Description
Featuring redesigned ergonomic hand controls, a self-propelled hydrostatic drive system and a 48-inch (122-cm) floating mower deck. Get to know our redesigned commercial walk behind mowers!
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Commercial Walk-Behind Mowers | W48M 14.5 HP (10.8 kW)
Commercial Walk Behind MowersJohn Deere
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Characteristics
- 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
Specifications
| Engine manufacturer/model | FS481V |
| Engine power |
At 3600 rpm 14.5 hp* 10.8 kW |
| Fuel tank capacity |
5.4 U.S. gal. 20.4 L |
| Mower deck Size |
48 in. 122 cm |
| Blade tip speed |
Approximately 18,000 fpm 5,486 m/min |
| 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 |
| Drive wheels | 18x8.5-8 |
| Caster wheels | 9x3.5-4 semi-pneumatic |
| Warranty | 24 month, single source commercial |
| Manufacturer/model | FS481V |
| Power |
At 3600 rpm 14.5 hp* 10.8 kW |
| Displacement |
36.8 cu in. 603 cc |
| Cylinders | V-twin |
| Operating speed | 3,600 rpm |
| 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 |
| Fuel tank capacity |
5.4 U.S. gal. 20.4 L |
| Fuel pump | Vacuum-operated diaphragm |
| Fuel delivery system | Carburetor |
| Fuel tank switch/Shut off valve | No |
| Fuel pickup | Top draw |
| Ignition | Electronic spark |
| 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 |
| Shift mechanism | Ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock |
| Drive wheels | 18x8.5-8 |
| Caster wheels | 9x3.5-4 semi-pneumatic |
| Forward speeds | Infinite |
| 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 |
| Height |
44.8 in. 114 cm |
| Length with deck |
74 in. 188 cm |
| Width |
Deflector down - 62 in. 157 cm Deflector up for storage - 50 in. 127 cm |
| 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 |
| Warranty | 24 month, single source commercial |
| Date collected | 4-Feb-2019 |
