2026 John Deere Z997R Diesel 72 in. (183 cm) FastBack PRO rear-discharge
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AT A GLANCE
Industry
Agriculture
Make
John Deere
Category
Commercial Mowing
Year
2026
Model
Z997R Diesel
Trim
72 in. (183 cm) FastBack PRO rear-discharge
Subcategory
Commercial Zero-Turn
Info
Condition
New
Specifications
Cutting Width
72 in. (183 cm)
Length
60-in. (152-cm) side-discharge: 96 in. 244 cm
Width
With chute down: 74 in (188 cm), 86 in (218 cm) | Rear discharge: 63.5 in (161.3 cm), 75.8 in (192.5 cm)
Blades
tip speed: 72-in. (183-cm) FastBack: Approximately 17,000 fpm
Displacement
100.2 cu in. (1,642 cc)
Power/Horsepower
Gross at 3,000 rpm, PS: 37.4 hp (27.5 kW)
Height
With ROPs up: 77.3 in. (196 cm) | With ROPS down: 50.9 in. (129 cm)
Weight
2216 to 2349 lb (1005 to 1065 kg)
Fuel Type
Diesel or Biodiesel (up to B20)
Fuel Capacity
12 U.S. gal. (45.4 L)
Transmission
Hydrostatic
Tires
Rear: 26x12-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf, optional 26x12-12 Michelin Tweel turf tires
Brakes
Internal wet disk integrated in the transmission | actuation: Automatic engagement when steering levers are outward
Battery
12 V
PTO Type
Hydraulic clutch
Wheels
Drive: 26x12-12 square shoulder 4-ply turf, optional 26x12-12 Michelin® Tweel® turf tires | Caster: 15x6-6 flat free | motors: Hydro-Gear HGM18L 17.8 cu in. (292 cc)
Warranty
36 months or 1500 hours, whichever comes first, no hour limitation for the first 24 months.
Engine
3TNV88C
Deck Size
72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge | construction: 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
Lubrication System
Full pressure
Oil Type
Full flow, replaceable, spin-on type
Drivetrain
Internal wet disk clutch
