John Deere Z945M EFI vs. Z997R Diesel

The Z945M EFI and the Z997R Diesel are both fantastic pieces of equipment. They share a number of similarities but have a few key differences, too. We’ll go over those differentiators to help you make the right decision for you and your property.

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SPECS John Deere Z945M EFI John Deere Z997R Diesel
Key Specs - Engine Power Gross at 3,600 rpm: 27 hp
20.1 kW
Gross at 3,000 rpm, PS: 37.4 hp
27.5 kW
Key Specs - Speed range 0-10 mph
0-16.1 km/h
0-11.5 mph
0-18.5 km/h
Mower decks - Cutting width 60 in.
152 cm
60, 72 in.
152, 183 cm
Mower decks - Height-of-cut range 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.
3.8-12.7 cm
Mower decks - Discharge Side, Mulch On Demand™ system Side-discharge, Mulch On Demand, rear-discharge
Dimensions - Width With chute down, 74 in.
188 cm
60-in. side-discharge and Mulch On Demand, 74 in.
188 cm
72-in. deck, 86 in.
218.4 cm
Dimensions - Length 84 in.
213.4 cm
60-in. side-discharge, 96 in.
244 cm
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