| Cut-height range | 38 mm – 114 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 11.4 L |
| Weight | 351.5 kg |
| Warranty | 3 |
| Deck construction | 10-gauge, Fabricated |
| Deck gauge | 10 ga |
Ferris doesn’t publish 7 of these for the 500S Zero Turn Mower (48 in / 5902101): drive type, commercial warranty, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers, drive tire size, seat type.
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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ferrismowers.com.
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What the parts on this spec sheet mean
Other Ferris 500S models › 3 more in this range: 500S Zero Turn Mower (52 in / 5902102), 500S Zero Turn Mower (61 in / 5902056), 500S Zero Turn Mower (61 in / 5902103)
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What the specs work out to
Figures MowerFacts computes from Ferris’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Mowing time
- ¼ acre6 min 5 min
- ½ acre13 min 9 min
- 1 acre26 min 18 min
- 2 acres52 min 36 min
- 5 acres2 h 10 min 1 h 31 min
- 10 acres4 h 20 min 3 h 2 min
About 26 min per acre at 2.31 acres/hour, mowing at 5.9 mph. The second figure is at the published 8.5 mph top speed (3.3 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 6.9 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight775 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight1,675 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,825 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,325 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,675 lb.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 54 in of clearance (estimated).
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.521 hp/in
- Run time per tank~3.0 h
Mowing times assume 2.31 acres/hour: deck width x 5.9 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 5.9 mph is 70% of the 8.5 mph top speed Ferris publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 8.5 mph, shown so you can see it.
Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Ferris doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.
Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to Ferris's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.
Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.
Ferris 500S Zero Turn Mower (48 in / 5902101) questions
What size deck is on the Ferris 500S Zero Turn Mower (48 in / 5902101)?
The Ferris 500S Zero Turn Mower (48 in / 5902101) has a 48-inch (1219 mm) cutting deck with 10-gauge, fabricated construction.
What engine is in the Ferris 500S Zero Turn Mower (48 in / 5902101)?
The Ferris 500S Zero Turn Mower (48 in / 5902101) is powered by a Briggs & Stratton® CXi, 724 cc, 25 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the Ferris 500S Zero Turn Mower (48 in / 5902101) weigh?
The Ferris 500S Zero Turn Mower (48 in / 5902101) weighs 775 lb (351.5 kg) as specified by Ferris.
What size trailer do I need for the Ferris 500S Zero Turn Mower (48 in / 5902101)?
At 775 lb, the Ferris 500S Zero Turn Mower (48 in / 5902101) on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,675 lb of towed weight. That is within a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer, and your tow vehicle needs to be rated for at least 1,675 lb. Tongue weight, axle placement and your own trailer's empty weight still have to be checked — this is the arithmetic, not a loading plan.
How fast is the Ferris 500S Zero Turn Mower (48 in / 5902101)?
Top ground speed is 8.5 mph. With its 48-inch deck that works out to about 3.3 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Ferris 500S Zero Turn Mower (48 in / 5902101) take to mow an acre?
About 18 min per acre, from its 48-inch deck at 8.5 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 3.3 acres an hour, so five acres is about 1 h 31 min. Rough or obstacle-heavy ground takes longer; this is deck width times ground speed, not a timed test.
How big is the fuel tank on the Ferris 500S Zero Turn Mower (48 in / 5902101)?
The Ferris 500S Zero Turn Mower (48 in / 5902101) holds 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel.
How much does the Ferris 500S Zero Turn Mower (48 in / 5902101) cost?
Ferris's published list price is $7,478, checked 22 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.
What is the Ferris 500S Zero Turn Mower (48 in / 5902101) built for?
Commercial-duty zero-turn mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.
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