John Deere W48MCommercial Walk-Behind Mower
Commercial mower · Model W48M · Commercial-duty · Gas
The John Deere W48MCommercial Walk-Behind Mower is a commercial-grade gas commercial mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 48-inch deck and a 603cc engine making 14.5 hp. It weighs 646 lb (293 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 | 48 in (1219 mm) |
|---|---|
| Deck Material | 10-gauge, 0.14-in. (3.42-mm) fabricated steel deck top with added 10-gauge spindle mounting plate, 7-gauge, 0.19-in. (4.8-mm) side skirts |
| Deck Gauge | 10 |
| Blade Tip Speed | 17999 ft/min (5486 m/min) |
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 | 646 lbs (293 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 5.4 gal (20.4 L) |
| Length | 74 in (1880 mm) |
| Width | 62 in (1575 mm) |
| Height | 44.8 in (1138 mm) |
Professional use
How the W48MCommercial 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 | 48 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 | not specified by manufacturer |
| Fuel capacity | 20.4 L |
| Weight | 293 kg |
| Warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Commercial warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Deck construction | 10-gauge, 0.14-in. (3.42-mm) fabricated steel deck top with added 10-gauge spindle mounting plate, 7-gauge, 0.19-in. (4.8-mm) side skirts |
| Deck gauge | 10 ga |
| 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.
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