Description:

Exmark Metro Gear Drive MGS481CKA48300

When shopping for a fixed-deck, gear drive mower, you should have no trouble finding one or two of the three attributes listed above. But to get all three in a single machine, you’re looking at a Metro. Its five-inch-deep UltraCut deck delivers the sought-after Exmark cut. Metro 36- and 48-inch gear drive mowers have the patented Enhanced Control System, with handle placement and design that reduces vibrations and relieves fatigue. All Metro mowers have rugged Kawasaki® V-Twin engines and deliver the quality and features you’re looking for. All at a price that puts it within reach of virtually any budget.

Features may include:

Simple Drive Belt Maintenance

Drive belts can be changed quickly and easily – no tools required. Deck belts are also easily adjusted.

Commercial Grade Engine

Equipped with the FS481V Kawasaki® V-Twin engine.

All-Around Performance

The Metro delivers excellent performance with speeds up to 6.2 mph and reverse assist. High-clearance, well-balanced decks also make curb climbing and trailering easy.

Enhanced Control System

Our patented ECS puts the operator’s hands in a natural, neutral position to help reduce fatigue.

Specifications

Engine

Engine Manufacturer Brand: Kawasaki

Engine Model: FS481V | Spec: _S06

Displacement 603

Emissions Series: V-Twin

Rated Engine Speed 3,600 rpm

Fuel Type Gas Carbureted

Fuel System

Fuel System Carbureted

PTO

PTO Type Engagement: Lever-actuated blade engagement with blade brake.

Drivetrain

Drivetrain Belt-Drive | Description: Direct drive from transmission to double-belt wheel drives

Wheels Drive Release: Gearbox in neutral allows unit movement without engine running.

Wheels & Tires

Tires, Front Specification 13 x 6.5-6, 4-ply Turf Master®| Caster: 9 x 3.5-4, smooth-tread, semi-pneumatic.

Tires, Rear Specification 13 x 6.5-6, 4-ply Turf Master®

Operational

Operating Speed Forward: 2.0 mph (3.2 kmph) to 6.2 mph (10 kmph)

Top Speed Blade: Approximately 18,500 fpm.

Chassis

Steering Control: Gear drive with Enhanced Control System (ECS), forward/reverse assist.

Lights and Safety

Safety Features Package: Operator Presence Controls (OPC). Operator must have transmission in neutral and blades disengaged to leave operator’s position without stopping engine.

Dimensions

Spindle Diameter Cutter Housing: 5.40" | Shaft: 1.0”

Dimensions Casters: .38"

Cutting Width Deck: 48"

Width 57.9 in. (147.1 cm)

Length Blades: 3 Blades at 16.25" | 78.0 in. (198.1 cm)

Height Cutting: 1.0" (2.5 cm) to 4.25" (10.8 cm) in 0.25" (0.64 cm) increments. | 43.0 in. (109.2 cm)

Capacities

Fuel Capacity 5-gallon (18.9-L)

Weights

Weight Curb: 506

Features

Construction Material, Deck Style: Fixed Deck | Style Description: Fixed UltraCut Series 3, side discharge standard, with molded discharge chute and option to bag or mulch. | 10-gauge top that is formed and continuously seam welded, 7-gauge side skirt and 7-gauge welded spindle mounting locations for improved strength.