Ferris 300S 52 Kawasaki

The Ferris 300S 52 Kawasaki expands cutting width without changing the engine and drive combination found in the 48-inch Kawasaki version. That makes it a property-fit decision: the extra span should solve a mowing problem rather than simply look better on a specification list.

Compare 5902207 with the smaller Kawasaki

The official 300S table identifies 5902207 with a 52-inch deck, 21.5 hp FR651V and ZT-2800 transaxles. The 300S 48 Kawasaki uses the same engine rating and drive family.

The 52 retains an 8 mph forward maximum and a three-US-gallon tank. None of those figures demonstrates how quickly it will finish your lawn. Compare both widths on representative grass, including the trimming left behind around obstacles.

Ferris also lists a Briggs-powered 52. Confirm the product number on the quote so that an engine substitution does not pass unnoticed.

Put the wider deck to useful work

The 10-gauge fabricated deck offers a 1.5-to-4.5-inch height range and greasable aluminum spindles. Ask the dealer to demonstrate adjustment and the specified service access.

The front and rear suspension and spring-supported 18-inch seat are reasons to assess operator fit, not evidence of a tested ride advantage. Set up the supplied machine before judging control reach or comfort.

For access, request dependable whole-machine dimensions and measure with the discharge equipment fitted. The width entries in the public table are not clear enough to use as a gate guarantee. The gate-width checklist includes the approach and operating configuration as well as the opening itself.

Choose on the job and the quote

The Ferris warranty overview separates the 300S's three-year consumer and 90-day commercial machine coverage. Ten-year suspension coverage applies to eligible newer purchases; engine terms remain separate.

If the 52 fits but you are considering a different equipment package, compare the 500S 52 using a complete quote and demonstration. Do not assume a higher series number automatically saves time or money.

The 300S 52 Kawasaki belongs on the shortlist when four extra inches of cut are genuinely usable. Its value remains conditional on clearance, local support and actual purchase cost.

Our ZT Score

7.5/10 — our research-based editorial assessment using the ZeroTurn scoring method.

• Cut quality (30%): 7.5/10. Fabricated deck and height options support the cutting package; a wider cut is not a verified finish improvement.
• Build & durability (25%): 7.6/10. ZT-2800 and greasable spindles support build credit without an established lifespan.
• Comfort (20%): 7.8/10. Front and rear suspension plus spring seating offer support, with actual ride untested.
• Value (15%): 7.2/10. Extra width may help open lawns, but the delivered premium and total job time remain unknown.
• Ease of use (10%): 7.3/10. Height adjustment and service points are practical; the larger footprint needs additional access checks.

Provisional research-based editorial assessment, not a hands-on test. Cutting results, ride quality and service life have not been measured. Model-specific owner consensus and comparable delivered US/Canadian prices were not established. Value depends on the actual configuration, property and local service support.