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John Deere
Z997M
Commercial Ztrak Zero-Turn Mowers

John Deere Z997M Diesel

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Fastback™ PRO Rear-Discharge Mower Deck

The Fastback™ PRO rear-discharge system improves safety and productivity by minimizing debris throw and allowing closer mowing near obstacles. Ideal for public spaces, it ensures a tidy operation with better debris control around the operator.

Top‑down view of zero‑turn mower showing the operator area with a yellow seat, control levers, perforated deck surface, and twin mower housings on either side.
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
ComfortGlide™ Seat System

The ComfortGlide™ seat system features adjustable suspension, allowing operators to transition more smoothly over bumps. It can adjust fore and aft, absorbing impacts for reduced operator fatigue during long hours of operation.

Close-up of mower seat with green accent panels and armrests, mounted on a black equipment frame with visible seat adjustment knob, control levers, and roll bar behind.
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Engine

Engine Manufacturer/Model3TNV88C
Engine PowerGross at 3,000 rpm, PS: 37.4 hp (27.5 kW)Gross at 3,200 rpm, PS: 23.2 hp
17.3 kW
Gross at 3,000 rpm, PS: 37.4 hp
27.5 kW
Gross at 3,000 rpm, PS: 43.4 hp
32.4 kW
Displacement100.2 cu in.77.3 cu in.
1.27 L
100.2 cu in.
1,642 cc
95.7 cu in.
1,568 cc
Displacement1642 cc77.3 cu in.
1.27 L
100.2 cu in.
1,642 cc
95.7 cu in.
1,568 cc
Cylinders3ThreeThreeThree
Crankcase Capacity3.8 U.S. qt3.6 U.S. qt
3.4 L
3.8 U.S. qt
3.6 L
3.8 U.S. qt
3.6 L
Crankcase Capacity3.6 L3.6 U.S. qt
3.4 L
3.8 U.S. qt
3.6 L
3.8 U.S. qt
3.6 L
Oil FilterFull flow, replaceable, spin-on typeFull flow, replaceable, spin-on typeFull flow, replaceable, spin-on typeFull flow, replaceable, spin-on type
LubricationFull pressureFull pressureFull pressureFull pressure
CoolingLiquidLiquidLiquidLiquid
Air CleanerHeavy-duty canister, dry type with safety element and air-restriction indicatorPre-cleaner
Yes

Heavy-duty canister, dry type with safety element and air-restriction indicator
Pre-cleaner
Yes

Heavy-duty canister, dry type with safety element and air-restriction indicator
Pre-cleaner
Yes

Heavy-duty canister, dry type with safety element and air-restriction indicator
Pre-CleanerYes

Fuel System

Fuel TypeDiesel or Biodiesel (up to B20)Diesel or Biodiesel (up to B20)Diesel or Biodiesel (up to B20)Diesel or Biodiesel (up to B20)
Fuel Tank Capacity12 U.S. gal.11.5 U.S. gal.
43.5 L
12 U.S. gal.
45.4 L
12 U.S. gal.
45.4 L
Fuel Tank Capacity45.4 L11.5 U.S. gal.
43.5 L
12 U.S. gal.
45.4 L
12 U.S. gal.
45.4 L
Fuel Tank Switch/Shut-Off ValveYes

Electrical System

Charge System150 amp75 amp150 amp150 amp
Battery Voltage12 V12 V12 V12 V
Cold Cranking Amp At 18 Degrees C490 amp
Hour MeterDigital multi-function displayDigital multi-function displayDigital multi-function displayFull-color touchscreen display
Operator Presence Starting SystemStandardStandardStandardStandard

Drivetrain

TransmissionHydrostaticDual hydrostatic wheel drive TuffTorq™ heavy-duty ground drive with cross porting for improved coolingHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheel MotorsHydro-Gear HGM18L 17.8 cu in. (292 cc)Hydro-Gear HGM18L 17.8 cu in.
292 cc
Hydro-Gear HGM18L 17.8 cu in.
292 cc
Speed Range0-11.5 mph0-11.4 mph
0-18.3 km/h
0-11.5 mph
0-18.5 km/h
0-11.5 mph
0-18.5 km/h
Speed Range0-18.5 km/h0-11.4 mph
0-18.3 km/h
0-11.5 mph
0-18.5 km/h
0-11.5 mph
0-18.5 km/h
Forward Speed0-11.5 mph
Forward Speed0-18.5 km/h
Reverse Speed0-5 mph
Reverse Speed0-8 km/h
Speed Direction And ControlZero turn
Hydraulic Capacity3.2 U.S. qt5.9 U.S. gal.
5.6 L
Tank capacity, 3.2 U.S. gal.
12.1 L
Tank capacity, 3.2 U.S. gal.
12.1 L
Hydraulic Capacity12.1 L5.9 U.S. gal.
5.6 L
Tank capacity, 3.2 U.S. gal.
12.1 L
Tank capacity, 3.2 U.S. gal.
12.1 L
Hydraulic Oil CoolerYesFins and fanYesYes
FilterSpin-on TypeFull flow, replaceable, spin-on typeFull flow, replaceable, spin-on typeFull flow, replaceable, spin-on type

Buyer's note

Warranty36 months or 1500 hours, whichever comes first, no hour limitation for the first 24 months.36 months or 1500 hours, whichever comes first, no hour limitation for the first 24 months.36 months or 1500 hours, whichever comes first, no hour limitation for the first 24 months.36 months or 1500 hours, whichever comes first, no hour limitation for the first 24 months.

Tires

Drive Wheels26x12-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf, optional 26x12-12 Michelin Tweel turf tires24x12.00-12 4-ply turf, optional 24x12-12 Michelin® Tweel® turf tires26x12-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf, optional 26x12-12 Michelin® Tweel® turf tires26x14-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf
Rear Tires26x12-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf, optional 26x12-12 Michelin Tweel turf tires24x12.00-12 4-ply turf, optional 24x12N12 Michelin Tweel turf tires26x12-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf, optional 26x12-12 Michelin Tweel turf tires26x14-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf
Load Rating4 PR4PR4PR4PR

Brakes

Dynamic BrakingDual hand controlled leversTwin motion control leversDual hand controlled leversDual hand controlled 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 transmission
Park Brake ActuationAutomatic engagement when steering levers are outwardFoot brake engagement also brings steering levers to the neutral positionAutomatic engagement when steering levers are outwardAutomatic engagement when steering levers are outward

PTO

TypeHydraulic clutchDiesel or Biodiesel (up to B20)Diesel or Biodiesel (up to B20)Diesel or Biodiesel (up to B20)
DriveInternal wet disk clutch24x12.00-12 4-ply turf, optional 24x12-12 Michelin® Tweel® turf tires26x12-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf, optional 26x12-12 Michelin® Tweel® turf tires26x14-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf

Mower Decks

Mower Deck Size60-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-discharge60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron™ PRO Mulch On Demand™
60-in. (152-cm) FastBack™ PRO rear-discharge
72-in. (183-cm) FastBack™ PRO rear-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
72-in. (183-cm) FastBack™ PRO rear-discharge
100-in. (254-cm) FastBack™ PRO rear-discharge with 61-in. (155-cm) center deck and two 22-in. (56-cm) wing decks
Deck Construction7-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 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
FastBack™ PRO: 7-gauge, 0.179-in. (4.6-mm) fabricated steel
DischargeSide-discharge, 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.
2.5-14.0 cm
Increments
0.25 in.
0.64 cm

1-5.5 in.
2.5-14.0 cm
Height-Of-Cut Range2.5-14.0 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.
2.5-14.0 cm
Increments
0.25 in.
0.64 cm

1-5.5 in.
2.5-14.0 cm
Height-Of-Cut Increments0.25 in.
Height-Of-Cut Increments0.64 cm
Cutting Width60/72 in.60, 72 in.
152, 183 cm
60, 72 in.
152, 183 cm
60, 80, 100 in.
152, 203, 254 cm
Cutting Width152/183 cm60, 72 in.
152, 183 cm
60, 72 in.
152, 183 cm
60, 80, 100 in.
152, 203, 254 cm

Blades

LengthVaries by deck sizeVaries by deck sizeVaries by deck sizeVaries by deck size
Thickness0.25 (0.64 cm)
Blade Tip Speed7Iron PRO: Approximately 18,000 fpm; 60-in. (152-cm) FastBack: Approximately 15,000 fpm; 72-in. (183-cm) FastBack: Approximately 17,000 fpm7Iron PRO: Approximately 16,500 fpm
60-in. (152-cm) FastBack: Approximately 15,000 fpm
72-in. (183-cm) FastBack: Approximately 17,000 fpm
7Iron PRO: Approximately 18,000 fpm
60-in. (152-cm) FastBack: Approximately 15,000 fpm
72-in. (183-cm) FastBack: Approximately 17,000 fpm
Approximately 16,500 fpm
Number3ThreeThreeFive

Wheels

Caster Wheel TypeFlat freeFlat freeFlat freeFlat free
Caster Wheels15x6-613x5.0-6 flat free15x6-6 flat free15x6-6 flat free
Front Anti-Scalp RollersLeft, center, rightLH, RH, CenterLeft, center, rightCenter deck: Left, right, and center
Wing decks: inboard, castering outboard
Rear Anti-Scalp RollersLeft, center, rightStandardLeft, center, rightCenter deck: Left, right, and center
Wing decks: outboard

Dimensions

Length60-in. (152-cm) side-discharge: 96 in. (244 cm)Varies by deck sizeVaries by deck sizeVaries by deck size
Width - With Chute Down 74, 86 in.
Width - With Chute Down188, 218 cm
Width - Rear Discharge63.5, 75.8 in.
Width - Rear Discharge161.3, 192.5 cm
Height - With ROPS Up77.3 in.
Height - With ROPS Up196 cm
Height - With ROPS Down50.9 in.
Height - With ROPS Down129 cm
Weight2180 to 2313 lb.1,711 to 1,810 lb
776 to 821 kg
2180 to 2313 lb
989 to 1049 kg
2925 lb
1327 kg
Weight989 to 1049 kg1,711 to 1,810 lb
776 to 821 kg
2180 to 2313 lb
989 to 1049 kg
2925 lb
1327 kg

Operation

Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)YesYesYesYes
Slope Operating Limit17 degree (angle)17 degrees (material collection systems, weather enclosures, or other attachments increase the risk of a rollover)17 degrees (material collection systems, weather enclosures, or other attachments increase the risk of a rollover)17 degrees (material collection systems, weather enclosures, or other attachments increase the risk of a rollover)

Additional Information

Date Collected2025-11-01T11:56:001-Sep-20251-Nov-20251-Nov-2025