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IS 700 vs Cruz XD 50

IS 700 vs Cruz XD 50 compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.

IS 700 vs Cruz XD 50
Ferris IS 700 Murray Cruz XD 50
Our rating 3.8 3.3
Performance 4.0 3.5
Build quality 4.0 3.5
Reliability 4.0 3.0
Value for money 3.5 3.5
Comfort & ergonomics 4.0 3.0
Features 3.5 3.0
Price $9,954 $3,349
Specifications
Power type Gasoline Gasoline
Engine Briggs and Stratton CXi 27 hp, gross, per Ferris Briggs and Stratton EXi2200 Series V-twin, 22 gross hp, electric start
Displacement 810 cc 724 cc
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Transmission Dual Hydro-Gear ZT-3200 transaxles with 7-in. fans Dual Hydro-Gear ZT-2200 hydrostatic transaxles
Drive Zero-turn, rear-wheel drive, lever steering Zero-turn, rear-wheel drive, lever steering
Deck size 52 or 60 in. 50 in. (spec table lists a 52-in. deck)
Deck construction 10-gauge fabricated steel Stamped 13-gauge steel
Cutting height 1.5 to 5 in. 7 positions, single-point control
Discharge — Side discharge
Top speed 0 to 10 mph forward, 0 to 5 mph reverse 7 mph
Front tires 13x6.5-6 11x6.00-5
Rear tires 22x11-10 Reaper 20x10.00-10
Weight 1,059 lb (52-in.); 1,140 lb (60-in.), dry —
Fuel capacity 6 US gal 3 US gal
Recommended property size — Up to 3.5 acres per tank (per Murray)
Model numbers 5902107 (52-in.); 5902061 (60-in.) —
Cutting system iCD cutting system (iCD+ on select kits) —
Suspension Pivoting front axle, coil-over shocks, 10-year warranty —
Overall length 81 in. —
Model number — MYZ5022000 (Home Depot)
Engine series — EXi2200
Retailer — The Home Depot (exclusive)
Deck size listing — 52 in. in spec table, 50 in. cutting width
Verdict The IS 700 gives you a 27 hp engine and a choice of 52 or 60-inch decks with the IS suspension. Its tires are smaller than the ISX 800's, but…
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The Cruz XD 50 offers a wide deck, V-twin power and a 3-year warranty at a modest price for its size. Seven cut heights and unpublished weight and blade count…
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