John Deere Z997R Diesel

Features
- Powerful diesel engine for increased performance
- Two 7-Iron™ PRO Side-Discharge Mower Deck options for the Z997R give superior performance in every application
- Great productivity and lawn appearance with a Fastback™ PRO rear-discharge mower deck
- Standard operator comfort and convenience package for ease of use
- Deluxe comfort seat is fully adjustable and includes ComfortGlide™ fore/aft suspension
- Easily accessed daily service points mean less maintenance time and more working time
- Heavy-duty frame provides strength and durability
- Quality drive system provides longer life and less maintenance
- Mower deck height-of-cut adjustment is easy to use
- Protective zone around the operator is provided by the rollover protective structure (ROPS)
- Michelin® X® Tweel® Turf airless radial tire technology option for a smoother ride and more uptime
Specifications
Key Specs
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 | Side discharge, Mulch On Demand™, rear discharge, 60 in. 152 cm Side discharge, 72 in. 183 cm |
Blade tip speed | Approximately 18,000 fpm 5,486 m/min |
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. |
Engine
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 system
Fuel type | Diesel or Biodiesel (up to B20) |
Fuel consumption | |
Fuel tank capacity | 12 U.S. gal. 45.4 L |
Fuel tank switch/shut-off valve | Yes |
Electrical system
Charge system | 75 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 |
Drivetrain
Transmission | Hydrostatic |
Hydraulic pumps | |
Wheel motors | Parker Ross TG0310, 18.9 cu in. 310 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 |
Buyer's note
Warranty | 36 months or 1500 hours, whichever comes first, no hour limitation for the first 24 months. |
Tires
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 |
Brakes
Dynamic braking | Dual hand controlled levers |
Park brake | Caliper disc brake |
Park brake actuation | Hand lever |
PTO
Type | Hydraulic clutch |
Drive | Internal wet disk clutch |
Mower decks
Size | Side discharge, Mulch On Demand, rear discharge, 60 in. 152 cm Side discharge, 72 in. 183 cm |
Deck construction | 7Iron PRO: One piece stamped steel (except for 60 in. rear discharge) |
Deck thickness | 7 gauge 0.18 in. 4.6 mm |
Discharge | Side-discharge, Mulch On Demand, rear-discharge |
Height-of-cut range | Increments 0.25 in. 0.64 cm 1.5-5 in. 3.8-12.7 cm |
Cutting width | 60, 72 in. 152, 183 cm |
Blades
Length | 60-in. deck, 21 in. 53.3 cm 72-in. deck, 25 in. 63.5 cm |
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 | 15x6-6 |
Front anti-scalp rollers | LH, RH, Center |
Rear anti-scalp rollers | LH, RH, Center |
Dimensions
Length | 60-in. side-discharge, 96 in. 244 cm |
Width | 60-in. side-discharge and Mulch On Demand, 74 in. 188 cm 72-in. deck, 86 in. 218.4 cm |
Height | With ROPs up, 85 in. 216 cm With ROPS down 48 in. 122 cm |
Weight | 60-in. side-discharge, 1,774 lb 805 kg 60-in. rear-discharge, 1,827 lb 829 kg 72-in. side-discharge, 1,841 lb 835 kg |