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John Deere
Z960M
Commercial Ztrak Zero-Turn Mowers

John Deere Z960M

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Mulch On Demand™ Deck

The optional Mulch On Demand™ deck provides versatility with a lever-controlled switch between side-discharge and mulching modes. The design accommodates quick transitions, allowing operators to efficiently handle clippings, enhancing both productivity and landscape aesthetics.

Close-up of a ZTrak mower deck showing the front caster wheel, mower deck housing, anti‑scalp wheels, linkage components, and labels on the deck surface
7-Iron™ PRO Deck

This mower is equipped with a 7-Iron PRO side-discharge deck stamped from 7-gauge steel, offering superior durability and performance. The deck design provides a high-quality cut with excellent material processing and discharge capabilities.

Studio close-up of a 7-Iron™ PRO Deck
Michelin® X® Tweel® Turf Airless Radial Tires

Available as an option, Michelin® X® Tweel® Turf airless radial tires eliminate downtime due to flat tires and reduce operating costs. These tires enhance mowing performance by improving flotation and ground contact, ensuring consistent cut quality.

Close-up of a Michelin X Tweel airless rear tire on a mower as it rolls over a curb, showing the flexible spoke design compressing against the concrete edge
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Engine

Engine Manufacturer/ModelFX921V
Engine PowerGross at 3,600 rpm: 31 hp (23.1 kW)Gross at 3,600 rpm
23.5 hp
17.5 kW
Gross at 3,600 rpm
25.5 hp
19 kW
Gross at 3,600 rpm
27 hp
20.1 kW
Gross at 3,600 rpm
27 hp
20.1 kW
Gross at 3,600 rpm
35 hp
26.1 kW
Displacement61 cu in.44.3 cu in.
726 cc
52 cu in.
852 cc
52 cu in.
852 cc
52 cu in.
852 cc
61 cu in.
999 cc
Displacement999 cc44.3 cu in.
726 cc
52 cu in.
852 cc
52 cu in.
852 cc
52 cu in.
852 cc
61 cu in.
999 cc
Cylinders2TwoTwoTwoTwoTwo
Crankcase Capacity2 U.S. qtWith filter, 2 U.S. qt
1.9 L
With filter, 2.4 U.S. qt
2.3 L
With filter, 2.4 U.S. qt
2.3 L
With filter, 2.4 U.S. qt
2.3 L
With filter, 2 U.S. qt
1.9 L
Crankcase Capacity1.9 LWith filter, 2 U.S. qt
1.9 L
With filter, 2.4 U.S. qt
2.3 L
With filter, 2.4 U.S. qt
2.3 L
With filter, 2.4 U.S. qt
2.3 L
With filter, 2 U.S. qt
1.9 L
Oil FilterFull flow, replaceableFull flow, replaceableFull flow, replaceableFull flow, replaceableFull flow, replaceableFull flow, replaceable
LubricationFull pressureFull pressureFull pressureFull pressureFull pressureFull pressure
CoolingForced air, with integrated clean out ports and oil coolerAirAirAirAirAir
Air CleanerHeavy-duty canister type with safety elementPre-cleaner
Yes

Heavy-duty canister type with safety element
Pre-cleaner
Yes

Heavy-duty canister type with safety element
Pre-cleaner
Yes

Heavy-duty canister type with safety element
Pre-cleaner
Yes

Heavy-duty canister type with safety element
Pre-cleaner
Yes

Heavy-duty canister type with safety element
Pre-CleanerYes

Fuel System

Fuel TypeGasolineGasolineGasolineGasolineGasolineGasoline
Fuel ConsumptionUnder 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)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
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
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
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
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 Capacity11.5 U.S. gal.11.5 U.S. gal.
43.5 L
11.5 U.S. gal.
43.5 L
11.5 U.S. gal.
43.5 L
11.5 U.S. gal.
43.5 L
11.5 U.S. gal.
43.5 L
Fuel Tank Capacity43.5 L11.5 U.S. gal.
43.5 L
11.5 U.S. gal.
43.5 L
11.5 U.S. gal.
43.5 L
11.5 U.S. gal.
43.5 L
11.5 U.S. gal.
43.5 L
Fuel Tank Switch/Shut-Off ValveNo

Electrical System

Charge System30 amp30 amp30 amp30 amp30 amp30 amp
Battery Voltage12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V
Cold Cranking Amp300 amp300 amp300 amp300 amp300 amp300 amp
Hour MeterDisplay panel including hour meter, fuel level, engine speed, system voltage, low engine oil pressure indicator, starting interlock indicators (PTO, operator presence, park brake), caution warning, stop warning, and on-board diagnosticsStandard, digitalStandard, digitalStandard, digitalStandard, digitalStandard, digital
Operator Presence Starting SystemBrake-N-Go (hand)Brake-N-Go (hand)Brake-N-Go (hand)Brake-N-Go (hand)Brake-N-Go (foot)Brake-N-Go (foot)

Drivetrain

TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostaticHydrostaticHydrostaticHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheel MotorsTuff Torq heavy-duty integrated piston wheel motor with cross portingTuff Torq heavy-duty integrated piston wheel motorTuff Torq heavy-duty integrated piston wheel motorTuff Torq heavy-duty integrated piston wheel motorTuff Torq heavy-duty integrated piston wheel motorTuff Torq heavy-duty integrated piston wheel motor
Speed Range0-12 mph mph0-12 mph
0-19.3 km/h
0-12 mph
0-19.3 km/h
0-12 mph
0-19.3 km/h
0-12 mph
0-19.3 km/h
0-12 mph
0-19.3 km/h
Speed Range0-19.3 km/h km/h0-12 mph
0-19.3 km/h
0-12 mph
0-19.3 km/h
0-12 mph
0-19.3 km/h
0-12 mph
0-19.3 km/h
0-12 mph
0-19.3 km/h
Forward Speed0-12 mph mph
Forward Speed0-19.3 km/h km/h
Reverse Speed0-4.5 mph mph
Reverse Speed0-7.2 km/h km/h
Speed Direction And ControlTwin levers
Hydraulic Capacity5.9 U.S. qt5.9 U.S. qt
5.6 L
5.9 U.S. qt
5.6 L
5.9 U.S. qt
5.6 L
5.9 U.S. qt
5.6 L
5.9 U.S. qt
5.6 L
Hydraulic Capacity5.6 L5.9 U.S. qt
5.6 L
5.9 U.S. qt
5.6 L
5.9 U.S. qt
5.6 L
5.9 U.S. qt
5.6 L
5.9 U.S. qt
5.6 L
FilterInternal, replaceableFull flow, replaceableFull flow, replaceableFull flow, replaceableFull flow, replaceableFull flow, replaceable

Buyer's note

Warranty36 months or 1200 hours, whichever comes first; First 24 months, no hour limitation36 months or 1200 hours, whichever comes first
First 24 months, no hour limitation
36 months or 1200 hours, whichever comes first
First 24 months, no hour limitation
36 months or 1200 hours, whichever comes first
First 24 months, no hour limitation
36 months or 1500 hours, whichever comes first
First 24 months, no hour limitation
36 months or 1500 hours, whichever comes first
First 24 months, no hour limitation

Tires

Drive Wheels24x12-1224x12-1224x12-1224x12-1224x12-1224x12-12
Load Rating4 PR4 PR4 PR4 PR4 PR4 PR

Brakes

Dynamic BrakingTwin leversTwin leversTwin leversTwin leversTwin leversTwin levers
Park BrakeInternal wet disk integrated in the transmissionInternal wet disk integrated in the transmissionInternal wet disk integrated in the transmissionInternal wet disk integrated in the transmissionInternal wet disk integrated in the transmissionInternal wet disk integrated in the transmission
Park Brake ActuationHand brakeHand brakeHand brakeHand brakeFoot brakeFoot brake

PTO

TypeElectro-magnetic, 225 lb-ft (305 Nm)GasolineGasolineGasolineGasolineGasoline
DriveV-belt24x12-1224x12-1224x12-1224x12-1224x12-12

Mower Decks

Mower Deck Size60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge; 72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge; 60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron™ PRO Mulch On Demand™; 72-in. (183-cm) FastBack™ PRO rear-discharge48-in. (122-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
54-in. (137-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
54-in. (137-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron™ PRO Mulch On Demand™
60-in. (152-cm) FastBack™ PRO rear-discharge
60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
54-in. (137-cm) 7Iron™ PRO Mulch On Demand™
72-in. (183-cm) FastBack™ PRO rear-discharge
54-in. (137-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
60-in. (152-cm) FastBack™ PRO rear-discharge
60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
72-in. (183-cm) FastBack™ PRO rear-discharge
Deck Construction7Iron™ 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 7-gauge, 0.179-in. (4.6-mm) one-piece forged steel7-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
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
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
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
DischargeSide-discharge, Mulch On Demand™, Rear-discharge
Height-Of-Cut Range1-5.5 in.Increments
0.25 in.
0.64 cm

1-5.5 in.
2.54-14 cm
Increments
0.25 in.
0.64 cm

1-5.5 in.
2.54-14 cm
Increments
0.25 in.
0.64 cm

1-5.5 in.
2.54-14 cm
Increments
0.25 in.
0.64 cm

1-5.5 in.
2.54-14 cm
Increments
0.25 in.
0.64 cm

1-5.5 in.
2.54-14 cm
Height-Of-Cut Range2.54-14 cmIncrements
0.25 in.
0.64 cm

1-5.5 in.
2.54-14 cm
Increments
0.25 in.
0.64 cm

1-5.5 in.
2.54-14 cm
Increments
0.25 in.
0.64 cm

1-5.5 in.
2.54-14 cm
Increments
0.25 in.
0.64 cm

1-5.5 in.
2.54-14 cm
Increments
0.25 in.
0.64 cm

1-5.5 in.
2.54-14 cm
Height-Of-Cut Increments0.25 in.
Height-Of-Cut Increments0.64 cm
Cutting Width60/72 in.48, 54, 60 in.
122, 137, 152 cm
54, 60 in.
137, 152 cm
54, 60, 72 in.
137, 152, 183 cm
60, 72 in.
152, 183 cm
60, 72 in.
152, 183 cm
Cutting Width152/183 cm48, 54, 60 in.
122, 137, 152 cm
54, 60 in.
137, 152 cm
54, 60, 72 in.
137, 152, 183 cm
60, 72 in.
152, 183 cm
60, 72 in.
152, 183 cm

Blades

LengthVaries by deck sizeVaries by deck sizeVaries by deck sizeVaries by deck sizeVaries by deck sizeVaries by deck size
Thickness7Iron™ PRO: 0.25 in. (6.4 mm); FastBack™ PRO: 0.31 in. (8 mm)
Blade Tip Speed7Iron™ PRO: Approximately 18,500 fpm; 72-in. (183-cm) FastBack™: Approximately 18,000 fpm7Iron PRO: Approximately 18,500 fpm7Iron PRO: Approximately 18,500 fpm
60-in. (152-cm) FastBack: Approximately 16,500 fpm
7Iron PRO: Approximately 18,500 fpm
72-in. (183-cm) FastBack: Approximately 18,000 fpm
7Iron PRO: Approximately 18,500 fpm
60-in. (152-cm) FastBack: Approximately 16,500 fpm
7Iron PRO: Approximately 18,500 fpm
72-in. (183-cm) FastBack: Approximately 18,000 fpm
Number3ThreeThreeThreeThreeThree

Wheels

Caster Wheel TypeFlat freeFlat freeFlat freeFlat freeFlat freeFlat free
Caster Wheels13x6.5-613x6.5-613x6.5-613x6.5-613x6.5-613x6.5-6
Front Anti-Scalp RollersLeft, center, rightRH, center, LHRH, center, LHRH, center, LHRH, center, LHRH, center, LH
Rear Anti-Scalp Rollers7Iron™ PRO: Left, center, right; FastBack™ PRO: Left, right StandardStandardStandardStandardStandard

Dimensions

Length60-in. deck: 84 in. (213 cm); 72-in. deck: 87 in. (221 cm)Varies by deck sizeVaries by deck sizeVaries by deck sizeVaries by deck sizeVaries by deck size
Width - With Chute Down 74, 86 in.
Width - With Chute Down188, 218 cm
Width - Rear Discharge75.8 in.
Width - Rear Discharge192.5 cm
Height - With ROPS Up73 in.
Height - With ROPS Up185 cm
Height - With ROPS Down47 in.
Height - With ROPS Down119 cm
Weight1304 - 1412 lb.1,228 to 1,313 lb
557 to 596 kg
1,296 to 1,383 lb
588 to 627 kg
1,296 to 1,412 lb
588 to 640 kg
1,315 to 1,423 lb
596 to 645 kg
1,326 to 1,445 lb
601 to 655 kg
Weight591 - 640 kg1,228 to 1,313 lb
557 to 596 kg
1,296 to 1,383 lb
588 to 627 kg
1,296 to 1,412 lb
588 to 640 kg
1,315 to 1,423 lb
596 to 645 kg
1,326 to 1,445 lb
601 to 655 kg

Operation

Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)YesYesYesYesYesYes
Slope Operating Limit20 degree (angle)20 degrees (10 degrees with material collection system installed)20 degrees (10 degrees with material collection system installed)20 degrees (10 degrees with material collection system installed)20 degrees (10 degrees with material collection system installed)20 degrees (10 degrees with material collection system installed)
Slope Operating Limit - With Material Collection System10 degree (angle)

Additional Information

Date Collected2026-08-03T00:00:001-Aug-241-Aug-241-Aug-241-Aug-241-Aug-24