John Deere Z985R EFIZTrak™ Zero-Turn Mower
Commercial mower · Model Z985R · Commercial-duty · Gas
The John Deere Z985R EFIZTrak Zero-Turn Mower is a commercial-grade gas commercial mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 72-inch deck and a 993cc engine making 40 hp. It weighs 1556 lb (705.8 kg).
At a glance
Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 60.6 ci (993 cc) |
| Engine Power | 40 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Engine Model | 61G8 EFI |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 72 in (1829 mm) |
|---|---|
| Deck Construction | 7-Iron™ 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 |
Drive
| Transmission | Hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 12 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 1556 lbs (705.8 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 11.5 gal (43.5 L) |
Professional use
How the Z985R EFIZTrak Zero-Turn Mower fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 72 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | not specified by manufacturer |
| Engine displacement | 993 cc |
| Engine power | 40 hp |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic |
| Drive type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Ground speed | 12 mph |
| Cut-height range | not specified by manufacturer |
| Fuel capacity | 43.5 L |
| Weight | 705.79 kg |
| Warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Commercial warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Deck construction | 7-Iron™ 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 |
| Deck gauge | not specified by manufacturer |
| Spindle type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Frame construction | not specified by manufacturer |
| Anti-scalp rollers | not specified by manufacturer |
| Drive tire size | not specified by manufacturer |
| Seat type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Dealer network | not specified by manufacturer |
See the John Deere commercial pro hub › · Professional buying hub ›
Similar models
Other commercial mowers with comparable specs — including other brands — that buyers cross-shop with the Z985R EFIZTrak Zero-Turn Mower.
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.
Source: John Deere (manufacturer) · archived copy