John Deere Z970R

Features
- Powerful 35.0-hp (26.1-kW) commercial-grade engine delivers class-leading performance and efficiency
- Extra durability and mowing performance from 7-Iron™ PRO Side-Discharge decks pressed from a single piece of steel
- Available Mulch On Demand™ deck
- Great productivity and lawn appearance with a Fastback™ PRO rear-discharge mower deck
- Two seat choices with ComfortGlide™ fore/aft suspension offer exceptional operator comfort
- Standard comfort and convenience allows for easy deck height adjustment and power take-off (PTO) shutoff
- Three-year, bumper-to-bumper warranty
- Heavy-duty frame provides strength and durability
- Durable, hydrostatic drivetrain including cross porting delivers better cooling and provides easy access
- Michelin® X® Tweel® Turf airless radial tire technology for ZTrak™ Mowers eliminates downtime and reduces cost of operation
- Mower is easy to service with many accessible components
- Extra reliability and long life with cast-iron blade spindle housings
- Protective zone around the operator is provided by the rollover protective structure (ROPS)
Specifications
Key Specs
Engine Manufacturer/model | FX1000V |
Engine Power | Gross at 3,600 rpm: 35 hp 26.1 kW |
Fuel tank capacity | 11.5 U.S. gal. 43.5 L |
Mower deck Size | 60, 72 in. 152, 183 cm |
Blade tip speed | Approximately 18,000 fpm 5,486 m/min |
Transmission | Hydrostatic |
Speed range | 0-12 mph 0-19.3 km/h |
Drive wheels | 24x12-12 |
Caster wheels | 13x6.5-6 |
Warranty | 36 months or 1500 hours, whichever comes first First 24 months, no hour limitation |
Engine
Manufacturer/Model | FX1000V |
Power | Gross at 3,600 rpm, 35 hp 26.1 kW |
Displacement | 61 cu in. 999 cc |
Cylinders | Two |
Crankcase capacity | With filter, 2 U.S. qt 1.9 L |
Oil filter | Full flow, replaceable |
Lubrication | Full pressure |
Cooling | Air |
Air cleaner | Pre-cleaner Yes Heavy-duty canister type with safety element |
Fuel system
Fuel type | Gasoline |
Fuel consumption | Under normal conditions, load, operation, and dependent on loads and operating conditions 1.1-1.9 U.S. gal./hr 4.2-7.2 L/hr |
Fuel tank capacity | 11.5 U.S. gal. 43.5 L |
Fuel tank switch/shut-off valve | Yes |
Electrical system
Charge system | 20 amp |
Battery voltage | 12 V |
Cold cranking amp | 300 amp |
Hour meter | Standard, digital |
Operator presence starting system | Brake-N-Go (foot) |
Drivetrain
Transmission | Hydrostatic |
Hydraulic pumps | |
Wheel motors | Tuff Torq heavy-duty integrated piston wheel motor |
Travel speed | Speed range 0-12 mph 0-19.3 km/h Forward 0-12 mph 0-19.3 km/h Reverse 0-4.5 mph 0-7.2 km/h |
Speed and direction control | Twin levers |
Hydraulic capacity | 5.9 U.S. qt 5.6 L |
Hydraulic oil cooler | |
Filter | Internal, replaceable |
Buyer's note
Warranty | 36 months or 1500 hours, whichever comes first First 24 months, no hour limitation |
Tires
Drive wheels | 24x12-12 |
Rear tires | |
Load rating | 4 PR |
Brakes
Dynamic braking | Twin levers |
Park brake | Internal wet disk integrated in the transmission |
Park brake actuation | Foot brake |
PTO
Type | Electro-magnetic, 225 lb-ft 305 Nm |
Drive | V-belt |
Mower decks
Size | 60, 72 in. 152, 183 cm |
Deck construction | 7-Iron PRO, one-piece stamped steel with reinforcements |
Deck thickness | 7 gauge 0.18 in. 4.6 mm |
Discharge | Side, MOD |
Height-of-cut range | Increments 0.25 in. 0.64 cm 1-5.5 in. 2.54-14 cm |
Cutting width | 60, 72 in. 152, 183 cm |
Blades
Length | Varies by deck size |
Thickness | 0.25 in. 0.64 cm |
Blade tip speed | Approximately 18,000 fpm 5,486 m/min |
Number | Three |
Wheels
Caster wheel type | Flat free |
Caster wheels | 13x6.5-6 |
Front anti-scalp rollers | RH, center, LH |
Rear anti-scalp rollers | Optional |
Dimensions
Length | 84 in. 213 cm |
Width | With chute down, 74, 86 in. 188, 218 cm |
Height | With ROPS up, 73 in. 185 cm With ROPS down, 47 in. 119 cm |
Weight | 1,336 to 1,345 lb 606 to 610 kg |