
WG48A
- John Deere
- Walk Behind Mowers
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Key Features & Specs
- Powerful air-cooled engine
- Pistol-grip controls
- Five-speed gearbox
- 7-gauge fabricated fixed mower deck
- Deck 7-gauge steel deck
- Deck Size 48"
- Fuel Options Gas
- HP* 14.5 hp

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Pistol-grip controls within comfortable reach
WG Series operator controls (WG32A shown)
All of the controls on a WG Series Mower are within comfortable reach of the operator.
The location and operation of the following controls on all models offer greater convenience, improved productivity, and increased safety:- Operator presence system – the bails must be depressed to operate the unit; the machine must be in neutral and the power take-off (PTO) must be disengaged to start.
- Separate choke and throttle – this takes the guesswork out of choke operation and there is less fouling of plugs.
- Pistol-grip controls – these controls are familiar to most operators and offer simplicity and reliability.
- Color-coded and clearly marked switches and buttons – these simplify operation.
- Bilingual decals – decals are provided in English and Spanish.
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Exclusive two-year bumper-to-bumper warranty
An exclusive, two-year, single-source, bumper-to-bumper warranty is for all John Deere commercial mowing equipment. The warranty is best in class and places John Deere at the forefront of commercial mowing. It is hassle free, with one company handling all of the paperwork.
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Five-speed gearbox for operating flexibility
WG Series drive system (WG32A shown)
The WG Series Mowers are equipped with a 5-speed, gear-drive system with reverse, which does the following:
- Provides superior ground-speed adjustments to meet mowing application needs
- Allows easy, smooth shifting with a padded lever
- Can be shifted on the go
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Powerful air-cooled engine delivers power and reliability
Air-cooled engine
Engines have clean-out ports (SN 070001-)
WG Series Commercial Walk-Behind Mowers are powered by 14.5-hp (10.8-kW) air-cooled, vertical-shaft engines.
Engine features:- Overhead valve design
- More horsepower and torque per cubic inch (cubic meter) 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
- V-twin design
- Air-cooled engine design
- Vertical shaft
- Dual-stage air cleaner for extended engine life and efficient operation
- Cylinder head clean-out ports to ease maintenance
- Recoil start
- Fuel pump
- Complies with strict U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission standards without loss of horsepower or torque
- Consistently strong torque at low- or high-speed operation
- Aluminum block engines
- Effectively dissipate heat
- Are of lightweight and strong construction
- Extend engine life due to elimination of debilitating engine temperatures
- Overhead valve design
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Flat-free front caster wheels eliminate downtime
WG Series front caster wheel
Rubber, wide-profile, flat-free front caster wheels provide a smooth cut.
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7-gauge, 0.179-in. (4.6-mm), floating mower deck delivers high-quality cut
WG32 Mower Deck
WG Series Mower Deck (WG48A shown)
John Deere commercial mower decks have always demonstrated quality, performance, and durability. The 7-gauge, 0.179-in. (4.6-mm), floating fabricated deck for WG Series Mowers delivers an extremely high-quality cut in diverse conditions.
Features:- High blade-tip speed of 18,000 fpm (5,486 m/min) for more blade strikes per inch (millimeter) mowed
- Fully-floating, fabricated deck provides maximum contour following
- Wide, raised discharge chute for more even clipping distribution
- Reinforced front lower edge for strength and durability
- Easy height-of-cut changes
- Easy-attach belt shields to allow quick access for service
- Wide, reinforced lips for additional structural strength
- Greaseable spindles with easy access for simplified servicing
- Two-coat paint covering to protect and resist corrosion
- Hardened steel blades that extend cutting time and increase durability
- Large discharge to evenly disperse expelled clippings
Brakes
Type | Mechanical lever to engage brake |
Dimensions
Height | 43 in. 109.2 cm |
Length with deck | 77 in. 195.5 cm |
Width | 60.8 in. 154 cm |
Weight | 558 lb 253.1 kg |
Drive Train
Transmission | Five-speed gear |
Shift mechanism | Manual |
Electrical System
Ignition | Electronic spark |
Hourmeter | Standard, digital |
Operator presence starting system | Standard |
Engine
Model number | FS481V |
Horsepower | 14.5 hp 10.8 kW |
Displacement | 36.8 cu in. 603 cc |
Cylinders | Two |
Crankcase capacity | 1.8 U.S. qt 1.7 L |
Operating speed | 3,600 rpm |
Idle Speed | 1,500 rpm |
Ignition/Starter | Electronic/recoil start |
Valving | Overhead valves |
Oil filter | Standard |
Lubrication | Full pressure |
Governor | Flyweight all speed governor |
Hourmeter | Standard, digital |
Cooling system | Air cooled |
Air cleaner | Dual element |
Muffler | Low tone |
Fuel System
Fuel type | Gasoline |
Fuel tank capacity | 5.8 U.S. gal. 21.9 L |
Fuel pump | Pulse |
Fuel delivery system | Carburetor |
Fuel tank switch/Shut off valve | Shut off valve |
Fuel pickup | Top draw |
Miscellaneous Information
Warranty | 24 month, single source commercial |
Mower Decks
48-in. Deck | Material Fabricated steel, 7 gauge 0.18 in. 4.6 mmBlades ThreeBlade drive BeltBlade tip speed Approximately 18,000 fpm 5,486 m/minCutting height 1.5-4.75 in. 3.8-12.1 cm Floating style, 48 in. 122 cm |
Tires
Drive wheels | 13x6.5-6 |
Caster wheels | 9x3.5-4, flat free |
Shift mechanism | Manual |
Travel Speed
Forward speeds | Five |
Reverse speeds | One |
Speed range | Forward, 0-5.4 mph 0-8.7 km/h Reverse, 0-2.7 mph 0-4.3 km/h |
Additional information
Date collected | 20-Apr-2017 |
1.0
Transmission issues 48"
Keeps stalling out locks up Doesn't want to move Reverse never worked Not happy
Josh23
- Usage Frequency: Weekly
