John Deere Z960M Zero-Turn Mowers
John Deere Z960M
Average price
$7,819
5+
sold in last year
General overview
John Deere Z960M is a mower designed for maintaining lawns, grounds, and other turf areas. It is powered by a Kawasaki FX921V gasoline engine rated at 23 kW (31 hp), and the 7-Ironâ„¢ PRO side-discharge deck gives it a 152.4 cm (5 ft) cutting width. It is built in the United States.
A hydrostatic transmission supports straightforward speed control, with travel speed forward at 19.3 km/h (12 mph) and reverse at 7.2 km/h (4.5 mph). The mowing setup includes a V-belt PTO drive and a height of cut range of 2.54-14 cm, and the machine is listed with a 43.5 L (11 US gal) fuel tank. It also includes a 20 amp charge system and a 12V battery.
Year
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Country of manufacturing
United States
General specifications
Dimensions
Width
Height
Length
Weight
1,880 mm
~74 in
1,850 mm
~72.8 in
2,130 mm
~83.9 in
607 kg
~1,338.2 lb
Engine Power
31 hp
Brand and Model of The Engine
FX,921V
Transport speed
0-12
Cutting width
1.52 m
Cylinders
2
Additional specifications
Displacement
60.9 cu(in)
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Fuel tank
43.5 L
Rated power
31 hp
Manufacturer
Kawasaki
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Charge System
20 amp
Battery Voltage
12V
Cold Cranking Amp
300
Mower deck type
7-Ironâ„¢ PRO side-discharge
Mower deck size
152.4 cm
Deck Thickness
4.6 mm
Mower deck style
Side discharge
Increment
0.64 cm
Deck blades number
3
Deck blades thickness
0.64 cm
Drive Wheels
Front: 24x12-12 Rear: 13x6.5-6
Hydraulic Capacity
5.6 L
Travel Speed Forward
19.3 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse
7.2 km/h
Engine Model
FX,921V
Height of Cut Range
2.54-14 cm
Electro Magnetic with Brake
200 lb-ft (271 Nm)
PTO Drive
V-belt
Mower Options
John Deere Z960M Zero-Turn Mowers Listings
$5,495
Hydrostatic
5.6 L
31 hp
1444 hours
Rogers, United States
$5,000
300
43.5 L
12V
1998 hours
Bad Axe, United States
$5,200
31 hp
200 lb-ft (271 Nm)
Side discharge
2155 hours
Sodus, United States
$9,500
FX921V
Kawasaki
31 hp
606 hours
Plymouth, United States
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John Deere Z960M Zero-Turn Mower
31 hp
607 kg
2130 mm × 1880 mm × 1850 mm
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What is the average price of a John Deere Z960M?
No confirmed market price is supplied for the John Deere Z960M. Check current listings and compare machine condition, location, and configuration.
What are the key advantages of the John Deere Z960M?
Listed features include 23.1 kW (31 hp), a Kawasaki FX921V gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, a 152.4 cm (60 in) 7-Ironâ„¢ PRO side-discharge deck, and forward travel speed of 19.3 km/h (12 mph).
What type of engine does the Z960M use?
The Z960M uses a Kawasaki FX921V gasoline engine with 60.9 cu in displacement and 23.1 kW (31 hp) rated power.
How much horsepower does the Z960M have?
The Z960M has 31 hp of rated power.
What fuel does the John Deere Z960M use?
The John Deere Z960M uses gasoline.
What jobs is this Mowers best suited for?
The supplied specifications confirm a 152.4 cm (60 in) 7-Ironâ„¢ PRO side-discharge mower deck. They do not confirm specific job types or operating environments for this mower.
What is the expected lifespan of the Z960M?
The supplied data does not provide an expected service life for the Z960M. Service life depends on maintenance, operating conditions, usage, and inspection of major components.
What should a buyer check when purchasing a used Mowers?
Inspect the engine, hydrostatic transmission, mower deck, blades, PTO drive, drive wheels, battery, fuel system, and controls. Check for leaks, damage, abnormal operation, maintenance records, and verify that the cutting-height adjustment works properly.
