Wright Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E
Commercial mower · Model WVLC61SFX730E1B · Commercial-duty · Gas
Wright doesn’t publish a list price for this model — it’s dealer quote only. The Wright product page is the place to start.
- Weighs 790 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 1,690 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 21 min (15 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The Wright Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E is a commercial-grade gas commercial mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 61-inch deck and a 726cc engine making 23.5 hp. It weighs 790 lb (358.3 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Kawasaki |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23.5 hp |
| Engine Model | FX730E |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Start Type | Electric |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 61 in (1549 mm) |
|---|---|
| Blades | 3 |
| Deck Material | 7 Gauge |
| Deck Construction | Floating-side discharge |
| Deck Gauge | 7 |
| Max Cut Height | 4.3 in (108 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
Drive
| Transmission | Hydro |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 8.2 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 2.5 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 790 lbs (358.3 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 5.5 gal (20.8 L) |
| Length | 84 in (2134 mm) |
Professional use
How the Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Format: Commercial walk-behind. Duty class: Commercial.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 61 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kawasaki |
| Engine displacement | 726 cc |
| Engine power | 23.5 hp |
| Transmission | Hydro |
| Ground speed | 8.2 mph |
| Cut-height range | 38 mm – 108 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20.8 L |
| Weight | 358.3 kg |
| Deck construction | Floating-side discharge |
| Deck gauge | 7 ga |
Wright doesn’t publish 8 of these for the Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E: 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 Wright’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Mowing time
- ¼ acre5 min 4 min
- ½ acre11 min 7 min
- 1 acre21 min 15 min
- 2 acres42 min 30 min
- 5 acres1 h 46 min 1 h 14 min
- 10 acres3 h 32 min 2 h 28 min
About 21 min per acre at 2.83 acres/hour, mowing at 5.7 mph. The second figure is at the published 8.2 mph top speed (4.04 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 15.6 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight790 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight1,690 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,810 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,310 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,690 lb.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 67 in of clearance (estimated).
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.385 hp/in
- Run time per tank~5.5 h
Mowing times assume 2.83 acres/hour: deck width x 5.7 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 5.7 mph is 70% of the 8.2 mph top speed Wright publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 8.2 mph, shown so you can see it.
Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Wright 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 Wright'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.
Wright Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E questions
What size deck is on the Wright Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E?
The Wright Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E has a 61-inch (1549 mm) cutting deck with 3 blades and 7 gauge construction.
What engine is in the Wright Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E?
The Wright Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E is powered by a Kawasaki FX730E, 726 cc, 23.5 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the Wright Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E weigh?
The Wright Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E weighs 790 lb (358.3 kg) as specified by Wright.
What size trailer do I need for the Wright Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E?
At 790 lb, the Wright Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,690 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 1,690 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 Wright Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E?
Top ground speed is 8.2 mph. With its 61-inch deck that works out to about 4.04 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Wright Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E take to mow an acre?
About 15 min per acre, from its 61-inch deck at 8.2 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 4.04 acres an hour, so five acres is about 1 h 14 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 Wright Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E?
The Wright Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E holds 5.5 gal (20.8 L) of fuel.
How much does the Wright Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E cost?
Wright doesn't publish a list price for the Wright Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E — it's sold on a dealer quote. MowerFacts records prices only where the manufacturer publishes them.
What is the Wright Velke Large Frame Comfort Grip 61 FX730E built for?
Commercial-duty commercial mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.
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