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John Deere 997

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lawn2005 - 2014Ended

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May 10, 2026
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Engine power27 hp
Weight1774 - 1842 lbs
Displacement81.20 ci / 1.330 L
Transmissionhydrostatic
Built inFuquay-Varina, North Carolina, USA

Overview

Manufacturer: John Deere

Model: 997

Series: Not available

Type: lawn

Subtype: Zero-turn mower

Production status: Ended

Production years: 2005 - 2014

Built in: Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, USA

Model Specs

Weight range: 1774 - 1842 lbs

Fuel tank: 11.5 gal / 43.5 L

DEF capacity: Not available / Not available

Engine

Power: 27 hp

Fuel type: diesel

Cylinders: 3

Displacement: 81.20 ci / 1.330 L

Torque: Not available / Not available

Torque RPM: Not available

Dimensions & Weight

Operating weight: Not available

Length: 243 cm

Width: Not available

Height: Not available

Height (ROPS): 189 cm

Height (cab): Not available

Wheelbase: Not available

Ground clearance: Not available

Front tire: Not available

Rear tire: Not available

Transmission

Type: hydrostatic

Name: Kanzaki DUP 17S

Gears: infinite forward and reverse

Forward gears: Not available

Reverse gears: Not available

Ranges: Not available

Mechanical

Final drives: Not available

Differential lock: Not available

Steering: Power steering

Brakes: Not available

Cab: Two-post folding ROPS.

Electrical

Ground: negative

Charging system: Not available

Charging amps: 40 A

Battery volts: 12 V

Attachments (2)

mower deck — 60" Mower deck — mower deck

Cutting width: 60 in / 152 cm

Cut height: 1.5 - 5 in

mower deck — 72" Mower deck — mower deck

Cutting width: 72 in / 182 cm

Cut height: 1.5 - 5 in