John Deere W36M Commercial Walk-Behind Mower

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Featuring redesigned ergonomic hand controls, a self-propelled hydrostatic drive system and a 36-inch (91-cm) floating mower deck. Get to know our redesigned commercial walk behind mowers!

  • 36-inch (91-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
Specs
Key Specs:
Engine manufacturer/modelFS481V
Engine powerAt 3600 rpm 14.5 hp*
10.8 kW
Fuel tank capacity5.4 U.S. gal.
20.4 L
Mower deck Size36 in.
91.4 cm
Blade tip speedApproximately 18,000 fpm
5,486 m/min
TransmissionTwo Hydro-Gear™ ZT-2800™ unitized pump and wheel motor transmissions and ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock
Speed rangeForward, 0-6.5 mph
0-10.5 km/h
Reverse, 0-3 mph
0-4.8 km/h
Drive wheels18x6.5-8
Caster wheels9x3.5-4 semi-pneumatic
Warranty24 month
Engine:
Manufacturer/modelFS481V
PowerAt 3600 rpm 14.5 hp*
10.8 kW
Displacement36.8 cu in.
603 cc
CylindersV-twin
Crankcase capacity
Operating speed3,600 rpm
Idle Speed
Ignition/StarterElectronic/recoil start
ValvingOverhead valves
Oil filterStandard
LubricationFull pressure
GovernorFlyweight all speed governor
Hour meterStandard, digital
Cooling systemAir cooled
Air cleanerPaper element with foam precleaner
MufflerLow tone
Fuel System:
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel tank capacity5.4 U.S. gal.
20.4 L
Fuel pumpVacuum-operated diaphragm
Fuel delivery systemCarburetor
Fuel tank switch/Shut off valveNo
Filler neck opening
Fuel pickupTop draw
Electrical System:
IgnitionElectronic spark
HourmeterStandard, digital
Operator presence starting systemPTO off, park brake engaged, speed lever in neutral
Drivetrain:
TransmissionTwo Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 unitized pump and wheel motor transmissions and ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock
Wheel motors
Shift mechanismErgonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock
Tires:
Drive wheels18x6.5-8
Outside to outside tire measurement
Caster wheels9x3.5-4 semi-pneumatic
Shift mechanism
Travel Speed:
Forward speedsInfinite
Reverse speedsInfinite
Speed rangeForward, 0-6.5 mph
0-10.5 km/h
Reverse, 0-3 mph
0-4.8 km/h
Brakes:
TypeDynamic braking with hand controls, hand lever to set parking brake
Dimensions:
Height44.8 in.
114 cm
Length with deck76.4 in.
194 cm
WidthDeflector down - 50 in.
127 cm
Deflector up for storage - 40 in.
102 cm
WeightWith full fuel and oil, 590 lb
268 kg
Mower Decks:
SizeMaterial
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
Blades
Two high-lift
Length - 18 in.
45.7 cm
Thickness - 0.25 in.
0.64 cm
Blade drive
V-Belt
Blade tip speed
Approximately 18,000 fpm
5,486 m/min
Cutting height
1.5-4.5 in.
3.8-11.4 cm
36 in.
91.4 cm
Buyer's note:
Warranty24 month
Additional information:
Date collected11July-2022