ZTrak™ Z998R Diesel | Zero-Turn Commercial Lawn Mowers

Commercial Zero Turn Mower
John Deere
#z998rtc

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Characteristics

  • 43.4-hp (32.4-kW) turbo-diesel engine
  • 100-in. (254-cm) FastBack™ PRO E-Cut™ wing deck
  • Premium air-suspension seat
  • Drive-by-Wire electronic controls

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Description

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Specifications

Engine Manufacturer/model 3TNV86C Turbo
Engine power Gross at 3,000 rpm, PS: 43.4 hp
32.4 kW
Fuel tank capacity 12 U.S. gal.
45.4 L
Mower deck size 100-in. (254-cm) FastBack™ PRO rear-discharge with 61-in. (155-cm) center deck and two 22-in. (56-cm) wing decks
Blade tip speed Approximately 16,500 fpm
Transmission Hydrostatic
Speed range 0-11.5 mph
0-18.5 km/h
Drive wheels 26x14-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf
Caster wheels 15x6-6 flat free
Warranty 36 months or 1500 hours, whichever comes first, no hour limitation for the first 24 months.
Manufacturer/Model 3TNV86C Turbo
Power Gross at 3,000 rpm, PS: 43.4 hp
32.4 kW
Displacement 95.7 cu in.
1,568 cc
Cylinders Three
Crankcase capacity 3.8 U.S. qt
3.6 L
Oil filter Full flow, replaceable, spin-on type
Lubrication Full pressure
Cooling Liquid
Air cleaner Pre-cleaner
Yes
Heavy-duty canister, dry type with safety element and air-restriction indicator
Fuel type Diesel or Biodiesel (up to B20)
Fuel tank capacity 12 U.S. gal.
45.4 L
Fuel tank switch/shut-off valve Yes
Charge system 150 amp
Battery voltage 12 V
Cold cranking amp At 18 degrees C, 490 amp
Hour meter Full-color touchscreen display
Operator presence starting system Standard
Transmission Hydrostatic
Wheel motors Hydro-Gear HGM18L 17.8 cu in.
292 cc
Travel speed Speed range
0-11.5 mph
0-18.5 km/h
Forward
0-11.5 mph
0-18.5 km/h
Reverse
0-5 mph
0-8 km/h
Speed and direction control Zero turn
Hydraulic capacity Tank capacity, 3.2 U.S. gal.
12.1 L
Hydraulic oil cooler Yes
Filter Spin-on Type
Warranty 36 months or 1500 hours, whichever comes first, no hour limitation for the first 24 months.
Drive wheels 26x14-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf
Rear tires 26x14-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf
Load rating 4PR
Dynamic braking Dual hand controlled levers
Park brake Internal wet disk integrated in the transmission
Park brake actuation Automatic engagement when steering levers are outward
Type Hydraulic clutch
Drive Internal wet disk clutch
Size 100-in. (254-cm) FastBack™ PRO rear-discharge with 61-in. (155-cm) center deck and two 22-in. (56-cm) wing decks
Deck construction FastBack™ PRO: 7-gauge, 0.179-in. (4.6-mm) fabricated steel
Height-of-cut range Increments
0.25 in.
0.64 cm
1-5.5 in.
2.5-14.0 cm
Cutting width 60, 80, 100 in.
152, 203, 254 cm
Length Varies by deck size
Thickness 0.25 in.
0.64 cm
Blade tip speed Approximately 16,500 fpm
Number Five
Caster wheel type Flat free
Caster wheels 15x6-6
Front anti-scalp rollers Center deck: Left, right, and center
Wing decks: inboard, castering outboard
Rear anti-scalp rollers Center deck: Left, right, and center
Wing decks: outboard
Length 106.5 in.
271 cm
Width With both wings down, 104.7 in.
265.9 cm
With one wing down, 90.2 in.
229.2 cm
With both wings up , 75.8 in.
192.5 cm
Height With ROPs up, 77.3 in.
196 cm
With ROPS down 50.9 in.
129 cm
Weight 2925 lb
1327 kg
Rollover protective structure (ROPS) Yes
Slope operating limit 17 degrees (material collection systems, weather enclosures, or other attachments increase the risk of a rollover)
Date collected 1-Nov-2025