2025 John Deere M Series Commercial W48M

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2025 John Deere M Series Commercial W48M

Commercial Walk-Behind Mower

48-inch (122-cm) floating mower deck

Smooth-running, 14.5 hp (10.8 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:
  • 14.5 hp (10.8 kW)
  • 36.8 cu in. (603 cc)
  • Recoil start
  • 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
  • Overhead valve design
  • More horsepower and torque per cubic inch of displacement
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Less oil consumption
  • 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
  • Dual-stage air cleaner for extended engine life and efficient operation
  • Rotating grass chopper screen
  • Cylinder head cleanout ports to ease maintenance
  • Air filter and engine cooling fin cleanout ports are easy to access
  • 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 fabricated floating mower deck delivers high-quality cut
  • 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 lower edge gives strength and durability
  • Deep-deck design for superior capacity

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Highlights

  • Glencoe, Ontario
  • 2025
  • John Deere
  • M Series Commercial W48M
  • Two Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 unitized pump and wheel motor transmissions and ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock
  • Gasoline | Pump: Vacuum-operated diaphragm | Delivery system: Carburetor
  • Available
  • Deflector down - 62 in. (157 cm) Deflector up for storage - 50 in. (127 cm)
  • 44.8 in. (114 cm) | Cutting: 1.5-4.5 in. (3.8-11.4 cm) / 48 in. (122 cm)

Specifications

  • 2025
  • John Deere
  • M Series Commercial
  • W48M
  • Walking
  • FS481V
  • 14.5 hp (10.8 kW)
  • At 3600 rpm
  • V-twin
  • 36.8 cu in. (603 cc)
  • Full pressure
  • Air cooled
  • Paper element with foam precleaner
  • Electronic/recoil start
  • Top draw
  • Gasoline | Pump: Vacuum-operated diaphragm | Delivery system: Carburetor
  • PTO off, park brake engaged, speed lever in neutral | Drive: V-belt
  • Two Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 unitized pump and wheel motor transmissions and ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock
  • Blade: V-Belt
  • Dynamic braking with hand controls, hand lever to set parking brake
  • Drive wheels: 18x8.5-8
  • 9x3.5-4 semi-pneumatic
  • Ignition: Electronic spark | Hour meter: Standard, digital | Operator presence starting: PTO off, park brake engaged, speed lever in neutral
  • 3,600 rpm | Speed range: Forward, 0-6.5 mph (0-10.5 km/h) / Reverse, 0-3 mph (0-4.8 km/h) | Blade tip speed Approximately 18,000 fpm 5,486 m/min
  • Standard
  • Mower deck size: 48 in. (122 cm) | Blades Thickness: 0.25 in. (0.64 cm)
  • with deck: 74 in. (188 cm) | Blade: 16.5 in. (41.9 cm)
  • Deflector down - 62 in. (157 cm) Deflector up for storage - 50 in. (127 cm)
  • 44.8 in. (114 cm) | Cutting: 1.5-4.5 in. (3.8-11.4 cm) / 48 in. (122 cm)
  • Tank: 5.4 U.S. gal. (20.4 L)
  • 622 lb (282 kg)
  • Blades: Three high-lift
  • 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
  • 24 month, single source commercial