John Deere Z950M

Engine Manufacturer/model

FX850V

Engine power

Gross at 3,600 rpm
27 hp
20.1 kW

Fuel tank capacity

11.5 U.S. gal.
43.5 L

Mower deck size

60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
54-in. (137-cm) 7Iron™ PRO Mulch On Demand™
60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron™ PRO Mulch On Demand™
72-in. (183-cm) FastBack™ PRO rear-discharge

Blade tip speed

7Iron PRO: Approximately 18,500 fpm
72-in. (183-cm) FastBack: Approximately 18,000 fpm

Transmission

Hydrostatic

Speed range

0-10 mph
0-16.1 km/h

Drive wheels

24x12-12

Caster wheels

13x6.5-6

Warranty

36 months or 1200 hours, whichever comes first
First 24 months, no hour limitation

Manufacturer/Model

FX850V

Power

Gross at 3,600 rpm
27 hp
20.1 kW

Displacement

52 cu in.
852 cc

Cylinders

Two

Crankcase capacity

With filter, 2.4 U.S. qt
2.3 L

Oil filter

Full flow, replaceable

Lubrication

Full pressure

Cooling

Air

Air cleaner

Pre-cleaner
Yes
Heavy-duty canister type with safety element

Injection

Fuel type

Gasoline

Fuel consumption

Under normal conditions, load, operation, and dependent on loads and operating conditions 1.1-1.9 U.S. gal./hr
4.2-7.2 L/hr

Fuel tank capacity

11.5 U.S. gal.
43.5 L

Fuel tank switch/shut-off valve

Yes

Charge system

20 amp

Battery voltage

12 V

Cold cranking amp

300 amp

Hour meter

Standard, digital

Operator presence starting system

Brake-N-Go (hand)

Transmission

Hydrostatic

Hydraulic pumps

Wheel motors

Tuff Torq heavy-duty integrated piston wheel motor

Travel speed

Speed range
0-10 mph
0-16.1 km/h
Forward
0-10 mph
0-16.1 km/h
Reverse
0-4.5 mph
0-7.2 km/h

Speed and direction control

Twin levers

Hydraulic capacity

5.9 U.S. qt
5.6 L

Hydraulic oil cooler

Filter

Internal, replaceable

Drive wheels

24x12-12

Rear tires

Load rating

4 PR

Dynamic braking

Twin levers

Park brake

Internal wet disk integrated in the transmission

Park brake actuation

Hand brake

Type

Electro-magnetic, 225 lb-ft
305 Nm

Drive

V-belt

Size

60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron™ PRO side-discharge
54-in. (137-cm) 7Iron™ PRO Mulch On Demand™
60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron™ PRO Mulch On Demand™
72-in. (183-cm) FastBack™ PRO rear-discharge

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

Discharge

Height-of-cut range

Increments
0.25 in.
0.64 cm
1-5.5 in.
2.54-14 cm

Cutting width

54, 60, 72 in.
137, 152, 183 cm

Deck thickness

Length

Varies by deck size

Thickness

0.25 in.
0.64 cm

Blade tip speed

7Iron PRO: Approximately 18,500 fpm
72-in. (183-cm) FastBack: Approximately 18,000 fpm

Number

Three

Caster wheel type

Flat free

Caster wheels

13x6.5-6

Front anti-scalp rollers

RH, center, LH

Rear anti-scalp rollers

Standard

Length

84 in.
213 cm

Width

With chute down, 68, 74, 86 in.
173, 188, 218 cm
Rear discharge, 75.8 in.
192.5 cm

Height

With ROPS up, 73 in.
185 cm
With ROPS down, 47 in.
119 cm

Weight

1,296 to 1,412 lb
588 to 640 kg

Rollover protective structure (ROPS)

Yes

Slope operating limit

20 degrees (10 degrees with material collection system installed)