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Powered by an air-cooled, vertical-shaft engine:
Consistently strong torque at low- or high-speed operation
Effectively dissipates heat
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.
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:
The fabricated, floating mower deck delivers an extremely high-quality cut in diverse conditions:
A high-quality polyethylene deflector gives an excellent finished appearance:
Caster wheels with flat-free tires contribute to a smooth, even cutting job:
A floating mower deck has several advantages over a fixed mower deck design:
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:
Mower deck shields are easily removed with hand knobs for access to the drive belt and other service points:
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:
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.
An optional mulching attachment and special mulching blades are available:
All of the controls are located within comfortable reach of the operator. Simplified operation of each control offers superior convenience, productivity, and safety:
A convenient and easy-to-operate switch is located on the console to operate the electric clutch, which powers the mower deck.
W36M and W48M parking brake control lever:
W36R, W48R, W52R, and W61R parking brake control lever:
Model
Warranty
W36M, W48M
24 months no hour limitation
W36R, W48R, W52R, and W61R
36 months or 1200 hours, whichever comes first
First 24 months, no hour limitation
John Deere warranty includes:
All parts, except tires and batteries (which are warranted under separate documents provided with each product), are warranted
Quick response (QR) codes link to owner information web pages
To speed access to owner information web pages, a QR code is printed onto a product identification number (PIN) label located on frame (M-Series) or near handlebars (R-Series). The owner information web pages that include links to:
Engine service points are easy to reach:
Control rods and ends are plated to stop rust and corrosion:
Control linkages are positioned tightly to the main frame structure to protect them from damage, such as being bent that could impact the speed and tracking of the unit.
Transmission oil reservoirs are easy to access and fill.The transmission oil filter is a replaceable spin-on type for easy service.
Transmission tow valves are easy to find and use.
From the operator's station to the mower deck, John Deere walk-behind mowers have a compact and functional design:
Whether mowing hills or on level terrain, trimming, or mowing straight-away, the operator of a John Deere commercial walk-behind mower is able to control the machine:
John Deere commercial walk-behind mowers are designed around a heavy-duty formed and welded steel frame for strength and reliability:
Front and rear tie-down points are provided to aid in transport.
Large, flat-free front caster wheels and 4-ply rear drive wheels provide smoother operation:
W36R, W48R, W52R, and W61R Mowers are equipped with an infinitely variable hydrostatic drive system with reverse, which does the following:
Wheel motors power the rear drive wheels. Steel oil tubes between the pumps and wheel motors are used for maximum reliability.A transmission oil reservoir is located next to the fuel tank for easy checking.Sight glass for checking oil level without opening hydraulic system minimizes risk of contamination entering the system.
The transmission oil filter is a replaceable spin-on type for easy service.
Safety features are designed into M and R Series commercial walk-behind mowers:
A JDLink™ M Modem - 4G connects a commercial mower to the John Deere Operations Center, which enables you to manage your fleet more efficiently, increase productivity, and reduce labor costs. With a modem and Operations Center, you are always connected to the work in progress and can make timely adjustments to keep your fleet mowing.
A JDLink M Modem - 4G is standard equipment on model year 2024 and newer TerrainCut Front and Wide-Area Mowers.A modem can be field installed on:
See compatibility section for serial number breaks and requirements.
The John Deere Operations Center tracks your fleet and provides tools to analyze mower data. The connected features vary by mower model.
Models
Location and status
GPS
speed
Geofencing and curfews
Engine hours
Maintenance planner
Machine Analyzer Tool
Fuel level
Fuel consumption
Diagnostic trouble codes
Service Advisor Remote
Z700 ZTrak Mowers
X
Key
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Z900 ZTrak Mowers with carbureted engines
Z900 ZTrak Mowers with EFI engines
Sync
Z994R ZTrak Mowers
E Series QuikTrak Mowers
Q820M, Q850M, and Q850R QuikTrak Mowers
Q865R EFI QuikTrak Mowers
R Series commercial walk-behind mowers
1550 TerrainCut Front Mowers
1570, 1575, 1580, and 1585 TerrainCut Front Mowers
1600 TerrainCut Wide-Area Mowers
The JDLink M Modem - 4G regularly transmits the location and operational status of each mower in the fleet so you can monitor mowing progress in Operations Center.
The modem regularly transmits the mower’s engine hours to inform maintenance planning and balance use.
Factory or custom maintenance plans can be established in Operations Center. Maintenance alerts are sent when engine hours reach maintenance intervals.
On select products, the modem reports the time the mower spent transporting, idling, and working. The Operations Center’s Machine Analyzer tool reports usage data which allows you to analyze operator behavior, identify causes of low productivity, and initiate corrective actions.
On select products, the modem reports the fuel level. On these products, an analysis of fuel consumption is available in the Operations Center Machine Analyzer Tool. Measuring fuel consumption enables you to address causes of excessive fuel use.
On select products, the modem transmits the trouble codes generated by the mower’s control units to the Operations Center. Addressing DTCs can reduce downtime and repair costs. For example, a low-engine oil pressure DTC can indicate an engine is low on oil. Addressing the issue can prevent costly downtime and repairs.
On select products, John Deere dealers can perform remote diagnostics, software programming, and adjustments without the cost of a service call.
A JDLink M Modem - 4G is standard equipment on model year 2024 and newer (SN 110,001-) TerrainCut Front Mowers and model year 2024 and newer (SN 690,001-) TerrainCut Wide-Area Mowers.
A JDLink M Modem - 4G can be field installed on the commercial mowing products listed below. Field installation attachments simplify modem installation, and include brackets, mounting hardware, harness, and instructions. Field installation requires a JDLink M Modem - 4G to be ordered separately.
Compatible model years
Installation attachment
2024 and newer (SN 080,001-)
BUC11759
Gasoline-powered Z900 ZTrak Mowers
2024 and newer (SN 130,001-)
2024 and newer (SN 070,001-)
Z997R ZTrak Mowers
2021 and newer (SN 070,001-)
To be determined
QuikTrak Mowers
2024 and newer (SN 010,001-)
BUC11744
2025 and newer (SN 070,001-)
BUC11918*
TerrainCut Front Mowers
2022-2023 (SN 080,001-110,000)
BUC11797
2023 (SN 680,001-690,000)
*Expected Spring of 2025
John Deere provides application-specific Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved field-installed propane conversion kits for specific John Deere commercial walk-behind mowers, QuikTrak Mowers, and commercial ZTrak™ Mowers. The conversion kits include all components required to convert the engines to operate on propane fuel. Single-tank or dual-tank brackets (depending on the vehicle) are provided for securely holding the propane tank(s) to the vehicle.
Propane tanks are not included.
An optional altitude kit is required when operating at altitudes above 2000 ft (610 m). The operator’s manual with the propane conversion kit provides further details. Parts must be ordered separately through John Deere Parts.
Propane facts:
Advantages of John Deere propane conversion kits include:
Propane tank mounting bracket options:
Optional tank configurations and sizes are available to provide operators the ability to tailor for run time:
NOTE: Reference the Propane and Attachment Compatibility Chart to determine tank configurations that are compatible.