W48MCommercial Walk-Behind Mower
- 48-inch (122-cm) floating mower deck
- Smooth-running, 14.5 hp (10.8 kW) V-twin engine
- Self-propelled hydrostatic drive system
- Easy-to-use controls for operator comfort and convenience
For our M & R Series commercial walk-behinds, your hands were what we considered first when designing the controls on these machines. Hand position was important for minimum fatigue. Levers that didn't need constant force to operate. And to slow down or turn, all you need to do is gently squeeze the handles.
Both the M & R Series feature hydrostatic drive systems that provide positive reverse for more power and smoother operation. The infinite ground speed adjustments on both units enables a smoother transition from one speed to another.
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Select up to 4 models to compare specifications | John Deere W48M Commercial Walk-Behind Mower |
Engine manufacturer/model | FS481V | |||
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Engine power | At 3600 rpm 14.5 hp* 10.8 kW |
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Fuel tank capacity | 5.4 U.S. gal. 20.4 L |
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Mower deck Size | 48 in. 122 cm |
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Blade tip speed | Approximately 18,000 fpm 5,486 m/min |
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Transmission | Two Hydro-Gear™ ZT-2800™ unitized pump and wheel motor transmissions and ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock | |||
Speed range | Forward, 0-6.5 mph 0-10.5 km/h Reverse, 0-3 mph 0-4.8 km/h |
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Drive wheels | 18x8.5-8 | |||
Caster wheels | 9x3.5-4 semi-pneumatic | |||
Warranty | 24 month, single source commercial |
Manufacturer/model | FS481V | |||
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Power | At 3600 rpm 14.5 hp* 10.8 kW |
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Displacement | 36.8 cu in. 603 cc |
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Cylinders | V-twin | |||
Crankcase capacity | ||||
Operating speed | 3,600 rpm | |||
Idle Speed | ||||
Ignition/Starter | Electronic/recoil start | |||
Valving | Overhead valves | |||
Oil filter | Standard | |||
Lubrication | Full pressure | |||
Governor | Flyweight all speed governor | |||
Hourmeter | Standard, digital | |||
Cooling system | Air cooled | |||
Air cleaner | Paper element with foam precleaner | |||
Muffler | Low tone |
Fuel type | Gasoline | |||
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Fuel tank capacity | 5.4 U.S. gal. 20.4 L |
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Fuel pump | Vacuum-operated diaphragm | |||
Fuel delivery system | Carburetor | |||
Fuel tank switch/Shut off valve | No | |||
Filler neck opening | ||||
Fuel pickup | Top draw |
Ignition | Electronic spark | |||
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Hourmeter | Standard, digital | |||
Operator presence starting system | PTO off, park brake engaged, speed lever in neutral |
Transmission | Two Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 unitized pump and wheel motor transmissions and ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock | |||
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Wheel motors | ||||
Shift mechanism | Ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock |
Drive wheels | 18x8.5-8 | |||
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Outside to outside tire measurement | ||||
Caster wheels | 9x3.5-4 semi-pneumatic | |||
Shift mechanism |
Forward speeds | Infinite | |||
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Reverse speeds | Infinite | |||
Speed range | Forward, 0-6.5 mph 0-10.5 km/h Reverse, 0-3 mph 0-4.8 km/h |
Type | Dynamic braking with hand controls, hand lever to set parking brake |
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Height | 44.8 in. 114 cm |
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Length with deck | 74 in. 188 cm |
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Width | Deflector down - 62 in. 157 cm Deflector up for storage - 50 in. 127 cm |
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Weight | 622 lb 282 kg |
Size | Material 10-gauge, 0.14-in. (3.42-mm) fabricated steel deck top with added 10-gauge, 0.14-in. (3.42-mm) spindle mounting plate, 7-gauge, 0.19-in. (4.8-mm) side skirts with reinforcement bar Blades Three high-lift Length - 16.5 in. 41.9 cm Thickness - 0.25 in. 0.64 cm Blade drive V-Belt Blade tip speed Approximately 18,000 fpm 5,486 m/min Cutting height 1.5-4.5 in. 3.8-11.4 cm 48 in. 122 cm |
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Warranty | 24 month, single source commercial |
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Date collected | 4-Feb-2019 |
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