Kubota WHF15NC-48-2
Commercial mower · Model WHF15NC-48-2 · Commercial-duty · Gas
Kubota doesn’t publish a list price for this model — it’s dealer quote only. The Kubota product page is the place to start.
- Weighs 789 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 1,689 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 34 min (24 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The Kubota WHF15NC-48-2 is a commercial-grade gas commercial mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 48-inch deck and a 603cc engine making 15 hp. It weighs 789 lb (357.9 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Kawasaki FS541V |
| Displacement | 36.8 ci (603 cc) |
| Engine Power | 15 hp |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) |
|---|---|
| Deck Material | Fabricated Fixed with Wear band |
| Deck Gauge | 10 |
| Max Cut Height | 4.6 in (118 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.4 in (35 mm) |
Drive
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 6.5 mph |
| Drive System | Belt |
Dimensions
| Weight | 789 lbs (357.9 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
Professional use
How the WHF15NC-48-2 fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 48 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kawasaki FS541V |
| Engine displacement | 603 cc |
| Engine power | 15 hp |
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 |
| Ground speed | 6.5 mph |
| Cut-height range | 35 mm – 118 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.9 L |
| Weight | 357.9 kg |
| Deck construction | Fabricated Fixed with Wear band |
| Deck gauge | 10 ga |
Kubota doesn’t publish 8 of these for the WHF15NC-48-2: drive type, warranty, commercial warranty, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers, drive tire size, seat type.
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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 Kubota’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Mowing time
- ¼ acre8 min 6 min
- ½ acre17 min 12 min
- 1 acre34 min 24 min
- 2 acres1 h 8 min 48 min
- 5 acres2 h 50 min 1 h 59 min
About 34 min per acre at 1.76 acres/hour, mowing at 4.5 mph. The second figure is at the published 6.5 mph top speed (2.52 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 8.8 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight789 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight1,689 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,811 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,311 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,689 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 inch0.313 hp/in
- Run time per tank~5.0 h
Mowing times assume 1.76 acres/hour: deck width x 4.5 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 4.5 mph is 70% of the 6.5 mph top speed Kubota publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 6.5 mph, shown so you can see it.
Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Kubota 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 Kubota'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.
Kubota WHF15NC-48-2 questions
What size deck is on the Kubota WHF15NC-48-2?
The Kubota WHF15NC-48-2 has a 48-inch (1219 mm) cutting deck with fabricated fixed with wear band construction.
What engine is in the Kubota WHF15NC-48-2?
The Kubota WHF15NC-48-2 is powered by a Kawasaki FS541V, 603 cc, 15 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the Kubota WHF15NC-48-2 weigh?
The Kubota WHF15NC-48-2 weighs 789 lb (357.9 kg) as specified by Kubota.
What size trailer do I need for the Kubota WHF15NC-48-2?
At 789 lb, the Kubota WHF15NC-48-2 on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,689 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 1,689 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 Kubota WHF15NC-48-2?
Top ground speed is 6.5 mph. With its 48-inch deck that works out to about 2.52 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Kubota WHF15NC-48-2 take to mow an acre?
About 24 min per acre, from its 48-inch deck at 6.5 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 2.52 acres an hour, so five acres is about 1 h 59 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 Kubota WHF15NC-48-2?
The Kubota WHF15NC-48-2 holds 5 gal (18.9 L) of fuel.
How much does the Kubota WHF15NC-48-2 cost?
Kubota doesn't publish a list price for the Kubota WHF15NC-48-2 — it's sold on a dealer quote. MowerFacts records prices only where the manufacturer publishes them.
What is the Kubota WHF15NC-48-2 built for?
Commercial-duty commercial mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.
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