John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere Z997R

The John Deere Z997R is a zero-turn mower from the Z900 Series produced from 2015 onward. It features a 37.4 hp Yanmar 3-cylinder diesel engine with a 1642 cc displacement, hydrostatic Kanzaki transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with power steering. The mower includes wet disc brakes and a two-post folding ROPS for operator safety. It has a fuel tank capacity of 11.5 gallons and weighs 1841 lbs. The Z997R supports mid PTO with an electro-hydraulic clutch and offers attachments including 60" and 72" mid-mount mower decks with adjustable cut heights. It is built in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, USA, and had an original price of $25,859 in 2021.

Power31 hp

Founded60/72" deck

ModelZ997R

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere Z997R

Engine

Type	diesel
Model	Yanmar TNV88C
Cooling	liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline
Starter	electric
Cylinders	3-cylinder
Fuel tank	11.5 gal (43.5 L)
Bore/Stroke	3.39x3.54 inches (86 x 90 mm)
Displacement	1642 cc (100.2 ci)
Power (gross)	37.4 hp (27.9 kW)
Starter volts	12

Features

ROPS	Two-post folding ROPS
Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Wet disc brakes
Steering	Power steering

Dimensions

Length	86 inches (218 cm)
Weight	1841 lbs (835 kg)
Rear tire	26x12-12
Front tire	15x6-6
Height (ROPS)	85 inches (215 cm)
Height (Folded ROPS)	48 inches (121 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	75

Production

Type	Zero-turn mower
Built in	Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, USA
Manufacturer	John Deere
Original price	$25,859 in 2021
Production years	2015 -

Attachments

60" mid-mount mower deck	Width60 inches (152 cm) Blades3-blade Dischargeright-discharge Cut height1.0 to 5.5 inch (2 to 13 cm) Total width74 inches (187 cm)
72" mid-mount mower deck	Width72 inches (182 cm) Blades3-blade Dischargeright-discharge Cut height1.0 to 5.5 inch (2 to 13 cm) Total width86 inches (218 cm)