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.
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