Powerful 27-hp (20.1-kW) commercial-grade engine delivers class-leading performance and efficiency
The Z950M and Z950R are powered by an air-cooled, vertical shaft engine:
27-hp (20.1-kW) gas engine
Engine features include:
Overhead valve design
More horsepower and torque per cubic inch of displacement
Better fuel efficiency
Full-pressure lubrication with full-flow filter
Reduces engine wear by ensuring proper lubrication, even when operating on hillsides or uneven terrain
Oil filter helps keep oil clean for increased engine life
V-twin big block design
Vertical shaft
Easy-access, dual-element air filter with quick-release latch
30-amp alternator
Fuel pump
Complies with strict Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission standards without loss of horsepower or torque
Aluminum block engines
Effectively dissipate heat
Lightweight and strong construction
Extend engine life due to elimination of debilitating engine temperatures
Air-cooled engine design
The engine is easy to service, including changing the oil:
The engine oil check/fill tube is located at the top of the engine and easy to see and reach.
A flexible oil drain tube is included to conveniently drain oil into a pan, thus eliminating oil spills.
ZTrak™ Z900 Mowers are equipped with a dual-element, canister-style air filter, easily accessible from the rear of the machine without tools.
The filtration system pulls clean air from above the engine, in turn filtering out the dust that can damage an engine over time.
Filters are extremely easy to change when required.
Pre-cleaner provides more protection against contamination in dusty and dirty applications.
Extra durability and mowing performance from 7-Iron™ PRO Side-Discharge decks pressed from a single piece of steel
7-Iron PRO mower decks have demonstrated quality, performance, and durability. They deliver a high-quality cut in diverse conditions.
Key features of the 7-Iron PRO mower deck:
Deck is forged from 7-gauge, 0.179-in. (4.6-mm) steel to minimize the number of welds and provide a smooth underside with fewer sharp corners for reduced material buildup.
Significantly fewer welds on the deck shell to wear or break - it is forged from a single sheet of steel rather than multiple fabrications. An anti-skid step on the deck provides easy machine mounting.
Extra reliability and long life with cast-iron blade spindle housings.
Higher blade tip speed than many competitors - approximately 18,500 fpm (5,639 m/min) for more blade cuts per inch mowed.
A deep-deck design of 5.5 in. (14 cm) delivers excellent airflow so material can be processed quickly and efficiently.
The wider and higher discharge opening provides even clipping dispersal for an excellent finished appearance in all conditions.
Quick-release belt covers do not require tools or the removal of a ring clip; just lift one corner of the cover and rotate it slightly to remove.
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Highlights
Echo Bay, Ontario
2024
John Deere
M Series Z950M 60 in
Hydrostatic
Gasoline
Available
With chute down: 173, 188, 218 cm (68, 74, 86 in) / Rear discharge: 192.5 cm (75.8 in)
With ROPS up: 185 cm (73 in) / With ROPS down: 119 cm (47 in) | Of-cut range: Increments 0.64 cm (0.25 in) 2.54-14 cm (1-5.5 in)
Specifications
2024
John Deere
M Series
Z950M 60 in
Zero-Turn Mower
FX850V
20.1 kW (27 hp)
Gross at 3,600 rpm
Two
852 cc (52 cu in)
Full pressure
Air
Pre-cleaner Yes Heavy-duty canister type with safety element