John Deere W48M Mower Specs

Category: Mowers ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: W48M ➔

Additional Information

John Deere W48M Mower Additional Information specifications
Date Collected	2022-07-11T00:00:00 - Starting 2026

Brakes

John Deere W48M Mower Brakes specifications
Type	Dynamic braking with hand controls, hand lever to set parking brake - Starting 2026

Buyer's note

John Deere W48M Mower Buyer's note specifications
Warranty	24 month - Starting 2026

Dimensions

John Deere W48M Mower Dimensions specifications
Height	44.80 in (113.79 cm) - Starting 2026
Length With Deck	74.00 in (187.96 cm) - Starting 2026
Weight	645.00 lbs (292.57 kg) - Starting 2026
Width - Deflector Down	62.00 in (157.48 cm) - Starting 2026
Width - Deflector Up For Storage	50.00 in (127.00 cm) - Starting 2026

Drivetrain

John Deere W48M Mower Drivetrain specifications
Shift Mechanism	Ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock - Starting 2026
Transmission	Two Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 unitized pump and wheel motor transmissions and ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock - Starting 2026

Electrical System

John Deere W48M Mower Electrical System specifications
Hourmeter	Standard, digital - Starting 2026
Ignition	Electronic spark - Starting 2026
Operator Presence Starting System	PTO off, park brake engaged, speed lever in neutral - Starting 2026

Engine

John Deere W48M Mower Engine specifications
Air Cleaner	Paper element with foam precleaner - Starting 2026
Cooling System	Air cooled - Starting 2026
Cylinders	V-twin - Starting 2026
Displacement	36.80 cu in (603.05 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Engine Manufacturer/Model	FS481V - Starting 2026
Engine Power	At 3600 rpm 14.5 hp* / 10.8 kW - Starting 2026
Governor	Flyweight all speed governor - Starting 2026
Hour Meter	Standard, digital - Starting 2026
Ignition/Starter	Electronic/recoil start - Starting 2026
Lubrication	Full pressure - Starting 2026
Muffler	Low tone - Starting 2026
Oil Filter	Standard - Starting 2026
Operating Speed	3600.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Valving	Overhead valves - Starting 2026

Fuel System

John Deere W48M Mower Fuel System specifications
Fuel Delivery System	Carburetor - Starting 2026
Fuel Pickup	Top draw - Starting 2026
Fuel Pump	Vacuum-operated diaphragm - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.40 gal (20.44 l) - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank Switch/Shut Off Valve	No - Starting 2026
Fuel Type	Gasoline - Starting 2026

Key Specs

John Deere W48M Mower Key Specs specifications
Blade Tip Speed	18000.0 fpm - Starting 2026
Caster Wheels	9x3.5-4 semi-pneumatic - Starting 2026
Drive Wheels	18x8.5-8 - Starting 2026
Engine Manufacturer/Model	FS481V - Starting 2026
Engine Power	At 3600 rpm 14.5 hp* / 10.8 kW - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.40 gal (20.44 l) - Starting 2026
Mower Deck Size	48.00 in (121.92 cm) - Starting 2026
Speed Range - Forward	6.50 mph (10.46 kph) - Starting 2026
Speed Range - Reverse	3.00 mph (4.83 kph) - Starting 2026
Transmission	Two Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 unitized pump and wheel motor transmissions and ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock - Starting 2026
Warranty	24 month - Starting 2026

Mower Decks

John Deere W48M Mower Mower Decks specifications
Blade Drive	V-Belt - Starting 2026
Blade Tip Speed	18000.0 fpm - Starting 2026
Blades	Three high-lift - Starting 2026
Blades - Length	16.50 in (41.91 cm) - Starting 2026
Blades - Thickness	0.25 in (0.63 cm) - Starting 2026
Cutting Height	1.5-4.5 in. - Starting 2026
Material	10-gauge, 0.14-in. (3.42-mm) fabricated steel deck top with added 10-gauge, 0.14-in. (3.42-mm) spindle mounting plate, 7-gauge, 0.19-in. (4.8-mm) side skirts with reinforcement bar - Starting 2026
Mower Deck Size	48.00 in (121.92 cm) - Starting 2026

Tires

John Deere W48M Mower Tires specifications
Caster Wheels	9x3.5-4 semi-pneumatic - Starting 2026
Drive Wheels	18x8.5-8 - Starting 2026

Travel Speed

John Deere W48M Mower Travel Speed specifications
Forward Speeds	Infinite - Starting 2026
Reverse Speeds	Infinite - Starting 2026
Speed Range - Forward	6.50 mph (10.46 kph) - Starting 2026
Speed Range - Reverse	3.00 mph (4.83 kph) - Starting 2026

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