John Deere W36MCommercial Walk-Behind Mower
Commercial mower · Model W36M · Commercial-duty · Gas
The John Deere W36MCommercial Walk-Behind Mower is a commercial-grade gas commercial mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 36-inch deck and a 603cc engine making 14.5 hp. It weighs 590.8 lb (268 kg).
At a glance
Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 36.8 ci (603 cc) |
| Engine Power | 14.5 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Engine Model | FS481V |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 36 in (914 mm) |
|---|---|
| Blade Tip Speed | 17999 ft/min (5486 m/min) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
Drive
| Transmission | Two Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 unitized pump and wheel motor transmissions and ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 6.5 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 591 lbs (268 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 5.4 gal (20.4 L) |
Professional use
How the W36MCommercial Walk-Behind Mower fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Format: Commercial walk-behind. Duty class: Commercial.
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| Deck width | 36 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | not specified by manufacturer |
| Engine displacement | 603 cc |
| Engine power | 14.5 hp |
| Transmission | Two Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 unitized pump and wheel motor transmissions and ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock |
| Drive type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Ground speed | 6.5 mph |
| Cut-height range | 38 mm – 114 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20.4 L |
| Weight | 268 kg |
| Warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Commercial warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Deck construction | not specified by manufacturer |
| Deck gauge | not specified by manufacturer |
| Spindle type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Frame construction | not specified by manufacturer |
| Anti-scalp rollers | not specified by manufacturer |
| Drive tire size | not specified by manufacturer |
| Seat type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Dealer network | not specified by manufacturer |
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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.
Source: John Deere (manufacturer) · archived copy