W48M mower deck
W48R mower deck
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.
- Deep-deck design for superior capacity.
- Side and center anti-scalp wheels promote a smooth mowing job.
Mower deck underside (W48M mower shown)
Rear mower wheel (W48R, W52R, W61R only)
- Hardened, high-lift steel blades extend cutting time and increase durability.
- High blade-tip speed of approximately 18,000 fpm (5,486 m/min).
- R Series mower decks include a center rear wheel for additional anti-scalp and curb climbing protection.
- Adjustable to three height positions to suit the cut height
Flexible mower-discharge deflector
Caster wheels
A high-quality polyethylene deflector gives an excellent finished appearance:
- Wide, formed discharge deflector gives even clipping distribution.
- Large discharge deflector evenly disperses expelled clippings.
Caster wheels with flat-free tires contribute to a smooth, even cutting job:
- Large, flat-free caster wheels carry the mower deck smoothly over the lawn.
- Caster wheels are close to the mower deck to reduce vehicle footprint and turning radius.
- With the wheels less exposed, there is less chance they will get snagged by immovable obstacles, thus improving maneuverability and reducing chance of damage.
Mower cut-height adjustment
Mower cut-height adjustments
Mower cut-height adjustment clip
A floating mower deck has several advantages over a fixed mower deck design:
- Follows ground contour more effectively for a more even cut
- Travels smoothly above the ground with minimal chance of scalping
- Easier to adjust the cutting height
Mower cutting height can be set from 1.5 in. (3.8 cm) to 4.5 in. (11.4 cm) in 0.5-in. (1.3-cm) increments:
- The free-floating deck gives a smoother, more level cut.
- Height-of-cut changes can be made without tools.
- Large handles are provided to facilitate lifting the mower deck for setting the cut height.
- Cut-height adjustment pins have 90-degree bend for easy removal and reinstallation.
Mower shields in place
Easy-to-remove mower deck shields
Mower deck shields are easily removed with hand knobs for access to the drive belt and other service points:
- Easy-attach belt shields allow quick access for service.
- Four hand knobs allow removal of both mower shields.
- Greaseable spindles with easy, top access for simplified servicing.
- Spindle grease fittings can be greased with shields in place.
Optional grass catcher
Grass catcher door
Grass catcher installed
The grass catcher is designed to work with 36-in. (91-cm), 48-in. (122-cm), and 52-in. (132-cm) Mower Decks on John Deere Commercial Walk-Behind Mowers:
- Large, 4.4-cu ft (3.5-bu) capacity allows for less stops to empty catcher.
- No mower faceplate is needed. The catcher connects directly to standard mower deck features.
- Stainless steel and aluminum construction is both durable for long life and lightweight for easy handing.
- Convenient sliding door latch enables easy emptying.
- Two large grab handles allows for easy handling.
- Catcher weighs about 30 lb (13.6 kg) empty.
NOTE: The optional mulch and grass catcher attachments are not included in base equipment for the commercial walk-behind mower and must be ordered separately.