John Deere Z998R DieselZTrak™ Zero-Turn Mower
Commercial mower · Model Z998R · Commercial-duty · Diesel
The John Deere Z998R DieselZTrak Zero-Turn Mower is a commercial-grade commercial mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 100-inch deck and a 1568cc engine making 43.4 hp. It weighs 2925 lb (1326.8 kg).
At a glance
Engine
| Power Source | diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 95.7 ci (1568 cc) |
| Engine Power | 43.4 hp |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Engine Model | 3TNV86C Turbo |
| Fuel Type | Diesel or Biodiesel (up to B20) |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 100 in (2540 mm) |
|---|---|
| Deck Construction | FastBack™ PRO: 7-gauge, 0.179-in. (4.6-mm) fabricated steel |
Drive
| Transmission | Hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 11.5 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 2925 lbs (1326.8 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 12 gal (45.4 L) |
Professional use
How the Z998R DieselZTrak Zero-Turn Mower fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.
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| Deck width | 100 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | not specified by manufacturer |
| Engine displacement | 1568 cc |
| Engine power | 43.4 hp |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic |
| Drive type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Ground speed | 11.5 mph |
| Cut-height range | not specified by manufacturer |
| Fuel capacity | 45.4 L |
| Weight | 1326.76 kg |
| Warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Commercial warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Deck construction | 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 |
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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