John Deere ZTrak Z970R Mower Specs

Category: Mowers ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: ZTrak Z970R ➔

Additional Information

John Deere ZTrak Z970R Mower Additional Information specifications
Date Collected	2026-08-03T00:00:00 — Starting 2026 Model Year

Blades

John Deere ZTrak Z970R Mower Blades specifications
Blade Tip Speed	7Iron™ PRO: Approximately 18,500 fpm; 72-in. (183-cm) FastBack™: Approximately 18,000 fpm — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length	Varies by deck size — Starting 2026 Model Year
Number	3 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Thickness	7Iron™ PRO: 0.25 in. (6.4 mm); FastBack™ PRO: 0.31 in. (8 mm) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Brakes

John Deere ZTrak Z970R Mower Brakes specifications
Dynamic Braking	Twin levers — Starting 2026 Model Year
Park Brake	Internal wet disk integrated in the transmission — Starting 2026 Model Year
Park Brake Actuation	Foot brake — Starting 2026 Model Year

Buyer's note

John Deere ZTrak Z970R Mower Buyer's note specifications
Warranty	36 months or 1500 hours, whichever comes first; First 24 months, no hour limitation — Starting 2026 Model Year

Dimensions

John Deere ZTrak Z970R Mower Dimensions specifications
Height - With ROPS Down	47.00 in (119.38 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - With ROPS Up	73.00 in (185.42 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length	60-in. deck: 84 in. (213 cm); 72-in. deck: 87 in. (221 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Weight	1326 - 1445 lb. — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width - Rear Discharge	75.80 in (192.53 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width - With Chute Down	74, 86 in. — Starting 2026 Model Year

Drivetrain

John Deere ZTrak Z970R Mower Drivetrain specifications
Filter	Internal, replaceable — Starting 2026 Model Year
Forward Speed	0-12 mph — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic Capacity	5.9 qt — Starting 2026 Model Year
Reverse Speed	0-4.5 mph — Starting 2026 Model Year
Speed Direction And Control	Twin levers — Starting 2026 Model Year
Speed Range	0-12 mph — Starting 2026 Model Year
Transmission	Hydrostatic — Starting 2026 Model Year
Wheel Motors	Tuff Torq heavy-duty integrated piston wheel motor with cross porting — Starting 2026 Model Year

Electrical System

John Deere ZTrak Z970R Mower Electrical System specifications
Battery Voltage	12.0 v — Starting 2026 Model Year
Charge System	30.0 amp — Starting 2026 Model Year
Cold Cranking Amp	300.0 amp — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hour Meter	Display panel including hour meter, fuel level, engine speed, system voltage, low engine oil pressure indicator, starting interlock indicators (PTO, operator presence, park brake), caution warning, stop warning, and on-board diagnostics — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operator Presence Starting System	Brake-N-Go (foot) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Engine

John Deere ZTrak Z970R Mower Engine specifications
Air Cleaner	Heavy-duty canister type with safety element — Starting 2026 Model Year
Cooling	Forced air, with integrated clean out ports and oil cooler — Starting 2026 Model Year
Crankcase Capacity	2.0 qt — Starting 2026 Model Year
Cylinders	2 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Displacement	61.00 cu in (999.61 cu cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Manufacturer/Model	FX1000V — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Power	Gross at 3,600 rpm: 35 hp (26.1 kW) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Lubrication	Full pressure — Starting 2026 Model Year
Oil Filter	Full flow, replaceable — Starting 2026 Model Year
Pre-Cleaner	Yes — Starting 2026 Model Year

Fuel System

John Deere ZTrak Z970R Mower Fuel System specifications
Fuel Consumption	Under normal conditions, load, operation, and dependent on loads and operating conditions: 1.1-1.9 U.S. gal./hr (4.2-7.2 L/hr) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.50 gal (43.53 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Fuel Tank Switch/Shut-Off Valve	No — Starting 2026 Model Year
Fuel Type	Gasoline — Starting 2026 Model Year

Key Specs

John Deere ZTrak Z970R Mower Key Specs specifications
Blade Tip Speed	7Iron™ PRO: Approximately 18,500 fpm; 72-in. (183-cm) FastBack™: Approximately 18,000 fpm — Starting 2026 Model Year
Caster Wheels	13x6.5-6 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Drive Wheels	24x12-12 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Manufacturer/Model	FX1000V — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Power	Gross at 3,600 rpm: 35 hp (26.1 kW) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.50 gal (43.53 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Mower Deck Size	60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge; 72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge; 72-in. (183-cm) FastBack™ PRO rear-discharge — Starting 2026 Model Year
Speed Range	0-12 mph — Starting 2026 Model Year
Transmission	Hydrostatic — Starting 2026 Model Year
Warranty	36 months or 1500 hours, whichever comes first; First 24 months, no hour limitation — Starting 2026 Model Year

Mower Decks

John Deere ZTrak Z970R Mower Mower Decks specifications
Cutting Width	60/72 in. — Starting 2026 Model Year
Deck Construction	7Iron™ 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 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Discharge	Side-discharge, Rear-discharge — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height-Of-Cut Increments	0.25 in (0.63 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height-Of-Cut Range	1-5.5 in. — Starting 2026 Model Year
Mower Deck Size	60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge; 72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge; 72-in. (183-cm) FastBack™ PRO rear-discharge — Starting 2026 Model Year

Operation

John Deere ZTrak Z970R Mower Operation specifications
Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)	Yes — Starting 2026 Model Year
Slope Operating Limit	20.0 degree (angle) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Slope Operating Limit - With Material Collection System	10.0 degree (angle) — Starting 2026 Model Year

PTO

John Deere ZTrak Z970R Mower PTO specifications
Drive	V-belt — Starting 2026 Model Year
Type	Electro-magnetic, 225 lb-ft (305 Nm) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Tires

John Deere ZTrak Z970R Mower Tires specifications
Drive Wheels	24x12-12 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Load Rating	4 PR — Starting 2026 Model Year

Wheels

John Deere ZTrak Z970R Mower Wheels specifications
Caster Wheel Type	Flat free — Starting 2026 Model Year
Caster Wheels	13x6.5-6 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Front Anti-Scalp Rollers	Left, center, right — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rear Anti-Scalp Rollers	7Iron™ PRO: Left, center, right; FastBack™ PRO: Left, right — Starting 2026 Model Year

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