John Deere 997
The John Deere 997 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 1330 cc 81.2 ci engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 27 hp / 20.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 31 hp / 23.1 kW. Transmission: Kanzaki DUP 17S. Operating weight: 1774 lbs (60 deck) 804 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 27 hp / 20.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 31 hp / 23.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
11.5 gal
43.5 L
Transmission
Kanzaki DUP 17S
Operating Weight
1774 lbs (60 deck)
804 kg
Overview
 | 2005 - 2014
Zero-turn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Zero-turn mower | |
Built in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, USA | |
John Deere 997 Engine | |
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31HP Yanmar 1330cc 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 11.5 gal
43.5 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 997 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Two-post folding ROPS. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
Engine RPM | 2000@2800 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 1774 to 1842 pounds |
Front tire | 15x6-6 |
Rear tire | 26x12-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery CCA | 490 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Commercial Mowing Equipment published in 2006, by John Deere | |
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2007, by John Deere | |
ZTrak PRO 900 Series Mowers published in 2010, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual Mid-Mount Z-Trak 997 (OMTCU29065) published in 2011 | |
Z-Trak Professional Series (DKA2347) published in 2009 | |
ZTrak Mowers published in 2011, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 1330 cc / 81.2 ci Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar 3TNV82A |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline |
Displacement | 1330 cc
81.2 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.23x3.31 inches
82 x 84 mm |
Power (net) | 27 hp
20.1 kW |
Power (gross) | 31 hp
23.1 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 3000 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Kanzaki DUP 17S
Transmission | Kanzaki DUP 17S |
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
John Deere 997 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 26x12-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 96 inches (60 deck)
243 cm |
99 inches (72 deck)
251 cm | |
Height (ROPS) | 74.8 inches
189 cm |
Height (Folded ROPS) | 50.4 inches
128 cm |
Weight | 1774 lbs (60 deck)
804 kg |
1842 lbs (72 deck)
835 kg | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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60" mid-mount mower deck | |
72" mid-mount mower deck |
Photos
John Deere 997
John Deere 997
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 997.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 997 Specification Unit Converter
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Converted Equivalents:
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