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48H-17KW-S 48 in. deck 17 HP Kawasaki |
48H-15KO-S 48 in. deck 15 HP Kohler |
| Engine | Kawasaki, 2-cylinder, air-cooled | Kohler, single-cylinder, air-cooled |
| Bore and Stroke | 2.68 in. X 2.68 in. (68mmX68mm) | 3.55 in. X 2.64 in. (90mmX67mm) |
| Displacement | 30.1 cu. in. (494cc) | 26 cu. in. (426cc) |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Ignition | Electronic with recoil start | Available with either Electronic system with electric start or Electronic system with recoil start |
| Cooling Air Intake | Rotating screen | Rotating, perforated steel screen |
| Lubrication | Pressure with filter | Pressure with filter |
| Oil Capacity | 1.9 qt. (1.8L) | 2 qt. (1.9L) |
| Governor | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Air Cleaner | Ducted dual element | Dual element |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.2 gal. (16 L) polyethylene tank | 4.2 gal. (16 L) polyethylene tank |
| Drivetrain: | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic drive with dual pumps and wheel motors | Hydrostatic drive with dual pumps and wheel motors |
| Drive | Belt from engine to hydrostat input shafts; hydrostatic drive to wheels | Belt from engine to hydrostat input shafts; hydrostatic drive to wheels |
| Axle | 1 in. (25mm) diameter steel shaft | 1 in. (25mm) diameter steel shaft |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 1.2 gal (4.6L) | 1.2 gal (4.6L) |
| Brakes | Hydrostat provides dynamic braking; parking brake kit optional | Hydrostat provides dynamic braking; parking brake kit optional |
| Tires | 16 X 6.50 turf tread | 16 X 6.50 turf tread |
| Steering | Fingertip levers at handles control independent power to each wheel for moving, stopping and power turning | Fingertip levers at handles control independent power to each wheel for moving, stopping and power turning |
| Controls | Throttle; speed selector/tracking levers; wheel drive traction levers with locks; blade drive engagement lever; operator-presence controls | Throttle; speed selector/tracking levers; wheel drive traction levers with locks; blade drive engagement lever; operator-presence controls |
| Speed(max.) | Up to 6 mph (9.6 km/h) forward; Up to 2 mph (3.2 km/h) reverse | Up to 6 mph (9.6 km/h) forward; Up to 2 mph (3.2 km/h) reverse |
| Turning Radius | True Zero | True Zero |
| Weight (approx.) | 256 lbs. (116 kg) | 276 lbs. (125 kg) |
(Specifications and design subject to change without notice.)