2024 John Deere R Series Zero Turn Mowers Z970R 72 in FastBack™ PRO
- Year 2024
- Make John Deere
- Model R Series Zero Turn Mowers
2024 John Deere R Series Zero Turn Mowers Z970R 72 in FastBack™ PRO
Features may include:
Powerful 35.0-hp (26.1-kW) commercial-grade engine delivers class-leading performance and efficiency- Overhead valve design
- More horsepower and torque per cubic inch of displacement
- Better fuel efficiency
- Deck is forged from 7-gauge, 0.179-in. (4.6-mm) steel to minimize the number of welds and provide a smooth underside with fewer sharp corners for reduced material buildup.
- Significantly fewer welds on the deck shell to wear or break - it is forged from a single sheet of steel rather than multiple fabrications. An anti-skid step on the deck provides easy machine mounting.
- Extra reliability and long life with cast-iron blade spindle housings.
- Seat can travel up to 2 in. (50.8 mm) fore and aft to absorb bumps for a significant enhancement to ride comfort.
- Control lever provides the ability to easily lock out fore/aft suspension movement if desired.
Engine
Engine Manufacturer
FX1000V
Engine Power
35 hp (26.1 kW)
Rated Engine Speed
Gross at 3,600 rpm
Cylinder Liners
Two
Displacement
61 cu in. (999 cc)
Lubrication
Full pressure
Cooling
Air
Air Cleaner
Pre-cleaner Yes Heavy-duty canister type with safety element
Starter
Operator presence starting system: Brake-N-Go (foot)
Fuel System
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel System
Fuel tank switch/shut-off valve
PTO
PTO Type
Drive: V-belt | Electro-magnetic: 225 lb-ft (305 Nm)
Drivetrain
Drive System
Wheel motors: Tuff Torq heavy-duty integrated piston wheel motor | Speed and direction control: Twin levers
Transmission
Hydrostatic
Brakes
Brake System Type
Dynamic braking: Twin levers | Park brake: Internal wet disk integrated in the transmission | Park brake actuation: Foot brake
Wheels & Tires
Wheels
Caster wheel type: Flat free | Drive wheels: 24x12-12 | Caster wheels: 13x6.5-6
Front Wheel
Anti-scalp rollers: RH, center, LH
Rear Wheel
Anti-scalp rollers: Standard
Tires, Rear Specification
24x12-12 | Load rating: 4 PR
Battery
Battery
12 V
Electric
Electrical
Cold cranking amp: 300 amp | Hour meter: Standard, digital
Charging System
20 amp
Operational
Operating Conditions
consumption: 1.1-1.9 U.S. gal./hr (4.2-7.2 L/hr)
Operating Speed
Blade tip speed: Approximately 18,500 fpm | Speed range: 0-12 mph (0-19.3 km/h) | Forward: 0-12 mph (19.3 km/h) | Reverse: 0-4.5 mph (0-7.2 km/h )
Hydraulics
Oil Filter
Full flow, replaceable | Drivetrain: Internal, replaceable
Dimensions
Cutting Width
72 in. (183 cm)
Length
84 in. (213 cm) (Varies by deck size)
Width
With chute down: 74, 86 in (188, 218 cm) | Rear discharge: 75.8 in. (192.5 cm)
Height
With ROPS up: 73 in. (185 cm) / With ROPS down: 47 in. (119 cm) | Of-cut range: Increments 0.25 in. (0.64 cm) / 1-5.5 in (2.54-14 cm)
Dimensions
Mower deck size: 72-in (183-cm) | Blades Thickness: 0.25 in (0.64 cm)
Capacities
Hydraulic Capacity
5.9 U.S. qt (5.6 L)
Fuel Capacity
Tank: 11.5 U.S. gal. (43.5 L)
Features
Crankcase: With filter 2 U.S. qt (1.9 L)
Weights
Weight
1,326 to 1,445 lb (601 to 655 kg)
Features
Construction Material, Deck
7-gauge: 0.179-in. (4.6-mm) one-piece forged steel
Features
Blade Number: Three | Mower deck: FastBack™ PRO rear-discharge
Warranty
Warranty
36 months or 1500 hours, whichever comes first First 24 months, no hour limitation