Ferris Mower Dealer Near Columbia, Mississippi

Why Columbia Buyers Make the Drive to Collins

Marion County is Pine Belt timber country at its core. The Pearl River runs through it, hunting leases and timber tracts spread across the county, and working cattle operations fill the spaces between. The mowing demands here are real — shooting lanes through pine stands, pasture edges on cattle ground, around-the-house maintenance on rural properties — and residential equipment doesn't survive a full Mississippi season in that kind of use.

Collins is about 57 miles and 70 minutes northeast via US-98 East to Monticello, then US-84 East through Covington County. That's worth making for a machine with a full service shop and authorized dealer support behind it. When something breaks mid-season, turnaround in days matters more than saving a half-hour on the initial purchase.

Who in Columbia Buys from Us

• Timber and hunting property owners — Marion County has some of the densest pine timber acreage in South Mississippi. Hunting leases, food plots, shooting lanes, and rural timber roads all need consistent maintenance through a growing season that runs from March into November. The Ferris ISX 2200 (full independent suspension, 29+ HP, 61–72" iCD+ deck, from $12,699) handles grade changes and rough terrain in Piney Woods country without scalping or stalling on uneven ground. The full independent suspension makes a real difference over a long day — less fatigue on the operator, better cut quality, and a machine that holds together across the miles a timber property demands.

• Cattle and livestock operations — Working cattle ground in Marion County means fence rows, pond banks, and pasture edges that need attention from early spring through late fall. The Ferris ISX 800 (27 HP, ForeFront suspension, 52–60" iCD+ deck, from $10,149) holds up through those hours without demanding constant maintenance. ForeFront independent suspension keeps the operator comfortable across long days in South Mississippi heat, and the commercial Hydro-Gear ZT-5400 transaxles are built for the hours a working farm puts on a mower year after year.

• Large-property homeowners and small farms — Properties in the 3–15-acre range around Columbia, Foxworth, and the rural edges of Marion County. Buyers here are done replacing a residential machine every few seasons. The Ferris 500S (25 HP, 48–61" deck, from $6,499) handles that acreage efficiently and holds up through a nine-month Mississippi growing season without the maintenance overhead of a full commercial machine. It's a meaningful step up from anything at the home improvement store, at a price that makes sense for a working property.

What We Do for Columbia Customers

Sales: We stock the full Ferris commercial lineup — zero-turns, stand-ons, walk-behinds. Browse the full catalog online or call ahead to confirm what's on the lot before making the drive.

Service: Authorized Ferris warranty work and repairs through our service shop. Engine diagnostics, hydrostatic service, blade sharpening, seasonal tune-ups. Service line: (601) 336-2541. Turnaround is days, not weeks — which matters when you're in the middle of timber maintenance season or mowing around a cattle operation.

Parts: OEM Ferris parts on-site — blades, belts, spindles, filters, deck components. Order through the parts page or call us. Same-day shipping on stocked parts.

Financing: We work with top national lenders — rates as low as 4.9% APR for qualified credit, terms up to 84 months. A commercial ISX 800 at those terms runs under $300/month. Apply online and get a fast decision.

Drive Directions from Columbia

From Columbia, take US-98 East toward Monticello. Stay on 98 East through the Lawrence County line into Monticello — about 24 miles. In Monticello, pick up US-84 East and follow it about 33 miles through the Lawrence/Covington County line into Collins. Total run is about 57 miles and 70 minutes. We're at 3069 U.S. Hwy 49, Collins, MS 39428 — at the US-84 and US-49 junction in Collins, same property as Dykes Motors. Sales hours Mon–Fri 9–6, Sat 9–2.

Coming from Foxworth: head north on US-98 toward Columbia, then continue east on 98 to Monticello and east on US-84 to Collins. Add about 15 minutes from Foxworth.