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2025 John Deere R Series Commercial W48R
Commercial Walk-Behind Mower48-inch (122-cm) floating mower deck
Powerful 19 hp (14.2 kW) V-twin engine
Self-propelled hydrostatic drive system
Easy-to-use controls for operator comfort and convenience
Features may include:
- V-twin engine delivers smooth operation and plenty of power
- Powered by an air-cooled, vertical-shaft engine:
- 15.5 hp (11.6 kW) FX481V - W36R
- 19.0 hp (14.2 kW) FX600V - W48R, W52R
- 23.5 hp (17.5 kW) FX730V - W61R
- 36.8 cu in. (603 cc) - W36R, W48R, W52R
- 44.3 cu in. (726 cc) - W61R
- Electric start with a large 300 cold-cranking amp (CCA) battery for fast, convenient starts
- V-twin design for smooth operation and fast starts
- Consistently strong torque at low- or high-speed operation
- Aluminum engine block with cast-iron cylinder liners
- Effectively dissipates heat
- Lightweight and strong construction
- More horsepower and torque per cubic inch of displacement
- Cooler operating temperature
- Full-pressure lubrication with full-flow filter
- Reduces engine wear by ensuring proper lubrication, even when operating on hillsides or uneven terrain
- Helps keep oil clean for increased engine life
- Heavy-duty canister air cleaner for extended engine life and efficient operation
- Single-element air filter (W36R, W48R, W51R) or dual-element air filter (W61R)
- Rotating grass chopper screen
- Cylinder-head cooling-fin cleanout ports to ease maintenance
- Complies with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emission standards
- Large, 5.4-gal. (20.4-L) top draw fuel tank is easy to fill with large filler opening in an easy-to-reach location.
- Fuel pump for dependable, consistent operation
- Top-draw system to reduce the chance for fuel leakage
- A replaceable in-line fuel filter for trouble-free operation
- A powerful, 300-CCA battery is secured and protected from damage in an easy-to-access location.
- John Deere commercial mower decks have always demonstrated quality, performance, and durability. Each commercial walk-behind mower is equipped with a high-quality fabricated mower deck:
- 10-gauge, 0.135-in. (3.42-mm) fabricated steel deck top with added 10-gauge, 0.135-in. (3.42-mm) spindle mounting plate
- 7-gauge, 0.19-in. (4.8-mm) side skirts with reinforcement bar
- The fabricated, floating mower deck delivers an extremely high-quality cut in diverse conditions:
- Floating suspension enables the best possible cut.
- Reinforced front and side lower edge provides strength and durability.
- Anti-scalp wheels are double-captured for durability and adjustable to three positions to suit the cut height.