
Z930R engine
The Z930R is powered by an air-cooled, vertical shaft engine:
Engine features include:
Engine air cleaner
Air cleaner cover removedZTrak™ Z900 Mowers are equipped with a dual-element, canister-style air filter, easily accessible from the rear of the machine without tools.
Fuel tank and filler neck
Fuel filler neckThe ZTrak Z900 Mowers are equipped with one single-fill, top-draw fuel tank:
Under normal conditions, load, and operation, fuel consumption for the Z900 ZTrak Mowers is 1.5 U.S. gph (5.7 L/hr) to 2.2 U.S. gph (8.3 L/hr), depending on the horsepower and conditions.
54-in. (137-cm) 7-Iron PRO Mower Deck
72-in. (183-cm) 7-Iron PRO Mower Deck7-Iron PRO mower decks have demonstrated quality, performance, and durability. They deliver a high-quality cut in diverse conditions.
Key features of the 7-Iron PRO mower deck:
Mower rectangular leading-edge reinforcement
Dual-captured anti-scalp wheelMower deck | Z915E | Z920M | Z930M | Z950M | Z960M | Z930R | Z950R | Z970R |
48-in. (122-cm) 7Iron PRO side-discharge | x | x | ||||||
54-in. (137-cm) 7Iron PRO side-discharge | x | x | x | x | ||||
60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron PRO side-discharge | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron PRO side-discharge | x | x | x | x |
Mower deck step and trim-edge bumper shown on 54-in. (137-cm) mowerThe deck step safely aids the operator's entrance and egress from machine.
Cast-iron mower spindle
Cast-iron mower spindleOn every commercial mower deck there are three 25-mm (1-in.) spindles that are cold-forged and heat-treated for strength. Spindles are supported by precision ball bearings that provide great performance and reliability.
Mulch On Demand mower deck
Mower deck with chute closedThe Mulch On Demand mower deck delivers unprecedented levels of productivity and versatility to commercial mower operation. With the ability to switch between side discharge and mulching operation with the flip of a lever as the operator mows, keeping most clippings out of landscaping features and where they are wanted is extremely easy.
Mulch On Demand open
Mulch On Demand closed (latch standard on material collection system [MCS] equipped models only)
Lever position open (latch standard on MCS-equipped models only)
Lever position closedKey features of the 7-Iron™ PRO Mulch On Demand mower deck:
Cast-iron mower spindle
Cast-iron mower spindleOn every commercial mower deck there are three 25-mm (1-in.) spindles that are cold-forged and heat-treated for strength. Spindles are supported by precision ball bearings that provide great performance and reliability.
Mower deck | Z930M | Z950M | Z960M | Z930R | Z950R |
54-in. (137-cm) 7Iron PRO Mulch On Demand |
| x |
| x |
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60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron PRO Mulch On Demand | x | x | x |
| x |
ComfortGlide fore/aft suspension control leverThe seat has the ComfortGlide fore/aft suspension system that gives superior ride comfort over uneven areas:
Fully adjustable, mechanical suspension-seat
Suspension seat controlA fully adjustable suspension seat with armrests is standard on R Series:
Operator stationTwo-lever hydrostatic control provides the following:
Foot pegs available as standard on R-spec Z900’sFoot pegs help in providing the operator with a comfortable foot placement:
Foot platform isolatorsFoot platform isolators provide the operator with added comfort:
Parking brake pedal (Z900R Series)
Parking brake lever (Z900 E and M Series)The Brake & Go starting system is a John Deere exclusive. This feature makes the starting process on all ZTrak™ mowers easier, while also making it possible to remove two interlock switches from the machine.
The Brake & Go starting procedure helps a novice operator look and feel like a professional. To start the machine, the parking brake must be engaged. It does not matter whether the power take-off (PTO) switch is on or off, nor does it matter if the control levers are pulled in or in the out position.
As long as the parking brake is engaged, the machine will start. When the parking brake is applied, the control levers cannot be moved to the forward or reverse positions.
Adjustable leversThe motion control levers have two height positions and can also be adjusted forward or rearward within the slotted holes. The levers should be adjusted so the operator can achieve a full range of control operation comfortably.
Tracking adjustmentThe easy-to-turn (from-the-seat) tracking adjustment allows operators to keep their mowers straight and able to produce professional striping results.
Onboard storage
Cup holderSeveral storage areas are provided on the ZTrak machines. A convenient cup holder is also available.
Right-hand control panel
Right-hand control panelThe controls are grouped together on the right console, providing one central location for key switch, throttle, PTO engagement, height-of-cut, diagnostics, and hour meter:
Mower deck height adjustment knobAn easy-to-use cutting-height lift system allows the operator to adjust the mower deck height with no tools and minimal effort. The easy-to-grip knob allows operators to dial in the desired height of cut (HOC).
Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately 2.5 cm to 14 cm (1 in. to 5.5 in.). Each increment on the knob adjusts the HOC approximately 0.64 cm (0.25 in.). The deck can also be raised and locked in a transport position to provide maximum ground clearance when moving the machine from one area to another.
The transport lock function allows the deck to be returned to the previous HOC after being in the transport position:
This design increases productivity by allowing operators to change the cutting height without having to leave the seat.
Comfort and convenience handlesThe comfort and convenience package combines large, ergonomically angled control levers with specially padded grips to provide unmatched comfort and reduced fatigue:
The control levers have built-in electronic controls to raise or lower the mower deck or disengage the mower blades.
Control buttonsThe push button (A) on the left motion control lever raises the mower deck.
The push button (B) on the right-hand control lever shuts off the PTO.
Once the PTO has been shut off using the button, the PTO switch must be pushed down and pulled up again to engage the PTO.
Z960M ZTrak™ Mower
Z930R ZTrak MowerAn exclusive 2-year, unlimited hour/3-year, 1200-hour (whichever comes first) bumper-to-bumper warranty is standard for all John Deere E and M Series Mowers. The warranty is best in its class and places John Deere at the forefront of commercial mowing. It is also hassle free, with one company handling all of the paperwork.
NOTE: 36 months or 1200 hours, whichever comes first. For the first 24 months, there is no hour limitation.
An exclusive 2-year, unlimited hour/3-year, 1500-hour (whichever comes first) bumper-to-bumper warranty is standard on all John Deere R Series mowers. The warranty is best in the industry and puts John Deere at the forefront of commercial mowing. It is also hassle free, with one company handling all of the paperwork.
NOTE: 36 months or 1500 hours, whichever comes first. For the first 24 months, there is no hour limitation.
54-in. (137-cm) 7-Iron PRO Mower DeckMowers decks are evaluated by the manufacturer (John Deere Turf Care) and conform to American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B71.4 2004 safety certification specifications for commercial turf care equipment.
Z970R shown with optional X® Tweel® Turf airless radial tyre technologyThe durability features of the frame are as follows:
Illustration of ZTrak™ mower rear bumperA steel rear bumper provides protection for the machine. The bumper is made of two pieces, making it easy to remove and install when using a material collection system (MCS).
A rear hitch can be added to the steel bumper for towing purposes. ZTrak E, M, and R Series Mowers can tow up to 400 lb (181.4 kg).
Michelin, X, and Tweel are trademarks of Michelin North America, Inc.
Heavy-duty ground driveThe hydrostatic drive included with the R Series Mowers features two 13-cc (0.8-cu in.) unitised hydraulic pumps combined with commercial-grade, heavy-duty, 13-cc (0.8-cu in.) wheel motors into a single unit. The R Series drive units feature cross porting, where the hydraulic fluid from the side doing the least work is filtered and then fed into the input of the side doing the most work. This ensures that the coolest fluid is going into the side working the hardest in order to provide the best performance during extended hillside operation in the same direction.
One pump and one motor drive each wheel on the ZTrak™ R Series Mowers. This provides several benefits:
Z970R left front viewThe design of the Z900 Series makes many service components reachable and easily accessible from the ground.
Flip-up foot panel
Flip-up seat
Engine oil check/fill and drain tube (shown on Z740R)The engines are easy to service, including changing the oil:
Maintenance chartAll ZTrak™ Mowers come with an onboard maintenance chart that is conveniently located inside the right-hand console. The service interval chart gives necessary service intervals.
QR code labelTo speed access to owner information web pages, a QR code is printed onto a product identification number (PIN) label located near the onboard storage. The owner information web pages that include links to:
Hour meter (M Series pictured)
Diagnostic chartThe hour meter shows the number of hours the machine is run when the key switch is in the on position. It only counts the hours the engine is actually running. Machine diagnostics are the first step of a monitoring system to help operators quickly diagnose common downtime issues. A trouble code light is included on the hour meter.
Use of the hour meter and service interval chart helps determine when the machine will need service.
Z930R with 54-in. (137-cm) Mower DeckThe spacious operator station has been designed for comfort, visibility, and ease of use:
The ROPS and seat belt work in conjunction to provide a protective zone around the operator:
ROPS in upright position
ROPS in intermediate position
ROPS in down positionFoldable ROPS and retractable seat belt are standard equipment:
| ROPS position | Height at top of ROPS |
| Upright | 185 cm (73 in.) |
| Down | 119 cm (47 in.) |
LED work lightsBUC11438 LED work lights are available as a field installed attachment. BUC11438 is compatible with model year 2015 and newer (serial number 030,001-) Z900 ZTrak Mowers. All Z997R and model year 2015-2018 (serial number 030,001-070,000) petrol powered models require AUC18778 battery jumper.
LED beacon lightBUC11406 LED beacon light is available as a field installed attachment. The beacon light is short to avoid damage. BUC11406 is compatible with model year 2015 and newer (serial number 030,001-) Z900 ZTrak Mowers. All Z997R and model year 2015-2018 (serial number 030,001-070,000) petrol powered models require AUC18778 battery jumper.
TerrainCut™ Front and Wide-Area MowersA JDLink™ M Modem connects a commercial mower to the John Deere Operations Center, which enables you to manage your fleet more efficiently, increase productivity, and reduce labor costs. With a modem and Operations Center, you are always connected to the work in progress and can make timely adjustments to keep your fleet mowing.
JDLink M ModemA JDLink M Modem is standard equipment on model year 2024 and newer TerrainCut Front and Wide-Area Mowers.
A modem can be field installed on:
See compatibility section for serial number breaks and requirements.
John Deere Operations Center is available on PC, Apple iOS, and Android mobile appsThe John Deere Operations Center tracks your fleet and provides tools to analyse mower data. The connected features vary by mower model.
Models | Location and status | GPS speed | Geofencing and curfews | Engine hours | Maintenance planner | Machine Analyzer Tool | Fuel level | Fuel consumption | Diagnostic trouble codes | Service Advisor Remote |
Z700 ZTrak Mowers | X | X | X | Key | X | X | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Z900 ZTrak Mowers with carbureted engines | X | X | X | Key | X | X | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Z994R ZTrak Mowers | X | X | X | Key | X | X | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Z997R ZTrak Mowers | X | X | X | Sync | X | X | --- | X | X | X |
1550 TerrainCut Front Mowers | X | X | X | Key | X | X | --- | --- | --- | --- |
1570, 1580, and 1585 TerrainCut Front Mowers | X | X | X | Key | X | X | --- | X | X | X |
1600 TerrainCut Wide-Area Mowers | X | X | X | Key | X | X | --- | X | X | X |
Operations Center map displaying past locations of a mower
Mobile view of Operations Center map showing GPS speed The JDLink M Modem regularly transmits the location and operational status of each mower in the fleet so you can monitor mowing progress in Operations Center.
The modem regularly transmits the mower’s engine hours to inform maintenance planning and balance use.
Operations Center Maintenance PlannerFactory or custom maintenance plans can be established in Operations Center. Maintenance alerts are sent when engine hours reach maintenance intervals.
Operations Center Machine Analyzer ToolOn select products, the modem reports the time the mower spent transporting, idling, and working. The Operations Center’s Machine Analyzer tool reports usage data which allows you to analyze operator behavior, identify causes of low productivity, and initiate corrective actions.
On select products, the modem reports the fuel level. On these products, an analysis of fuel consumption is available in the Operations Center Machine Analyzer Tool. Measuring fuel consumption enables you to address causes of excessive fuel use.
On select products, the modem transmits the trouble codes generated by the mower’s control units to the Operations Center. Addressing DTCs can reduce downtime and repair costs. For example, a low-engine oil pressure DTC can indicate an engine is low on oil. Addressing the issue can prevent costly downtime and repairs.
To help address issues quickly, when a DTC is generated, the Operations Center can display a push notification on the mobile app and send an email. Operations Center can also be configured to limit notifications to stop-level severity DTCs.
On select products, John Deere dealers can perform remote diagnostics, software programming, and adjustments without the cost of a service call.
A JDLink M Modem is standard equipment on model year 2024 and newer (SN 110,001-) TerrainCut Front Mowers and model year 2024 and newer (SN 690,001-) TerrainCut Wide-Area Mowers.
A JDLink M Modem can be field installed on the commercial mowing products listed below. Field installation attachments simplify modem installation, and include brackets, mounting hardware, harness, and instructions. Field installation requires a JDLink M Modem to be ordered separately. The field installation attachments include a wiring harness therefore the modem should be ordered with the less harness option code.
Model | Compatible model years | Installation attachment |
Z700 ZTrak Mowers | 2024 and newer (SN 080,001-) | BUC11759 |
Gasoline-powered Z900 ZTrak Mowers | 2024 and newer (SN 130,001-) | BUC11759 |
Z994R ZTrak Mowers | 2024 and newer (SN 070,001-) | BUC11759 |
Z997R ZTrak Mowers | 2021 and newer (SN 070,001-) | BUC11908 |
TerrainCut Front Mowers | 2022-2023 (SN 080,001-110,000) | BUC11797 |
1600 TerrainCut Wide-Area Mowers | 2023 (SN 680,001-690,000) | BUC11797 |
Flat-free rear tyre shown on ZTrak™ Mower John Deere provides the commercial mower industry with the Michelin X Tweel Turf technology for Commercial ZTrak Mowers:
Michelin is a world leader in tyre manufacturing and technology. This airless radial tyre solution is an industry first for John Deere, which provides an additional advantage to John Deere customers.
Advantages of the Michelin X Tweel Turf include:
Michelin X Tweel Turf
Michelin X Tweel Turf Heavy-duty construction provides the ultimate in performance and reliable operation:
NOTE: In some cases, different size Tweel tyres are required depending on the mower deck size.
24x9.5-12 drive tyre
24x12-12 drive tyre
15x6-6 front flat-free semi-pneumatic tyre
13x6.5-6 front flat-free semi-pneumatic caster tyre
15x6-6 front flat-free semi-pneumatic tyreThe ZTrak E Series Mowers with 48-in. (122-cm) mower decks come with 24x9.5-12 4 PR drive tyres. E Series Mowers with 54-in. (137-cm) and 60-in. (152- cm) decks come with 24x12-12 4 PR drive tyres. All E Series Mowers are equipped with 13x6.5-6 front pneumatic caster tyres.
The ZTrak M Series Mowers with 48-in. (122-cm) mower decks come with 24x9.5-12 4 PR drive tyres. M Series Mowers with 54-in. (137-cm), 60-in. (152- cm), and 72-in. (183-cm) decks come with 24x12-12 4 PR drive tyres. All M Series Mowers are equipped with 13x6.5-6 front flat-free semi-pneumatic caster tyres.
The ZTrak R Series Mowers with 48-in. (122-cm) mower decks come with 24x9.5-12 4 PR drive tyres. R Series Mowers with 54-in. (133-cm), 60-in. (152-cm) and 72-in. (183-cm) decks come with 24x12-12 4 PR drive tyres. All R Series Mowers are equipped with 15x6-6 front flat-free semi-pneumatic tyres.
The tyres provide:
Michelin, X, and Tweel are trademarks of Compagnie Générale des Establishments Michelin SCA.