John Deere 997

2005–201431 HPdiesellawn
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
5
2 high severity
Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power31 HP
Engine (kW)23 kW
Fuel Typediesel
Transmissionhydrostatic
Categorylawn
Production Years2005–2014

Safety Recalls

322 found
Safety recall — John Deere JD-8R370 (Japanese market, reference 1241810)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

LightingJP
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R310 (Japanese market, reference 1241260)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.

Electronic controlJP
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Known Issues

5 reported
2 high3 low
Engine froze and would not restart
high

After persistent vibrations throughout the tractor since new, the engine froze and would not restart. The tractor exhibited severe vibrations that the dealer could not duplicate. A center blade came loose due to vibration-induced bolt failure.

engine
Excessive vibration throughout tractor
high

Tractor exhibited severe vibrations since new, affecting the entire machine. The vibrations were persistent enough to loosen bolts on the center blade, causing it to detach and strike the deck.

structural
John Deere 455 Value
low

I have a friend who is looking to sell a 1997 (approx.) John Deere with 1,069 hours. The serial number is unknown because the tag has fallen off. It has all-wheel steer and a 60-inch deck. The steering cylinder is leaking, the steering wheel has some wobble, and it tends to drift slightly when driving straight. The engine runs very smoothly and starts easily in cold weather. The deck lift, differential, and lights all work properly. What would be a fair price to offer? I was thinking around $3000

Engine
I broke my walk behind in half, can it be repaired?
low

I just bought a used walk behind and am not used to the controls. I hit a telephone pole with it and it broke in half. Can it be repaired? I was thinking the shaft can be welded, but I'm not sure how to get the broken piece out of the deck. The yellow picture is the deck and the green is the mower frame. It's a 1997 John Deere 54", 17HP Walk behind. Serial number of mower: gx1330x055341 17 HP COMM Mow Serial number of deck: GX54MCX055051 54 COMM W-B It looks like the shaft is welded to the frame, not sure if they would sell just the shaft. [Diagram:](https://imgur.com/a/RKBAtho) [Pictures](https://imgur.com/a/nQ4AADd)

Implements
Replacment head for 1997 john deere 220 diesel engine.
low

Does anyone know where I could even find one of these?

Engine

Market Value

No auction data available for this model.

Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (040 HP)
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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