W48M

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  • Commercial Walk-Behind Mowers

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John Deere W48M
Key Features & Specs
  • 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
  • Starter Recoil
  • HP* 14.5 hp (10.8 kW)
  • Forward Transport Speed 0-6.5 mph
  • Deck Size 48" floating deck

Specifications

Brakes

Type Dynamic braking with hand controls, hand lever to set parking brake

Buyer's note

Warranty 24 month, single source commercial

Dimensions

Length with deck 74 in.
188 cm
Height 44.8 in.
114 cm
Width Deflector down - 62 in.
157 cm
Deflector up for storage - 50 in.
127 cm
Weight 622 lb
282 kg

Drivetrain

Shift mechanism Ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock
Transmission Two Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 unitized pump and wheel motor transmissions and ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock

Electrical System

Ignition Electronic spark
Hourmeter Standard, digital
Operator presence starting system PTO off, park brake engaged, speed lever in neutral

Engine

Governor Flyweight all speed governor
Manufacturer/model FS481V
Operating speed 3,600 rpm
Air cleaner Paper element with foam precleaner
Oil filter Standard
Hourmeter Standard, digital
Muffler Low tone
Valving Overhead valves
Cooling system Air cooled
Ignition/Starter Electronic/recoil start
Lubrication Full pressure
Cylinders V-twin
Power At 3600 rpm 14.5 hp*
10.8 kW
Displacement 36.8 cu in.
603 cc

Fuel System

Fuel type Gasoline
Fuel pickup Top draw
Fuel pump Vacuum-operated diaphragm
Fuel tank switch/Shut off valve No
Fuel delivery system Carburetor
Fuel tank capacity 5.4 U.S. gal.
20.4 L

Key Specs

Engine manufacturer/model FS481V
Warranty 24 month, single source commercial
Drive wheels 18x8.5-8
Caster wheels 9x3.5-4 semi-pneumatic
Blade tip speed Approximately 18,000 fpm
5,486 m/min
Mower deck Size 48 in.
122 cm
Fuel tank capacity 5.4 U.S. gal.
20.4 L
Speed range Forward, 0-6.5 mph
0-10.5 km/h
Reverse, 0-3 mph
0-4.8 km/h
Transmission Two Hydro-Gear™ ZT-2800™ unitized pump and wheel motor transmissions and ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock
Engine power At 3600 rpm 14.5 hp*
10.8 kW

Mower Decks

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

Tires

Caster wheels 9x3.5-4 semi-pneumatic
Drive wheels 18x8.5-8

Travel Speed

Reverse speeds Infinite
Forward speeds Infinite
Speed range Forward, 0-6.5 mph
0-10.5 km/h
Reverse, 0-3 mph
0-4.8 km/h

Additional information

Date collected 4-Feb-2019