







Commercial ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers
Z997R Diesel ZTrak™ Zero-Turn Mower
- 37.4 HP (27.5 kW)
- Biodiesel (B20) compatible
- Tier 4 compliant
- 7-Iron™ PRO deck
- Rear Discharge Deck Available
Specifications
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Key Specs
Engine Manufacturer/model | 3TNV88C | |||
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Engine power | Gross at 3,000 rpm, PS: 37.4 hp 27.5 kW |
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Fuel tank capacity | 12 U.S. gal. 45.4 L |
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Mower deck size | Side discharge, rear discharge: 60 in. 152 cm Side discharge, rear discharge: 72 in. 183 cm |
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Blade tip speed | Side discharge: approximately 18,000 fpm Rear discharge: approximately 15,000 fpm |
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Transmission | Hydrostatic | |||
Speed range | 0-11.5 mph 0-18.5 km/h |
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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 | |||
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Power | Gross at 3,000 rpm, PS: 37.4 hp 27.5 kW |
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Displacement | 100.2 cu in. 1,642 cc |
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Cylinders | Three | |||
Crankcase capacity | 3.8 U.S. qt 3.6 L |
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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 |
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Injection |
Fuel system
Fuel type | Diesel or Biodiesel (up to B20) | |||
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Fuel consumption | ||||
Fuel tank capacity | 12 U.S. gal. 45.4 L |
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Fuel tank switch/shut-off valve | Yes |
Electrical system
Charge system | 75 amp | |||
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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 | |||
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Hydraulic pumps | ||||
Wheel motors | Parker Ross TG0310, 18.9 cu in. 310 cc |
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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 |
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Speed and direction control | Zero turn | |||
Hydraulic capacity | Tank capacity, 3.2 U.S. gal. 12.1 L |
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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. |
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Tires
Drive wheels | 26x12-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf, optional 26x12-12 Michelin Tweel turf tires | |||
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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 | |||
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Park brake | Caliper disc brake | |||
Park brake actuation | Hand lever |
PTO
Type | Hydraulic clutch | |||
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Drive | Internal wet disk clutch |
Mower decks
Size | Side discharge, rear discharge: 60 in. 152 cm Side discharge, rear discharge: 72 in. 183 cm |
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Deck construction | 7-Iron™ PRO side discharge: One piece stamped steel Fastback™ PRO rear discharge: 7-gauge fabricated steel |
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Deck thickness | 7 gauge 0.18 in. 4.6 mm |
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Discharge | Side-discharge, rear-discharge | |||
Height-of-cut range | Increments 0.25 in. 0.64 cm 1.5-5 in. 3.8-12.7 cm |
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Cutting width | 60, 72 in. 152, 183 cm |
Blades
Length | 60-in. (152-cm) deck: 21 in. 53.3 cm 72-in. (183-cm) deck: 25 in. 63.5 cm |
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Thickness | 0.25 in. 0.64 cm Varies by deck size and configuration |
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Blade tip speed | Side discharge: approximately 18,000 fpm Rear discharge: approximately 15,000 fpm |
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Number | Three |
Wheels
Caster wheel type | Flat free | |||
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Caster wheels | 15x6-6 | |||
Front anti-scalp rollers | LH, RH, Center | |||
Rear anti-scalp rollers | LH, RH, Center |
Dimensions
Length | 60-in. (152-cm) side-discharge: 96 in. 244 cm |
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Width | With 60-in. (152-cm) side-discharge mower deck: 74 in. 188 cm With 72-in. (183-cm) side-discharge mower deck: 86 in. 218.4 cm With 60-in. (152-cm) rear discharge mower deck: 63.5 in. 161.3 cm With 72-in. (183-cm) rear discharge mower deck: 75.8 in. 192.5 cm |
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Height | With ROPs up, 85 in. 216 cm With ROPS down 48 in. 122 cm |
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Weight | 60-in. (152-cm) side-discharge, 1,774 lb 805 kg 60-in. (152-cm) rear-discharge, 1,827 lb 829 kg 72-in. (183-cm) side-discharge, 1,841 lb 835 kg |
Operation
Rollover protective structure (ROPS) | Yes | |||
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Slope operating limit | 20 degrees (10 degrees with material collection system) |
Additional information
Date collected | 6-Aug-2020 |
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Financing
Learn more about financing options for this piece of equipment including:
- John Deere Revolving Plan account
- John Deere Multi-Use account
- Installment financing options
- Equipment leasing
- 10 Year Platinum Warranty Package
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