John Deere S170 Lawn Tractor

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Find the latest features and pricing on the John Deere S170 Lawn Tractor with 48-in. Deck. This lawn tractor also includes the John Deere Easy Change™ 30-second oil change system that makes changing the engine oil easy, quick, and clean.

  • 24 hp (17.9 kW)* V-Twin Extended Life Series (ELS) Engine
  • 48-in. Edge™ Mower Deck
  • Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System
  • Adjustable lumbar seat and standard front bumper
  • 2 year/120 hour bumper-to-bumper warranty
Specs
Key Specs:
Engine power24 hp
17.9 kW
Oil changeJohn Deere Easy Change™ 30-second oil change system
Engine manufacturer/model44U877 (M44)
Transaxle typeK46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive
Transaxle controlSide-by-side pedals
Rear tires22x9.5-12
Lift system typeSpring-assisted hand-grip lever
Cutting widthEdge™ mower deck, 48 in.
122 cm
U.S. warranty2 year/120 hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.)
Engine:
Power24 hp
17.9 kW
Displacement44.2 cu in.
724 cc
Manufacturer/model44U877 (M44)
TypeOverhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter
CylindersV-twin - extended life series (ELS)
GovernorMechanical
Choke/speed controlSingle lever with spring-return on choke
Cooling methodAir
Air cleanerCartridge with prefilter
Oil changeJohn Deere Easy Change 30-second oil change system
Fuel system:
TypeGasoline
Fuel deliveryPulse pump and carburetor
Fuel gaugeEasy-read on dash
Fuel tank locationRear
Fuel fill openingCenter, 1.75 in.
4.45 cm
Fuel tank capacity2.4 U.S. gal.
9.1 L
Electrical system:
Battery12 V
300 CCA
Charging systemRegulated, 14 amp
Engine starterBendix type
Hour meterYes
HeadlightsTwo standard, incandescent
Taillights or reflectorReflectors
Backup lightsNo
Rear work lightsNo
12-V outletNo
Transaxle:
TypeHydrostatic, 2-wheel drive
ControlSide-by-side pedals
Cruise controlStandard
Oil coolerFins and fan on transaxle
Oil filterYes, not serviceable
Differential lockNo
Forward speed0-5.5 mph
0-8.9 km/h
Reverse speed0-3.2 mph
0-5.2 km/h
BrakesInternal wet disk
Chassis:
FrameFull-length welded steel
Primer/paintE-coat/powder
Weight bracketOptional rear
Receiver hitchNo
Front axleCast-iron front axle, powdered-metal front wheel bushings
Spindle bushingsNo
Front tires16x6.5-8
Rear tires22x9.5-12
Hood materialMolded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent
Fender deck materialStamped steel
Floor matsYes, with debris removing channels
StorageStorage tray with cover
Service interval decalYes
Fender handles/gripsHandgrips
Cup holderYes
Equipment mountingCargO Mount™ system
Maximum towing capacity500 lb
227 kg
Steering:
TypeSector and pinion with single drag link and tie rod
Four-wheel steerNot available on this model
Steering wheelDeluxe, diameter - 14 in.
35.6 cm
Tilt steering wheelNo
Turning radius18 in.
45.7 cm
Uncut circle radius20 in.
50.8 cm
Seat:
TypeOne piece with lumbar adjustment
Seat back height15 in.
38 cm
ArmrestsNo
Fore-aft adjustmentWhile seated, 5.5 in.
14 cm
Seat suspensionTilt, two coil springs
Lift system:
TypeSpring-assisted hand-grip lever
Hydraulic outletsNo
Mower cut height13 positions, 1-4 in.
2.5-10.2 cm
Cut height increments0.25 in.
0.64 cm
Preset cut heightNo
Mower deck:
TypeSide discharge
Cutting widthEdge™ mower deck, 48 in.
122 cm
ConstructionStamped steel deck shell
Mower deck materialSteel, 12 gauge
0.105 in.
2.7 mm
Mower wash portYes
Mower drive systemElectric power take-off (PTO) clutch
Mower wheelsFour
Mower wheel adjustmentOne bolt
Mower level adjustmentEasy-level deck
Mower attachability:
TypeSlide under tractor
Front draft armsOne spring clip
Rear draft armsTwo spring clips
Mower wheels rotateNo
Drive systemSingle belt
Safety:
Meets ANSI standardYes
Meets OPEI standardYes
Backup protectionReverse Implement Option (RIO)
Safety videoYes
Buyer's notes:
NotesMolded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent
Durable primer and powder paint finish
Large, 14-in. (36-cm) steering wheel for more comfortable operation
John Deere Easy Change 30-second oil change system
Warranty2 year/120 hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.)
Optional equipment:
Mowers
Rear bagger2-bag, 6.5 bu
229 L
Powered material collection
Mulching systemMulch cover
Front thatcher
Front blade46 in.
116.8 cm
Mid-mount blade
Snow blowerTwo-stage, 44 in.
111.8 cm
Rotary broom
Rotary tiller
Sleeve hitch
3-point hitch
Rear power take-off (PTO)
Plow, moldboard
Box scraper
Cultivator
Rear blade
Disk harrow
Landscape rake
SprayerTow-behind, 15 U.S. gal.
56.8 L
Mounted, 15 U.S. gal.
Tow-behind only, 25 U.S. gal.
94.6 L
SpreaderTow-behind only, 125-175 lb
57.7-80 kg
Front bumperIncluded
Brush guard
Weather protectionWeather enclosure
Sun canopySun canopy
Rear receiver hitch
Bucket holderYes, single bucket
Grass stripingLawn striping kit
Tractor shovel
Front loader
Other equipment
Tow-behind tools16
Dimensions:
Height45.7 in.
1160 mm
Overall length75.3 in.
1913 mm
Wheelbase48.9 in.
1242 mm
Width with mower60.8 in.
1544 mm
Width with mower (deflector raised for storage)51.7 in.
1313 mm
Width without mower39.2 in.
996 mm
WeightMower, no fuel, 503 lb
288 kg
Additional information:
Manufacturing locationGreeneville, Tennessee, USA
Date collected1-Dec-21