Exmark Navigator (NVS 48" EFI)
Commercial mower · Model NVS730EKC48000 · Commercial-duty · Gas
$20,499 Exmark list price
Manufacturer list price only — it excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount, and dealers set the final price.
- Weighs 1,191 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 2,091 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 32 min (22 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
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The Exmark Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) is a commercial-grade gas commercial mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 48-inch deck and a 725cc engine making 23 hp. It weighs 1191 lb (540.2 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Kohler ECH730 |
| Displacement | 44.2 ci (725 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23 hp |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) |
|---|---|
| Deck Material | 7-gauge sides joined by a continuous bead weld to a 10-gauge top, 3/16" wear guard |
| Deck Gauge | 7 |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) |
Drive
| Ground Speed | 7 mph |
|---|---|
| Reverse Speed | 4.5 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 1191 lbs (540.2 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 7.5 gal (28.4 L) |
| Length | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
| Width | 49.2 in (1250 mm) |
| Height | 51.2 in (1300 mm) |
Professional use
How the Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.
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| Deck width | 48 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kohler ECH730 |
| Engine displacement | 725 cc |
| Engine power | 23 hp |
| Ground speed | 7 mph |
| Cut-height range | 25 mm – 102 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 28.4 L |
| Weight | 540.2 kg |
| Deck construction | 7-gauge sides joined by a continuous bead weld to a 10-gauge top, 3/16" wear guard |
| Deck gauge | 7 ga |
Exmark doesn’t publish 9 of these for the Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI): transmission, drive type, warranty, commercial warranty, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers, drive tire size, seat type.
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Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — exmarkofdalton.com.
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What the parts on this spec sheet mean
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What the specs work out to
Figures MowerFacts computes from Exmark’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Mowing time
- ¼ acre8 min 6 min
- ½ acre16 min 11 min
- 1 acre32 min 22 min
- 2 acres1 h 3 min 44 min
- 5 acres2 h 38 min 1 h 50 min
About 32 min per acre at 1.9 acres/hour, mowing at 4.9 mph. The second figure is at the published 7.0 mph top speed (2.72 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 14.2 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight1,191 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight2,091 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,409 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 4,909 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 2,091 lb.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 50 in of clearance.
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.479 hp/in
- Run time per tank~7.5 h
Mowing times assume 1.9 acres/hour: deck width x 4.9 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 4.9 mph is 70% of the 7.0 mph top speed Exmark publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 7.0 mph, shown so you can see it.
Fit uses Exmark's published overall width.
Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to Exmark's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.
Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.
Exmark Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) questions
What size deck is on the Exmark Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI)?
The Exmark Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) has a 48-inch (1219 mm) cutting deck with 7-gauge sides joined by a continuous bead weld to a 10-gauge top, 3/16" wear guard construction.
What engine is in the Exmark Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI)?
The Exmark Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) is powered by a Kohler ECH730, 725 cc, 23 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the Exmark Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) weigh?
The Exmark Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) weighs 1,191 lb (540.2 kg) as specified by Exmark.
What size trailer do I need for the Exmark Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI)?
At 1,191 lb, the Exmark Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 2,091 lb of towed weight. That is within a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer, and your tow vehicle needs to be rated for at least 2,091 lb. Tongue weight, axle placement and your own trailer's empty weight still have to be checked — this is the arithmetic, not a loading plan.
How fast is the Exmark Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI)?
Top ground speed is 7 mph. With its 48-inch deck that works out to about 2.72 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Exmark Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) take to mow an acre?
About 22 min per acre, from its 48-inch deck at 7 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 2.72 acres an hour, so five acres is about 1 h 50 min. Rough or obstacle-heavy ground takes longer; this is deck width times ground speed, not a timed test.
How big is the fuel tank on the Exmark Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI)?
The Exmark Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) holds 7.5 gal (28.4 L) of fuel.
How much does the Exmark Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) cost?
Exmark's published list price is $20,499, checked 22 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.
What is the Exmark Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) built for?
Commercial-duty commercial mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.
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