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List prices are the manufacturer’s published figures, re-checked daily; they exclude tax, freight and dealer setup.
A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
Best suited for
What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- John Deere W61RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 61-inch deck; gas powered
- Husqvarna Z460 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- W61RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower has a published top speed of 7.5 mph; Z460 has a published top speed of 10 mph, a 2.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- W61RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower holds 5.4 gal (20.4 L) of fuel; Z460 holds 6 gal (22.7 L) of fuel, a 0.6 gal difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
- W61RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower weighs 785 lbs (356.1 kg); Z460 weighs 823 lbs (373.3 kg), a 38 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What W61RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower's weight means for a trailer ›
- W61RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower has a 23.5 hp engine; Z460 has a 23 hp engine, a 0.5 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- W61RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower works out to 3.7 acres/hour; Z460 works out to 4.8 acres/hour, a 1.2 acres/hour difference. Calculated by MowerFacts from deck width and the published top speed at 80% efficiency; it is not a manufacturer figure, and real mowing is slower.
Not comparable
- Blades: not published for W61RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower.
- Engine Make: not published for W61RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower.
- Fuel Type: not published for Z460.
- Deck Material: not published for W61RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower.
- Discharge: not published for W61RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower.
- Cut height range: not published for W61RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower.
- Price: W61RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower is dealer quote only.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | W61RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower John Deere · Commercial |
Z460 Husqvarna · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $9,799 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | — | Kawasaki |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23.5 hp | 23 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Engine Model | FX730V | FS Series V-Twin |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 61 in (1549 mm) | 60 in (1524 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Deck Material | — | Steel |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | — | Yes |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Blade Tip Speed | 17999 ft/min (5486 m/min) | — |
| Discharge | — | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | — | 13 |
| Max Cut Height | — | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| 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 | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 7.5 mph | 10 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 785 lbs (356.1 kg) | 823 lbs (373.3 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.4 gal (20.4 L) | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
| Length | — | 76.5 in (1943 mm) |
| Height | — | 49 in (1245 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | — | Professional |
Where these models differ, explained
W61RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
Z460: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.