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John Deere Z960M vs. Z997R Diesel
The Z960M 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 Z960M | John Deere Z997R Diesel |
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Key Specs - Engine Power | Gross at 3,600 rpm: 31 hp 23.1 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, 72 in. 152, 183 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, 86 in. 188, 218 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 cm |
60-in. side-discharge, 96 in. 244 cm |
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