
Commercial Walk Behind Mowers
W61R Commercial Walk-Behind Mower
- 61-inch (155-cm) floating mower deck
- Powerful 23.5 hp (17.5 kW) V-twin engine
- Self-propelled hydrostatic drive system
- Easy-to-use controls for operator comfort and convenience
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Key Specs
Engine manufacturer/model | ECV740-EFI - California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliant | |||
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Engine power | At 3600 rpm 25 hp* 18.6 kW |
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Fuel tank capacity | 5.4 U.S. gal. 20.4 L |
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Mower deck Size | 61 in. 155 cm |
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Blade tip speed | Approximately 18,000 fpm 5,486 m/min |
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Transmission | 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 | |||
Speed range | Forward, 0-7.5 mph 0-12.1 km/h Reverse, 0-3 mph 0-4.8 km/h |
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Drive wheels | 18x8.5-8 | |||
Caster wheels | 9x3.5-4 semi-pneumatic | |||
Warranty | 24 month, single source commercial |
Engine
Manufacturer/model | ECV740-EFI - California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliant | |||
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Power | At 3600 rpm 25 hp* 18.6 kW |
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Displacement | 45.6 cu in. 747 cc |
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Cylinders | V-twin | |||
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Operating speed | 3,600 rpm | |||
Idle Speed | ||||
Ignition/Starter | Electronic/electric 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 HD canister | |||
Muffler | Low tone |
Fuel System
Fuel type | Gasoline | |||
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Fuel tank capacity | 5.4 U.S. gal. 20.4 L |
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Fuel pump | Vacuum-operated diaphragm | |||
Fuel delivery system | Closed-loop electronic fuel injection (EFI) | |||
Fuel tank switch/Shut off valve | No | |||
Filler neck opening | ||||
Fuel pickup | Top draw |
Electrical System
Ignition | Electronic spark | |||
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Hourmeter | Standard, digital | |||
Operator presence starting system | PTO off, park brake engaged, speed lever in neutral |
Drivetrain
Transmission | 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 | |||
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Wheel motors | Danfoss 12 cu in. 197 cc |
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Shift mechanism | Ergonomic handles with spring-loaded neutral lock |
Tires
Drive wheels | 18x8.5-8 | |||
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Outside to outside tire measurement | ||||
Caster wheels | 9x3.5-4 semi-pneumatic | |||
Shift mechanism |
Travel Speed
Forward speeds | Infinite | |||
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Reverse speeds | Infinite | |||
Speed range | Forward, 0-7.5 mph 0-12.1 km/h Reverse, 0-3 mph 0-4.8 km/h |
Brakes
Type | Dynamic braking with hand controls, hand lever to set parking brake |
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Dimensions
Height | 44.8 in. 114 cm |
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Length with deck | 83 in. 211 cm |
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Width | Deflector down - 75 in. 191 cm Deflector up for storage - 65 in. 165 cm |
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Weight | 745 lb 338 kg |
Mower Decks
Size | 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 Blades Three high-lift Length - 21 in. 53.3 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 61 in. 155 cm |
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Buyer's note
Warranty | 24 month, single source commercial |
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Additional information
Date collected | 4-Feb-2019 |
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Financing
Learn more about financing options for this piece of equipment including:
- John Deere Revolving Plan account
- John Deere Multi-Use account
- Installment financing options
- Equipment leasing
- 10 Year Platinum Warranty Package
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