John Deere W48M

Engine manufacturer/model

FS481V

Engine power

At 3600 rpm 14.5 hp*
10.8 kW

Fuel tank capacity

5.4 U.S. gal.
20.4 L

Mower deck Size

48 in.
122 cm

Blade tip speed

Approximately 18,000 fpm
5,486 m/min

Transmission

Two Hydro-Gear™ ZT-2800™ unitized pump and wheel motor transmissions and ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock

Speed range

Forward, 0-6.5 mph
0-10.5 km/h
Reverse, 0-3 mph
0-4.8 km/h

Drive wheels

18x8.5-8

Caster wheels

9x3.5-4 semi-pneumatic

Warranty

24 month

Manufacturer/model

FS481V

Power

At 3600 rpm 14.5 hp*
10.8 kW

Displacement

36.8 cu in.
603 cc

Cylinders

V-twin

Crankcase capacity

Operating speed

3,600 rpm

Idle Speed

Ignition/Starter

Electronic/recoil start

Valving

Overhead valves

Oil filter

Standard

Lubrication

Full pressure

Governor

Flyweight all speed governor

Hour meter

Standard, digital

Cooling system

Air cooled

Air cleaner

Paper element with foam precleaner

Muffler

Low tone

Fuel type

Gasoline

Fuel tank capacity

5.4 U.S. gal.
20.4 L

Fuel pump

Vacuum-operated diaphragm

Fuel delivery system

Carburetor

Fuel tank switch/Shut off valve

No

Filler neck opening

Fuel pickup

Top draw

Ignition

Electronic spark

Hourmeter

Standard, digital

Operator presence starting system

PTO off, park brake engaged, speed lever in neutral

Transmission

Two Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 unitized pump and wheel motor transmissions and ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock

Wheel motors

Shift mechanism

Ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock

Drive wheels

18x8.5-8

Outside to outside tire measurement

Caster wheels

9x3.5-4 semi-pneumatic

Shift mechanism

Forward speeds

Infinite

Reverse speeds

Infinite

Speed range

Forward, 0-6.5 mph
0-10.5 km/h
Reverse, 0-3 mph
0-4.8 km/h

Height

44.8 in.
114 cm

Length with deck

74 in.
188 cm

Width

Deflector down - 62 in.
157 cm
Deflector up for storage - 50 in.
127 cm

Weight

645 lb
293 kg