W48R

  • John Deere
  • Commercial Walk-Behind Mowers

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John Deere W48R
Key Features & Specs
  • 48-inch (122-cm) floating mower deck
  • Powerful 18.5 hp (13.8 kW) V-twin engine
  • Self-propelled hydrostatic drive system
  • Easy-to-use controls for operator comfort and convenience
  • HP* 18.5 hp (13.8 kW)
  • Starter Electric
  • Deck Size 48" floating deck
  • Forward Transport Speed 0-7.5 mph

Specifications

Brakes

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

Buyer's note

Warranty 24 month, single source commercial

Dimensions

Height 44.8 in.
114 cm
Width Deflector down - 62 in.
157 cm
Deflector up for storage - 50 in.
127 cm
Length with deck 74 in.
188 cm
Weight 669 lb
303 kg

Drivetrain

Shift mechanism Ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock
Transmission Two Hydro-Gear, 0.73-cu in. (10-cc) hydraulic pumps and Danfoss 12 cu-in. (197-cc) wheel motors and ergonomic handles with spring loaded neutral lock
Wheel motors Danfoss 12 cu in.
197 cc

Electrical System

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

Engine

Air cleaner Paper element with foam precleaner
Governor Flyweight all speed governor
Manufacturer/model FS600V - California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliant
Cooling system Air cooled
Hourmeter Standard, digital
Cylinders V-twin
Oil filter Standard
Ignition/starter Electronic/electric start
Lubrication Full pressure
Muffler Low tone
Valving Overhead valves
Operating speed 3,600 rpm
Power At 3600 rpm 18.5 hp*
13.8 kW
Displacement 36.8 cu in.
603 cc

Fuel System

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

Key Specs

Engine manufacturer/model FS600V - California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliant
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
Engine power At 3600 rpm 18.5 hp*
13.8 kW
Speed range Forward, 0-7.5 mph
0-12.1 km/h
Reverse, 0-3 mph
0-4.8 km/h
Transmission Two Hydro-Gear™, 0.73-cu in. (10-cc) hydraulic pumps and Danfoss 12 cu-in. (197-cc) wheel motors and ergonomic handles with spring loaded neutral lock

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

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

Travel Speed

Reverse speeds Infinite
Forward speeds Infinite
Speed range Forward, 0-7.5 mph
0-12.1 km/h
Reverse, 0-3 mph
0-4.8 km/h

Additional information

Date collected 4-Feb-2019