Why Only ONE Diesel Deere Z-track???

[JB2]

Hi

The Conservation Authority I work for on the side has a Deere 997 with 72" deck and that thing can really cut grass in a hurry.

My question is why does Deere ONLY have ONE Diesel Zero turn mower option when Kubota has like 4 different Diesel ZTR's ranging from 21- 31hp?
Deere has like 4 different Diesel Front Mount Mowers, which are great mower by themselfs... But they are expensive and the majority of guys are running ZTR's?

The Deere 997 I run at work handles heavy grass well, but it would be nice to have a few more hp to help get through the weeping beds.

How come there is no Diesel option for the Z-track Pro 900 series? Kubota has a 21hp Diesel option but all Deere has is the 997.
I don't run ZTR's on my side line lawn care business, but if I did I would sure would not buy a gas ZTR over 34hp.

Just curious, I guess the Z-track 900 series was not designed for the Yanmar Diesel?

Take Care Jason B

 

[9973720wb19]

I don't know, but that's a good question. I have a 997 Diesel (72" deck) and it's your only chooice. It's got 160 hours and it's been great.

Here's another question. Why does JD not make a commercial model Z with shocks? Ferris does! With a CAT diesel and shocks...I'm going to consider Ferris if my JD ever wares out.

 

[newt92]

I sure wish my 797 had a diesel in it. I think its just demand, and lack of. Deere really hasnt gone for the commercial market IMO. I love my 997, got it new in May of 09 and has 920 trouble free hours. Bad thing is its a big bulky machine.