2025 John Deere R Series Commercial W36R

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2025 John Deere R Series Commercial W36R

Commercial Walk-Behind Mower

36-inch (91-cm) floating mower deck

Powerful 15.5 hp (11.6 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
  • Overhead valve design
  • More horsepower and torque per cubic inch 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
  • 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

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Highlights

  • Clermont, Iowa
  • 2025
  • John Deere
  • R Series Commercial W36R
  • Two Hydro-Gear, 0.73-cu in. (10-cc) hydraulic pumps and Danfoss 12 cu-in. (197-cc) wheel motors and ergonomic handles with spring loaded neutral lock
  • Gasoline | Pump: Vacuum-operated diaphragm | Delivery system: Carburetor
  • Available
  • Deflector down - 50 in. 127 cm Deflector up for storage - 40 in. 102 cm
  • 44.8 in. 114 cm | Cutting: 1.5-4.5 in. 3.8-11.4 cm 36 in. 91.4 cm

    • Specifications

    • 2025
    • John Deere
    • R Series Commercial
    • W36R
    • Walking
    • FX481V
    • 15.5 hp 11.6 kW
    • At 3600 rpm
    • V-twin
    • 36.8 cu in. 603 cc
    • Full pressure
    • Air cooled
    • Heavy-duty air cleaner
    • Electric start
    • Electronic spark
    • Top draw
    • Gasoline | Pump: Vacuum-operated diaphragm | Delivery system: Carburetor
    • PTO off, park brake engaged, speed lever in neutral | Drive: V-belt
    • Two Hydro-Gear, 0.73-cu in. (10-cc) hydraulic pumps and Danfoss 12 cu-in. (197-cc) wheel motors and ergonomic handles with spring loaded neutral lock
    • Dynamic braking with hand controls, hand lever to set parking brake | Park brake: Tire engagement | Park brake actuation: Hand lever
    • Front anti-scalp rollers: Single left, double-captured center | Drive wheels: 18x6.5-8
    • 9x3.5-4 semi-pneumatic | No-flat semi-pneumatic with sealed bearings
    • LH, RH, Center
    • LH, RH, Center
    • 26x12-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf | Load rating: 4 PR
    • 12 V
    • Cold cranking amp: 300 amp | Hour meter: Standard, digital
    • Speed range: Forward, 0-7.5 mph 0-12.1 km/h Reverse, 0-3 mph 0-4.8 mph | Blade tip speed Approximately 18,000 fpm 5,486 m/min
    • Standard
    • Mower deck size: 36 in. 91.4 cm | Blades Thickness: 0.203 in. 0.516 cm
    • with deck: 76.4 in. 194 cm
    • Deflector down - 50 in. 127 cm Deflector up for storage - 40 in. 102 cm
    • 44.8 in. 114 cm | Cutting: 1.5-4.5 in. 3.8-11.4 cm 36 in. 91.4 cm
    • Tank: 5.4 U.S. gal. 20.4 L
    • 655 lb 297 kg
    • Material 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
    • 36 months or 1200 hours, whichever comes first: First 24 months, no hour limitation