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					2025 John Deere R Series Commercial W61R
Commercial Walk-Behind Mower61-inch (155-cm) floating mower deck
Powerful 23.5hp (17.5 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 lower edge gives strength and durability
 
- Deep-deck design for superior capacity