Commercial Mowers | ZTrak™ Z997R Diesel Zero-Turn Mowers

Commercial Zero Turn Mower
John Deere
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Characteristics

  • 36.9-hp (27.5-kW) liquid-cooled diesel engine
  • 60-in. (152-cm) and 72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron™ PRO decks;
60-in. (152-cm) and 72-in. (183-cm) FastBack™ PRO decks
  • Premium air-suspension seat
  • Drive-by-Wire electronic controls

2 in stock at Laval
4 in stock at other stores
1 in stock at Winchester
2 in stock at Laval
1 in stock at Varennes
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Description

The Z997R Diesel ZTrak delivers optimized cutting performance, premium comfort, and smart mowing technology in one durable package. Build yours today.

Specifications

Engine Manufacturer/model 3TNV88C
Engine power Gross at 3,000 rpm, PS: 37.4 hp
27.5 kW
Fuel tank capacity 12 U.S. gal.
45.4 L
Mower deck size 60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
60-in. (152-cm) FastBack™ PRO rear-discharge
72-in. (183-cm) FastBack™ PRO rear-discharge
Blade tip speed 7Iron PRO: Approximately 18,000 fpm
60-in. (152-cm) FastBack: Approximately 15,000 fpm
72-in. (183-cm) FastBack: Approximately 17,000 fpm
Transmission Hydrostatic
Speed range 0-11.5 mph
0-18.5 km/h
Drive wheels 26x12-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf, optional 26x12-12 Michelin® Tweel® turf tires
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 3TNV88C
Power Gross at 3,000 rpm, PS: 37.4 hp
27.5 kW
Displacement 100.2 cu in.
1,642 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 Digital multi-function 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 26x12-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf, optional 26x12-12 Michelin Tweel turf tires
Rear tires 26x12-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf, optional 26x12-12 Michelin Tweel turf tires
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 60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
60-in. (152-cm) FastBack™ PRO rear-discharge
72-in. (183-cm) FastBack™ PRO rear-discharge
Deck construction 7-Iron™ PRO: 7-gauge, 0.179-in. (4.6-mm) one-piece forged steel
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, 72 in.
152, 183 cm
Length Varies by deck size
Thickness 0.25 in.
0.64 cm
Blade tip speed 7Iron PRO: Approximately 18,000 fpm
60-in. (152-cm) FastBack: Approximately 15,000 fpm
72-in. (183-cm) FastBack: Approximately 17,000 fpm
Number Three
Caster wheel type Flat free
Caster wheels 15x6-6
Front anti-scalp rollers Left, center, right
Rear anti-scalp rollers Left, center, right
Length 60-in. (152-cm) side-discharge: 96 in.
244 cm
Width With chute down, 74, 86 in.
188, 218 cm
Rear discharge, 63.5, 75.8 in.
161.3, 192.5 cm
Height With ROPs up, 77.3 in.
196 cm
With ROPS down 50.9 in.
129 cm
Weight 2180 to 2313 lb
989 to 1049 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