1952

As a young man, Gianni Ferrari, together with his father, Fernando, patented irrigation machines and components such as a ball joint, now known the world over as the “Ferrari joint.” A few years later, in 1957, Gianni designed his first walk-behind tractor and started to devote himself to farming machinery.

Between the 1960s and 1980s, Gianni Ferrari developed a vast range of walk-behind tractors, motor scythe mowers, transporters and tractors, specializing in articulated chassis tractors with equal-sized wheels and 4-wheel drive.

1960 >1980

The Brevini e Bernardelli was established in Gonzaga as a metal structural-work plant for agricultural machinery. In 1979 Claudio Ferrari joined the company and founded the Officine BIEFFEBI, hence the development of equipment (mowers, snow throwers etc.) for power-tillers and tractors.

1968

1989

BIEFFEBI launched the “Fullgreen” line with Rinova Double, its first power-model. Rinova is an innovative machine with an interchangeable aerator/flail mower rotor.

1989

Gianni Ferrari, Franco Maletti and Claudio Ferrari (BIEFFEBI) founded in Reggiolo the GIANNI FERRARI s.r.l. company for the construction of professional lawn mowers.

1990

The GIANNI FERRARI company produced the Turbograss, the first European ZTR (zero turning radius) mower. A few years later the high dump system was introduced and the cutting system was patented with RC™ contrary rotation.

1991

BIEFFEBI started manufacturing lawn mowers with the Play Green model. A unified sales network was created for the sales of medium-small machines bearing the BIEFFEBI trademark, and the bigger models with the GIANNI FERRARI brand.

1994

BIEFFEBI produced the Top Green model, the first ride-on mower in the world with an out-front deck and direct grass collection system.

1997

The Turbo 4 model was launched with the slogan «4-wheel drive and 4 cylinders». This flagship model of the GIANNI FERRARI range is still today the reference point on the market.

2001

The merging of the two companies was completed and GIANNI FERRARI became the sole trademark for the entire range.

2007

The Turbo 6 Flail made the scene as the first lawn mower in the world with a flail cut and 3 independent flail decks for a 3-meter cutting width.

2008

GIANNI FERRARI diversified its own range with the Turboloader, a multi-purpose machine with articulate chassis, four equal-sized driven wheels and a tool-carrier telescopic boom.

2011

All the power and productivity of the Turbo 2-4 meets the utmost comfort with the debut of the Turbo 2-4 CRUISER. The large insulated and suspended cab, heating and air conditioning as standard, along with electronic transmission management make this model extremely comfortable for prolonged use in any weather conditions.

2014

The Turboloader range completes the range over six years with the 3 S, M, and H Series. There is the new optional of the Cab and H440-2S emerges with innovative 4 dual speed transmission wheels.

2016

GIANNI FERRARI launches the most powerful, high-performing model in the already existing Turbo1-2-4 range. The new Turbo4 FIFTY features strengths like a 50 Hp engine, dual speed transmission, and a 1400-litre collector, making this a top-of-the-line machine.

2019

After 7 years of designing, testing, and development, GIANNI FERRARI is starting its own ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT, manufacturing 2 professional fully electric mowers with lithium batteries and different features to meet various operator requirements.

ALMOST 70 YEARS OF HISTORY

GIANNI FERRARI – Officine BIEFFEBI group manufactures professional gardening machinery and has always been recognized for its innovation and quality.
The company plants are located in the heart of the industrial district that is internationally known as one of the most technologically advanced in the mechanics and hydraulics sectors. Our companies are equipped with cutting-edge mechanical equipment for production, extremely advanced welding robots, and presses for forming sheet metal.
All group plants are ISO 9001 Quality certified and, in 2005, GIANNI FERRARI was also awarded an ISO 14001 environmental certification, in line with the environmental sensibility of the company.
At the moment, GIANNI FERRARI group employees approximately 120 individuals and its premises extend over a covered surface area of approximately 19,000 square meters. The current range that is offered comprises 10 product families, each available in numerous models and versions.
GIANNI FERRARI exports to more than 30 countries worldwide and exportation represents over 60% of its market.