John Deere Z997M Diesel

<div class="compare-table-wrap" data-base-model-id="main-518443"><div class="compare-top"><div class="compare-top-left"><div class="compare-top-title">Specs &amp; Compare</div><div class="compare-top-subtitle">Select up to 4 models to compare specifications</div></div><div class="compare-top-models"><div class="cm-card" data-model-id="main-518443"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">Z997M</div><div class="cm-name">ZTrak™ Zero-Turn Mower</div></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-5986"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">Z994R (Model year 2026)</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-5986" aria-label="Remove model">&times;</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-6012"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">Z997M (Model year 2026)</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-6012" aria-label="Remove model">&times;</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-6013"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">Z998R (Model year 2026)</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-6013" aria-label="Remove model">&times;</button></div><div class="compare-add-card"><div class="compare-add-label">ADD MODEL</div><select class="compare-select" data-max="4"><option value="">--Please Select--</option><option value="5986">John Deere - Z994R (Model year 2026)</option><option value="6012">John Deere - Z997M (Model year 2026)</option><option value="6013">John Deere - Z998R (Model year 2026)</option></select></div></div></div><table class="compare-table"><colgroup><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"></colgroup><thead><tr class="compare-meta-row"><th></th><th data-model-id="main-518443"></th><th data-model-id="rm-5986"></th><th data-model-id="rm-6012"></th><th data-model-id="rm-6013"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Engine</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Engine Manufacturer/Model</td><td class="cc cc-model">3TNV88C</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Engine Power</td><td class="cc cc-model">Gross at 3,000 rpm, PS: 37.4 hp (27.5 kW)</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Displacement</td><td class="cc cc-model">100.2 cu in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Displacement</td><td class="cc cc-model">1642 cc</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cylinders</td><td class="cc cc-model">3</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Crankcase Capacity</td><td class="cc cc-model">3.8 U.S. qt</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Crankcase Capacity</td><td class="cc cc-model">3.6 L</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Oil Filter</td><td class="cc cc-model">Full flow, replaceable, spin-on type</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Lubrication</td><td class="cc cc-model">Full pressure</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cooling</td><td class="cc cc-model">Liquid</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Air Cleaner</td><td class="cc cc-model">Heavy-duty canister, dry type with safety element and air-restriction indicator</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Pre-Cleaner</td><td class="cc cc-model">Yes</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Fuel System</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Fuel Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Diesel or Biodiesel (up to B20)</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Fuel Tank Capacity</td><td class="cc cc-model">12 U.S. gal.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Fuel Tank Capacity</td><td class="cc cc-model">45.4 L</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Fuel Tank Switch/Shut-Off Valve</td><td class="cc cc-model">Yes</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Electrical System</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Charge System</td><td class="cc cc-model">150 amp</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Battery Voltage</td><td class="cc cc-model">12 V</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cold Cranking Amp At 18 Degrees C</td><td class="cc cc-model">490 amp</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Hour Meter</td><td class="cc cc-model">Digital multi-function display</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Operator Presence Starting System</td><td class="cc cc-model">Standard</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Drivetrain</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transmission</td><td class="cc cc-model">Hydrostatic</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Wheel Motors</td><td class="cc cc-model">Hydro-Gear HGM18L 17.8 cu in. (292 cc)</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Speed Range</td><td class="cc cc-model">0-11.5 mph</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Speed Range</td><td class="cc cc-model">0-18.5 km/h</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Forward Speed</td><td class="cc cc-model">0-11.5 mph</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Forward Speed</td><td class="cc cc-model">0-18.5 km/h</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Reverse Speed</td><td class="cc cc-model">0-5 mph</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Reverse Speed</td><td class="cc cc-model">0-8 km/h</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Speed Direction And Control</td><td class="cc cc-model">Zero turn</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Hydraulic Capacity</td><td class="cc cc-model">3.2 U.S. qt</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Hydraulic Capacity</td><td class="cc cc-model">12.1 L</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Hydraulic Oil Cooler</td><td class="cc cc-model">Yes</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Filter</td><td class="cc cc-model">Spin-on Type</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Buyer&#039;s note</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Warranty</td><td class="cc cc-model">36 months or 1500 hours, whichever comes first, no hour limitation for the first 24 months.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Tires</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Drive Wheels</td><td class="cc cc-model">26x12-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf, optional 26x12-12 Michelin Tweel turf tires</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Rear Tires</td><td class="cc cc-model">26x12-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf, optional 26x12-12 Michelin Tweel turf tires</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Load Rating</td><td class="cc cc-model">4 PR</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Brakes</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Dynamic Braking</td><td class="cc cc-model">Dual hand controlled levers</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Park Brake</td><td class="cc cc-model">Internal wet disk integrated in the transmission</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Park Brake Actuation</td><td class="cc cc-model">Automatic engagement when steering levers are outward</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">PTO</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Hydraulic clutch</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Drive</td><td class="cc cc-model">Internal wet disk clutch</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Mower Decks</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Mower Deck Size</td><td class="cc cc-model">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</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Deck Construction</td><td class="cc cc-model">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</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Discharge</td><td class="cc cc-model">Side-discharge, Rear-discharge</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Height-Of-Cut Range</td><td class="cc cc-model">1-5.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Height-Of-Cut Range</td><td class="cc cc-model">2.5-14.0 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Height-Of-Cut Increments</td><td class="cc cc-model">0.25 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Height-Of-Cut Increments</td><td class="cc cc-model">0.64 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutting Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">60/72 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutting Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">152/183 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Blades</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Length</td><td class="cc cc-model">Varies by deck size</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">0.25 (0.64 cm)</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Blade Tip Speed</td><td class="cc cc-model">7Iron PRO: Approximately 18,000 fpm; 60-in. (152-cm) FastBack: Approximately 15,000 fpm; 72-in. (183-cm) FastBack: Approximately 17,000 fpm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Number</td><td class="cc cc-model">3</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Wheels</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Caster Wheel Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Flat free</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Caster Wheels</td><td class="cc cc-model">15x6-6</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Front Anti-Scalp Rollers</td><td class="cc cc-model">Left, center, right</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Rear Anti-Scalp Rollers</td><td class="cc cc-model">Left, center, right</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Dimensions</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Length</td><td class="cc cc-model">60-in. (152-cm) side-discharge: 96 in. (244 cm)</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Width - With Chute Down </td><td class="cc cc-model">74, 86 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Width - With Chute Down</td><td class="cc cc-model">188, 218 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Width - Rear Discharge</td><td class="cc cc-model">63.5, 75.8 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Width - Rear Discharge</td><td class="cc cc-model">161.3, 192.5 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Height - With ROPS Up</td><td class="cc cc-model">77.3 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Height - With ROPS Up</td><td class="cc cc-model">196 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Height - With ROPS Down</td><td class="cc cc-model">50.9 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Height - With ROPS Down</td><td class="cc cc-model">129 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Weight</td><td class="cc cc-model">2180 to 2313 lb.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Weight</td><td class="cc cc-model">989 to 1049 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Operation</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)</td><td class="cc cc-model">Yes</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Slope Operating Limit</td><td class="cc cc-model">17 degree (angle)</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Additional Information</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Date Collected</td><td class="cc cc-model">2025-11-01T11:56:00</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr></tbody></table></div>