2025 John Deere Golf & Sports Turf Z740R 48 in

2025 John Deere Lawn & Garden Z740R 48 in.

• 23.5-hp (17.5 kW)* FX series engine
• 48-, 54-, or 60-in. High-capacity PRO mower deck with welded deck reinforcements
• 24-in. seat with fully adjustable mechanical suspension
• Cut height adjustment dial adjusts mower in ¼-in. increments from 1.5 - 5 inches

Features May Include: 

• Smooth and powerful professional grade V-twin engine for performance and long life

Key engine features include:

• 23.5 hp (17.5 kW) provides plenty of power.
• Large 44.3-cu in. (726-cc) displacement provides excellent torque.
• V-twin, 90-degree cylinder design allows for easy starts, excellent power and performance, and smooth operation.
• Engine model is FX730V.
• Many quality features are included.
  • Cast-iron cylinder liners provide a long-wearing surface for longer engine life.
  • Overhead V-valves allow the engine to breathe easily for excellent power and fuel economy.
  • Hemispherical combustion chambers and overhead V-valve technology help ensure low emissions, high power, and smooth operation.
  • Automatic compression release provides easy starting.
  • A rotating metal grass chopper screen helps keep the engine fins clean by filtering out debris and reducing the size of material that gets through so it will pass harmlessly past the engine fins.
  • The steel guard provides protection from the rotating fan.
  • Integrated cleanout ports allow for checking and cleaning the engine cooling fins
  • Full-pressure lubrication system provides plenty of oil to the engines moving parts to ensure reliable operation and long life:
    • No-tools oil drain is convenient to use.
    • A flexible drain tube can be placed above a drain pan to eliminate oil spills.
    • Replaceable oil filter keeps the oil cleaner for a longer engine life and extends the time between oil changes.

• High-capacity (HC) PRO Mower Decks offer superior cut quality and versatility

Each Z700 Series ZTrak™ Mower is equipped with either a 48-in. (122-cm), 54-in. (137-cm), or 60-in. (152-cm) HC PRO Mower Deck.

The mower deck has a deep-deck design:

• Forged from heavy, 9-gauge, 0.15-in. (3.8-mm) steel.
  • Minimizes the number of welds required
  • Has a smooth underside for reduced material buildup
• Deep-deck design delivers excellent airflow, so large volumes of material can be processed quickly and efficiently.
• A wider and higher discharge opening provides even clipping dispersal for an excellent finished appearance in all conditions.
• A durable, plastic deflector spreads grass clippings evenly across the lawn, is hinged, and can be raised to minimize the storage space required.
• 1-in. (25.4-mm) cold-forged spindles are heat-treated for strength and are supported by ball bearings.
• Standard front rollers and two double-captured wheels provide a more even mowing job and reduce the chance of scalping.
  • Adjustable for different mowing heights
• The front edge is raised above the blade plane to allow for even cutting of tall grass.
• Blade overlap is greater than many conventional decks for a clean cut.
• The mower can side-discharge, mulch, or collect material, except a Z740R or Z760R equipped with Tweel tires are not compatible with a material collection system.

Steel reinforcing bars are welded to the front edge and trim side of the mower deck:

• Strengthens the deck to reduce chance of damage from obstructions
• Increased material thickness for longer life of the deck

• Operator station is adjustable for superior comfort

The operator station is designed to provide superior operator comfort:

• Adjustable foot platform
  • Three positions allow for ample legroom
• Adjustable seat position, armrests, and suspension to suit any operator
  • A dial can be adjusted to the operator’s weight
• Adjustable motion-control levers
  • Upper and lower positioning combined with forward and rearward tilt offers 18 positions
    • Large, padded areas on the control levers provide multiple hand positions

The patent-pending, adjustable three-position toe board allows any operator to quickly adjust the footrest position for greatest comfort.

• Easily and without tools, each operator can adjust the location of the footrest area to the most suitable position.
  • Adjustment range of 2 in. (5.1 cm)
• Large foot platform allows a wide range of foot positions.
• Patent-pending foot pegs are standard on the Z740R and Z760R (optional on E and M Series) to provide the operator more foot placement options.
  • They can be adjusted into two different positions, horizontal and at an angle, providing more variability for foot placement during operation.
  • The foot pegs also act as handles to remove and replace the foot platform.
• An attractive floor mat is standard on Z740R and Z760R (optional on E and M Series).

A high-back, 24-in. (61-cm) seat with armrests and 3-in. (7.6-cm) fore-aft adjustment as well as ComfortGlide suspension system is standard equipment on the Z740R and Z760R. Optional padded armrests are available as a field-installed kit.

The mechanical suspension seat is easier to adjust when off the mower, but it can also be adjusted while the operator is seated. Fore/aft seat adjustment lever is alongside the seat within easy reach and can be used by the operator while seated.

• Adjustable, mechanical suspension seat with ComfortGlide™ suspension system for a smooth ride

A high-back, 24-in. (61-cm) seat with armrests and 3-in. (7.6-cm) fore-aft adjustment as well as ComfortGlide suspension system is standard equipment on the Z740R and Z760R. Armrests can be raised for easier entry and exit from the machine. An optional padded armrest kit is available as a field-installed attachment.

The mechanical suspension seat can be adjusted for operator weight and ride preference while the operator is seated.

A fore/aft seat adjustment lever is alongside the seat within easy reach and can be used by the operator while seated. The seat adjusts 3 in. (7.6 cm) fore and aft.

The seat is securely held down but is easy to raise when necessary:

• A spring-loaded latch locks seat down when it is lowered.