John Deere W48RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower
Commercial mower · Model W48R · Commercial-duty · Gas
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- Weighs 705 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 1,605 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 29 min (21 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
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The John Deere W48RCommercial 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 19 hp. It weighs 705 lb (319.8 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 36.8 ci (603 cc) |
| Engine Power | 19 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Engine Model | FX600V |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) |
|---|---|
| Blades | 3 |
| Deck Material | 10-gauge fabricated steel |
| Deck Gauge | 10 |
| 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, 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 | 705 lbs (319.8 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 5.4 gal (20.4 L) |
Professional use
How the W48RCommercial 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 displacement | 603 cc |
| Engine power | 19 hp |
| 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 |
| Ground speed | 7.5 mph |
| Cut-height range | 38 mm – 114 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20.4 L |
| Weight | 319.8 kg |
| Deck construction | 10-gauge fabricated steel |
| Deck gauge | 10 ga |
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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
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What the specs work out to
Figures MowerFacts computes from John Deere’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Mowing time
- ¼ acre7 min 5 min
- ½ acre15 min 10 min
- 1 acre29 min 21 min
- 2 acres59 min 41 min
- 5 acres2 h 27 min 1 h 43 min
- 10 acres4 h 55 min 3 h 26 min
About 29 min per acre at 2.04 acres/hour, mowing at 5.2 mph. The second figure is at the published 7.5 mph top speed (2.91 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 11.0 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight705 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight1,605 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,895 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,395 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,605 lb.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 54 in of clearance (estimated).
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.396 hp/in
- Run time per tank~5.4 h
Mowing times assume 2.04 acres/hour: deck width x 5.2 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 5.2 mph is 70% of the 7.5 mph top speed John Deere publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 7.5 mph, shown so you can see it.
Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because John Deere doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.
Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to John Deere'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.
John Deere W48RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower questions
What size deck is on the John Deere W48RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower?
The John Deere W48RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower has a 48-inch (1219 mm) cutting deck with 3 blades and 10-gauge fabricated steel construction.
What engine is in the John Deere W48RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower?
The John Deere W48RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower is powered by 603 cc, 19 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the John Deere W48RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower weigh?
The John Deere W48RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower weighs 705 lb (319.8 kg) as specified by John Deere.
What size trailer do I need for the John Deere W48RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower?
At 705 lb, the John Deere W48RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,605 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 1,605 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 John Deere W48RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower?
Top ground speed is 7.5 mph. With its 48-inch deck that works out to about 2.91 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the John Deere W48RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower take to mow an acre?
About 21 min per acre, from its 48-inch deck at 7.5 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 2.91 acres an hour, so five acres is about 1 h 43 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 John Deere W48RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower?
The John Deere W48RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower holds 5.4 gal (20.4 L) of fuel.
How much does the John Deere W48RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower cost?
John Deere doesn't publish a list price for the John Deere W48RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower — it's sold on a dealer quote. MowerFacts records prices only where the manufacturer publishes them.
What is the John Deere W48RCommercial Walk-Behind Mower built for?
Commercial-duty commercial mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.
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