Compare Mowers
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.
- Walker Walker Model S18 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 56-inch deck; gas powered
- John Deere W52RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Walker Model S18 holds 4 gal (15.1 L) of fuel; W52RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower holds 5.4 gal (20.4 L) of fuel, a 1.4 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.
- Walker Model S18 has a 56 in (1,422 mm) deck; W52RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower has a 52 in (1,321 mm) deck, a 4 in difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
- Walker Model S18 weighs 675 lbs (306 kg); W52RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower weighs 720 lbs (326.6 kg), a 45 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Walker Model S18's weight means for a trailer ›
- Walker Model S18 has a 18 hp engine; W52RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower has a 19 hp engine, a 1 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.
- Walker Model S18 has a 34.8 ci (570 cc) engine; W52RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower has a 36.8 ci (603 cc) engine, a 2 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
1 more difference, what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Walker Model S18 cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 4 in (102 mm); W52RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm).
Not comparable
- Ground Speed: not published for Walker Model S18.
- Engine Make: not published for W52RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower.
- Deck Material: not published for Walker Model S18.
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 | Walker Model S18 Walker · Commercial |
W52RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower John Deere · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Briggs & Stratton Vanguard | — |
| Displacement | 34.8 ci (570 cc) | 36.8 ci (603 cc) |
| Engine Power | 18 hp | 19 hp |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Engine Model | — | FX600V |
| Fuel Type | Regular grade unleaded gasoline (87 octane minimum, 10% ethanol maximum) | Gasoline |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 56 in (1422 mm) | 52 in (1321 mm) |
| Deck Material | — | 10-gauge, 0.14-in. (3.42-mm) fabricated steel deck top with added 10-gauge spindle mounting plate |
| Deck Gauge | — | 10 |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 17999 ft/min (5486 m/min) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Dual, Independent Hydro-Gear® ZT3100 Integrated Transaxles | 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 |
| Ground Speed | — | 7.5 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 675 lbs (306 kg) | 720 lbs (326.6 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4 gal (15.1 L) | 5.4 gal (20.4 L) |
| Length | — | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
| Width | — | 56 in (1422 mm) |
| Height | — | 44.8 in (1138 mm) |
Where these models differ, explained
Walker Model S18: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — walker.com.
W52RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.