
Find the latest features and pricing on the John Deere S240 Lawn Tractor with 42-in. deck.
- 21.5 HP* V-Twin Engine
- 42-in. (107-cm) Accel Deep™ Deck, compatible with optional MulchControl™ kit
- Comfortable 15-in (38-cm) open back seat
- K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic transmission
- Easy read fuel gauge
- 3-year/200-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty
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Manufacturer
John Deere
Category
200 Series
Location
Amelia, Ohio
Bloomington, Indiana
Botkins, Ohio
Franklin, Indiana
Germantown, Ohio
Greenfield, Indiana
Greensburg, Indiana
Greenville, Ohio
Lebanon, Ohio
Oxford, Ohio
Richmond, Indiana
Rushville, Indiana
Tipp City, Ohio
Urbana, Ohio
Specs
Key Specs: | |
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Engine power | 21.5 hp 16.0 kW |
Oil change | No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter |
Engine manufacturer/model | FR651V |
Transaxle type | K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive |
Transaxle control | Side-by-side pedals |
Rear tires | 20x10-8 |
Lift system type | Spring-assisted hand-grip lever |
Cutting width | Accel Deep™ mower deck, 42 in. 107 in. |
U.S. warranty | 3-year/200-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: | |
Power | 21.5 hp 16.0 kW |
Displacement | 44.3 cu in. 726 cc |
Manufacturer/model | FR651V |
Type | Overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter |
Cylinders | V-twin, cast-iron liners |
Governor | Mechanical |
Choke/speed control | Separate levers, automatic choke return |
Cooling method | Air |
Air cleaner | Dry, replaceable |
Oil change | No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter |
Fuel system: | |
Type | Gasoline |
Fuel delivery | Pulse pump and carburetor |
Fuel gauge | Easy-read on dash |
Fuel tank location | Rear |
Fuel fill opening | Center, 1.75 in. 4.45 cm |
Fuel tank capacity | 2.4 U.S. gal. 9.1 L |
Electrical system: | |
Battery | 12 V 300 CCA |
Charging system | Flywheel alternator, regulated, 12 amp |
Engine starter | Bendix type |
Hour meter | Yes |
Headlights | Two standard, incandescent |
Taillights or reflector | Reflectors |
Backup lights | No |
Rear work lights | No |
12-V outlet | No |
Transaxle: | |
Type | K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive |
Control | Side-by-side pedals |
Cruise control | Standard |
Oil cooler | Fins and fan on transaxle |
Oil filter | Internal, not replaceable |
Differential lock | No |
Forward speed | 0-5.5 mph 0-8.9 km/h |
Reverse speed | 0-3.2 mph 0-5.2 km/h |
Brakes | Internal wet disk |
Chassis: | |
Frame | Full-length welded steel |
Primer/paint | E-coat/powder |
Weight bracket | Optional rear |
Receiver hitch | No |
Front axle | Cast iron front axle, front wheel sealed ball bearings |
Spindle bushings | No |
Front tires | 15x6-6 |
Rear tires | 20x10-8 |
Hood material | Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent |
Fender deck material | Stamped steel |
Floor mats | Yes, with debris removing channels |
Storage | Storage tray with cover |
Service interval decal | Yes |
Fender handles/grips | Handgrips |
Cup holder | Yes |
Equipment mounting | CargO Mount™ system |
Maximum towing capacity | 500 lb 227 kg |
Steering: | |
Type | Sector and pinion with single drag link and tie rod |
Four-wheel steer | Not available on this model |
Steering wheel | Deluxe, diameter - 14 in. 35.6 cm |
Tilt steering wheel | No |
Turning radius | 18 in. 45.7 cm |
Uncut circle radius | With 42A: 24 in. 61 cm |
Seat: | |
Type | Open-back design with grasp |
Seat back height | 15 in. 38.1 cm |
Armrests | No |
Fore-aft adjustment | While seated, 5.5 in. 14 cm |
Seat suspension | Tilt, two rubber isolators |
Lift system: | |
Type | Spring-assisted hand-grip lever |
Hydraulic outlets | No |
Mower cut height | 13 positions, 1-4 in. 2.5-10.2 cm |
Cut height increments | 0.25 in. 0.64 cm |
Preset cut height | No |
Mower deck: | |
Type | Side discharge |
Cutting width | Accel Deep mower deck, 42 in. 107 cm |
Construction | Stamped steel deck shell |
Mower deck material | 12 gauge 0.105 in. 2.7 mm |
Mower wash port | Yes, with hose end |
Mower drive system | Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch |
Mower wheels | Two |
Mower wheel adjustment | One bolt |
Mower level adjustment | Easy-level deck |
Mower attachability: | |
Type | Slide under tractor |
Front draft arms | One spring clip |
Rear draft arms | Two spring clips |
Mower wheels rotate | No |
Drive system | Single V-belt |
Safety: | |
Meets ANSI standard | Yes |
Meets OPEI standard | Yes |
Backup protection | Reverse Implement Option (RIO) |
Safety video | Yes |
Buyer's notes: | |
Notes | Molded-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 |
Warranty | 3-year/200-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 bagger | 2-bag, 6.5 bu 229 L |
Powered material collection | |
Mulching system | Yes, MulchControl™ |
Front thatcher | |
Front blade | 46 in. 116.8 cm |
Mid-mount blade | |
Snow blower | Two-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 | |
Sprayer | Tow-behind only, 15 U.S. gal. 56.8 L Tow-behind only, 25 U.S. gal. 94.6 L |
Spreader | Tow-behind only, 125 lb 57.7 kg Tow-behind only, 175 lb 79.4 kg |
Front bumper | Included |
Brush guard | |
Weather protection | Weather enclosure |
Sun canopy | Sun canopy |
Rear receiver hitch | |
Bucket holder | Yes, single bucket |
Grass striping | Lawn striping kit |
Tractor shovel | |
Front loader | |
Other equipment | |
Tow-behind tools | 16 |
Dimensions: | |
Height | 45 in. 1143 mm |
Overall length | 75.1 in. 1908 mm |
Wheelbase | 48.9 in. 1242 mm |
Width with mower | 50 in. 1270 mm |
Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) | 49 in. 1244 mm |
Width without mower | 39.4 in. 1000 mm |
Weight | 486 lb 220 kg |
Additional information: | |
Manufacturing location | Greeneville, Tennessee, USA |
Date collected | 3-Oct-22 |